Poetry
Poetry emerges for me from experiences and learning that stir my heart and emotions. It is deeply personal.
I treasure reading other people's poetry as their words move differently than mine and surprise me with the images, stories, and emotions they provoke.
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I hope you find one or two poems in my collections that stir your heart, make you smile, or contemplate life in some new way.
Our Years
This year, as every year, just brings us closer Closer to each other Closer to our family Closer in our Love. I cherish each loving glance Each opportunity to learn Of myself and of you, Lessons of life. Outward we grow In sharing the joy of our children Living and loving In our uniqueness. I continue to be Yours Still in Love
A Woman I Know
I stand beside a woman I know Tall, confident, knowing She listens to the unseen, Holding focus, balanced in chaos. The wind whispers Bringing light to her eyes Questions to her lips Her heart opens. Creatively passionate Gently exploring The duck is shut up And I understand. Deep friendship comes Gliding in and out Connected and connecting Our spirits, lives and work. She brings joy. She brings love. She brings energy. The woman I know is joy, love, and energy. Perfectly balanced.
Finding Each Other
Today begins another step in your journey together, Simmering and bold, deep and pure, Is your love. The years of preparation as babies, children, and youth With family love supporting and guiding, Are marked within you. Parents, eyes glistening, remember Your silly make believe games, your skinned knees, Your first words. Finding each other in one fleeting moment, Changed your life direction, Moving together in joy. Today we celebrate invisible strong threads, Binding and creating family, The love of you for each other.
Ribbons
Tying ribbons cascading Gently on a gift Snug enough to stay Loose enough to flow. Such are the ties that bind And hold our family close Supporting us as we grow Exploring worlds and stories unseen to all. Growing up to adulthood Growing out to reaches beyond Growing down to discover roots Growing into spiritual knowing. Unwrap a gift See the ribbon of life Cascading among parents, siblings and cousins Threading and spreading. Wisdom in young and old Bridging and breathing life force Into the hearts, minds and souls Of family.
I See You
In all that you are is radiance, blossoming. Core essence of bliss Enters in light. Holding focus on intention Learning in joy. Seeds gently scattered trusting the wind Eruption of success, I see you. Brilliant shining lights open to the sky Transcends and transforms the world. You see me and I see you.
Fall Birthday
The howling rustling of leaves Rain soaked soccer boots The hush of fall drifts in, She was born. She brings the sun to the people She meets, radiant with her smile. Music stimulating our souls Brimming with love in her eyes. Loving life with her life Overflowing with passion To explore and learn, From the endless lives of others.
“Poetry is when an emotion has found its thought and the thought has found words.”
– Robert Frost
Facets of Brilliance
Infectious giggle smiling brilliantly Instantly drawn in, Caring deeply for humanity. Focused, scattering diamonds of brilliance Gems of goodness and seeds of hope, Loving those far and near. Knowing people Better than people Know themselves. Quick to share stories Paint vivid scenes of celebrations Capturing memories. Little, tiny gestures Glittering personal attention Connecting others spirits. Confident in the future Bold with ideas Determined to learn, to grow, to be. Shining in the world today All the facets of You.
A Single Soul
As we move through life Up pops someone whose soul touches ours. The touch engages us, inspires us, challenges us And we are transformed. Celebration of another’s soul, of their gift to us of presence Gives us hope that the peace we feel in our hearts May be duplicated thousands of times over. We hope that others will shine and connect their souls. We hope for a better world. And we pray for peace. We celebrate together this day The birth of you, the birth of your soul, and the relationship we have that has transformed us both. Happy birth day to you, who popped up in my life and has given me peace in so many ways.
Birth Time
To my husband, my lover and my best friend Your love for me transcends the angels Bringing a deep abiding joy to our relationship. On this birthday may you Be blessed with rejuvenating health Brim over with delight in the joys of retirement Soak in the warmth of love and family. You feed my soul, you feed my spirit And you feed me with your desire. I have been blessed to live with my man For years of sharing birthdays. May this one blend in with the others Marking your birth time in your heart.
Gifts
I did not buy little things for you to open I did not buy gifts for you to hold I did not make for you something to keep you warm I did not bake for you or bring you soup. I do have for you promise of more time for talking I do have for you a lunch and visits I do have for you a promise to keep writing together I do have for you a listening ear and travelling heart. I do have hugs whenever you want them and even when you don’t I do have strength to help you make the changes you want to I do have love for you that is deeper than the ocean and higher than the hills
Eagle on the Delta
Deep in my cells Connected we are Me to you, me to we Knowing the ages are one. See India my child Through your eyes I will know The depth of humanity. Fly, learn, listen and be Simply, You. Strong, curious, wise Poetically singing. Capture the notes Wafting in the breeze Warm kisses of love Speak to your heart. Family is rooted in your soul Giving you wings to fly Sharing your humanness Across our great Earth. Be changed and yet be not Your essence knows no time Laugh, smile, be joyful With youthful exuberance. Embracing life you soar Like an eagle on the Delta. Just high enough for us to wish… Knowing you return home to us to nest awhile.
Growing Curiousity
The wonder of the universe I see in your eyes. Deep, dark, mysterious The depth of human learning. Curious from the day you were born Eyes bright and wise Intellect heightened By the sure joy of learning. First numbers and alphabet Reading and calculating Searching for an Answer? Or perhaps a Question? Passions to explore Dinosaurs and space Piano and computers Flying, and travel. As you journey in relationship With your loves May the joy of love Enhance your growth. Continue to explore your passions Curiousity, creativity, and courage To risk, to grow, to learn Always. To be human, to experience All that there is To taste deep and wide That is the miracle of life.