Dreamer

 Have I told you that I am a dreamer? 

I have always had my eyes firmly fixed on the vastness of the sky and the wonders of the Earth. I am mesmerized by the beauty of God's creation and am tickled pink that I am but a speck within it. It drives me to wonder, propels me to hope, and pushes me to embrace every bit of myself.

It is as though the sand, the stars and everything in-between have held my every dream and fleeting wish since the day my eyes opened. Still, I am painfully aware that life does not embrace the dreamer. 

Could it be because the dreamer tries to see beyond the stagnant air of now, or because they dare to reach for what seems unreachable. Is it because they will not conform or because they appear to the non-dreamer as a person lost in the haze of their own thoughts? 

Or maybe those who have chosen to let go of their dreams wish to steer them clear of what they believe might be heartbreaking or are they, the non-dreamer, fearful that where they have failed this new dreamer might succeed? 

I honestly have no idea why the world and those in it can be so grey when in fact we are surrounded by color. 

I will tell you this though. 

If you are a dreamer, never stop dreaming! Your dreams have the power to still the waters that rage and bring clarity in the midst of the storm. It is your center of gravity so embrace it, fuel it with the fire of possibility and optimism. And know that if by chance that dream of yours does not come to fruition, you are more beautiful for having tried to make it a reality...it is after all, what makes you unique.

KEC

AKA Deo Volente

10.12.2023

What are you waiting for?

 Have you ever been afraid to move forward? Strange question right? 

The thing is, movement is natural, as babies we lift our arms and legs, roll over and rock. From rocking we gage the balance we need to crawl and from crawling we find our center of gravity and stand. Once we stand, we begin to formulate our plan to step and eventually we do. Once our plan is implemented, each step plays an essential part in our effort to move forward. One could argue that we can walk backwards and indeed with practice, we can. However, I would argue that our bodies are designed for forward motion even if we choose not to. 

Look at your feet, the position of your eyes. We as human beings were crafted for forward movement and at the end of the day, direction is relative, movement is not. 

Even if we choose to swim in backward strokes or walk backwards, we are always moving forward because time moves forward. Being stationary does not change that fact either, time is the determining factor and no matter what we do or don't do, it continues to move.

which begs the question, what are you waiting for? 

What stops you from moving with it? 

Is it a person, place or thing?

Will they or it change if you stand still?

How much time are you willing to use and are you sure you have the time to lose?

Remember, even if we are still, time is not. 

So carpe diem as they say and make the most of your day.

KEC

AKA Deo Volente

5/24/2025

I ought to walk out in the rain

 I ought to walk out in the rain is the title of my most recent book of poetry. I have learned (learnt) a lot since the publication of my first book with the most important lesson being. Writers read what they have written not what they wrote. Still, I did it and I am proud of myself for it, not only for publishing but for having the courage to say out loud the things I needed to. I hope whoever reads it will realize that they are not alone, no matter where they are or what they are going through.

KEC

AKA Deo Volente

2/9/2025

Gone but not forgotten

 I should begin by saying Happy New Year, it is my deepest wish that it finds you full of hope, surrounded by love and overflowing with blessings. 

Once again, we venture into the arms of a New Year. Uncertain of what the days, weeks or months may bring but willing to put one foot in front of the other. The reasons may vary from person to person but for me it is simple. I do it for those held in my heart, in and out of my time. You may be wondering what I mean by that so let me explain. I believe our loved ones live eternally in our hearts even when their time runs out. And if we are truly blessed, we will live eternally in someone's heart when our time runs out. With that said, there are a few I carry whole heartedly with me who no longer exist within the ticking of my time and a few who, thankfully, still do. After God, they are what matters most to me. For the ones gone, their faces have begun to fade from my memory, but my heart can still see them clearly. For the ones here, every moment counts. I give to them every bit of myself through my laughter, my tears, my courage and my fears. When I stand and when I fall, I carry them with me through it all. They are and shall forever be my greatest blessings; I pray that I am theirs as well.

Do you hold someone in your heart?

I hope you do but more than that, I hope someone holds you in theirs.

KEC

AKA Deo Volente

1/25/2025