Unexpected Ode

Ode to Moving 

Calmly breathing

Standing still

Gazing upon possessions

So much stuff

So much junk

Where has this all come from?

Memories lying out

On the floor

Waiting to be picked

To move on to

A new life

Throw away the sad

Wrap up the happy

Hold them close to the heart

Smiling and

Laughing

Remembering

Cherishing

And knowing that

Better times are ahead

It’s time to explore

It’s adventure time

To get perfectly lost

To discover and be amazed

At this beautiful world

Waiting to be seen

Through your eyes

Places waiting for you

To be anonymous in

A brand new place

I pack up my memories

I pack up my car

Hurt gone from my heart

It’s time

To begin again.

Litany

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You are the chocolate muffin top and the caramel mocha

The mossy oak sweater and the cowgirl boots

You are the bonfire and the Everclear

You are the muddy tires stuck in the bogs

and the laughter ringing in the air as we wait

However you are not the satin dress or lace gloves

And you are certainly not the sparkling diamond

There is just no way that you are the sparkling diamond

It is possible that you are the pearl

Maybe even the ruby

But you are not even close to being the sparkling diamond

And a quick look in the mirror will show that you are neither the rodeo queen 

nor a little girl hiding in the corner

It might interest you to know

Speaking of the plentiful imagery of the world

That I am the daisies along the horse trail

I also happen to be the reins on your horse’s bridle

The shadow keeping close watch

And the light ahead to keep you moving forward

I am also the wind carrying your dreams to meet with determination

And the instigator to make you want more in life

But don’t worry, I’m not the chocolate muffin top and the mocha

You will always be the chocolate muffin top and the mocha

Not to mention the mossy oak sweater and the cowgirl boots

Introduction

Hey all! I'm Stephanie and I am from Deer Park, Washington. It's a little town north of Spokane for those not familiar with the area. I love to move and tend to do so every few years, most recently I moved back from Missouri where I went to college for year, came back and worked for the Air Force for awhile. I am now a sophomore here at LC and in the Hospitality Management program for a bachelor’s degree. My goal with this degree is to be a sports facility and event manager, preferably for the NFL but I'll take a job with MLB or NHL too. I am an Indianapolis Colts fan and would love to work for them some day!