“I’ve forgotten what it’s like
to lean in and kiss you
like I need air in my lungs.”
I’ve forgotten what it’s like to feel free. Living life without looking over my shoulder, or being aware of the shadows in the corners of my eyes. Without thinking something is stalking me. Coming towards me, and will catch me if I’m not ready for them. I’ve forgotten what it’s like to be spontaneous. To lean in and kiss you like I need air in my lungs. To dance in the rain and look up at the moon while the scent of wood smoke fills my nose. I wish I knew how to live my life so open and free like that. And maybe one day I will. I have to hold on to that. But for now, I’ll do what I can with the moments I’m able to experience. With luck, that’ll be enough in the end.
© Sarah Doughty
2018
With luck, my world will
shine a little brighter.
Sarah Doughty 
Life is so serious that we often forget to just dance (or lean in). May we find that kid spirit more often in our lives.
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Too true.
Thank you my friend 🖤
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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This is beautiful Sarah. Love that she hangs on to hope in the end. Love and hugs Joni.
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Sometimes that’s all you have. It would be a pretty bleak outlook to give that up too.
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Amen we always have hope. So right about that my friend. Hope is a gift. Love you Sarah. Wishing you a truly blessed day.
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“But for now, I’ll do what I can with the moments I’m able to experience. With luck, that’ll be enough in the end.
With luck, my world will
shine a little brighter.”
I love the hope in these lines! So lovely!
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Awww thank you, love!
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You’re very welcome! 🙂
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Beautiful!
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Thank you so much, Nico!
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Your welcome! Blessings.
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I feel this on so many levels.
Love it 🖤
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Many thanks for the kind words. I’m sorry you feel the same way. It’s not easy being stuck in your head.
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