The concept of war brings forth thoughts of risk, fear and destruction. The concept of love brings forth thoughts of security, peace and excitement. Or does it? Somehow these ideas are interchangeable. Civilians need not enlist in the armed forces to find themselves standing on the front line of a combat zone. After all “Love […]
Author Archives: my5150love Kathy Lynn Mejia
July
28
Picture Perfect
posted by my5150love Kathy Lynn Mejia
Picture Perfect Look into this picture, beyond the words What do you see? Do you see picture perfect blue eyes Or black and blue Hand made by me? Glamorous lives of the rich and famous Not always the case We all have our skeletons behind closed doors Demons to be erased Everything lost in pain […]
July
26
Holding Out For The Fairy Tale
posted by my5150love Kathy Lynn Mejia
Today my daughter and I had a conversation about love. Jennifer Lopez after several failed attempts at love and marriage said it best… “I’m holding out for the fairy tale.” I love that! So I proceeded to give her my best synopsis on finding the fairy tale. First of all your Prince is someone who […]
July
20
Gypsy
posted by my5150love Kathy Lynn Mejia
You’ve crossed my path Come along for a ride Don’t ever look back Leave your soul behind Only play with matches if you want to get burnt Only run with scissors if you want to get hurt Life is perilous road with a gypsy Goodbye safe haven Security in the dust Welcome unchartered road Spontaneity […]
July
17
Tonight
posted by my5150love Kathy Lynn Mejia
I’ll be seeing you tonight It’s been awhile Time has taken its toll Distance has done its damage I wonder if you’ll still look the way I remember I wonder if your touch will still be tender I see your eyes the day you left Feels like an eternity Time has matured me Distance has […]
July
13
Damsel in Distress
posted by my5150love Kathy Lynn Mejia
My first Halloween costume was a fairy princess. My greatest honor was receiving a sparkling tiara. On my wedding day I longed for the storybook, royal ceremony. As far back as I can remember, I had a dream and it had nothing to do with our nations equality. I wanted to be a princess. Set […]
July
06
Empower
posted by my5150love Kathy Lynn Mejia
There comes an undeniable moment in life where we must reinvent ourselves. We must choose courage instead of allowing our fear to dictate our future We must not allow pain to behest our choices Be resilient Believe in your worth Be brave Be confident Remember the things you were passionate about in your youth Embrace […]
June
25
Carry Me
posted by my5150love Kathy Lynn Mejia
Carry me In my weakness Hold me As I lay broken Rescue me From the depths of these silent Prayers unspoken Find me Where I’m lost Hear my Silent cries Guide me As I wander through this desert of dark times Can’t I just go back Can I See your face Hold me close to […]
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