Forgive the hurt, release your pain
Embrace the here and now today
No looking back, without delay
Create your joy and then maintain
Harmony’s pleasing to attain
Have peace of mind around the clock
Euphoric state will be a shock
Decide to change your condition
Right here, right now, grant permission
Free the emotional gridlock
©️2021 CSNelson, Don’t Forget the Half
flashing west coast sky
minutes move forward—time lost
dark awakening…
morning brightens east coast sun
lingering days, nighttime falls
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Family doomed right from the start
Plain and simple, Dad likes to roam
Pain he causes pervades the home
And Mom contains her broken heart
Safety denied, she plays it smart
Tried to escape his angry scorn
Long before a third child was born
But now the coast and skies are clear
With turbo speed, they flee in fear
Reaching the runway plane next morn
Not every woman’s story can be told, so for this day in Women’s History Month I’m recognizing those whose plight remains unknown but their strength and courage is empowering.
©️2021 CSNelson, Don’t Forget the Half
Texans suffered
subzero frost
scavenged for food
abandoned homes,
sadly, lives lost.
People loss power
endured the chill
those who didn’t
shocked by higher
energy bill.
Cold wreaks havoc
ice hangs from fans
Cruz strikes a nerve
flies to Cancun,
vacation plans.
Little boy sleeps,
Cristian’s his name,
found dead in bed
everyone faults,
no one takes blame.
Garage door closed
mom tries to warm
let’s car idle
family dies
during the storm.
People starving
store shelves sit bare
food is wasted,
no Frigidaire
just frigid air.
People displaced
movement begun,
collecting food
money, water
huge donation.
Biden knows his
response can’t wait
calls on FEMA
Lone Star claimed a
disastrous state.
©️2021 CSNelson, Don’t Forget the Half
Heavy burdens beyond control
That’s the devil trying to steal
Kill and destroy, attack with zeal
Leaving a giant gaping hole
Wreaking havoc deep in your soul
Tiny pieces left to rebuild
To find a way you must be willed
Just spread your wings, take flight and soar
Light of your life shines bright once more
No dreams deferred or unfulfilled
“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.”
— John 10:10 NIV
©️2021 CSNelson, Don’t Forget the Half
