I wake up every morning seeing you
You glare at me, welcoming the new day
Looking at you, I wish I could feel the same
You have deprived me of my beauty
Shaking off the sadness
I set out with determination
Strangers smile as I make my rounds
Huffing and puffing I push on
I continue to push my mountain of a body!
Smelling fresh cooked breakfast,
From miles and miles away
My tummy cries out in agony
My mouth waters without shame
Ready to listen to voice of hunger
I make a 360 degree turn around
Grabbing my fresh sparkling water
I continue my marathon
In hot pursuit to escape from my trap
I have to remain focused
Gradually I start to see results, but
I still have to remain focused
Finally I reach the finish line
The mountain is gone
I have been set free!
These song lyrics and art are tales, tides and twinkling lights - tunes telling stories of warmth and sun, city and sand, paths that lead, and the coins we can keep in the Karma Bank. Spirit's been bypassed for sorrow, dreaming of a better tomorrow .
Note: Since my husband's cancer surgery 4/25/05, this book content has been integrated into the public speaking content for audiences interested in a sassy approach to personal and/or community awareness events. Another chapbook on intimate love poet
Well done.
Axilea
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
Be always safe,
Karen