Category Archives: Original Poem

“The best laid plans of mice and men oft go awry.”
-Robert Burns

Global vs. Local
What are you concerns? (Do you)
Focus on your own life? (or)
Watch the world burn?

Ignorance is futile
We must be in society
Even though it’s heavy (cannot)
Shun the harsh realities

So don’t ignore the news!
Or put your head in sand
We need more informed citizens who’ll
Dare to take a stand

And yet if we neglect the “local”
Joy is hard to find
Nurture your relationships (don’t)
Just read crap online

It should be obvious, but since
Common sense is ending:
Your career/ church/ family need attention
MORE than what is trending

Can miss out on what’s REAL
Right in front of your own eyes (don’t)
Get distracted, blinded by the
Media’s thick lies

The danger lies in self-involvement
(We’ve heard “beware of pride”)
Obsessing over your life means you
Fail to look outside

There’re needs and problems in this world
Theres so much more than you (to)
Work our sphere of influence
Is the best that we can do

Global vs Local
Both matter, where’s the line?
It’s case by case for sure, so let the
Lord help you decide

“Use boldness, but not overbearance.”
-Alma 38:12
…
If there’s a problem, address it!
Don’t be so passive-aggressive
When experiencing inner resentment
Express your discontentment
…
Incidents of frustration
Can require some conversation(s)
(I know it can be uncomfortable
To let yourself be vulnerable)
…
If you’re wanting to be heard
Be cautious with your words
No insults or being sarcastic
(Contempt can be so caustic)
…
Still, don’t sugarcoat your view
Seek to speak the truth
Be firm, but also gentle
(Plus, timing is essential)
…
Some things you just let go
But if it matters, then no
When there are truly problems
These are some ways to solve them
🙂

PS: Many of these ideas were inspired by a book called “The Assertiveness Guide For Women” by Dr. Julie Hanks. I helped her research for and write the book 🙂

If I had a windfall
I’d spend it on debt
Been working those payments
Still not quite there yet
…
It’s steady but slow
We’ve had some delays
Job losses and changes
Two babes on the way 👶🏻👶🏻
…
But still, there’ve been vict’ries
And blessings galore
When you do good with small things
The Lord gives you more
…
Proud of our progress
The headway we’ve made
Now, back to my work
So I can get PAID!
😊

“No pain that we suffer, no trial we experience is ever wasted.” -Orson Whitney
…
Every time that you’ve been burned
Take it as a lesson learned
Accept the setback, feel defeat
Anytime that you’ve been beat

Sound sappy? Over-optimistic?
(Why can’t you be realistic?!)
Grieve, shed tears, and even wallow
Know that there’s a new tomorrow

It comes down to it, YOU decide (if)
You’ll stay down or take it in stride
Even if/when you’ve been wronged
Will you be weaker or be strong?

And if need, then admit things suck
But even then, you ARE NOT STUCK!
Not a pawn of circumstance
Always have another chance

So after pain has thrown your heart
Wake up to a different start
Look up to your heavenly source
And *happiness* can soon be yours
😊