Remember
looking in the mirror
and seeing someone
behind you?
  They are still there
to support you, to
remind you, honor
and love you.
  Sometimes there is
a good reason for
 looking back.
                                        j.g.l.

Mondays are just young Fridays

Be Bold

I shall learn (again)
what it takes
to be me
and trust less the
thoughts
that shake away confidence
and the familiarity of
who I am,
or what I might be (again).
A spectrum of
worry or wonder,
it’s noise and it is nonsense,
and it takes up space reserved
for comfort,
wisdom, and
grilled cheese sandwiches.
Give me back the knowledge
to know (again) what is right
and truthful and
worthwhile.
I am hungry (again).
                                            j.g.l.