Peace like a river. Learning to let go and wait. The battle is God's. Written for the OctPoWriMo Challenge of 2019 of 31 poems in 31 days. The prompt today is Peace. I enjoyed the challenge and being able to complete it.
Days apart from myself, moving by sheer will, Locked away from family, want to go home. Anxiety constant, no help from the pills. Fear I will remain in this strange world alone. How did I get here, this dark place of despair? Will I find peace and completeness anywhere? Breakthrough occurred when I finally let... Continue Reading →
Photo from Clipart-library.com Love left unspoken can cause so much pain, Not hearing those nourishing words proclaimed. Love words enter into the deepness of our soul, Planting seeds of value that produce joy untold. We desperately need to hear those three words. "I love you," are the sweetest words ever heard. All of our lives... Continue Reading →
I tried to wrote a song today, as suggested on the OctPoWriMo 2019 Challenge. The prompt is Breathe. I wanted to encourage someone today with the knowledge that mornings always follow nights. Life’s challenges make it hard to cope, We get discouraged and lose our hope. But soon we realize that all trials pass, After... Continue Reading →
Today's OctPoWriMo prompt is Broken, and it is a loop poem. I looked at the examples and decided to try to write a loop poem.I was broken, as far as I could seeSee the insanity in my very beingBeing afraid to live a life of loveLove so needed but not receiving.Believed the lies that I... Continue Reading →
Photo from Pinterest.com My little granddaughter introduced me to him, A purple and green Tyrannosaurus she adored. She'd relentlessly sing his lyrics over and over, Until the words in my hapless mind were stored. The repetition really got on my last good nerve, But I have to admit that ole Barney had a point. If... Continue Reading →
I have so many cousins whom I don't know, People I haven't talked to in many years. Are they to still be considered family, When they're not familiar with my tears? Family, it seems to me, are those persons Who are there in times bad and good. These are the ones who'll drop everything When... Continue Reading →
Photo fro Freeimages. com Mother, may I never forget your wise sayings, Keeping them in my heart to rule my thoughts. You told me that respect is earned, not a given, And been hired doesn't mean I have been bought. Mother, may I never forget how you loved me, Reminding me that I am the... Continue Reading →
The piano is the queen of instruments, Black and white keys in one accord. Together they make sweet melodies, Beauty found in their triumphant chords. When played in harmony in a song, Sharps and flats and naturals coalesce. The resultant lovely sounds thrill me. I find myself overjoyed and impressed. The music swells in great... Continue Reading →
Patricia and Regina: Best Friends Forever Passing by the perfume counter, Memories of you flooded my mind. You were a connoisseur of scent, Even mixing perfumes for a new find. I never wrestled with gifts for you, I just bought you the latest fragrance. Your eyes would go wide in surprise And you would spray... Continue Reading →
Help from Heaven 