2011: New Chapter, New Me

My 2011 is going to be about enforcing change.

All of what I have been through, learned, and been shown will now be put into practice.

In 2 weeks, I will begin the 26th year of my life, beginning a new chapter,

A shedding of skin.

I am tired of tolerating, tired of standing still,

Tired of being neutral, I will take a stand.

I will stand and stay true to my purpose and what I want in life.

 I will no longer settle or fool myself with false realities and vain hopes.

No longer will I hold on to sadness.

I will not carry dead weight.

I will see my truth.

I will see reality.

I can no longer be strung along.

I will no longer believe in what's not there to believe in, deceiving myself.

I am determined to claim my prize and my promise.

And I will no longer settle for less.

I will no longer compromise my happiness.

I am tired of being let down.

I am tired of letting myself down.

I must be strong in my fight.

I can't keep letting sadness in my house.

I will be confident in my stance and not fold, though tears may be streaming down my face.

Tears of Boldness and Strength I will name them.

Washing away hurt and welcoming change.

I am doing away with old patterns,

Learning to love from a distance through prayer and letting go.

I am keeping my eyes on the prize,

It's glow is warmly illuminating from my soul.

The vision is right before my eyes and soon the world will know.

I will have no grudges and no resentments,

No anger just overflowing love.

A new love and a new me.

I love how I am growing so beautifully.

-Phylicia D. Thomas