Chasing Lost Dreams

I've been shattered and displaced,
A life lived...but in haste,
I always choose the hard road, hard-nosed,
Gotta see for myself, that's the way I roll.
I chase dreams that end up nightmares,
And they take me from here to there,
Never leaving me in a place I feel safe,
Time slips by...I look back...it's erased.
Dreams are lost, through my fingers like water,
Sprinkled on roots that won't grow any farther,
And here I stare, at a new sun rising,
Terrified of whats on the horizon,
And the wind whispers, "Take time to smell the roses."
But my mowers gone mad and I'm just running shit over.
Life is a force...that goes forward...never back,
But I can't seem to walk it without debris in my path.
I used to be strong...but I've been ripped down over time.
Now it's time to get up girl...
There's no fucking rewind.
                                             ~Lesley Ouellette

Push Back Against The Negative Energy

Life is not perfect and you are almost guaranteed to encounter negative people while you are on your path. You know the kind. They are always negative, looking at the worst in everything and trying to knock everyone around them down to their level. Each and every one of us is different...our spirits make us unique. We are all made of the same parts but each of us has something special inside of us that makes us who we are. We have the power to make decisions and think for ourselves. No one can make you unhappy but yourself. To give someone else control of your happiness is a powerful thing. You do not have to succumb to the negative energies around you. Rise above them and stay true to yourself. Feel pity for those who are not happy within themselves, but do not let them bring you down. Stay strong and rolling on the positive vibes...leave the negative energy behind you. This is the way to true happiness. ~OnElOvE~