No Do Overs

One thing for sure in life- there are some things we only get one shot at, doing it right. Preparing for college, doing well in college-affects the future eats up time and money.

Take life serious in general with work, relationships, and family. When you hear “life is short,” at any age believe it to be true. One of the biggest responsibilities is raising children. Be patient and take time to know them inside out, even when they might be distant, not communicating. That’s when you need to dig down deeper.

The love of your child through adulthood should never pause, neglect, or stop. Often, it can be very trying to help and maintain your connection with a daughter or son. Be relentless all-in and pay close attention always. You only get one chance to get it right, ultimately so, there are no do overs.

hope you enjoyed the reading,

M.Steven

The Little Things

That can bring the most cheers

A friendly face of an unknown can mark a day.

A gesture of support, of a life decision

To have a stress-free day at work

There's a lot at play.

Hugs and kisses from a grandchild

Lifts consciousness and spirit.

A slow drive alone, reminiscing

About the first car, first kiss

Produces gratitude and zeal

Obliging the journey’s heartfelt past and present.

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M.Steven

The Place to Be

Ever wonder where one should be?

Not related to work or home…

Loved ones, dear friends, pets, and special places,

All deserve a place in our hearts and souls.

As well as talkative remembrances

That revives life’s experiences that will be held,

In unison with love and affection.

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M.Steven

One Way or The Other

 

It will be time to discover what was completely undercover. Time has a way of being on your side. Trying to figure out the wrongs that were done. Looking from different perspectives, offers unveilings of intent and agenda. Usually, observations and deeds explain what might be of question or misunderstood. People will weigh in with opinions and insights, take- but only heed.

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M.Steven

Easier Said Than Done

Most of the time, we're sincere with our words, actions, and intent. In certain situations that may seem small to us, can be hugely significant to the person we are helping. Basic life occurrences like, borrowing money, taking a shift at work, or giving a lift to the store. low level helping hand scenarios.

It's when a promise of help that directly affects personally more than one person becomes deeply complicated. Agreeing or lying to cover up a legal incident or promising to Cosign on a loan - is questionable.

Other people may be drawn in on both sides of the issue. Even the one with the good intent may be severely impacted, maybe more than anyone else. Words and good purpose should be analyzed, scrutinized extremely well to avoid backfire and hard feelings.

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M.Steven

The Fork in The Road

When traveling down life’s roadway, there comes a time

When a big decision presents itself that impacts your future.

Tremendously, it’s a monumental moment in time

That we all encounter at some point or another.

It may be the career decision you've been putting off

That hasn't been clear enough to decide. The pivot point here is

two-fold, both have risk one maybe more than the other.

The less risky path may not be immediately beneficial but

Has long term benefits and growth invested with time.

The other choice is a gamble that needs vision, thought and

Advice to decide. The fork in the road comes in many forms

And levels of impact. The trick here is to be prepared, recognize

When the split appears and grasp the depth of the decision

That you will be making. Then, you’ll march down the crossroads

With grit and fortitude to create and live out your life

With confidence and purpose.

hope you enjoyed the reading,

M.Steven

Once In a Lifetime

 

As we get older in life, we experience an event or events that resonate within us.

The title suggests a one-time circumstance that quickly comes and goes.

But is it really? Can there be many or a few of these instances?

Yes, I believe so. In many facets of our lives this adage appears most times

Without notice, there can be many examples.

It may be appeared as a one-time perfect job opportunity that either you seized

Or it slipped away.

Chances are another opportunity came up and it worked out well.

It may present itself as that dream home that somehow didn't develop but

Disappointed. Yet, we survived and moved on and built great memories

That fate directed us to.

It's such a great ideal and notion that gets romanticized almost to the point of

Being celestial and maybe even out of reach.

But if we are honest with ourselves, the once in a lifetime concept-

Comes in second, to a reality that we have come to love and enjoy…

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M.Steven

Childlike

 

There is not anything quite like it.

Innocence rules the day many would say.

Energy enough to power, Freedom Tower!

Happiness which holds no bounds

In elders easily reversing their frowns.

Hearts pumping lovingly and trustingly.

A smile and spirit that inspires happiness,

Tenderly looking the other way during a moment of…

Naughtiness.

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M.Steven

Find Another Way

 

It’s going to be okay roadblocks are showing

not all of them do.

Inspirations for a change appear have to hold them with no fear,

time to take action commands an attainable solution,

to place… in your hands.

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M.Steven

It Takes Some Thought

It seems during our daily lives, there’s always something to deal with, attend to, decide upon… In most cases circumstances afford us, “time,” to assess, analyze so as to make a solid prudent decision.

Personal life, work life – social life… it all starts with priority setting then some time management, to check the issues off the list. Don’t rush, seek advice from trusted people, review every angle and its impact on life, in general.

Keep a firm grip on timing with the clear minded plan or decision that keeps your head in a calm confident zone to be ready to field the next challenge head on.

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M.Steven

No Limit

No Limit

To what one may embrace

A world of choices and promises

Ardent focus of a lifetime,

Spent discovering as well as fulfilling.

Careful… good versus bad equals – temptation

Allurement contains consequences routinely

Executed, leaving behind a dusty trail

Of dismay and lament.

First priority is self-definition.

Collaborating with attributes leads to directional

Paths of adventures and merriment,

Exceeding, what was listed in mind.

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M.Steven

Having Style

Simply more than just a smile.

Well-groomed with chic fashion sense,

Reveals a quality that engenders beguile.

Accolades from keen-eyed admirers, immense.

Confident flare offers no one’s lament.

Especially, when you are the complete content…

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M.Steven

Sense of Order

Aid’s us not to falter.

Genuine guardrails keep us closer

To the reality we exist in.

Right from wrong, truth or consequences herein.

Outside the rails proves to be reckless.

Repairing self from unrest, tremendous.

Framework is the glue of design

Keeps us from crossing the costly fault line.

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M.Steven

Forgive Yourself

We all have baggage in our lives that we wish we could correct but can't. 

As time passes by it still weighs on your heart and soul…

Take time for inner peace, ask for forgiveness not only of others but also, 

we need to ask ourselves to be forgiven

Because peace can only come from within.

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M.Steven

Have Some Self Awareness

Many times, we get caught up with our circumstances and are blind to what is happening right in front of us.

There is a time for self-examination, and a time to release the urge for self-absorption, and interact and relate to the world around us.

If you don’t you will live an existence of one dimension with no depth of substance and compassion.

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M.Steven 

To What End

 

The night will fall, it is said.

No one is being misled.

Futility of daily therapeutics, is a dread.

Family, peace and remembrances, instead.

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M.Steven

The Time Will Come

 

When nothings to be done. 

Mazes that were travelled, no strum. 

People places and things, ho-hum. 

Answers to questions, and then some... 

Lots of regrets, what ifs, and almost. 

Need not succumb, more to draw from. 

The daily grind at some point will shine. 

Although it takes some time to discern, 

That's what this is, as the ups and downs spin off truths, 

Past moments in time, leave little to reassign.

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M.Steven

Giving Some Hugs

Not simply a case of needing…

Warm response to a relationship,

More a case of giving.

Acting on queue, anyone can do.

It's an expression of relating, to another.

No solicitation is warranted, only

True concern to ease some pain.

Or join in a life moment with,

Spirited gladness and the best of hugs… 

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M.Steven

Having Envy

Can throw one for a loop.

Endless decisions based on jealousy,

Leads to eventual identity crisis.

Living, to measure up, ushers in a

Merry-go-round of distorted reality.

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M.Steven

Choosing To Be Passive

 

Being invisible most times… works

When drama enters the room

What is the meek to do…

If it’s not affecting you, safe to be aphonic.

Whispers in your head, speak openly.

Not a path to take, quietly disappointing

Pick and choose as you wish, you…

Might never be able to give someone what they need the most, 

at a time of stress… compassion.

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M.Steven

Outside My Window

It could be snow

Although it may be intermittent rains,

Mostly Sun shining as I look

Through my windowpanes.

Young children playing effortlessly

On bicycles with no shoes on

Not a care in the world.

Remembrances of my time,

Gazing through that window pane.

Teenagers gathering as one,

Strutting towards their parent’s car

On their way to play,

As I gaze through the teen years

Windowpane.

Young girls jogging along the path

Hair bouncing as the ponytail is

Challenged, only happiness in mind

As I gaze through the innocent years

Windowpane.

Middle aged couple strolling with

Children as they playfully

Taunt each other,

As I gaze through the parental

Windowpanes.

Elderly friends gathered by a friendly

Fire, exchanging life’s stories with

Clarity, attentiveness and affection,

Regarding each other’s legacy.

As I heartwarmingly draw down

The shade over all my windowpanes.

hope you enjoyed the reading,

M.Steven

Sometimes You're Blue

Almost nothing you can do about this heavy weight, like lifting a burden from a family member. Making a life changing decision on the spur of the moment. A fog that is trapped inside the borders of your mindset. Such an adverse villain, that temporarily clogs the connections between will and apathy, wrestling to clear the path to mobilize the daily activities sometimes too overbearing.

Voices in combat to do what's necessary and needed, a voice that hangs over like military mantra, that has no mercy. Surrender captures the mood tomorrow is another day. Which leads to guilt that undermines the decision to let the sun set. A fight is a fight, an occasional day of strife, it's all part of our form, looking past the blue, time to subdue.

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M.Steven

Give and Take

No better way to show your stake

Exchanging helping hands in times of need.

Not a standard between us all

That’s why sometimes some will fall.

It’s not so much a barter system

It is to sustain reasonable order,

Not to put anyone at risk.

To know this cohesion is full of heart

Never left alone, in the dark.

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M.Steven

Too Buttoned Down

 What is next, a Crown?

Being properly dressed is

Considered being above ground.

Nattily attired to be admired,

Finds one careening all about.

Stiff with shirt and tie

Hard to look anyone in the eye.

Pants so boring and tight…

Comments may invite a fight.

Shoes shining of a reflective,

Earthlight.

Unraveling the mindset of

Being polite,

Exploding a scurry of words

Describing natty unpleasantness…

With all ones might.

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M.Steven

It’s On Me

As far as I can see

Nobody else to consider.

The outcome of being imposing

Leaves a trail of hard feelings.

 

Big of you to offer help to resolve

That wouldn’t be right to absolve.

Having put guiltless persons in a tenuous dilemma

Karma, controlling the own up boomerang,

Right back at me…

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M.Steven

Now's The Time

You’ve never been more alive

Roads are clear passing

No issues that need correcting.

Personal and trade, haven’t been more in sync.

Mind’s eye see’s everything as through crystal,

Moving at a pace of checking all the boxes.

Without warning, an invitation so unlikely… presents!

May be a life changing once in a lifetime, happenstance.

All things being in alignment, it's time go on answering 

The… clockwork.

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M.Steven

Sincerity

Can be morally challenging.

Saying your piece at any cost.

Exemplifies character, some become

Criss-crossed.

Consistency is the jury, no matter the

Fury.

Standing eye to eye- straight up very

Compelling.

Truth or consequences sometimes a…

Dead end.

Calling one out, may border on audacity.

Real examination imparts the need of

Reflection.

Candor is first received with bluntness,

Also receiving the suggestion of self-intraspection.

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M.Steven

Straight Stuff

Can be morally challenging,

Saying your peace at any cost

Exemplifies character, some become

Criss-crossed.

Consistency is the jury, no matter the

Fury.

Standing eye to eye straight up very

Compelling

Truth or consequences sometimes a

Dead end.

Calling one out may border on audacity

Candor is first received with bluntness, in turn

Dispensing a suggestion of… honest self-inquiry.

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M.Steven

If I Were You

Gotta think it through,

The journey needs at least two.

Be best of friends with the mirror

Become your own standard-bearer.

Not advised bucking reality

Reality, for sure, decides the flow.

Some close will offer a heartfelt, “Right!”

Remember one thing, it's you, in the fight.

To lean on one, can produce mischances

Collect wisdom with prudent passage.

Lessons learned can return certain footing

Yearn to learn not one dimensional.

Remembering the clock is always ticking

Following the rules of the road, helps to proceed with,

 A life befitting.

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M.Steven

Go With It

 

If the intuition feels right

Decisions mean a lot.

Although other options are questioned as well.

Whether the little voice is whispering,

Or the gut is bellowing

There needs to be trust from within.

Principles that are instilled…

Right from wrong, truth versus lies,

Honor and integrity are the driving force.

An echo appears in the background…

Vibrating some doubts all over the

Decision making process.

Review the checkpoints: doesn’t hurt anyone,

No loss for you, only gain and maybe closure.

One choice will always stand out,

Go with it.

 hope you enjoyed the reading,

M.Steven

I Love Words

       

 In a time frame, of daily interactions

       one is confronted with conversations.

Thoughts that can lead to distractions,

       things to do, people to meet, entail imperfections.

 

  First acquaintances seem to suggest connections.

       web of life feeds on companions.

Romances that lovebirds entice, thrive on intentions.

       if not for beauty of words, actions alone, might trigger

         notable, misconceptions.

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M.Steven 

Leave it Behind

 

Hopefully, it is well-timed.

Hesitation may create some malaise.

A tip in life is to manage strife.

Easier said than done but leads to calm.

So much in the mind and heart

Mixes to present some doubt.

A tenet to examine and follow

In passing: one hand to openly lift…

the other to wisely drop.

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M.Steven

One Thing Leads to Another

A trail linked together by decisions you never really know on the outset, how things will work out.

If deciding quitting school to follow your music, so be it.

Proof will be in the notes not necessarily in monetary bounty or fame, but in personal stillness.

Not making the call to a family member after a great dispute, paves the way to no resolution.

Which at breaths end leaves one broken.

The sum of our actions during their lifetime tells the tales of ups and downs.

Emotionally as well as physically only the body that holds the soul,

Contains the real effects and defining judgment

Of a life lived harmoniously.

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M.Steven

Ever Wonder

The beauty of life,

all its warmth from the sun

to the person.

Radiating warmth, humility, and

being humane.

Ready to give a helping hand,

a lifeline of words or music.

 

Ever wonder what it will be like…

If all people are detached from each other,

no connectivity, sharing, thoughtfulness-

loyalty, commitment, dedication, or civility.

 

Coldness, a likeness, of freezing emptiness.

This plight can easily become commonplace,

with indifference from within.

The only wonder then would be,

            Who do we blame for living with this herein?

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M.Steven

Comical

Hopefully it doesn't relate to anatomical.

Personality getting attention, sometimes diabolical.

Circumstances may seem periodical.

It's just karma submitting... It's ironical.

When is comical simply being farcical.

Time to check reality, it appears extremely illogical.

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M.Steven

That's What You Think

 

I could agree, but not without a

wink.

Compelling words with expressions can be very,

convincing.

But believing in one's intention on 1st blush,

foolhardy.

Common chit-chat can be very

irrelevant.

Nuts and bolts from worthy discourse builds

plausibility.

Opinions matter, not confused with facts.

Viewpoints have their place, no pressure to

embrace.

Keep in mind the voice you share,

Should not necessitate demanding

repair.

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M.Steven

Playing Both Sides

Should we call you, Jekyll or Hyde…

When it comes to friendships and

loyalty

It’s not about, as far as the eyes can

see.

Being up front with people as a

whole

Brings much ACCLAIM, as far as eyes can

see.

Jekyll or Hyde doesn’t offer much

pride.

As pomp and circumstance occur in

time

Reputation whispers you’d give it up on a

dime.

As shallow as the breeze that

blows

Important to note, sooner or later will be

exposed.

Truth revealed explaining you’re eerily, openly

transposed.

End of the line socially, one becomes,

decomposed.

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M.Steven

Morning of the Day

Will I have a real say,

as to what

the day’s events

may convey?

Earthly communications

at work.

Happiness, is the mode

of the day.

Wouldn’t you concede

to have been gifted,

such an offering?

Often and indeed.

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M.Steven

Two in One

Is it possible to be that spun?

A duet of sorts, hearts, and souls,

Expressing love at all levels:

Interest, concern, dedication, and conviction.

 

At the seat of self, gushing out spiritual

Realities, that are unfailing and resolute.

Rhyming beats connected, treating others well,

Living truthfully and practicing wholeness.

 

Putting them side by side, pulsing intrinsically,

What a joy to witness, beholden as one. 

hope you enjoyed the reading,

M.Steven