The Heart
Usually colored a bright red shaped simply symmetrically symbol of adoration, as to be beloved on every 14th of Feburary. Filled with compassion, desire, and hope. We all want to come home to our hearts, to make sure we care about what truly matters. It beats in unison within every living thing the minute we enter this life. Let us remember we all have only … Continue reading The Heart
Haiku 211 by Melba Christie
Nature´s wonder Sprouts everywhere Sweet potato pie, yum, yum! Continue reading Haiku 211 by Melba Christie
Haiku 210 by Melba Christie
summer showers the clouds come and go all day Time to write a poem Continue reading Haiku 210 by Melba Christie
Quote
“Begin to notice what you have in your life that you are grateful for and when you look at life through the lens of gratitude, you don’t see as many obstacles or hindrances. You see potential, you see possibilities. Then you become an open vehicle for more inspiration, more wisdom, more guidance, coming from the spiritual part of your being.” – Michael B. Beckwith From: … Continue reading Quote
Haiku by Buson
A heavy cart rumbles by and the peonies quiver Continue reading Haiku by Buson
About a Beloved Writer and Writing
Toni Morrison passed away at the age of 88 years old. If you want to know about writing and about how writers understand what writing does for the soul then Toni Morrison has some advice for all of us. The following are clips of interviews with Ms. Morrison and some links to articles that are very insightful to say the least. Her work will endure … Continue reading About a Beloved Writer and Writing
Be happy!
Haiku 209
Tiny fingers know the hand to grip onto Oh, Home Sweet Home! Continue reading Haiku 209
About Purpose
Sickened Again
I spent three glorious days with grandchildren. They lift me up in ways I cannot even describe. I sat to write some poems to post for the next few days. I was so engrossed in my grandkid’s visit that I did not watch the news or read a newspaper. I just heard of the mass shootings that have occured within the last 15 hours of … Continue reading Sickened Again
HAIKU 206
My pen is out of control; ink flows calmly on paper. my memoir! Continue reading HAIKU 206
Haiku 205
The sun hides tonight But faith must prevail that it Greets us tomorrow Continue reading Haiku 205
Grandma’s Tale
I was told an old folk tale when I was a little girl, and I still want to believe; somehow love always wins. The hummingbird was once a being and the reason it hovers over flowers bright and red is that his one and only love was prohibited. The woman he loved so dearly preferred to be turned into a flower rather than marry someone … Continue reading Grandma’s Tale
Haiku 204
A quiet day serene scene mesmerizes ants forage for food Continue reading Haiku 204
