Everything happens for a reason they say I follow this philosophy every day Sometimes I ponder the point of pain And why we must suffer it time and again Do we learn from it? Does it make us strong? The answer’s in our hands all along Do what you will Act as you choose Each… Continue reading Life’s Whys and Wherefores
Author: Sarah Downing
My name is Sarah. I was born and grew up in England and currently live in Düsseldorf, Germany, with my fiancé Corey and my cuddly cat Biscuit. I work as a translator and writer for my own company Aardwolf Text Services (www.aardwolf.de) and I love vintage clothes and music, as well as singing karaoke.
Cicatrice
Memories we would rather forget People we wished we had never met Pain like this marks us with a scar But scars like these make us who we are In a world without suffering, hurt and pain We’d make the same mistakes time and again Never learning to appreciate Not knowing what we’ve got until… Continue reading Cicatrice
What I know
1. No matter what happens, I have to keep putting one foot in front of the other. 2. I should never change my personality to suit somebody else. Whilst I should be open and honest with myself about working on my flaws (everyone has them), I must always remember my strengths too. 3. I cannot… Continue reading What I know
Waiting Your Life Away
Don’t put your life on hold Anxiously waiting for happiness to unfold Don’t be afraid to do things alone Because they might help you to come into your own Venture out and try things new And to yourself always be true Get to know yourself so you evolve and grow And learn everything you need… Continue reading Waiting Your Life Away
Your Authentic Self
Don’t be a footnote in somebody’s life You deserve to play a leading role Step out of your life and take control Nobody wants to be an afterthought And yet so often we are taught We’re not good enough We’re somehow lacking But sometimes all we need is the backing Support and belief that we’re… Continue reading Your Authentic Self