Coming Back From Burnout!
Special 2 Me
by Leila
2M ago
Hello Dear Readers, I’ve been M.I.A. and for good reason- B.U.R.N.O.U.T.!!! B= Been questioning my purpose! There has to be more to life! What it is, I’m now exploring! U= Understanding that my job is not my life. I have hobbies and interests outside of teaching. R= Respect is at an all time low. I’m ..read more
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26/30 (Unstuck)
Special 2 Me
by Leila
2M ago
Unstuck (Inspired by Jaha Zainabu) Can I write this poem? Been trying to write it for years now! What do I need to do to finish it? Maybe write in 1st person? 2nd person? 3rd person? Am I present enough to write in 1st person? Can I tell this story I’m trying to tell?  Can ..read more
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24/30 (My Voice)
Special 2 Me
by Leila
2M ago
Starting, but getting stuck. Paralyzed, unable to move; words won’t come out. can’t think, can’t speak… But, determined that no one else will speak for me; to tell my story. Owning my story, words trickle out, my voice grows.  ..read more
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28/30 (Misled)
Special 2 Me
by Leila
5M ago
Not misled by trauma. Healed so as to be able to hear; I mean, really what’s being said without the filter of your wound ..read more
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29/30 (Rays)
Special 2 Me
by Leila
5M ago
Gentle breeze wafting through the courtyard, carrying the scent of honeysuckle flowers, daring me to inhale its aroma. The sun’s rays beaming down, warming my soul, inviting me to relax into its sultry embrace.  Today’s a good day to be alive ..read more
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27/30 (Belly Warm)
Special 2 Me
by Leila
5M ago
Bum bum! Bum bum! Bum bum!  Drip, drip! Drip, drip! Drip, drip!  Rain, gently falling down Lights flicker, threatening  to leave me in the dark.  Rich hot chocolate fills me; my belly warm with glee ..read more
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27/30 (Pen to Paper)
Special 2 Me
by Leila
5M ago
Putting pen to paper releases pressures untold.  from my heart and onto the page.  ..read more
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26/30 (In My Head & Heart)
Special 2 Me
by Leila
5M ago
My head is so crowded. How do I free up some space? So many repressive thoughts, Drowning out my hopes and dreams. Gotta’ get them out! Gotta’ bring them back to life ..read more
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25/30 (For Holding)
Special 2 Me
by Leila
5M ago
My hands are made for holding. Petite and delicate, just for him Our fingers intertwine perfectly ..read more
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23/30 (Yours)
Special 2 Me
by Leila
5M ago
Yours A heart that beats just for you.  Aches for you to  delve deeper into ME, into my core to claim what is rightfully yours.  Stripped bare, awaiting your touch, to bring the pieces of me back into oneness.  ..read more
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