Layer the Avenue of Hearts

Worrying is when we cannot wait. We wonder

what will happen next. What evil will be my

next nemesis? Life is pressure preordained.

Circumstances are a circumference 

unforeseen. We learn the location for

light and beauty. Bless the souls who use

healing as socks to keep them warm.

Bitterness is a cold blizzard attempting to

override happiness with hate. The mind

liberates lives once we forgive the past

and push away fear. Joy is a baby. Delight

in its energy. A pure bundle, bunches,

moments to share from smiles. Chaos has

many chatterers, but chase freedom. Ride its

saddle on horseback. Make a tent for it, too.

Be intentional. Share ideas and formulate new

things. Create a speaking space for languages.

Love layers the avenue of hearts.

It is all about the approach.

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Traci Neal is a neurodivergent poet residing in Columbia, South Carolina. She has shared her personal story of being a late-diagnosed black woman in the Thinking Person’s Guide To Autism, Newsweek, Good News Post- UK, and Autism Digest, to name a few. Her poetry has been featured in Poetry Potion – Poem A Day, Moonstone Arts Center, Spillwords Press, Autism Digest, and Spirit Fire Review for 2025, as well as in several other publications since 2021. Neal utilizes poetry as a tool to advocate for those in need and to raise awareness for non-profits worldwide. Learn more at tracinealspeakerpoet.com.