Shandée - Eternal Love

Years of wisdom,

A pure heart,

Strong love,

Shared with those you knew.

It was pleasant to have you,

Talking with you was entertaining.

You knew how to make me laugh,

And how to stop my tears.

You had a magical touch,

Making my life easier,

Grounding me when needed,

Offering sage advice.

You were the person

I used to run to,

When my life was crumbling,

You knew how to put me back, piece by piece.

You are gone,

But everything you did remains here,

And my heart will always remember,

That your love was meant to stay.

You are my family,

My friend,

My confidant,

Life was too short, and I miss you.

I know we all have to leave one day,

But I was not ready for this day to come.

I know you are in a better place,

But there is no better place for you than my heart.

God needed you, I know,

But God also knows that I needed you more.

I was not ready to say goodbye,

I am still not ready to understand that you are gone.

I want you to know that I love you,

And I will always love you.

I miss you,

And I will always miss having you with me.

…Until we meet again.

Happy Birthday grandma - 3/9/2024 

Shandée - Beautiful Memory

We were meant to be together.

Forever was not enough.

You asked me questions

That I could not respond to.

Now I know what you wanted to know.

Too little, too late

To regret,

To feel the blues.

You were clear

When you asked me

If I wanted to be with you,

But I thought you were not serious.

I want to turn back time

And go to the exact moment

Where you were in front of me

And touch your mouth with a kiss.

But now you are not real,

Just a memory floating in my head,

Just someone who is haunting me every single day.

You are a beautiful memory that I refuse to forget.

Shandée - Deleting Memories

As I scroll through pictures of days gone by,

I see friends and family, some no longer nearby.

We once shared laughter and memories bright,

But now we've all taken different paths in life.

 

Opening this Pandora's box of the past,

A flood of memories, hitting me fast.

Deleting pictures, one by one,

Of people and moments that are now gone.

 

Videos of parties, I once tried to fit in,

But now I see they never truly let me in.

Deleting pictures of my dreams and desires,

Realizing I no longer need to stoke those fires.

 

Poems that I wrote, so mature for my age,

A reflection of a life that's turned the page.

Activating an old account, I thought I closed for good,

A reminder that time moves on, like it should.

 

Some left us, making us cry,

Others are no longer here, but we still try,

To hold on to the memories that we once shared,

Yet sometimes it's best to let go and clear the air.

 

Deleting the past, may seem a painful chore,

But it's necessary to create space for something more.

A new chapter in life, where we can start anew,

With lessons learned and memories, both old and new.

 

So goodbye to the past, and hello to the new,

With an unwritten future, open and true.

Irony of deleting what once brought joy,

Metaphor of a new beginning, like a butterfly from a cocoon, to enjoy.

Shandée - Finding Joy in Life's Little Things

Let's hop and play, and laugh and sing

And let our hearts take flight on joyful wings

For life is too short to be spent in sorrow

Let's cherish each moment, today and tomorrow

 

Let's find the beauty in each little thing

A butterfly's wings, a bird on the wing

And when the tough times come our way

Let's keep our hope, and not let it stray

 

For like the bunny, we can stay strong

And sing our own hopeful song

And though the clouds may roll and thunder

We can stand tall, and not go under

 

So let us follow the bunny's lead

And live our lives with love and heed

For in the end, it's not the things we've done

But the joy we've found, and the love we've won.

Shandée - The Power Within

 

When life gets tough and dreams seem far away

We question if we should continue to pray

For success and happiness to come our way

Or just settle for what's here, day by day

 

But don't give up on those dreams you hold dear

For the road ahead may not always be clear

It may be rough, with obstacles and fear

But your inner strength will help you persevere

 

The path to success may not be paved in gold

But with hard work and patience, it can unfold

Believe in yourself and be brave and bold

For your dreams are worth more than silver and gold

 

So keep moving forward, step by step

With determination and a heart that's kept

In the right place, never losing sight

Of the dream you hold dear, shining bright

 

And remember, when the road gets rough

And the going gets tough, it's not enough

To give up and say it's all too tough

For you have the power, and that's enough.

Shandée - Pray with an Open Heart

 

Prayer is not just for the sick

Or for those in need of a quick fix

It's not just a plea for a helping hand

Or a way to shift blame and take a stand

 

Prayer is a conversation with the divine

A way to connect with a force that's sublime

It's a way to express gratitude and love

And to seek guidance from the heavens above

 

Prayer is not about the church or the creed

It's about the intentions that we hold and the seeds

That we sow with our thoughts and our words

And the actions that follow, like hummingbirds

 

Prayer is a tool for our inner growth

A way to tap into our highest troth

It's a way to see the world with fresh eyes

And to transcend our ego and its lies

 

So pray with an open heart and a pure intent

And let the divine energy be your vent

For love and compassion, for peace and light

And for the courage to do what's right.

Shandée - Virtual Love: Finding True Connection Online

 

We met in a place beyond the screen,

A world of pixels, where love is unseen.

Skeptical at first, we approached with care,

Knowing the risks, the heartache we could bear.

 

But as we talked and shared our hearts,

We found a love that surpassed all parts.

We laughed, we cried, we felt so alive,

Discovering in each other a reason to thrive.

 

Our conversations flowed like a river,

With every word, our hearts began to quiver.

We told each other things we'd never shared,

And found in each other, someone who cared.

 

Our love may have started online,

But it's real and true, no longer a line.

We found our soulmate in this digital place,

And it's a love we'll cherish, forever and always.

 

We know the risks, the dangers of the screen,

But our love is strong, it cannot be seen.

We found each other, against all odds,

And now we walk together, hand in hand, with love as our guide.