Footprints

We are entwined with Each other

And soon enough you'll discover

That when it is All over

We follow no law or order

Pray that we still remain friends

When I close my eyes and count to ten

Because I'm not sure that I can

And I'm about done playing pretend

Everything we do leaves a footprint

What we can and can’t resist

Of both we are the culprit

We shall wear it if the shoe fits

As you huff puff, ache and bleed

As you coax, even as you plead

There is a path that will lead

To your every single deed

Be you generous be you Mean

Be you chunky Be you Lean

It shall all remain to be seen

You will reap only where you were keen

Terida

Gone By

I give up. Bring it on. Change is good, so take the years gracefully. As you look at that youngthling, wanting what they have, remember that you have loads of stuff they long to have. So for the days that have gone by, let them. You are exactly where you are meant to be. Enjoy it, I have decided to.

There was a time,

I viewed being old as being 23

When the world was mine

And I always wanted to be free

Then came the laugh-lines

And the Sprinkle of cellulite

Where 40 seems prime

And worries don't include your height

A tank-top is now ridiculous

Clanging bangles make you think of a cow

Drinking a soda is you being spontaneous

And painfully strappy heels make you wonder 'How?'

You can now laugh by yourself

And raise a toast to the world

Sometimes even ask for help

Enjoying the woman who was once a girl

So white braids I will gladly give a rest

To pave way to my haircut and arched brows

Ear-ringed boys with muscle showing vests

Bye Bye now, you I have outgrown

For the years that have gone by

And changes that I have fought

For you I shall not cry

I have found what I always sought.

Terida

What's Mine

I may not have a dynasty, but what is have is mine
I can make it my fantasy, even if I cannot buy time
I may lose my sanity, and never see a dime
But I will not need charity, it will all be fine

Things will always get better, the sun may not always shine
Nut just be a go-getter, you'll be pleasantly surprised
And you will later see, it's just a matter of time
Because you're building for forever, and Forever's a long time

Terida