Is What You Believe True?

Once I was a #Princess now I'm a #Queen 👑

There once was an Angel,
Struggling more each day.
Difficulties daily,

Especially to pray.

Problems all beginning,

By refusing to sing.
Denying a reason,

But broke part of one wing.

Throughout an existence,

Forever being told.

"Protect both wings always,
Carefully unfold."

Confusion never faced,
Feelings of inner strife.

Knowledge was conflicting,

Based on teachings in life.

"Wings are two perfect gifts,

Defining who you are.

When wing is imperfect,

Failed, lost light like a star."

Thinking every moment,

"Did my mind believe wrong?

Such harmonious sounds,

In tune with each song?"

Focused on solutions,
Bring worry to an end.
Pondered roots of faith,

Now could not comprehend.

Left home seeking for truth,

Searched, studied, learned, plus grew.

Developing knowledge,

 Foundationally true.

Dawn discovered wisdom,

Information adored.

Returned after journey,
With self-esteem restored.

Anticipated trials,
Heart's desire to teach.

Any who would listen,

Beyond her voice's reach.

Hateful sounds of whispers,
Yet fiercely pushed through crowds.

Sensed her heart smile brightly,

Lacked dimness from dark clouds.

Strutted in stadium,

Feeling nervous but proud.

Prepared hearing their words, 

"This should not be allowed."

Shouting, "Impossible,"
Envious judging brains!

"She glows and is shining,
No evidence of pains?"

Educational lies,

Superstitions were told.

Singing sweet melodies,
 Just one wing to unfold.

Overcoming issues,

Helped Angels as they grew.

Dawn's experience proved,

Facts elders never knew.

She taught learn by asking,

Explore questions with man.

Gain insight together,

To better understand.

When did ideas begin,

Belief of thoughts we do?
 Be prepared to answer,

"Is what you believe true?"

Support #Veterans listen Click to hear "Something Different," on Audiomack.com by Leslie "Duke" Sherman +Leslie Sherman Papa! He granted me honor of writing the foreword to his first published book, "A Soldier's Thoughts." A work of art filled with poems and short stories, including "Something Different," written about me @1cryingeye aka Dawn SOWL. Fortunately, "A Soldier's Thoughts" was blessed to have five poems become music, "A Soldier's Melodies," by Kev Atomic of Atomic Honey. During October 5, 2013 week via SRN's Top 25 Countdown songs on SRrocks.com, "Something Different" made only official Classic Rock chart, at that time. A picture listing Artists, Tracks, and Albums with names of classic well-known rockers, plus my special poem turned song is 25 below! #ShoutOutWithLove 💜

Mommy Showing The Way

Dedicated to the mother of #SOWL ❤ #NoH8 family! "Don't Worry About a Thing..." #ShoutOutWithLove! ❤

I am a WOMAN now,

But still yes your one child.

Again thinking of you,

Tends to bring a huge smile.

Along our journey,

At times we became mad.

Seeing selves as HUMAN,

Left us empty or sad.

Simplicity of thoughts,

Neither really did know.
Good intent not harmful,

Only for me to GROW.

Love is what we needed,

However received pain.

Yet continued to LOVE,

Despite the lack of gain.

HEALER dwelled in both hearts,

Staying on our side.

Providing while leaches,

Were there just for a ride.

Spirit filled with such strength,

This woman that I see.

Mentor OVER-COMER,

From life's atrocity.

Keep STANDING on those feet,

Fight hard like your mother.
Helping me break cycle,

Abused from another.

Since FAITH is the substance,

Here today I can say.

Learning love in spite of,

Mommy showing the way!

I Feel Such Pain

Mr and Mrs Raj

~My hunger grows

to be at ease~

~My mortal soul

is not at peace~

~I feel such pain

from years gone past~

~My mind insaned

in everlast~

~My every night

is filled with fear~

~I dream in fright

my body sears~

~I stay not sleep

nor do I wake~

~In limbo’s keep

my body quakes~

~My hunger grows

to be at ease~

~My mortal soul

it yearns for peace~

~I pray my Lord

he gave me life~

~To wield his sword

and end this strife~

~To cleanse my soul

and ease my pain~

~To make me whole

be not insaned~

Written By Duke Sherman

Author of "A Soldier's Thoughts - A Collection of Poems," a Vietnam Veteran Owner of A Soldier's Thoughts Veterans Charity via duketheman1.com 

Victorious At Ease

Do Not Quit...
It will get better Soon!

Trying times have purpose,

Help bring knowledge and grow.

Some trials feel more painful,

Fight harder let them go.

Better days are ahead, 

Stand in faith remain strong.

Easier to say when,

Suffering all along.

People can be vicious,

While going through your storm.

Truthfully sent perhaps,

Deceit won't misinform.

Share minimal secrets,

They're likely to be told.

Many sit in judgment,

Within your own household.

 The darkness hides evil,

But almighty God sees.

His soldiers overcome,

Victorious at ease.

Already Won

Don't forget we have won!

I was born for a purpose,

Accomplish great things in life.

Not placed on earth to wallow,

In pity misery strife.

This message I share only,

If you are willing to hear.

Also those who have risen,

Seeking release from their fear.

Learn ways standing strong oneself,

Do not let another rule.

Fight for all rights surviving,

To win the mightiest dual.

Be encouraged warrior,

Doing greatness along way.

Every dawn's a new battle,

Stay focusing on today.

One more important statement,

And for now I shall be done.

Just in case you were unsure,

Have peace we already won!

Wait and See

Someone's Looking

Look deep in my eye,

Tell me what you see.

Are you viewing the,

Pain or misery?

Eyes can be windows,

Into our soul.

If you see sorrow,

You're seeing my whole.

We were not promised,

That life would be fair.

Knowledge suffering,

I'm strong and still here.

Ups downs heartache loss,

Yet still I am sane.

Further strength and grace,

So I can remain.

Far from perfection,

I have my own view.

Taking all we get,

Find ways to pursue.

Accomplishing which,

We are birthed to give.

During good and bad,

Created to live.

Some may disagree,

Or believe not true.

That's fine with me for,

All have things to do.

My gift is to love,

Not judge wrong or right.

Despite obstacles,

Keep standing and fight.

This is my battle,

Chosen just for me.

Being a winner,

Sit back wait and see.

Patient & Free

Patience being a virtue,

I definitely agree.

Quality I've acquired,

Blessed with I'm finally free.

Free to make my decisions,

Whether turns out wrong or right.

Free to live life as I so choose,

Each day through every night.

My faith taught me the patience,

That I am able to stand.

Everyday I thank my God,

Kept me in a loving hand.

Life's not meant to be easy,

Proof is seen everyday.

Struggle and pain more like it,

Thus only God guides my way.