I have Overcome...

I have overcome childhood, teenage years, being a mother and a professional.

Being homeless, having too little, having enough and having too much.

I have overcome being used, being abused both mentally and physically.

Being scared to feel, scared of touch, needing love, desperate to feel warmth.

I have overcome laughter and tears, dreams and fears with uncertainty.

Being in love and in hate, scared to death to breathe and scared  to death not to.

I have overcome life, death, joy and pain both physically and mentally.

Being successful and losing it all due to  lifes simple mistakes.

I have overcome being a victim, prey, scared to wake up.

Being overjoyed in life and in a blink of an eye, that joy is snatched away.

I have overcome my fear and am strong emotionally today.

Being content in who life has made me.

I have lived to speak of the unspeakable.

Being unafraid of speaking the truth.

I have Overcome......

Being Lisa.....

The Boomerang Affect...

Put it in the Universe

It all comes back to you

good, bad or ugly

it will keep like a tattoo.

Once you put it out there

it finds its way back home

regardless of how you release it

it comes back to you alone.

Think of how you treat life

yourself and others too

no matter how big or small

it always comes back to you.

I say this from experience

for I have had to learn

you always reap what you sew

life gives you what you earn.

Look in the mirror right now

who do you want to be

eternally angry and  sad

or as happy as can be.

Think before you act

it can be as simple as just that

spread love instead of hatred 

it's so easy to combat.

The past is just that

you have to let it go

live for only today

with the kindness that you know.

When it comes back to you

and it surely will

will life be a heavy burden

or will each day be a thrill.

Start today with life anew

put differences aside

sit back and watch the boomerang

and then enjoy the ride.

Lisa Lynch

"A Prince in Heaven"

With heavy hearts we feel sadness, anger and confusion

when someone leaves before we are ready.

 Feeling numb and like zombies we go throughout our day

While a loved ones world has just been turned upside down.

We reach out for just the right words so say with kindness

love and gentleness

Some of us left with nothing  to say at all 

yet we all wonder,  why him?

It wasn't time yet , it was way too soon

he was young with a beautiful wife and family

who loved him with all their hearts,

 He has gone to a faraway place some only dream about.

After the pain has settled to a softness 

and your tears from heaven rain on your family

know that love and prayers surround them

with the kindness and love you once held onto each one of them.

You are now in a better place and not forgotten

neither will your family be

they will be surrounded by friends 

so they feel loved until they meet you again.

Rest in peace.......

It is with sadness that I dedicate this poem to Wendy, Morgan, Myrissa, Austin and Cammy.

My 15 hour vacation from the world.....

As I fall into the slumber of comfortable sleep

the sun starts to kiss my face like a forgotten lover

I groan and snuggle towards the warmth like a baby to a mother.

My body gives in to the comfort of the night

I surrender completely forgetting the day

and what tomorrow may bring.

A soft breeze caresses my face as I fight to stay awake

worried I may miss something

and am lulled into a zone of complete nothingness.

I forget the day, the week, the month

I must be smiling as my eyes are closed

happiness surrounds me.

Like a mothers love

whispers of encouragement surround me

saying tomorrow is a new day.

 I smile and open my eyes

as I look around my room, I am home

For 15 hours I was in paradise.

In a Lover's Embrace.....

He caresses her as the ice cubes cause the sweat to run down her neck

To him she is beautiful, sexy

She holds him in her warm embrace tightly as I watch 

He loses all control as he folds into her arms.

She is his beautiful, reliable, mistress

I can't offer him what she can while I watch helplessly 

He falls deeper, within her charms.

I beg and plead for him to leave her

Yet he can't

His love for her is too strong 

I realize I no longer have his undivided attention

My beauty has faded as hers has only become more beguiling.

She smells delicious and tastes to perfection

As I watch him close his eyes in ecstasy as she slides down his neck

I watch helplessly, in pain

I have lost his interest and she has his full attention.

He begs me not to leave him because he needs me to live

Yet, he cannot leave the lady he loves

She will only cause him pain

Once again I will always be there to pick up the pieces.

Have you ever...........(a poem)

Have you ever?..............
Laughed so hard it hurt, then wondered what was so funny?
Loved so much you cry and then realize you don't know why?
Thought until you were in pain only to realize you'll never know the answer?
Felt unconditional love and wondered why it wasn't reciprocated?
Looked into the most beautiful eyes you've ever seen only to be asked, "What are you staring at?"
Wanted to hug someone so badly but you were afraid to take that step forward?
Smiled at someone across the room and it was never returned?
Ask someone how their day was only to be scowled at?
Just wanted a simple 'Thank You?'
Wondered why you could be so sad but yet seem to have it all?
Wanted a tender touch and no words........?
Woken up wondering just what today will bring and not want to get out of bed?
Have you ever?.............

Has it really been 6 weeks.......

In 6 weeks...........

Stevi started 7th grade

made new friends, and All-Stars for Soccer

played football with the neighborhood boys

figured out her middle school locker.

In 6 weeks.......

I've rolled Lumpias with Dora for Jeff's dinner party

gone hiking up the Pass

cut my hair short

took my Mom to an exercise class.

In 6 weeks......

Jay has golfed 3 times

made friends with all the neighborhood boys

got laid off from Q & D

is now out of town but under employs.....

In 6 weeks.......

I have missed reading all my blogs

worked way to much

saw Marilyn Manson

and I'm now back in touch.

In 6 weeks.....

I have read too many books

ridden my bike

lost 14 lbs.

and now love to hike........

In 6 weeks........