Perfectly Imperfect

Waking up with so many things on my mind is truly overwhelming. After saying a short prayer, I step out of bed, pick up my pen, and start to write. I choose not to type on a computer because I want my hands and mind to work together as a team, completely free from the internet or machines.

At first, the words do not fit quite right. There is a smudge on the paper and a line goes wrong, so my eraser becomes my helper. I try to write another line, but my thoughts will not cooperate. Once again, the eraser becomes my hope.

In this quiet moment, I realize that writing is a deeply personal journey. Every person has their own unique signature when they write a voice that belongs to them alone. I do not write to impress other people or to make them like me. Instead, I write to express my true feelings and thoughts. Writing is my ultimate outlet.

I know my writing is not flawless, but I believe it is perfectly imperfect. I am a human, not a machine. My lines might have cracks, and my words or spelling might bend, but each little flaw is a helper and a friend. I stumble, I learn, I try, and I test. My messy, true self is always my best.

So look at my pages, both the dark and the bright. I am only human, doing things my own way, and beautifully imperfectly right.

A Poem For all Ages - MGS

I write a poem that makes the world see, a woven thread wherein hearts can be free. I write a poem that older folks feel, echoes of wisdom, truth that is real. I write a poem that the youngsters think, a spark of imagination, a vibrant ink. I write a poem that made the world known, in verses and stanzas, our stories are sown. I write a poem that makes the world blue, a reflection of sorrow, a true glance. I write a poem that makes the older folks cry, for memories cherished and moments gone by. I write a poem that makes youngsters mourn, for dreams that have faded and hopes that are torn. I write a poem to make the world healed, with love as the balm and compassion revealed. I write a poem to make the world smile, a gentle reminder to pause for a while. I write a poem to make the older hope, a bridge to the future, a way to cope. I write a poem to mak...

Plate Of Plenty

If you don't feel like eating, think of them! This photo has so much pain. 😒 Food is life, but brain fog for an ungrateful heart. If you don't like what's on your plate, don’t toss it aside, don’t seal its fate. Each morsel holds a story, a journey begun, A gift from the earth, a battle won. Imagine a morning when the table is bare, what will you do when hunger calls loud, No bread, no fruit, just an empty stare. The abundant meals and the warmth of a feast, All vanish in silence and hunger unleashed. When a pantry is empty, and your stomach aches. Don't dare to wish! So, before you discard what you do not desire, think of the hands that toiled, the hearts that inspire. Each bite is a blessing, a chance to reflect on those who have little, on lives we protect. So, savor the flavors, let gratitude flow, For the food on your table, let appreciation grow. For one day you may wake, a...

Gratitude for Provided Lunch

Why We Need to Stop Wasting Our School Lunch Recently, a teacher raised a frustrating concern: students are throwing away the school-provided lunches. It’s a tough conversation, but it is one we need to have. The lunch provided by the PSS (Public School System) is a privilege. Many communities and organizations do not have the resources to offer free daily meals, and we are fortunate to have this support. Being thankful for what we receive creates a better school environment and shows appreciation for the staff who work hard to feed us every day. If you don't want to eat your meal, please do not throw it in the trash. Give it to a classmate who wants it. Consistently discarding food creates negative feedback that could jeopardize the entire lunch program. If we want this program to survive, we need to adapt. That means being willing to eat fruits and vegetables, rather than just sticking to the usual foods we prefer. This program is an opportunity to build healthier eating habi...

The Author's Unspoken Words (MGS Writings)

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