Today is National Grandparents Day. It is a day to remember perhaps the eldest family member. It is an opportunity to remember those who have passed as well. I met only one grandparent. My maternal grandmother was an extraordinary lady. She was widowed young and raised four daughters on her own. I remember her stories most of all. I spent most of the summer vacations … Continue reading Grandparents Day –
You became a father to me; I needed someone to look up to and make proud once again. You counseled me during hard times. You protected me when you thought I was not looking. You taught me that marriage is a heavenly partnership. I watched how much you loved your children and then the grandchildren we gave you. You were so proud when you met … Continue reading In Remembrance of My Father-in-Law
Autumn again soon heart carved in a tree trunk old love remembered Continue reading Haiku 212
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
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
Of All the Joys Under the Sun Of all the joys under the sun watching trees wave to me in the morning or listening to the birds sing their version of “close to you” are my inspiration. Of all the joys under the sun the most joyous are having a conversation with any of my grand-kids. Or getting a bear hug from a … Continue reading Of All the Joys Under the Sun
I want to make clear that my blog’s purpose is to present positive and inspiring poetry and art. That is my goal all the time. But today I hate the idea that I have to address the crazy hate manifested in the attacks on places of worship. Enough is enough. I also just learned this morning on a news show that a girl is in … Continue reading I HATE TO TALK ABOUT HATE
What is your Love Philosophy? I will share my poem later this month. Love’s Philosophy The fountains mingle with the river And the rivers with the Ocean, The winds of Heaven mix for ever With a sweet emotion; Nothing in the world is single; All things by a law divine In one spirit meet and mingle, Why not I with thine?- See the mountains … Continue reading A Poem A Day #5
We are who we love and no one can change that. We are a part of their souls; We met somewhere in time; And the memory remained. We are who we love and no one can change that. Our hearts knew each other before we became earthly. The awareness was purposeful. The love was simply too great. It could be said, It was fate. … Continue reading We Are Who We Love And No One Can Change That
I was in fourth grade when my dad took me to the Apollo Theater in NYC. Little did I know then that I was listening to whom would be known as the Queen of Soul. As a teenager I sang many of her soulful songs. Of course, R-E-S-P-E-C-T will never resonate the same. She taught a whole generation of young women about self worth and … Continue reading Hail to the Queen of Soul!
Dear Readers: Occasionally I come across a line or two that melt my heart. I often collect words, phrases and lines and use them in my poems. I found this lines and they served as my muse to write this poem. The attributions are below. Thanks to my fellow bloggers: Ricardo Sexton, John Coyote, Julio Jimenez and Charmed Chaos. I need a wild heart … Continue reading my new found poem – A Love Missed
Like Emily I too am nobody yet I know I am loved *With apologies to Emily Dickinson Continue reading Haiku 151
“Be patient toward all that is unsolved in your heart and try to love the questions themselves” -Rainer Maria Rilke Continue reading Quote
The above drawing is what gratitude represents to me. Today more than any other day I am truly grateful. My son and his family, other family members and friends are safe and sound from the destruction left behind by Hurricane Irma. My deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives during this monster storm. I hope you are able to recover from … Continue reading Gratitude
Reinventing yourself? Are you the curious observer? Are you the deep thinker? Release those thoughts! Instead be still and take in the view Breathe deeply Cultivate Calm transcend the ordinary Love self. Love others selflessly Love, Love, Love all of nature knows the rules all of nature knows how to do it “let’s do it” Let’s love each other Like Cole Porter wrote, “Even … Continue reading “Let’s Do It”
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