Soulmate

Why I Love You

Some recent photos

Photography by Deannalynn Arzola

You, Defined

Like cotton candy melting on my tongue, the sweetness of your kiss takes me away.
I am lost in your dreams, navigating my way through a magical forest; I find my way home by the stars in your eyes.
You're a painting, displayed proudly on the wall that surrounds my heart; every stroke a color I've yet to discover.
From your smile comes a joy in your laughter that I can feel inside of me; a song I play over and again.
This reticence only exists because the words I wish to say have yet to be written.
The comfort of you is an unfamiliar feeling, but one I perpetually desire; the beauty of you, a sculpture I cannot look away from.
Oh, how I wish to be a nightingale, so you might hear these words, carried by the tune that sings my soul.

-Deannalynn Arzola

A Soldier and His Beloved Labrador

During the funeral service for a beloved fallen soldier, his black lab, who was sitting in the crowd, got up, walked down the aisle and laid down underneath his daddy's casket, where he remained for the entire service. 
When we lose our soldiers to war, we are not the only ones affected by their loss. When they leave, out the door, their dogs instinctively believe they will be returning shortly, as they usually do, their masters returning within hours with a treat, a toy, some food, Sometimes, however, they don't come back. They are missing their people every day. This photo is proof that that love never dies. Our soldiers miss their dogs every day, as well, but they choose to stand up and be stronger than most of us will ever be.
In honor of Memorial Day, my blessings/prayers go out to those left behind...
-Deannalynn Arzola

Deannalynn Arzola

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Ladies and gentlemen, may I have your attention, please...

Don't ever remain around people who hurt you. Environment is the leading cause of mental illness. If you're losing your self, or losing your mind, if you're losing your identity, you have to reconcile that while you love them, you will be better off without them. It's the meanest jab life has to offer. It takes a hell of allot of strength to pull this off, but once you do it,you immediately feel the relief of freedom and the courage of your decision. You will begin to heal from the heartbreak of your disappointment in the unveiling of the illusion and you'll be giddy enough to socialize and life will go on. The pride you feel in yourself for being that strong is better than all the passion ancillary to your previous relationship. Just breathe...