poem ~ live in focus

As you live out your days
please promise me you'll stay,
Truly in focus
on what's the most noticed.

For it's not what you think
it should be dear,
For what people connect with
and remember is rare.

Yet it something unique
that we each can give,
A smile or word of hope
and a hug to help someone cope.

It doesn't take much
to make a difference in time,
Yet the results are abundant
when I stop and give mine.

So that next moment you encounter
a chance for encouragement to give,
I hope you'll remember
it's a small price to live.


© Misty W Gilbert
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poem ~ I want to be

I want to be a pearl
as I live out God's plan,
Fully committed to the task
no matter the outcome at hand.

I want to be a diamond
as I reflect your light,
Knowing that this only comes
when extreme pressure becomes out of sight.

I want to be worth more than gold
because I know deep down,
The cost that someone paid for my soul
can't be reproduced in another mould.

I want to be sparkling like silver
as I behold the true depths of its beauty, 
When my character becomes known
even in the conflict of duty.

I want to shine bright
every day of my life,
As I with courage stay strong
another day in this fight.

I want to be bold
even in the refining process,
Never afraid to stand out 
in my uniqueness of purpose.

I want to be a ripple
of love every day,
No matter what you ask of me
as I live out my days.


© Misty W Gilbert
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poem ~ roller coaster ride

When you're on a roller coaster 
it seems forever before you get to ride,
But the truth is that your turn will come
and before you know it you'll be racing along beside.

When you're on a roller coaster
and the ride goes up and down,
You wonder if you'll ever see
the view to those in town.

When you're on a roller coaster
sometimes you just have to hold your breath,
Because if you even dare to breathe
you'd lose it completely in the breeze.

When you're on a roller coaster
you can't ever look down,
For if you see how far above you are up
you'll only want to get down.

When you're on a roller coaster 
and you suddenly go up,
As soon as you feel the adjustment 
you'll be headed down like a runaway truck.

When you're on a roller coaster 
and riding the exciting turns,
Sometimes you feel like you're gonna get sick
and it's not the best adrenaline fix.

When you're on a roller coaster 
no matter how short or long the ride, 
The expectation of the experience 
is half the fun of it every time.

When you're on a roller coaster 
the best thing you can do,
Is to enjoy the moment
because it will be over quickly too.

When you're on a roller coaster 
and you feel it will never end,
It's just an illusion 
because they all do my friend.

When you're on a roller coaster 
you can make memories for life,
Or you can let it destroy
every aspect of all things nice.

When you're on a roller coaster 
and the ride seems to get out of hand,
Remember that it's just for a moment
and it will come screeching to an end.

When you're on a roller coaster 
make sure you're buckled in,
Because even though the ride is short 
I don't wanna loose you dear Friend.

When you're on a roller coaster 
and it feels a lot like life,
Remember that it's a choice 
as to what you focus on in the ride.


© Misty W Gilbert
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poem ~ I Am A Child

I am a child
and I want to learn to walk,
So I make it my aim
even before I can talk.

I am a child
and I want to be like you,
And go and do
all the things that you do.

I am a child
and I wanna be more,
Then just a fifth wheel
to your circle of four.

I am a child
who wants you to be apart of my life,
I don't want to have to consider
everything over twice.

I am a child
and I want to be an adult,
So that I can pretend
that I love this life that I wrote.

I am a child
and I long to be more,
But I never tell myself
that I shouldn't try for more.

I am a child
and my heart just wants to be,
Loved and accepted
for just being me.

I am a child
that was raised to live in fear,
Not knowing that anything different
could ever be near.

I am a child
that has a heart to be loved,
And accepted for more
than the identity hub.

I am a child
even at my very core,
As I search to live this life
authentically settling for more.

I am a child
and forever I will be,
Seeking the purpose
of living intentionally.


© Misty W Gilbert
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poem ~ beyond your pain

If you could see
beyond your pain today 
I promise you would know 
that it was all working for your good 
and a wonderful life you would grow. 

If you could see
beyond your pain today 
and the hurtful words you said 
you'd feel it was such a petty thing 
to block a friend instead. 

If you could see 
beyond your pain today 
and look into the eyes 
of the person that loves you so 
it would only make you cry. 

If you could see 
beyond your pain today 
the options that you have 
you wouldn't react this way 
when true love is the answer key. 

If you could see 
beyond your pain today 
at the choices that you've made 
you see the benefits 
totally outweigh the pain. 

If you could see 
beyond your pain today 
and look at your blessings friend 
I know your perspective would change 
with the abundance that they show.

If you could see
beyond your pain today
and keep focused on the vision 
ahead of you and me
we'd not stay stuck in this funk anymore.


© Misty W Gilbert
#Poems #AuthorLife #MistyWGilbert #TheSassyVoice #BeyondYourPain #PainIsAGift #ThePowerOfChoice #Believe #Faith #Courage #Vision #FocusOnTheGoodThings

poem ~ your shoes

I wonder what would happen
if I walked in your shoes?
Would it change my perspective
or would it maybe change your view?

I wonder what would happen
if I lived in your shoes?
Would I be happier then
or confused would I be too?

I wonder what would happen
if I looked at your shoes?
Would I see a glass slipper
or worn leather with your toe showing through?

I wonder what would happen
if I didn't judge your shoes?
Would I apologize again
or just grace abundantly extend?

I wonder what would happen
if I just considered your shoes?
Would I be inspired in my walk
or would your story simply be talk?


© Misty W Gilbert 
#Poems #AuthorLife #MistyWGilbert #TheSassyVoice #BeYOU #YourShoes #WalkingInyourOwnShoes #BeUnique #BeAnOvercomer

poem ~ true friend

A true friend will talk to you
about it in the end,
And not leave you to figure out
where you stand in the bend.

A true friend won't block you
and avoid all your calls,
No a true friend will be glad
to resolve all the walls.

A true friend will move
past the pain that is sustained,
And resolve all the issues
so none will remain.

A true friend is one
who remembers to tend,
To the things that matter most
for connections to begin.

A true friend is one
who values her heart,
Even when things
are all torn apart.

A true friend is one
that will always forgive you,
For they believe in treating
you the same way too.


© Misty W Gilbert
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poem ~ fake Friends

I don't want fake Friends
so if that's you,
Please unfriend me
to help us both remain true.

I don't want fake Friends
who don't wanna be in my life,
And who wanna pretend
that everything's alright.

I don't want fake Friends
that aren't motivated by love,
To repair every hurt
that was caused by someone.

I don't want fake Friends
that are afraid to share,
What's going on
in their hearts deepest care.

I don't want fake Friends
that say that they love you,
But do nothing to support
and encourage you too.

I don't want fake Friends
who are intimidated by me,
When I'm just living the purpose
God called me to be.

I don't want fake Friends
who are afraid to be real,
And live behind a mask
acting like life is sureal.

I don't want fake Friends
who say they believe in love,
But do nothing to live it
when conflict becomes the rub.

I don't want fake Friends
who honest they can't be,
Living a life
that's afraid to be free.

I don't want fake Friends
who to my face will be one way,
But behind my back
have have a different thing to say.

I don't want fake Friends
who'll just say I Love You,
Yet when the relationship is hard
they forget the promise they hold too.

I don't want fake Friends
anywhere in my circle,
Because that means they are only enemies
which makes me turn purple.

I don't want fake Friends
anywhere in my life,
So I promise if that's you
please just bow out nice.


© Misty W Gilbert
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poem ~ live the life of your dreams

I'd like to do something
different I think,
Like make money painting
and writing poems in ink.

Maybe even Financial Debt Coaching
for those desiring to change,
And live a life of abundance 
not in fear of how to pay for things.

I wanna have a life
of living everything in fun,
Because it's a choice
of how I live this one run.

I'm done fighting with insurance 
every day of my life,
And playing the games
of the medical billing claim rights.

It's been 20 Years 
I think it's time for something new, 
I just have to figure out
how to make this come true.

I love my clients
yet it isn't what it seems,
Working with people 
who have debt splitting at the seams.

Life shouldn't be
a horrific fight, 
Just to make the most
of having a great life.

I never would have dreamed
I'd think of doing something different,
But the negative energy
is what it isn't. 

I get do many things
that I like to do,
How do you decide
which ones for you?

I know I'll figure it out
and embrace the change,
Because I'm determined 
to create the life of my dreams!


© Misty W Gilbert
#Poems #AuthorLife #MistyWGilbert #TheSassyVoice #NewBeginnings #LiveTheLifeOfYourDreams #WorkLifeBalance #WorkHardPlayHard #Entrepreneurship

poem ~ perfection

Are you seeking perfection
as a form of connection,
To hide from the reality
that there is no protection?

Are you seeking perfection
as a sense to feel good,
Because deep down you know
you'll never be what you should?

Are you seeking perfection
as a way to escape the pain,
Not realizing that this expectation
only brings you less gain?

Are you seeking perfection
as you try to live and be free,
Yet by doing so you only
put more chains around me?

Are you seeking perfection
as a means just to cope,
Because deep down
you've lost the reason to have hope?

Are you seeking perfection
on the journey for love,
When the very nature of it
requires you to rise above?

Are you seeking perfection
instead of just being true,
Thinking if you'll try harder
someone will like you?


© Misty W Gilbert
#Poems #AuthorLife #MistyWGilbert #TheSassyVoice #Perfection #PerfectionistIdentity #BeYOU #LoveOnPurpose #ChooseLove

poem ~ I know you feel alone

I know you feel alone
but if you let yourself,
You can give your heart
a home.

I know you feel alone
but if you'd just open it,
You'd find 
love is the key that will fit.

I know you feel alone
but if you would trust you really aren't, 
The lies staring you in the mirror
would truly completely disappear.

I know you feel alone
but you weren't designed to be,
If you'd let go of the fear
you will find you don't have to run and flee.

I know you feel alone
and you've experienced such extreme pain,
Yet if you let go of expectations 
you'd experience so much gain. 

I know you feel alone
and you've had to battle for survival, 
But if you let your walls down
you'd like more of your tomorrow's. 

I know you feel alone 
but I promise this is a choice,
For you can say I LOVE YOU
in your own special voice.

I know you feel alone 
as you fight to figure this out,
Please don't forget those who truly care
as they help you to focus on just being there.

I know you feel alone
but this isn't something new,
Just like everything else in life
there are things to help you through. 


© Misty W Gilbert 
#Poems #AuthorLife #MistyWGilbert #TheSassyVoice #Alone #IKnowYouFeelAlone #CreateTheLifeYouWant #LiveIntentionally #ThePowerOfChoice

poem ~ the time is now

You will never find time
for love
if you don't make love a priority.

You will never find time
for friends
if you don't make friends a priority.

You will never find time
to have hope in all things
if you don't believe hope exists.

You will never find time
to be debt free
if you don't make time to create a budget.

You will never find time
to live the life of your dreams
if you don't make time to live it.


© Misty W Gilbert
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poem ~ is it possible

Is it possible 
to be enlightened in truth,
Beyond what you understand
in this journey to become you? 

Is it possible 
to move beyond frustration,
When less than ideal situations 
are the focus around you?

Is it possible 
to really believe in hope,
And that despair is not an option
even when you really care?

Is it possible 
to have a life of ease,
And not full of tension
coming apart at the seams?

Is it possible 
to have an internal peace hedge,
When everyone around you
is holding onto a grudge?

Is it possible 
to live a life with choices and power,
Beyond what appears
in the victim mindset each hour?

Is it possible
to have an abundant life here,
I believe it is
so will you join me in pursuing it without fear?


© Misty W Gilbert
#Poems #AuthorLife #MistyWGilbert #TheSassyVoice #IsItPossible #CreateTheLifeYouWant #LiveIntentionally #ThePowerOfChoice

poem ~ be bold

You tell me
if anyone can handle this
it would be you,
For you have more guts
then two people put together
it's true.

Do you think
this consoles me
or makes me feel like I have a plan?
When this is the last thing 
I wanted
in this entrepreneurship clan.

You think just because
I value insight and courage
to forge straight ahead, 
That that means life 
is simply just easy
to stay out of the red.

I get your perspective 
I honestly do
but I promise you there's more,
As I struggle to be brave
and do what 
I've been called to do.

Nobody ever said
this wouldn't be hard
as I live from the heart, 
But the meaning of life
doesn't come 
from what's easy to start.

No matter the outcome
and what 
you have to do,
There's always a choice
in how you respond 
to what's presented to you.

Step out in faith 
and trust always
that you'll know the way,
In how to deal with 
the things 
that break the day.

Yes, I will be courageous 
and find strength within
to hold to my core values,
Of honesty 
and integrity 
in my relationship with you.


© Misty W Gilbert
#Poems #AuthorLife #MistyWGilbert #TheSassyVoice #LiveBold #BeCouragous

poem ~ today, I pray for you

Today, I pray for you
as you face whatever you have to do,
That you'll stay strong
and committed to what's true.

Today, I pray for you
that you'll say what needs to be said,
And don't give in
to any voices in your head.

Today, I pray for you
as you in integrity stand,
Knowing God is with you
as you meet life's demands.

Today, I pray for you
as you search for a clue,
To know how to handle
what's been presented to you.

Today, I pray for you
that courage you'll wear,
As you move forward
in the midst of your fear.

Today, I pray for you
that you'll speak the truth in love,
For there isn't a way around it
when you've given so much freedom. 

Today, I pray for you
that you won't loose heart,
No matter what your facing
or how it feels in the dark.

Today, I pray for you
that you'll shine bright,
And let the world completely see
the difference between them and me.

Today, I pray for you 
that you'll be bold again,
For you've got a purpose
if you'll stay with it Friend.

Today, I pray for you
that you'll be brave,
And stay focused on
creating a positive space.

Today, I pray for you
as I pray for me,
Because in it is power
beyond what we think, feel, and see.


© Misty W Gilbert
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poem ~ it's your life

I don't have the talent
that you do,
So it makes me back away
because I feel less than you.

I feel so ordinary
and completely inept,
When it seems talent just oozes
from your every step.

How can you be so gifted?
And do it all so well,
When I'm trying so hard
just to live through this spell.

You make it look easy
and completely effortless to do,
When I struggle so much
just to do the basic routine thru.

Yet part of me is slightly
inspired and intrigued it's true,
To find the passion within
and attempt to learn something new.

I don't know how you do it
continually facing all your fears,
When I just feel like they're living
so strong occuping inside my head.

If you could tell me
one thing I could do,
To change my life
and live abundantly like you.

What would you say
to make headway today?
As I live out my life
in the various of ways.

It all starts with a choice
to create the life that you want,
You must truly desire
to take action to become unstuck.

You can't live in regret
or stay paralyzed in fear,
You have to be willing to change your foundation
not just attempt to create repair.

You have to be willing
to do the deep hard work,
It won't be easy
and it will feel sometimes worse.

But the benefits over time
that come from a change from within,
I promise you'll never think about it twice
when you see the benefits begin.


© Misty W Gilbert
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poem ~ build relationships

My heart hurts for people 
who feel they can just come and go,
Out of people's lives
like it doesn't matter so.

When you treat relationships
like you can take or leave them there,
It makes me wonder if
you ever even truly cared. 

When I think about the part
we each were meant to play,
I can't just walk out of your life
as I'm asked to love you always.

Yes, there are some times 
when we must let go,
Of the people and friends 
who abuse us so.

I'm not talking about those kind
of unhealthy friends,
I am thinking of the ones
who won't resolve the issues between them.

They build up walls 
to shut you out,
Instead of showing love,
as we're asked to live about. 

But walls only divide
and create a wedge,
When we were meant for more
of life's cutting edge.

Don't let grievances 
steal your joy,
For life begins 
when you make this choice.

Love from the heart
with forgiveness too,
For this is what 
we were each called to do.



© Misty W Gilbert
#Poems #AuthorLife #MistyWGilbert #TheSassyVoice #RelationshipsMatter #ThePowerOfChoice #LoveOnPurpose #ChooseLove #BuildRelationships

poem ~ the pain I see

The pain I see 
when you look at me,
for your eyes convey 
your life's not free.

The pain I see 
when you walk into the room,
for your heart's been broken
and it's lost its tune. 

The pain I see you
when you call me to talk,
for hours and hours 
all around the clock.

The pain I see 
when you write words to me,
for they bleed on the page 
what really matters to thee.

The pain I see 
when we go for a walk, 
for your posture is defeated 
and your energy is shot. 

The pain I see 
when your heart's conflicted, 
for your position is as a victim 
when the battle isn't lifted. 

The pain I see 
when with my friend,
for you I'll pray 
to your Journey's End.


© Misty W Gilbert
#Poems #AuthorLife #MistyWGilbert #TheSassyVoice #ThePainISee #PainIsAGift #PrayForOneAnother

poem ~ take time to pray

Today, I will take the time 
to love and pray for you,
Because when I do, 
it will change me 
even if it doesn't change you too.

Today, I will take the time 
to love and pray for you,
Even in the midst of my emotional pain,
for it is clear that this is 
what I'm always supposed to do.

Today, I will take the time 
to love and pray for you,
As I ask God for direction,
to know exactly 
just what to do.

Today, I will take the time 
to love and pray for you,
I will again choose to let go,
of our friendship 
and all the hurtful things you say and do.

Today, I will take the time 
to love and pray for you,
And focus on the good memories
and the things that 
are honest, good and true.

Today, I will take the time 
to love and pray for you,
Because my heart is completely torn,
knowing that on this path 
I will feel fulfilled yet worn. 

Today, I will take the time
to love and pray for you,
And always hope that I can show
some love to your hurting soul
even when you're honestly so cold.

Today, I will take the time 
to love and pray for you,
For you mean so much to me,
even if you are 
no longer walking this journey with me.

Today, I will take the time
to love and pray for you,
For I know I can live with no regrets,
because I'm given grace
and forgiveness yet.


© Misty W Gilbert
#Poems #AuthorLife #MistyWGilbert #TheSassyVoice #PrayForOneAnother #PrayerChangesLives #TakeTimeToPray #LoveYourEnemies #LoveOnPurpose

poem ~ what is love

What is love? 
Is it to love each other,
Unless you become offended?

What is love? 
Is it to be patient,
Until you've run out of time?

What is love?
Is it to tell the truth even if it hurts,
Unless someone is going to get upset?

What is love?
Is it to keep my heart open,
Until I've been hurt so much that I'm black and blue? 

What is love?
Is it perfection,
Unless someone criticizes you?

What is love?
Is it to trust everyone fully, 
Until you've been lied to or is it still to trust?

What is love?
Is it to always have hope,
Unless you don't see the path ahead of you? 

What is love?
Is it to always choose love,
Or to pick and choose when to choose love?


© Misty W Gilbert
#Poems #AuthorLife #MistyWGilbert #TheSassyVoice #WhatIsLove #LoveOnPurpose #ChooseLove #Love #HeartOfLove

poem ~ be brave

I want you to be brave 
as you live out your dreams,
Because I promise life is short
so make the most of everything.

I want you to be brave 
as you expose all your fears,
Because the promise of more
is greater than any mirror.

I want you to be brave
as you walk out your faith,
Because it's impossible to believe 
without diligence in this to make.

I want you to be brave
as you love extravagantly,
Because the promise of its touch
will everlasting be with thee.

I want you to be brave
as you travel this amazing journey,
Because I know the legacy you leave 
is one worth not being hurried.

I want you to be brave
as you cry your heart of tears,
Because the drops of relief
will bring smiles through the years.

I want you to be brave
as you listen to your heart,
Because you are so very strong
and just need the courage again to start.

I want you to be brave
as you forge through the dark,
Because the light that shines above
will always direct you to its mark.

I want you to be brave
as you intentionally live,
Every moment of your life
because you've got only one to give.


© Misty W Gilbert
#Poems #AuthorLife #MistyWGilbert #TheSassyVoice #BeBrave #BeCouragous #ThePowerOfChoice #CreateTheLifeYouWant #LiveIntentionally