Do you ever feel like your life is like a puzzle?
You start building from the outside in.
Your family and friends become the outside frame
and slowly but surely you fit the pieces together.
Sometimes a piece may not fit
or a piece may go missing
and you will struggle to go on.
But as you continue to rearrange the pieces
your puzzle slowly comes together.
Don’t be afraid to pull the puzzle apart and start a new one with fresh pieces.
Because it doesn’t mean that the other puzzle no longer exists.
It means that particular puzzle has been completed.
It is time to move on.
If you are struggling to find all of the pieces to your puzzle
don’t panic.
Take some time to re-evaluate the puzzle.
There may be excess pieces you don’t need
or there are more to be found.
As long as your borders are strong you will be fine.

The tear I shed
You will never see
But it is for you
For you and me.

I wish to see
Your little smile
To hold your hand
Just for awhile.

I want to hold you
In my arms
To caress your head
Know all the charms.

I long to be with
My little one
To hear their laugh
While having fun.

But this moment
Is not to be
For my little one
Was set free.

My baby angel
Has beautiful wings
Rainbow colors
For which my heart sings.

Our time was short
I had to say goodbye
But now my child
You have wings to fly.

Reality is realizing you don’t know when to stop
Reality is preventing yourself from tiring until you drop
Reality is knowing when to take a break
Reality is seeing when your life is fake
Reality is stronger than the pain the lies within
Reality is sometimes a deep dark hidden sin
Reality can be cold and harsh amongst the light
Reality is confronting and can make you want to fight
Reality can be scary and is sometimes a quiet unknown
Reality is your mind telling you that the demon inside has grown
Reality is a like a seed that lay quiet within your soul
Reality is the darkness that can swallow your life whole
Reality can be sad and it can be happy to
Reality is what you make it, don’t let it take over you
Reality is a reminder that you are part of the human race
Reality can let you know that you don’t always have to keep pace.

For Joe…..

There once was a man
So full of might.
He lived life to its fullest
Especially from a great height.
“What could possibly go wrong”
Was what his friends would hear.
Life is to be lived
Lived without fear.
He had a love for his family
His friends and his work.
He loved to make others money
And often did it with a smirk.
He bought joy to so many
He had a heart of gold.
He loved the outdoors
When he was born god really broke the mould.
From paddock to playground
This great man felt at home.
For he lived his life with a freedom
That allowed him to roam.
While his skiing prowess
Was admired by all.
He was always there to help others
If they were to fall.
He was known for his pranks
And enjoyed a good laugh.
He spent time with his mates
He did not live life by half.
This great man’s name was Joe
Say his name out loud.
Because how this man lived
Made everyone proud.
While he is no longer on this earth
He leaves a legacy of love.
And his family and friends know
He will always be watching over them from above.

The tear I shed
You will never see
But it is for you
For you and me.

I wish to see
Your little smile
To hold your hand
Just for awhile.

I want to hold you
In my arms
To caress your head
Know all the charms.

I long to be with
My little one
I want to be whole
I don’t want to run.

I need to feel
Like I am complete
I don’t want to feel
Like I need to compete.

I am a good person
I do everything right
There has to be
An end in sight.

To the trials my body
Has put me through
That means that I
Have to wait to meet you.

But it will happen
I know it will
And my want for a child
My life will fulfill.

I will remain strong
I won’t give up hope
My friends and my family
By my side I will cope.

Life isn’t fair
And it never will be
But I won’t give up hope.
You wait and see.

Because I am a good person.
I’ve been put to the test
But I will stay strong
And shut out the rest.

The negativity and hurt
That I have gone through
It will all be worth it one day
When I meet you.

N.B. – Written for a close friend after she had her third miscarriage.

My back is sore
I pee all day
I often forget
What I was about to……. say.

My tummy is stretched
My boobs are big
When I try to get up
I feel like I need a special rig.

My feet are puffy
My hair’s falling out
And my love for sweet things
Well there is no doubt.

My calves they cramp
I cannot sleep
And then there are the times
For no reason I weep.

So what makes this tolerable
I hear you ask
Well god has given me
An extra special task

To grow another human being
Whose life depends on me
To keep them safe and warm
And then my son or daughter they will be.

For I may be in pain
With bags under my eyes
But I am about to give birth
To life’s greatest prize.

While there are times in your life
Where the darkness will overwhelm
Don’t let that darkness
Take over you or keep you down.

Seek help from those around you
Take comfort from your friends
Don’t let it be a time
For when life’s journey ends.

Your family want to know
If there is something they can do
Do not shut them out
They are there to help you.

Pick up the phone and make a call.
Don’t leave a message they won’t understand
Never assume they know what’s coming
Ask for a helping hand.

Your family and friends
Can help if you want to talk
So come on mate take my hand
Let’s sort this out and go for a walk.

As we wonder tell me your troubles.
I will always have time in my day
To listen to your thoughts
I will not judge what you have to say.

Do not dwell on what has happened
The past is in the past
But mate I want to help you
Make our friendship forever last!