THE BEST PART OF ME

I offer the best part of me to you. A collection of original poetry. Thank you for viewing. Enjoy!

Wearing My Fabric

My shirt is worn,

And patches adorn,

My sleeve is ripped,

The seams are torn,

The color has faded to a dusty blue,

In some spots bleach has eaten through,

But I wear my fabric- the skin of my life,

I sew a new patch with every battle I fight,

I’m not ashamed that I’m not starched and clean,

Cuz it’s a reflection of what life really means,

Sometimes we get dirty; sometimes we get worn,

Sometimes we get beat down and get a little torn,

So when I feel that I can’t put up another fight,

I look back at what I’ve overcome on my fabric of life.

 

What Mom Never Said

Don’t be ashamed of tears,

Or make jokes to hide them,

Never walk with your head down,

GOD aint’ down there,

Forgive.

Never decide to marry or divorce for money,

Love people even when it’s hard,

Laugh is the best exercise,

Forgive.

Hug someone you don’t know at least once,

Tip well always,

Confidence goes with everything; wear it daily,

Forgive.

Hug your kids while they let you,

Eat like you grew it,

Be sincere,

Pray.

Forgive.

 

Free Yourself

I’ve decided to cut the strings on a puppet show

That’s gone on too long,

I know it may seem sudden,

But it’s time that to move on,

Since I’ve never been free ,

I’m not sure if I can stand,

But I believe God is holding my hand,

My knees may buckle,

One may touch the ground,

But I’ll die before I turn back around,

I finally realized what no one ever said,

As long as I let these strings are holding me,

I’ll never get ahead,

So please don’t worry about me,

I’m alone but no longer afraid,

I finally realized what it takes to be saved,

Self determination, love and faith.

Are Your Kids Wearing Your Scars?

 

My Mother’s Daughter

I am my mother’s daughter,

Aint I proud of that.

Things could be worse you know,

What if I was never born,

If I never had a chance to have my son,

Yes I am my mother’s daughter

Aint I proud of that,

My mother aint perfect but she sure can laugh,

And when she smiles I can’t help but smile right back,

Still admired by the men with sass and class,

Yes, I’m my mother’s daughter,

Aint I proud of that,

She aint just looks,

No she’s bright as a star,

Can do math quick as lightning,

Beautiful, kind and smart,

Smartest person I think I know,

And that aint bad,

Yes, I’m my mother’s daughter

Aint I so proud of that.

 

Original Poems by Teresa Clay

Are Your Kids Wearing Your Scars?

5 Steps to Start Loving Yourself Today!

Life is funny.  No….really it is! The other day I was helping my son get ready for bed.  He’s six and very witty.  I can’t recall exactly what he said now but it made me laugh hysterically.  We laughed so hard we both were crying. I realized how funny real life was.  So along with stopping to enjoy life’s humor; here are 5 tips on how to start loving you.

1.  Laugh at Yourself

Hey I know life is hard. And during those moments it’s easy to get wrapped up in a burrito of negativity. Bills, kids, relationships and work all play a part of the stress we feel.  But life is really funny also if you are open to it.  I have learned to laugh a lot. Laughter is the best medicine.  If you can’t find anything to laugh about now recall an old funny experience and laugh ’til you cry!

2. Give Yourself a Break!

Ok, you didn’t get that report quite right.  You were late taking or picking up your kids. Totally blew your mind to return that call.  No biggie! Give yourself a break.  What would you say to a friend that told you that they had unintentionally dropped the ball on a few things? “Don’t be so hard on yourself”.  Well, you have to be your own best friend.  Forgive yourself, plan to do better in the future and move on.

3. Play a Game of Pickup

In high school you were on the swim team, head cheerleader and president of the student body.  Now, well you don’t do much.  Get back into the game.  Who you are should be more than where you work.  Come on! We are more amazing that where we are for 40 hours a week. Rebirth those unique talents that you had.  Groupon is an awesome tool for finding art and dance classes, wine tastings, bowling etc.  Join a class or volunteer.

4. Take a Look In the Mirror

One of the lessons I learned long ago was positive self feedback. Every so often when I feel the world whipping my butt I stand in front of the mirror and say 5 positive things to myself about myself.  Hey it may seem egotistical to some but psychology experts agree that this practice is very helpful to fork lifting your mood. It’s hard to be in a bad mood after you say ” I’m amazing, I rock, I’m beautiful, I’m smart” to yourself. Love yourself 1st!

5. Forgive

Forgiveness is something I talk about a lot. There’s nothing like trying to live your life with a boulder of resentment and anger holding you down.  Forgiveness will give you freedom to see how awesome you can be. The cool part is that is doesn’t require help from anyone else. Make a decision that “I forgive ____and I am choosing to heal”. Look, it’s not easy.  I get it. But until you can heal from some of your past hurts it’s going to be hard to love yourself completely.  If you need help get it. No shame in being sane.