“Reach for the stars” “Go big!” they say But what happens when reaching Takes you too far away? You look in your rear view And realize you’re alone What happens when schemeing Take you too far from home? You thought he'd come with you You thought she'd know how You planned it together But where are they now? Why is it so? You both leapt, you both risked Why could you take hold While you watched her hand slip? Remember achievement Can come with berievement The brighter you gle

Let me be clear about one thing My poems are not for you They are from me and for me They are mine I have opened the door But my house is not your home You are a guest here Welcome, but unnecessary I put on my oxygen mask first It’s self preservation If my words help you breathe, too That is excess Thanks be to God #Poem #Poetry #SelfCare #Creativity #Words #Psalm #Psalmist #Spirituality