Devonne Brown

Will I be calm because I am the crone now? The wise woman and matriarch. I’ve been where most women haven’t been yet and I hope they don’t have to tread in all of my footsteps. I’ve walked through painful places, broken glass and hot coals in bare feet to develop the calluses of wisdom. 

I reflect on my missteps and mistakes. 

 I want to give myself the grace I need to remain calm and face peace so I may love my friends on a deeper, more sincere level. 

It’s time to forgive myself for a lifetime of running from issues and handing my power to others. It’s wasted my time on the planet. I’m tired of comeuppance, of losing my temper, becoming angry, retribution by my own hand when I allowed my buttons to be pushed by puny minded children, and narcissistic men. 

I need to weed my garden, and plant my favorite flowers rather than settle for what comes up.