I Can Not Lose Me to You

In the days and years gone by there was both good times and bad times

As a result of the decisions, life has taken a toll

There is no fault to own and no blame to be placed in either direction

With the new beginning and also the end of what was I have come to realized that I am stronger than I ever knew I could be

My strength, received through prayer after the many tears that have found a way to fill a stream, at this point the streams that turned to a river have now dried up

In its place, a field of flowers that can be seen from here to the new eternity that is my life

Defined by only me, I decide how this story will end

With the wind on my back pushing me toward the beauty of what is next,  I realize now more than ever that losing me to you is not an option

Moving forward releasing my power, never again

Words by

Edna Box

 

                                                     SETTLE MY UNSETTLED SOUL

 

Seeking a way to find peace within self

I ask for guidance

A light to shine on a direction unseen by my eyes alone

Allow me to see through the eyes of you

A bigger picture

A brighter picture

A light that glistens at the end of the tunnel that seems dark

Settle me

Allow me to dance amongst the wolves that prey as they try to eat away at what you have so generously given

I ask that you continue

To feed

To nurture

To protect my gift

Please continue to guide me

For the wolves may come again

I fear not for I know my soul shall be challenged

But

It shall also be settled once again

Words by

Edna Box

THE AMAZING GIFTS OF A LIFETIME

Life as we know it can take us on an amazing journey

Our hopes 

Our memories

And

Our dreams all rolled into time that never stops 

And

A world that will continue to exist in our absence

 

Today is a reflection of yesterday and tomorrow gives us no promises

With every breath, slowly embrace the most amazing gift one could ever receive, the gift of life  

Honor your gift and count your blessings

As you relive those precious moments, elevate your memories as you smile when you think about those who watch over you

Dance for those who excite you

Embrace those who enrich you

And

Celebrate those who enlighten you  

Define your joy

Love your gift

Celebrate your memories

The time is now for you to define the amazing gifts of your lifetime

Words By

Edna Box

 I WILL NOT FAIL

 

Though tears have flowed like rivers and streams

I WILL NOT FAIL

 Though the sun has been covered with faces of clouds

I WILL NOT FAIL

Though there were times when to give up was an option

I WILL NOT FAIL

Though life has given, thus far what may seem like the ultimate tests

I WILL NOT FAIL

 

Through the tests

I HAVE LEARNED

No problem will go unsolved

No mountain is too high

No river is too wide

 

I HAVE LEARNED

Time is precious, Use it wisely

Knowledge is power, Open your mind

Life is a gift, Something to be cherished

Your heart is a powerful tool, Allow it to guide you

 

I HAVE LEARNED

Tests are a time for change

Change is time for expansion

Expansion is time for growth

With growth comes knowledge

With knowledge comes power

With power comes energy

With energy comes awareness of self

With self-awareness comes inner peace

With inner peace,

 I WILL NOT FAIL

Words By

Edna Box