Poetry for people who could use a little kindness
I walk through life taking careful steps because I always do my best to be kind
I don't expect it from others but I still watch out for it because I can always do more to be kind
When I experience kindness especially a brand new sort I remember that new way to be kind
Because I know that random bits of kindness can brighten anyone's day so I'll keep learning and do my very best to be kind
It has taken years and years and years To see myself As more than my mistakes To love myself Despite the times I didn't think I didn't know I didn't understand
If that is all YOU see If you cannot accept That I am NOT perfect Then all YOU are doing is holding ME back
and I deserve so much better
They can make you laugh They can make you cry But you never know which one They're going to do next
Maybe you'll be happy Smiling and laughing together The world full of bright color
Maybe you'll be sad Heartbroken and numb The world cold and empty
You don't know which one There's no way to know what happens next You just have to jump And hope for the best
I guess that's why they call it “Falling in love”
I've held on to so much for so long
So much pain So much regret So much resentment
I never knew how to let go But it's time That I start learning
Deep breaths Open my hands Let go
It's finally time To let it all go
Today my mind is for ME
Not the world's problems Not my friends' problems Not my loved ones' problems ME
They are all so important But if I worry about them I'll be consumed By tending those flowers I'll forget all about my own
It's not that I don't care It's that I DO care too much
So today my mind is for me I'll take my time Focus on being me And taking care of me And loving ME
UPDATE: There was a miscommunication between me and Muck Duck's owner. Queer Voices isn't an open mic. Same time, same place, but just me and two other performers. The event page, including tickets, is here.
On June 6th, from 6-9pm EST, I will be hosting Muck Duck's Queer Voices Open Mic!
The event will allow members of the queer community to get up and share stories, thoughts, jokes, songs, poems, anything they want. Many of us have been pushed down or silenced, so this is us doing our part to help raise up those voices.
Allies are welcome to attend, but not to speak. Please leave that to those of us that have been unable to have a platform. But you can help by spreading the word and coming by to hear from your queer friends. Maybe you'll learn a thing or two. And check out more of Muck Duck's events at their website.
Hope to see you there, friend!
Rose is gonna be a bit late this month. It's been a very busy month for me, but she will return in the next few days with a brand new art style.
Until then, enjoy some pictures of her in her new art style.
(This one will almost certainly be turned into a sticker that you can buy on my Ko-Fi page )
See you soon, friend!
When I look at a flower I see past her petals I see a seed that grew from nothing beat the harsh indifference of nature grew into a beautiful array of color
She gives others hope She's a token of love and loss Of new beginnings One of many performers in the great symphony of nature
That's what I see That's how my mind works Seeing a piece of the world that only I will ever see
I'm like that flower Blooming with my unique colors Daring to be different And that is a wonderful thing
That is what I see when I look at me