When doubts assail and fears creep in,
And giving up seems like the win,
Remember this, my dear friend,
Greatness comes to those who don’t bend.

The road ahead may seem so long,
The journey tough, the way unclear,
But every step you take will prove,
That you are worthy, strong and true.

For every obstacle you face,
And every challenge in your space,
There is a lesson to be learned,
And every trial, a chance to earn.

The path to greatness is not smooth,
But with each stride, you’ll gain a groove,
And every setback, though it stings,
Will teach you how to spread your wings.

So never give up on your dreams,
No matter how tough the going seems,
And when you reach the summit’s height,
You’ll see that greatness is in sight.

For you are meant for so much more,
Than what you see or have in store,
And every step you take will bring,
You closer to your destiny’s ring.

So keep on pushing, keep on trying,
And never stop until you’re flying,
For greatness is within your reach,
And it’s the lesson that we teach.

In March we honor women of the
past,
Whose tales of struggle, triumphs
forever last;
Their fight for rights, to be seen and 
heard,
Breaking the norms, and barriers that
deterred.

From Susan B. Anthony to Harriet 
Tubman,
Brave souls whose strength, we
cannot fathom;
They paved the path for generations
to come,
Their legacies endure, their work far
from done.

Women from every walk of life and
land,
Their contributions priceless, impact
grand;
Fighting for justice, peace, and
equality,
Their voices rising, a force of vitality.

As we celebrate the progress that's 
been made,
We know that there's more progress
to be paved;
So let's honor
the women of the past,
And pledge to keep fighting until the 
last.

This month we pay tribute to the
women who fought,
Their struggles we recognize, their
battles we are taught;
Their determination and courage an
inspiration,
To keep moving forward, with a strong determination.

       Happy Womens History Month - InkyBendy

Created: Jan. 13, 2022

Last modified: April 4, 2022

My memories, now ashes, fade away
Their screams of pain released to the sky
No longer bound by lies and dismay
They can finally rest and peacefully die

The flame still burns but takes a new shape
Rebirthing my past, bringing new light
The smoke carries a scent, a fresh escape
From the darkness that once plagued my sight

These new writings hold new aspirations
Free from the weight of past mistakes
Their purpose is no longer mere recollections
But a journey toward a better fate

The old flames have gone, their fury spent
And with them, the remnants of the past
A new year, a new life now begins
With hope and joy that will forever last.

Created: Feb. 21, 2023

We need some words to lift us,
to fill our hearts with hope and love,
when life seems tough and
the road ahead appears so rough.

Let us rise with strength and might,
and fight the darkness with our light.
Let us embrace life’s joy,
and dance with happiness,
free of strife.

Every day is a gift,
an opportunity to spread our wings and learn to dance,
to chase our dreams and make them come true,
and to find the courage to truly feel.

With every breath, we can choose,
To let our hearts be filled with hues,
Of love, kindness, grace, and joy,
And let our spirits soar, like a buoy.

So hold your head up high, my friend,
And let the love within you blend,
With all the goodness of the earth,
And find your joy, you’re own true
worth.