Flash Friday 55: The Death

Six months ago

I held your hand

as you cried,

tearfully pleading

for a gun

so that you

could take your life

for your pain was

unbearable

Last week

I held your hand

as you cried,

accepting fate…

an example

of courage

faith and strength

Today

God holds my hand

as I cry…

asking why

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Flash Friday 55: Expectations vs. Acceptance

Expectations are my downfall.

They, most certainly,

lead to disappointments,

to self-pity.

Instead, I’m learning,

trying something new,

(at least for me):

Acceptance.

A loaded word for sure.

Accepting life on life’s terms;

people for who they are...

realizing I am powerless

and have no control

over anything

or anyone

but myself.

Freedom through serenity.

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Okay...so this is not a poem or a short story but rather something that has been weighing heavily on my mind lately. I am working hard on changing how I personally respond to situations rather than reacting, as was my old pattern of behavior. I find it really does work and I am truly finding inner peace and tranquility through the process.