My SOUL
feels trapped
in this overweight
BODY
It yearns to
B R E A K
THROUGH
all these
layers of fat
At times it feels
FREE
from its
chains
of
flesh
When it can
LIVE
in the
MOMENT
and
take
a
DEEEEEEP
BREEEEEEAAAAAATHHH
I do not recognize
this
IMAGE
in the mirror
My SPIRIT seeks
RELEASE
from the BURDENS that I bear
PAIN, SORROW, LONELINESS
HATRED, ANGER, FEAR
have filled this vessel
until it begged for MERCY
HABITS started CHANGING
as each burden was released
The years of NEGLECT
were BEGINNING to fade
The BODY is the TEMPLE
of this SOUL upon the Earth
It needs CARE and COMPASSION
to truly HEAL from its wounds
With each HEALTHY choice I make
A TRIMMER me SHINES through
I FEEL
what I will become
I SEE
the vision of what can
BE
I know I can attain it
To break these chains
and set
MY SOUL
FREE
To
FINALLY
look in the mirror
and see
MY TRUE SELF
staring back at
ME
Life is Poetry and Poetry is Life. My poetry is the story of the journey of my soul and life which evolves daily. This is a place for me to share my poetry and what inspires me.
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Monday, September 29, 2014
Waking Sun
The Sun is peeking out
from its blanket of trees
as with a stretch and a yawn
it wakes from its sleep
From its soft bed of earth
it slowly arises
and gently sits up
as it rubs it eyes
It plants its feet
in a carpet of sky
and wraps itself warmly
in a robe of clouds
It opens the door
to greet the new day
and takes a deep breath
of the fresh morning air
It is cheerful and ready
to go to its work
Illuminating the planet
with its golden rays
9/28/14
Inspired by an early morning walk seeing the sun peeking from behind some trees
from its blanket of trees
as with a stretch and a yawn
it wakes from its sleep
From its soft bed of earth
it slowly arises
and gently sits up
as it rubs it eyes
It plants its feet
in a carpet of sky
and wraps itself warmly
in a robe of clouds
It opens the door
to greet the new day
and takes a deep breath
of the fresh morning air
It is cheerful and ready
to go to its work
Illuminating the planet
with its golden rays
9/28/14
Inspired by an early morning walk seeing the sun peeking from behind some trees
Saturday, September 27, 2014
Beautiful Day
Perfection can be found
in the simplest of things
In the sun shining warmly
in a clear blue sky
as it finds just the right places to land
In the breeze sweetly blowing
on your face
each time you need refreshed
In the delightful mix of sun and air
that begs for you to
Breathe It
Soak in It
Bathe in It
until you have had your fill
and then some
In the onset of dusk
that signals you
to come and see
the end of a glorious show
In the colorful flowers
showing off their blooms
as they fill the evening air
with their wonderful aroma
In the crunch of the leaves
underneath your feet
as you stroll along
the peaceful streets
In the trees reaching down
to greet you as you pass
with a cheery hello
and a nod of their head
In the pink-streaked sky
as the sun takes it rest
after working hard
to brighten our lives
In the wink of the crescent moon
as it makes a surprise appearance
while the sun finishes its bedtime routine
In a day that was so beautiful in every way
from beginning to end
that your spirit soars
to heaven to thank it
for letting you truly
See It
Touch It
Taste It
Smell It
Hear It
and
Feel It
with all the senses
blessed upon you
9/27/14
Inspired by the enjoyment of the most beautiful day
as I was walking in the evening and contemplating it
in the simplest of things
In the sun shining warmly
in a clear blue sky
as it finds just the right places to land
In the breeze sweetly blowing
on your face
each time you need refreshed
In the delightful mix of sun and air
that begs for you to
Breathe It
Soak in It
Bathe in It
until you have had your fill
and then some
In the onset of dusk
that signals you
to come and see
the end of a glorious show
In the colorful flowers
showing off their blooms
as they fill the evening air
with their wonderful aroma
In the crunch of the leaves
underneath your feet
as you stroll along
the peaceful streets
In the trees reaching down
to greet you as you pass
with a cheery hello
and a nod of their head
In the pink-streaked sky
as the sun takes it rest
after working hard
to brighten our lives
In the wink of the crescent moon
as it makes a surprise appearance
while the sun finishes its bedtime routine
In a day that was so beautiful in every way
from beginning to end
that your spirit soars
to heaven to thank it
for letting you truly
See It
Touch It
Taste It
Smell It
Hear It
and
Feel It
with all the senses
blessed upon you
9/27/14
Inspired by the enjoyment of the most beautiful day
as I was walking in the evening and contemplating it
Daybreak
The dewy mist surrounds me as I circle all around
It hovers in the air as it hangs above the ground
The early morning sky is shimmering with stars
As I hear the swift movement from all the passing cars
While they rush to the start of their busy day
In the quiet of my mind I prefer to stay
The dawn slowly breaks as the Sun begins to rise
The darkness disappears right before my eyes
I savor every step of my simple little walk
Taking time for myself with no need to talk
As I step off the path, the dawn comes at last
These timeless moments pass by us so fast
9/26/14
Inspired by a very early morning walk before the sunrise
It hovers in the air as it hangs above the ground
The early morning sky is shimmering with stars
As I hear the swift movement from all the passing cars
While they rush to the start of their busy day
In the quiet of my mind I prefer to stay
The dawn slowly breaks as the Sun begins to rise
The darkness disappears right before my eyes
I savor every step of my simple little walk
Taking time for myself with no need to talk
As I step off the path, the dawn comes at last
These timeless moments pass by us so fast
9/26/14
Inspired by a very early morning walk before the sunrise
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Precious
Golden and shimmering shines her sweet aura
So beautiful and fragile this spirit in my care
Her innocence and purity are very rare
I hold her so dearly
As I caress her soft, silky hair
And say a quick prayer
Then quietly off to dreamland she drifts
While my sweet melody wafts softly through the air
These precious moments are beyond compare
So beautiful and fragile this spirit in my care
Her innocence and purity are very rare
I hold her so dearly
As I caress her soft, silky hair
And say a quick prayer
Then quietly off to dreamland she drifts
While my sweet melody wafts softly through the air
These precious moments are beyond compare
Monday, September 22, 2014
New Beginning
A new beginning
has opened up for me
My spirit is ready
to finally be free
In the book of my life
a new page has been turned
I will use all the wisdom
from what I have learned
I am eager to see
what this chapter will reveal
I am blessed to have the chance
for all my wounds to heal
New seeds are being planted
in the garden of my dreams
My heart is overflowing
it is bursting at the seams
Each step that I take
fills me with glee
This marvelous path
is a wonder to see
I'll watch it unfold
as the moments pass by
As words fill the paper
right before my eyes
I'll treasure each morsel
that falls along the way
Looking forward to the next
bright and glorious new day!
has opened up for me
My spirit is ready
to finally be free
In the book of my life
a new page has been turned
I will use all the wisdom
from what I have learned
I am eager to see
what this chapter will reveal
I am blessed to have the chance
for all my wounds to heal
New seeds are being planted
in the garden of my dreams
My heart is overflowing
it is bursting at the seams
Each step that I take
fills me with glee
This marvelous path
is a wonder to see
I'll watch it unfold
as the moments pass by
As words fill the paper
right before my eyes
I'll treasure each morsel
that falls along the way
Looking forward to the next
bright and glorious new day!
Saturday, September 20, 2014
Inspiration
The fresh crisp air caresses my face
As the Sun greets me with a warm embrace
The birds chirp and call from their hiding places
Nature blesses me with all its graces
The blue sky above fills me with delight
The dew on the grass shimmers in the light
The leaves whisper as they move to and fro
The trees freely tell me all that they know
Inspiration all around me refreshes my soul,
nourishes my spirit, making me whole
9/19/14
Inspired to write this on a walk in my little park,
with all of nature surrounding me.
As the Sun greets me with a warm embrace
The birds chirp and call from their hiding places
Nature blesses me with all its graces
The blue sky above fills me with delight
The dew on the grass shimmers in the light
The leaves whisper as they move to and fro
The trees freely tell me all that they know
Inspiration all around me refreshes my soul,
nourishes my spirit, making me whole
9/19/14
Inspired to write this on a walk in my little park,
with all of nature surrounding me.
Thursday, September 18, 2014
Let The Light In
Let the light in
Where there was darkness
Let the love flow
Where there was sadness
No more fear there
Deep in the shadows
No longer lost there
With no one to guide us
Take my hand now
We will journey together
Through all the gateways
Spread on our path
Love is our birthright
It is our true calling
Allow it to open
Healing all pain
Nothing can stop us
If we stay together
Living in love here
Deep in our heart
I am blessed to have found you
My long lost treasure
I'll hold you forever
And never let go
9/16/14
Afterword to poem from 9/14/14 (The Treasure Within)
Inspired by a meditation that afternoon
Where there was darkness
Let the love flow
Where there was sadness
No more fear there
Deep in the shadows
No longer lost there
With no one to guide us
Take my hand now
We will journey together
Through all the gateways
Spread on our path
Love is our birthright
It is our true calling
Allow it to open
Healing all pain
Nothing can stop us
If we stay together
Living in love here
Deep in our heart
I am blessed to have found you
My long lost treasure
I'll hold you forever
And never let go
9/16/14
Afterword to poem from 9/14/14 (The Treasure Within)
Inspired by a meditation that afternoon
The Treasure Within
The child was hidden
In the darkness deep down
All alone in her sadness
Waiting to be found
No one could see her
Or hear her cries
No one could find her
Even if they tried
So long she waited
Crouched in the dark
No light could enter
Not even a spark
Hoping for light
To brighten her world
Longing for love
To rescue her soul
Finally it happened
A glimmer of light
Searching for something
Hidden out of sight
After all the years
Hiding from the past
She couldn't believe
She'd been rescued at last
She stayed very still
Not knowing what to do
"Could this really be happening?
Could this really be true?"
A voice called out:
"You can come with me,
It is okay now,
You will be free."
She wanted to follow
But was still scared to go,
"Would it all be okay now?
Did the voice really know?"
The light became brighter
She shielded her eyes
The voice coaxed her softly
But she could not yet rise
The voice said "I love you"
And she felt an embrace
She looked up and felt
The light on her face
A hand took her slowly
And they walked away
No longer in darkness
Would she have to stay
She finally realized
Who had come to her aid
It was her own self
No longer afraid
The depths of her sorrow
She could bear at last
To open that door
And let go of the past
They came together
Integrating as one
What a joy, a wonder
Look what she had done!
She said "Thanks for coming
I wasn't so sure
That I'd ever see you
That you'd find the door."
They walked back together
To close the door
No need to go there
Not anymore
She jumped and she skipped
And swung up in the sky
The child could play now
No more need to cry
The two are now healing
Inside the one heart
What God has joined together
Let nothing ever part.
9/14/14
Inspired by a healing session that united me with my inner child.
In the darkness deep down
All alone in her sadness
Waiting to be found
No one could see her
Or hear her cries
No one could find her
Even if they tried
So long she waited
Crouched in the dark
No light could enter
Not even a spark
Hoping for light
To brighten her world
Longing for love
To rescue her soul
Finally it happened
A glimmer of light
Searching for something
Hidden out of sight
After all the years
Hiding from the past
She couldn't believe
She'd been rescued at last
She stayed very still
Not knowing what to do
"Could this really be happening?
Could this really be true?"
A voice called out:
"You can come with me,
It is okay now,
You will be free."
She wanted to follow
But was still scared to go,
"Would it all be okay now?
Did the voice really know?"
The light became brighter
She shielded her eyes
The voice coaxed her softly
But she could not yet rise
The voice said "I love you"
And she felt an embrace
She looked up and felt
The light on her face
A hand took her slowly
And they walked away
No longer in darkness
Would she have to stay
She finally realized
Who had come to her aid
It was her own self
No longer afraid
The depths of her sorrow
She could bear at last
To open that door
And let go of the past
They came together
Integrating as one
What a joy, a wonder
Look what she had done!
She said "Thanks for coming
I wasn't so sure
That I'd ever see you
That you'd find the door."
They walked back together
To close the door
No need to go there
Not anymore
She jumped and she skipped
And swung up in the sky
The child could play now
No more need to cry
The two are now healing
Inside the one heart
What God has joined together
Let nothing ever part.
9/14/14
Inspired by a healing session that united me with my inner child.
Let It Go
Let it go
As the river flows
Let it go
As the wind blows
Let it go
Let your feelings show
Let it go
Hear your voice echo
Let it go
Don't take it slow
Let it go
Rise up from below
Let it go
Feel your heart glow
Let it go
Find your rainbow
Let it go
Let your wisdom grow
Let it go
Deep inside you know
9/13/14
Inspired by a meditation and sharing session on 9/11/14
As the river flows
Let it go
As the wind blows
Let it go
Let your feelings show
Let it go
Hear your voice echo
Let it go
Don't take it slow
Let it go
Rise up from below
Let it go
Feel your heart glow
Let it go
Find your rainbow
Let it go
Let your wisdom grow
Let it go
Deep inside you know
9/13/14
Inspired by a meditation and sharing session on 9/11/14
Inspiration finds me again
I have taken a long break from posting and writing. My life got hectic and I didn't take as much time to reflect and contemplate. I am back to getting in balance and nurturing myself. The poetry flows when I am taking care of myself. The yoga, walking and meditation have increased again, which always centers me and allows my creative side to flourish. It feels great to be getting back in touch with my soul. It has been patient in waiting for me to connect with it again.
Sounds of Silence
I am looking at sound
Flowing freely through the air
Emanating from each source
Searching for a destination
From lips as they speak
From a mouth as it gasps
or widens in a scream
From a tongue as it vibrates
pouring forth a song
From birds as they call
From children as they play
From babies as they cry
From friends as they laugh
From cars as they pass
From bells as they ring
From dishes as they clank
From a pan as it sizzles
From a dog as it barks
From a cat as it purrs
From a ball as it whooshes
past a player at home plate
From water as it drips
From rain as it patters
From waves as they crash
upon the soft sand
A myriad of sounds
We hear in every moment
Pass by us as we rush
Through our hectic day
Even gaps in between
echo as they fall
Between the cracks
in the pavement of our lives
If for a moment
We pause to take a breath
They are vivid in our sight
Surrounding us in the silence
At the core of our existence
Flowing freely through the air
Emanating from each source
Searching for a destination
From lips as they speak
From a mouth as it gasps
or widens in a scream
From a tongue as it vibrates
pouring forth a song
From birds as they call
From children as they play
From babies as they cry
From friends as they laugh
From cars as they pass
From bells as they ring
From dishes as they clank
From a pan as it sizzles
From a dog as it barks
From a cat as it purrs
From a ball as it whooshes
past a player at home plate
From water as it drips
From rain as it patters
From waves as they crash
upon the soft sand
A myriad of sounds
We hear in every moment
Pass by us as we rush
Through our hectic day
Even gaps in between
echo as they fall
Between the cracks
in the pavement of our lives
If for a moment
We pause to take a breath
They are vivid in our sight
Surrounding us in the silence
At the core of our existence
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