RE-DEFINING SUCCESS: Woos and Woes

Sheelagh Cabalda is a partner, mama and educator, who has worked extensively in youth development, cultural studies, multicultural counseling, cancer support, higher education, events administration and non-profit management. Redefining success is a combination of positive & changing self-concept, inner directedness and a balance of priorities. It is personal empowerment -- taking charge over what we can control & accepting what we cannot. Every day is an attempt to do just that.

24.10.08

Hollow cries of autumn grief

alone

in my home

i sit quietly

my computer screen

sings lesbianic tunes to me

anxiety grabs my chest

mindful of the bad earth's stresses

memories of my father pass

each one taps me on the shoulder

i remain unalarmed as

each moment feeds deep roots within me

alone

in my home

i weep quietly