Statement of Faith

Statement of Faith

By Annette Camp

July 31, 2024

In the spirit of courageousness, 

my heart and faith guide me to love 

with bold compassion, bravely reaching 

beyond my comfort zone to take risks 

for the sake of others. I will ooze 

love in all of my relationships. 

My foundational commitment is unwavering. 

I breathe life into the promise of service, 

kindness, and selfless deeds to this fellowship, 

my neighborhood, society, and the world.

I will dwell in a sanctuary of peace where 

there is a haven of hope, diversity, and 

belonging. Others are not just welcomed 

but celebrated in my presence. I pledge to 

hear each voice, and uphold an environment 

of mutual respect and dignity. 

I know that in love I can question and seek 

truth, as I grow and deepen my spiritual 

understanding. This encourages open-mindedness, 

honest dialogue, and a caring approach.

In this beloved community, I will always 

advocate for justice and help those in 

need of assistance, offering encouragement 

and support. I will stand together in 

solidarity, and reaffirm my belief in the 

interconnectedness of all life.

Cherished and Valuable

Cherished and Valuable

By Annette Camp

July 30, 2024

A relationship transitioning 

from romance to friendship 

is like exchanging gold for 

silver currency because both 

retain significant value, 

albeit in different forms. 

Gold, with its bright 

luster symbolizes the 

rare moments and 

intense affection, often 

passionate, found in a 

romantic relationship.

Silver carries its own 

timeless beauty, like a 

constant star, now 

expressed through the 

long-lasting light of 

expansive friendship.

The fiery dance of desire 

gives way to the gentle 

waltz of companionship, where 

the heart finds comfort in 

the familiar rhythms of shared 

laughter and understanding.

This shift represents a 

change in dynamics rather 

than a loss of worth. 

It is still preserving the 

meaningful connection

in a new steadfast way.

Thus, the bond continues, 

cherished and valuable, its 

presentation transformed. 

Its essence is unwavering, 

shining with a timeless, 

silvered grace.

Lead in Love

Lead in Love

By Annette Camp

July 30, 2024

Love and trust are 

lenses through which 

we can view the world

and focus on possibility. 

When we choose 

these lenses, we embrace 

compassion, empathy, unity,

collaboration, and forgiveness. 

These powerful forces 

unlock hope, possibility, 

creativity, innovation, 

and problem-solving. 

In the face of any 

challenge, choose love.

Love is the way forward, 

a movement. 

Join this movement, 

lead in love, and 

together, we can 

transform the world.

Tears of Truth

Tears of Truth

By Annette Camp

July 30, 2024

My tears flow like 

the gentle grace 

of a waterfall, 

delicate streams 

of emotions descending 

from the cliffs of my eyes. 

Each teardrop is a 

testament to the profound 

depth of my feelings, a silent 

witness to a well within. 

As they tumble and flow, 

they carve intricate paths 

across my cheeks, etching 

their journey into my skin.

These tears whisper tales 

of love, echoing the joys 

and sorrows that have 

touched my heart. 

They carry with them the 

weight of unspoken words 

and the essence of my 

most intimate moments. 

In their delicate descent, 

they leave behind traces 

of my vulnerability and 

the raw beauty of my 

human experience. 

Each drop, a silent testament 

to the complexity of my 

emotions, creates a river 

of truth that flows from 

the core of my being.

Handle With Care

Handle With Care

By Annette Camp

July 27, 2024

When you meet a woman 

who has been through 

life's toughest trials 

and still remains 

big-hearted, handle her 

love with care. 

She chose love despite 

her pain. Don't lose her. 

Her resilience speaks to 

her strength of character.

She has faced many hardships, 

yet her heart remains 

open. Value her, for she 

understands deep pain and 

profound compassion. She is 

unlike anyone else you'll meet.

Respect her journey, 

honor her struggles, and 

stand by her side as she 

faces life’s challenges. 

Her scars tell stories of 

battles fought and the 

strength found in 

vulnerability. With her, 

you'll find a rare and 

precious kind of love. 

She will change you, 

teaching you about 

true love, self-love, 

and a love for life.

True Intimacy

True Intimacy

By Annette Camp

July 27, 2024

Many believe intimacy 

is just about sharing 

a bed, but true intimacy 

goes much deeper. 

Intimacy is finding a 

safe haven in someone's 

presence, a place where 

you can be your true self 

without fear of rejection.

It's standing before them 

without any pretense and 

hearing the reassuring words, 

"You're safe with me."

It's about opening up 

your deepest fears, 

insecurities, and 

vulnerabilities to 

someone who accepts 

you without judgment. 

It's showing the broken 

pieces of your soul and 

receiving kindness and 

love in return. 

Real intimacy means 

sharing your innermost 

thoughts, pain, past, 

and trauma, knowing they 

will listen with empathy. 

It's someone who holds 

your heart gently.

Value those who offer you 

true intimacy, for they 

will stand by you and 

remind you you're not alone.

A Dragonfly Moment

A Dragonfly Moment

By Annette Camp

July 25, 2024

Today, I stopped to 

watch a dragonfly.

Their short life spans

reminds me that life is

brief, precious moments.

Dragonflies often appear to 

dance in the air, embodying 

a sense of joy and lightness. 

Approach life with a lighter, 

more playful attitude. 

Appreciate what you have

right now, without 

constantly dwelling 

on the past or worrying 

about the future.

Being fully aware and 

engaged in this moment 

allows us to experience 

life more vividly and 

with greater depth.

Let go of rigid plans 

and embrace the current 

moment with all its 

potential. Just focus

on the beauty of now.

A Relationship Tapestry

A Relationship Tapestry

By Annette Camp

July 20, 2024

Today was a

bizarre day with

the creation of

an unexpected

relationship

tapestry.

In the span of

a single day,

I experienced

a very intricate

dance with

some unlikely

connections.

It was a surreal

symphony where

beginnings and

endings coexisted

in the same breath.

A lesson, 

a tear, and

a smile.

The ghost of an

old flame that

resurfaced,

amidst the

sting of a raw

wound, as an

encounter with a

stranger brought

a brief smile.

Familiar patterns

of a past lover

softened by a 

shared history

and time.

Contrasting

darker strands

characterizing

pain and loss.

Woven together

with vibrant hues

of excitement

and possibility.

Each thread

representing

a person,

a moment,

or an emotion.

Scarred Heart

Scarred Heart

By Annette Camp

July 18, 2024

When you departed,

you left behind

invisible scars.

Permanently altered.

Emotional loss

significantly etched

into the fabric of

my very being.

My heart once

open is now

wounded and beats

with a new rhythm.

A life-changing

experience.

A future stolen

from my life.

Consequential

transformation.

Forever a

scarred heart.

Forever Changed

Forever Changed

By Annette Camp

July 18, 2024

I will never

be the same.

The one I 

intimately let

in has left.

Echoes of shared

secrets and

silent sorrows.

I am unconnected.

Like a river, I'm

marked by the

profound impact

of the storm 

weathered.

Fragments of

what once was.

Things flow a

little differently.

A lesson in 

pain and a 

life that 

is forever

changed.

Blurred Lines

Blurred Lines

By Annette Camp

July 11, 2024

Keeping a relationship 

friendly after the 

romance ends can

sometimes have

blurred lines.

A space where

clarity dissolves,

where boundaries 

waver and certainty 

fades into ambiguity.

Shadows dance and

definitions lose their

sharpness.  A true

intertwine with

reality and illusion.

It's a realm where

the heart and

mind negotiate 

with a gradient 

of possibility. 

In the haze there

is both confusion 

and creativity, 

challenge and

discovery.

There's a complex

interplay of desires

and decisions. 

The heart feels so

much for the person.

There's love in the

simplest purity. 

Today I Cried

Today I Cried

By Annette Camp

July 7, 2024

The tissue is wet 

with my tears.

I must let go.

Let go of hopes.

Let go of dreams.

Let go.

Romantic love 

has escaped 

me yet again.

More Than My Poem

More Than My Poem

By Annette Camp

July 4, 2024

You are more

than my poetic

inspiration. 

You are the 

heart within 

these bones.

Pieces that

bring life to 

my soul.

My affection 

for you courses 

through my veins.

In the arms 

that wrap 

around you.

In the lips 

that long 

to kiss you.

In the eyes 

that take in 

your beauty.

In these feet 

that walk with 

you each day.

These things 

are more than 

words on a page.

They are my 

poem. You. 

You are more 

than my poem.

Slow and Steady

Slow and Steady 

By Annette Camp

July 1, 2024

I've never truly 

had a reason to 

take things slow 

in a relationship.

Immediate passion

was common.

But I've found that 

the reward is in 

the small moments 

of discovery, 

in learning yet 

one more thing.

Each day reveals 

something new, 

deepening our 

connection and 

building a strong, 

solid foundation.

It’s a path that 

demands patience 

and trust, but 

the richness 

it brings is 

incomparable.

The journey may 

be slow, but 

the memories we 

create along the 

way are worth 

every moment.

I truly believe 

that this pace 

allows us to 

cherish every 

hug and step

of the way.

I hug consciously, 

fully present in the 

moment, embracing 

the warm closeness 

it brings and its 

powerful impact. 

Each hug becomes a 

meaningful act, an 

exchange of comfort 

and affection, where 

I am aware of the 

bond it strengthens.

It’s a way to express 

care and gratitude, 

to be truly there for 

someone, creating a 

sense of harmony

and understanding 

that words often fail 

to capture. 

There is a beauty in 

conscious hugs and

taking things 

slow and steady

in our dating

relationship.