This is an inspirational blog that utilizes the medium of poetry and creative writing to tell stories.
We don't need to look for love
Running in circles for a connection that's already there
Chasing down relationship
When Jesus always cared
Looking to experience temporary feelings
When you need something to last an eternity
Cheeks previously stained by tears
Seek soft kisses that rarely stay
Tender for a moment
Only to go away
We all need a love that will last forever
And always
Till Next Time, Esha
Checkout my podcast Hope Speaks to hear this poem
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Cherish your loved ones while you can
Kiss their rosey checks
Hold their precious hand
Speak uplifting words in the hour tribulation
Pray with them
Let them know that you can sympathize
Show a warmth to express
That you understand
When the wind beats at their worn door
Stand beside them as a friend
The things that we forget we did
Mean something in the end
So cherish your loved ones while you can
Give them wild flowers
And provide them with hope
That a tired heart can comprehend
Because no one wants to be alone
When the hard days come
The good time Sally and John are cool
Until the lightening strikes
It’s those moments when you want a caring soul to check on you
And make sure you’re alright
Love always, Esha
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Why is it so hard to say, I love you?
No matter the things we go through...
I still care.
And when you need a friend to be around.
I will do my best to be there.
No matter the cost.
I'll pay your fare.
Us together is the good time that keeps on giving.
The laugh that should've stopped but keeps on going.
Eyes slanted with tears of laughter and the grin of white teeth showing.
Gut busting, knee slapping chuckles ensue.
There is something awesome about being next to you.
Our moments make life a little sweeter.
No matter what kind of day I'm having...
Be like the flowers. The lilies of the field do not want for sun. Neither do they cry out for rain. Bending and swaying without the request of a cool breeze. Existing without bills. Doing as they please. They are taken care of. Be like the lilies that live with ease.
Love always, Esha <3
The hardest thing to is forgive. You may forget times and places but you always remember how someone made you feel. There is no hurt more painful than losing the hope for positive interactions. When people make us feel bad we internalize that pain. And many take it out on themselves. By believing that they are deserving of poor treatment and wicked words.
Some connections are so broken that communication became improbable. Beyond arguing and yelling there is nothing of value that can be shared between enemies unready to bury the hatchet. How do you let go of the disappointment caused by a relationship gone sour? How do you my move forward with a friend that betrayed your trust? How do you hit pause on the grievances initiated by family gossip?
But at the core of it all, you have to remember that moving on is the best remedy for healing. If you hold on too long... It's possible that you may go down with a sinking ship that's filled to the brim with emotional disdain. Swimming in sadness is the answer for many of us. I have seen people drink the bottle dry. Pop pills till their higher than the afternoon sky. Sniff coke till their noses turn red and they get the sniffles.
Though it alleviates the sting of discomfort. But this does little to remedy the loss of trust. Drugs and alcohol are unable to address the ache in the heart of man. That's why I stopped smoking. I found myself at the end of the blunt and wondered quietly, Why don't I feel better?
It's healthier to deal with life from a sober perspective because the world medicates emotional pain but that solves nothing. So cry your tears. Ask your questions? Read books, dance, sing and shout. Fall down, dust yourself off and figure it out. Because life ain't easy but giving up instead of overcoming distress is much harder.
It is my long held belief that forgiveness starts one step at a time. But it truly takes effect when you forgive yourself. Because the things we endure have a way of intensifying the way we see ourselves for better or for worse. That's why it's best to view yourself the way Jesus does. Or at least try too. His love is never ending. He is loyal beyond the stretch of the imagination. He leaves the 99 to go after the lost sheep and rejoices when it's found. Because He cares for us more than we could ever conceive. So if you think about it, forgiveness is necessary in order to love and live a fuller, happier life.
Love always, Esha
P.S. Check out my podcast Hope Speaks for the new episode Rant on Relationships
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The road is long
The battle is arduous
But despite the journey that lies ahead of us
We all need a real friend
Someone that cares
Wipes away tears
And covers our fears with laughter
We all need someone worthwhile to talk too
And for me
That person is
And has always been you
Love always, Esha
Happy Resurrection Sunday
You are valuable
Every hair on your head counted
All your triumphs and failures dearly noted
The black charcoal will soon turn into a diamond
When pressure is applied
And the shine of it will reflect off of dim places
Creating a light where none existed
You are the bright twinkle in the distance
Showing from a far
Signaling the lost and the down trodded
To a place and a person that is willing to hear them
Your prayers stand in the gap for many
A friend to those
Who never had any person that cared
You are welcoming
Because your smile is always there
It checks on people and reassures them
That everything will be okay
Your eyes relate the truth with simple glances
Giving people hope for second chances
When you speak to others
And show concern for their well-being
Relating respect and kindness from the beginning
No matter the struggle
You find a way to be supportive
Being a blessing to others in their time of need
You are a child of the King
Jesus died so you could live more abundantly
Love always, Esha
Your house was made months in advance with care and consideration. It will last for decades more. Because love is the mortar that lies between burnt red bricks. And the shingled roof is reinforced with hope and painted with sweet day dreams. Your lawn is watered by bliss morning showers. Your garden is fertilized by prayers. Every morning, you arise and look out the window… The sun is always there.
Love always, Esha
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Will you still believe? When the cracks in the sidewalk break up the street? When salty tears fall like acidic rain? Fighting through the rumbling of stomach pain. I’m just curious… When the thunder strikes and things aren’t right? Will you be there? Bordering on the edge of nothingness and going nowhere. But in the cusp of the storm let a sista know that you still care.
Love always, Esha
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Fear has become a fad in this dystopian society
People are afraid of everything
They run from the sight of their own shadow
Turning a blind eye to the truth that discomforts their achy soul
Irritated by those who speak their mind freely
Disgusted by narratives they are unable to control
There is no argument to be had
Because utilizing discourse to find common ground
Has gone out the window
So their right by default
And anyone that disagrees is at fault...
If your brother sees the world through a different lens
Why cling to disdain?
Can you not love through disagreements?
Make peace with a difference of opinion
Search for the truth instead of accepting lies
Spoon fed to you through TV
But fallacy will hold you
And reality will leave you cold
It takes a strong mind to believe in something
Beyond what their told
Make an effort to see past the moment
Look forward instead
Because the person you ignore
May butter your bread
But an empty soul can't be fed
Love always, Esha <3
