Waning Year

In this peacefulness

of year's end,

I am mindful 

to review the joys

My life has brought,

as well as setbacks.

The time came 

to move forward,

To walk out from

the isolated space

I lived in for so long,

and this action

Has placed limitless

blessings on my path.

Today I still come

across challenges;

At times stressful, painful,

yet needed so I may grow.

Now as the year wanes,

I am thankful of 

The blessings placed in my life,

and the mystery of what's ahead.

12/30/2012

Time to Continue

Dramatic events
have subsided. It is now
time to continue
to move forward with the best
for my life at this moment.


12/28/2012

Change

As the year winds down,

I look ahead to what can

change for the better.

12/28/2012

A Gift

It takes patience 

for change to occur,

Days, weeks, months.

It may feel frustrating

To wait, but change

doesn't happen in an instant.

It helps to be mindful 

that the waiting will lead

To a positive change,

the most precious gift.

12/26/2012

Clear the Block

This block does not
differ from the others.

It takes a different form
and holds a different meaning,

Yet it is a barrier
all the same.

When it involves the heart
it feels monumental;

When it involves emotions,
it seems beyond repair.

Taking a deep breath,
I move without hesitation;

I move to clear the block,
steady and determined.


12/26/2012

Steady

The days have become

erratic like the wind, yet

I must hold steady.

12/25/2012

Christmas Blessings

Connecting with friends

and family on Christmas Day

is such a blessing.

12/25.2012

Darker

The days grow darker
as the winter solstice draws
near, a perfect time
to look within as our world
becomes harsh and chaotic.


12/17/12

Notable

A lovely weekend

shared with friends, family, and a

surprise, reminding

me that unexpected turns

can happen for the better.

12/16/2012

Bonding

On this chilly night,
she reaches out to kindred
spirits, the need to
connect with valuable bonds
as strong as the threads of life.


12/12/2012

Calling

She calls out from the
empty shell loud and clear. She
wonders if people
can hear the urgent tone in
her voice, reaching out.


12/10/2012

Peel Back

Each day we must peel

back the layers of excess

placed upon our lives

and marvel at the beauty

laid before us; wholesome, pure. 

12/9/2012

Challenge

While walking around
I gaze at the overcast
sky and wonder how
I can draw up my inner
strength and take on this challenge.


12/9/2012

Realization

As I walked around
the city this evening, I
realized that many
adventures are waiting for
me to take the risk and leap.


12/8/2012

Stories to Share

Each person brings
their own story

To weave with other
tales as life unfolds.

We share to gain
deep connections,

Hoping that one's story
can find another voice

To add cadence
to their rich tale.

Each person brings
their own story

To tell in the journey,
and sometimes spend

Years in seeking
someone to share

Their words, so they
don't spend their lives alone.


12/7/2012

Placed and Treasured

My things are placed
around the room:

A small bookcase,
treasures containing

Poetic words, colorful
threads, and dramatized lives.

On top of the case
rests family photos and

Animals held
dear to my heart.

A mirror that sits
on a storage box,

Its random contents
holding the looking glass

In place. A fan
too big for the closet

Sits next to my dresser.
Photos of my mother,

Cousins and godmother
are visible, loving

Symbols of light
during my darkest days.

My walls are bare for now,
waiting for memories

To be framed and treasured,
waiting for new

Stories to be told.


12/6/2012

Bonding

Loved ones, during times
of great need, treasure gentle
words and loving deeds
as they endure their darkest
moments, strengthening the bonds.


12/5/2012

Sense of Peace

Finally bearing
that sense of peace after an
erratic time frame;
releasing that crushing fear
of the unknown, moving on.


12/4/2012

Every Moment

Sometimes you need to
smile and laugh in stressful days,
take a long, deep breath
so you can collect yourself
and live for every moment.



12/3/2012

Blooming

Her spirit keeps on
blooming despite the icy
conditions, rising.


12/3/2012

Ensnared

Turning another
page in the book of my life
as I try to move on
from the pain that ensnared me
for a long time period.


12/2/2012

Among the Stars

This is your special

day, celebrating among

the stars within a

clear December evening. You

are always missed, always loved.

12/1/2012 

Full Moon

Selene's silver rays
surrounds us with its light on
this chilly evening.


11/28/2012

Secrets

Whispered in the dark,

confided to another,

or kept to oneself,

they lay under the surface

just waiting to be revealed.

11/26/2012

Not Distant

While resting in bed

during the pre-dawn hours,

I took comfort in

knowing that good friends are not

distant from my quiet life.

11/25/2012 

Bags

I remember the days
of you coming home

With bags upon bags
of items lined

In the hallway,
groceries or

Daily necessities
for the week,

And I would help
you bring these bags

To your home, up
three flights of steps,

But it needed
to be done.

Today, while in
my family's home

I answered the door
and saw the bags

Lying on the
foot of the stairs,

My grandmother
coming home with

Her weekly groceries.
It immediately

Threw me back to the days
where I helped you

Bring your bags home.
I swallowed the rising

Lump in my throat,
swallowed back the

Tears that threatened to come,
and went to help

My grandmother,
your mother,

Bring her groceries home;
a simple gesture,

And it needed
to be done.


11/23/2012

Daily

As we all gathered
this evening, I once again
gave thanks that you are
always present, although you
are always missed every day.


11/22/2012

Holidays

Hearing the joyous
sounds of singing and music,
neighboring buildings
readying themselves for the
upcoming holiday.


11/21/2012

Evolve

As the days go by,

my thread continues to weave

between my stories,

the tapestry of my life

always changing, evolving.

11/20/2012

She Awaits

She awaits the glow
of the moon's glistening rays,
for that is the source
of her determined nature,
rising to new challenges.


11/20/2012

Crossed

You spend countless days
wishing for a better life,
and I am always
a phone call away, crossing
the clouded lines of distance.


11/19/2012

Always There

As the holidays

draw closer, you are always

on my mind. Never 

will I forget your patience

and unrelenting passion.

11/18/2012

Calm

On calm afternoons
such as these, I am thankful
that I can reflect
on peaceful days and the warm
companionship of true friends.


11/18/2012

Breathe

I breathe and give thanks

while the waxing moon glows high

in the darkened sky.

11/16/2012

Passing Time

As my time away
from pain increases, I am
thankful for my friends'
words of support, knowing that
solitude won't last forever.


11/15/2012

Mend the Wounds

The lines that connected

us together are torn,

Damaged beyond repair.

I've done everything in

My power to fix a

broken situation,

But it was not to be,

the conflict too severe,

And I needed to walk

away before I drowned

In a sea of doubt and

confusion, and while I

Stand now and try to keep 

my soul serene, you try

To accuse me as the

cause of your broken lines,

Directing the source of

such disrepair on me,

Never accepting the 

task to resolve your life,

Expecting me to bind 

all your fractures, never

Accepting the fact that

it takes two to mend wounds.

I walk away from pain

So I can live in peace.

11/13/2012 

Waves

Each moment comes and
goes like rolling waves, each one
as memorable as the last.


11/12/2012

Honesty

Being honest with
yourself is the most precious
thing. While some may laugh
and chastise your decision,
you must stay true to your heart.


11/12/2012

Wish

Nothing will make
me happier

Than spending a
quiet day with

You, walking side
by side along

A path, sharing
our deepest thoughts

And dreams, our
attention focused

On each other,
Spending countless

Hours in each
others' company.


11/11/2012

Peel Through

Peel through the layers
to discover the beauty
in our fractured world,
looking past imperfections
to understand our stories.


11/11/2012

My Life Thus Far

In those moments
of solitude

I have the chance
to think about

The events in
my life thus far.

Although the days
are filled with doubt,

I am thankful
that I chose to

Leave my old home
filled with despair,

Anger and loss
sharing the space.

I now have the
time to think on

How grateful I
am to make that

Choice to leave and
live in complete

Peace.


11/10/2012

Look Past

Look past differences,

beyond preconceived notions,

and view the soul within.

11/9/2012

Abrupt Ends

There comes a time
when severing a thread

Is necessary,
cutting the frayed cord

Before it grows
more decayed.

A line that began
with mutual

Understanding switches
to confusion,

Talking grows
into tirades,

And then you realize
that maintaining the line

Is damaging
your spirit.

Best to sever
a weak thread

In order to continue
your tapestry of life.



11/7/2012

Roles

The role I play
in life is mine.

After living for years
playing a role

For someone else,
thinking I could adapt

And have it flow
with my true self,

The frustration I felt
told me otherwise.

I played the role
until I realized

My true part to play
was more worthwhile.

The role I play
in life is mine,

Truly mine, to
show the world.

11/6/2012

Inner Strength

In days of great stress,
I draw from my inner strength
to attain sweet peace.


11/5/2012

Searching

I search for you, yet
you are not here.

I search for your
soothing gaze,

Searching for warmth
in your embrace,

Yet a cold space
surrounds me.

I search for a
listening ear,

Someone to share
thoughts and dreams with,

Yet what shares my
space is silence.

I search for you, yet
you are not here.


11/5/2012

Gaze

I dream of nothing else
than to spend my days

In your warm embrace
and comforting gaze,

Your guiding presence
drawing my soul out

Of a crushing void
of uncertainty,

Your gaze bringing me
toward serenity.


10/30/2012

Journeys

Come take my hand as
we walk away from hurtful
and harsh surroundings.


10/29/2012

Tides

The full moon reveals
her power as swelling tides
take over our land.


10/29/2012

Sudden Turn

The path turns once more,

and I must ready myself

for the trials ahead. 

10/20/2012

Moving On

Making the choice
to move on is

Necessary,
at times stressful,

At times painful,
yet change must take

Place in order
for your spirit

To be at peace.
Growth must occur

In order for
the empty space

In your heart to
become serene

Once more, leading
to completion.


10/19/2012

Twilight Sky

No matter where I
go on my journey, I stop
and sense your presence
in the twilight sky, moon beams
shining as warm as your soul.


10/14/2012

What Remains

Our connections stay
the same despite the distance.
True friendship remains.


10/14/2012

Sacred

I may not know the
next direction to take, yet
I know the sacred
spirits are watching over
me. This I take comfort in.


10/8/2012

Sweet Revelation

Gazing in my eyes,
you tell me you've wanted to
share something with me
for quite some time as we lean
forward, sharing a sweet kiss.


10/8/2012

Scar

When he said those words
my heart broke;

Years of trusting,
giving, sharing

Erased by a few
simple words.

The exchange was brief
but left a lasting

Scar on the soul,
its effect as stinging as

A slap in the face.
In that moment,

I knew I had to leave.


10/6/12

Still Searching

I search for the one
who will make all the pieces
fall in place; so far
I've found some unstable and
fragile, yet I keep searching.


10/6/12

Blindfold

I look back and see
the wreck I've left behind,

The cracks I couldn't change,
the mess that stayed the same

During days, weeks, months
of wearing the blindfold,

Believing that if I ignored it,
it would go away.

I see the mess
I've left behind

And realize that
he couldn't change

No matter how much
I tried to believe.

Denial makes one
endure so much.

I turn to look and see
what lies ahead,

A blank slate waiting
to be painted with life.

Only I know the way.


10/4/12

Once More

Each night I long 

to hear your voice

once more,

To hear your sound

advice when feeling

distressed.

I gaze out the window

and view the moon

in the navy sky,

Feeling your presence

surround me, knowing

you are with me

That very moment,

yet the longing

remains.

9/25/2012

Late Rainfall

The rain taps against
the pavement relentlessly
the late summer day.


9/18/2012

Never Look Back

Slowly, steadily,
she rose from the mess
she's dwelled in for so long.

She walked across the room
in disbelief that she's lived in
such ruin for so long.

She reached for the
doorknob, seeing a beacon
of light through the slats.

She threw open the door and
walked out into the light,
never looking back.


9/18/2012

Patience

Just when I thought
the thread was frayed

beyond repair,
you came along,

gently lifted it
and smoothed the edges,

helping me heal
the damaged line

of friendship.


9/17/2012

Calm Day

A day spent sharing
wishes and dreams for our lives,
waiting to take flight.


9/15/2012

Bringer of Silence

The rain brings moments
of calm in a normally
chaotic city,
Loud sounds and activity
momentarily silenced.


9/8/2012

Seeking Out

Finding that special
someone takes time and patience,
it takes that perfect
moment when destiny takes
you toward that path to the other.


9/5/2012

Greatest Need

We are afraid to
spend our lives alone, yet friends
and family are there
to support us, comforting
in times of our greatest need.


9/3/2012

Waiting

I am unaware 

of what my future holds, but

I rise to the day.

9/3/2012

Moving On

We confront our fears
and sorrows,

Staring loneliness
in the face;

We stand surrounded
by solitude's cold gaze,

Facing judgmental
words and actions,

And we move on.


8/27/2012

Moment of Solitude

In this moment
of solitude,

I learn to
find myself

As I navigate
my new life.

Discovering my
needs and dreams,

Learning what I
want for myself.


8/23/2012

Forever Longing

Longing for your hand
to take mine as we enjoy
our time together,
to gaze in each others' eyes,
our lips sharing a sweet kiss.


8/23/2012

Meant To Be

A soulmate is out there

for all of us,

Yet fate waits for

the right moment,

That special time

when two people 

Meet and connect, sharing

stories and secrets.

Fate waits for that

sacred occasion

When its meant to be. 

8/21/2012

Peaceful Days

The stress is
always present,

Yet it weakens
as time goes by,

Lessening each day
as the beacon of

Hope casts its soothing
glow over me,

A reminder that
peaceful days will come.


8/21/2012

Price of Growth

In order to grow
we lose a part of

Ourselves as we
journey through life;

We suffer loss
in order to gain

Awareness in our
surroundings, serenity

In our hearts, and
peace within our souls.


8/18/2012

Joined

We move through this life
like fine threads, joining our souls
and stories as one.


8/14/2012

August Sunset

Glowing orange globe
slipping gently over
the horizon,

Its citrus hues casting
a final flash of light
before it continues

Westward, the sky ready
to roll out its
blanket of stars,

Welcoming the night.


8/13/2012

Time Moves On

Time moves on
and waits for no one.

She worked hard
to please others

Except the constant
longing in her soul.

Frustrated, she eventually
grew tired of waiting

As the hands on
the clock moved tirelessly.

Time moves on
and waits for no one.

She drew on her strength
and moved forward,

Waving her wand
to change her fate,

Unlocking the key to
her heart and soul.

Time moves on
and waits for no one.

She resettled in
a new life,

Striving to regain the balance
that was altered for years.

Time moves on
and waits for no one.

She gazed out her window
and blessed the full moon

Which illuminated the
navy blue sky,

Not knowing what the future held,
but cherishing the present serenity.


8/12/2012

Woman in the Mirror

Who is this woman
in the mirror?

That person with
wavy dark hair and

Uncertain look in her eyes,
as if she is

Wondering how to
take her next step?

She turns side by side
in front of the mirror,

Passing the flat iron
through her hair,

Yet strands always spring back
to its natural look,

As if to say: 'This is you,
be who you are'.

She gazes into the full-length mirror
of her new bedroom,

And smiles.


8/12/2012

Young Life

I looked at your image
and smiled;

Delicate face and hands
at rest in the maternity ward,

Eyes that resemble your father's
at such an early stage.

Your grandmother shared with me
the joy she felt as

You held your father's hand,
the first bonding between

Father and son, the first moment
of many to cherish

Now that you are
here in this world.


8/12/2012

Embracing the Road Less Traveled

Two paths lie before me
as I make my journey;

The first leads the way
to sorrow masked as

Security, a lifetime of
frustration waiting for me

To take the deceiving hand
of safety stretched out...

The other leads the way
to awareness. It is

Lined with solitude, yet
it leads to awareness;

It carries the cloak of
fear, but this can be

Lifted to reveal tranquility
and inner peace...

Knowing the loneliness
I longed to leave behind,

I took the path less traveled by;
for with solitude came joy,

The will to overcome my fear,
and that has made all the difference.


8/12/2012

Chance Encounter

Seeing an old friend

while taking a walk on a

sunny afternoon.

6/16/2012

Untangle

I untangle my
hands from the chaotic thread
of emotions that
restricted me for so long. Now,
I begin my journey home.


6/12/2012

Vitality

I write in colors
rich with new vitality.
My words flow freely.


6/11/2012

Forward

I can only hope
for blessings and good fortune
as I move forward.


5/27/2012

Open Book

She awaits the next

stage of her journey;

Her life waiting

to be lived,

Her story longing 

to be read,

Waiting for the 

pages to turn.

5/27/2012

Thankful

Feeling
thankful for my
friends and family as I
endure a difficult time in
my life.


5/21/12

Solar Eclipse

Lovely images
of the bright ring of fire
in the Western sky.


5/21/12

Moment of Peace

A rare
moment of peace,
a quiet end to a
hectic day, as I get ready
and dream.


5/16/2012

Uncertainty

Questions,
uncertainty
running through my mind as
I prepare myself to take that
next step.


5/16/2012

Words and Yarn

Using words and yarn,
I weave my creations and
stories together.


5/11/2012

Unique

People
seek out soul mates
to complete them, to share
passions in life, those unique to
a few.


5/6/2012

Search

I search
for connections,
kindred spirits to reach
out and share my innermost thoughts
and dreams.


5/6/2012

A Bit More

I need
to endure just
a little more hardship
before I reach the gate to peace,
and calm.


5/5/2012

Moving Forward

Now is
a time to rise,
renew the will to live,
the need to move forward when all
seems dark.


5/2/2012

Signs

And so
I move ahead
to the next phase of my
awakening; I see the signs
ahead.


5/2/2012

Protection

We need
to protect ourselves
from negative auras,
for these energies will pull you
downward.


4/27/2012

Striving

We all
strive to live life
in peace, so we can reach
complete happiness. We must have
patience.


4/27/2012

Dance

We lead
a carefully
orchestrated dance in
order to make the right choices
in life.


4/22/2012

Gaze

I see

your beaming eyes

and feel joy in my heart.

I can't imagine life without

your gaze.

4/19/2012

Sunny Days

Sunny

days spent in peace

and creativity,

Every color linked together,

flawless.

4/16/2012

Winding Path

As I start my way

down the winding path, its twists

and turns unnerving,

I call upon my inner

strength, breath deeply, and walk on.

4/11/2012

Bumps

When life

brings you a bump

in your journey, you seek

out the solution so you can

survive.

4/9/2012

Light

The light

of the springtime

sun reminds us that life

awaits us, re-awakened by

our dreams.

Venturing

Delving

into the next

chapter of my journey

seems so out of reach, yet I keep

dreaming.

4/6/2012

Set Aside

I can set aside

all my stress and hardship to

spend more time with loved

ones. We would laugh together,

and share memorable stories.

4/4/2012

Rise from Darkness

We live

through the darkness,

yet these hardships strengthen

our will to rise again every

morning.

4/3/2012

Nature's Clock

Our lives

ebb and flow like

ocean waves, rolling in

time with nature's clock as we move

forward.

4/2/2012

One Life

On this

cold, rainy day

she wonders who she is

meant to be with while living her

one life.

4/1/2012

Above

This evening she rests

as the waxing moonlight casts

its glow from above.

4/1/2012

Steps

As I take my next

step, I think about my needs

during the journey;

My happiness, well being,

and being mindful of life.

3/30/2012

Aware

I become aware

of my surroundings each day,

these observations

guiding me toward the peaceful

existence I always seek.

3/28/2012

The Voice Beckons

Seconds, minutes,

hours crawl by,

events rendered

Immobile due to

the unknown,

unable to decide

Where to go next.

Despite the confusion,

the soul's voice is

Subtle yet clear

as it rises to guide

the lost mind,

Pointing to the

path of clarity,

salvation.

3/27/2012

The Wait

Sometimes

the wait is long,

painful;

My decision is made

yet stands frozen,

unable to

move forth until

The next step

is taken.

As the next step

takes shape,

the wait is necessary,

yet annoying.

It takes

all my patience

to wait.

3/26/2012

Depictions

Stitching another

patch onto the lovely quilt

that shows my story.

3/25/2012

Emerging

Waiting for the time

to emerge, that feeling of

need mixing with peace.

3/23/2012

Moving Forward

As the days pass by,

we weave stories and tales so

bonding moves forward.

3/21/2012

In Time

People drift away,

yet they find ways to connect

with loved ones in time.

3/20/2012

Centering

Breathing in, I feel

my center. As I breath out,

my soul feels at peace.

3/18/2012

Promising

Spending another

good day catching up with friends,

yarn, and poetry.

3/18/2012

Friday afternoon

Relaxing Friday,

catching up on some 'me' time

while calling family.

3/16/2012

Quiet Night

Spending

some time

alone, crocheting and

poetry guiding my mind to

sweet peace.

3/14/2012

Miles Away

We rarely speak

these days,

But we await

each other's calls

In anticipation,

One friend eager

To hear news the

other wishes to share.

We are miles away,

yet the phone line

Cuts the distance

in seconds;

Days, years of friendship

never fading.

3/12/2012

Still Standing

When all seems hopeless,

kindred souls speak, reminding

you that hope still stands.

3/11/2012

Closer

As the days

leading to your

remembrance

draw closer,

I think about

your wisdom,

your devotion,

and how

Your presence is

always missed.

3/10/12

Early Spring

The flowers slowly

spring from the late winter earth,

spring's early welcome.

3/10/12

Clearing

Clearing

the smoke from her

eyes, she discovers the

life she was born to live with new

meaning.

3/10/12

Liberating

It's so

freeing to share

dreams with another, so

liberating when you find a

true friend.

3/10/12

Fine Line

Pleasure

and pain, a fine,

precarious balance

we always walk in our daily

living.

3/10/12

Waves

The sound of the waves

soothes my soul to sleep during

late winter evenings.

3/5/2012

Time Away

Some time

away from home

helps clear the mind from stress

and worry, leaving bad auras

behind.

3/5/2012

Distance

Wondering how dear

friends are spending their time, as

distance divides us.

2/28/2012

Shades of Winter

A calm, peaceful day

before the storm arrives. Shades

of winter remain.

2/28/2012

Chasing Dreams

Some live

in denial,

while others work hard to

accomplish their life-long wishes

and dreams.

Temporary

Despite

my challenges,

I feel that these setbacks

are temporary. They will pass

in time.

Calm Afternoon

A day of crochet

and great conversation made

our time meaningful.

2/23/2012

Tying Together

Tying our stories

together, the tapestry

growing with our words.

2/22/2012

Remove

I remove the stones

from the roadway and walk on,

no hesitation.

2/20/2012

Celebration of Self

I give thanks to:

My endless patience

My courage to move forward

My loving family

My supportive friends

My inner strength

2/19/2012

Rooted to the Ground

I am a tree

rooted to the ground.

I cherish the roots

that keep me centered,

Guiding me to my core

in times of stress.

At times the barriers

threaten to uproot progress,

Yet the earth

calls me home,

Calls me to calm

my center, so my roots

Can further my growth

once again.

2/18/2012

Love Again

Love again the stranger

that was yourself.

Reach out to that person

with the faraway gaze

Who seems to search for

something unattainable,

Not realizing that the answer

rests within your soul.

Care for that stranger

who's lost her way;

Guide her toward finding

the key to her heart.

Encourage her to unlock it,

so that she may know herself

once more.

2/18/2012

Revealing

On this rainy night,

Two friends finally share their

stories of love lost.

2/16/2012

The Doorway

I think

about stepping

through the doorway, finding

the peace I've been searching for in

my quest.

2/14/2012

Venturing

We all venture out

to find the perfect match to

compliment our lives.

2/14/2012

Longing

I long to open

the door, unlocking the way

to my heart's passion.

2/12/2012

Visiting You

We are now apart,

but I always cherish your

presence as I go

to where you rest, my soul calm

when there, sadness mixed with peace.

2/11/2012

Yesterday Morning

Waking

to the soft sounds

of birds and the cool wind

whispering softly through my hair,

gliding.

2/11/2012

The Test

Her strong

spirit is put

to the ultimate test,

as people with negative thoughts

block her.

2/11/2012

Holding On

I hold

onto beliefs,

knowing that my stressed life

will change for the better. Patience

is key.

2/11/2012

Relaxation

Halfway

through the work week,

awaiting the sweet peace

of relaxation, visiting

others.

2/8/2012

Full Moon

The moon

rises again,

a clear evening showing

the true beauty of the silver

lady.

2/6/2012

Regardless of Time

I love

connecting with

good friends; we share our thoughts

and wishes when times are easy

or rough.

2/5/2012

Acrostic: Hope

Holding

Onto

Precious

Experiences

2/4/2012

Disruption

Loud disagreements

and misunderstandings keep

us from harmony.

2/4/2012

Quiet Saturday

Quiet Saturday,

catching up on some reading,

keeping myself warm.

2/4/2012

Approaching Month

The nights

pass by as a

new month approaches. New

experiences anxiously

await.

1/31/2012

Brush It Off

Looking

at confusion

straight in the face, laughing

as one continues to live out

their dreams.

Kindred Garden

Many

friendships exist

in the garden of life,

the myriad of flowers bright,

lovely.

1/28/2012

Letter of Mystery

I open the letter,

its words unlocking

the answer to

my lingering quest,

Guiding me toward

the living space

free from stress

and worry.

The key to peace

lay in my hands.

I just need to

unlock the door.

1/27/2012

Road to Bliss

I reach

for blissful dreams,

climbing to achieve what

I desire for my precious

journey.

1/26/2012

Leaning

Leaning

into your warm

embrace, I'm able to

let the stresses of the day melt

away.

1/26/2012

Spark

Buried within

the thick layers

of doubt is

A sliver of

resilience, that

bright spark of

Hope that breathes,

circulates, enlivens

the soul,

Fighting to break

through the layers

day after day.

1/24/2012

Linked

Kindred

spirits always

linked, regardless of time

or distance. The connection is

constant.

1/23/2012

New Week

Readying myself

for another week of work,

crochet and poems.

1/22/2012

Mornings

Attending to my
needs as I read and connect
this quiet morning.


1/22/2012

Breaking Barriers

Starting

to live my life,

doing the things I love,

not caring about barriers

or doubts.

1/19/2012

Relaxing Evening

Relaxing evening

with friends and acquaintances,

despite the swift cold.

1/18/2012

Lifelines

Communicating

with friends and family, unique

lifelines staying strong.

1/17/2012

First Snow

First winter snowfall

rests lightly on the pavement,

feeling like cotton.

1/16/2012

Moonlight

I walk in moonlight,

its silver rays casting soft

energy like rain.

1/15/2012

Creating

Creating magic

through poetry and crochet

on this chilly day.

1/15/2012

Protecting

I protect myself

from negativity by

sharing what I love:

writing, crocheting, living,

standing up against the fear.

1/14/2012

Mom's Healing Words

During my days

of confusion,

Doubt, fear, I wish

I can call you,

Reach out to you

when I am unsure

About the choices

and decisions made.

I try to move through life

with certainty,

Yet there are issues

unresolved, frayed

In my life's tapestry,

and only your

Gentle words and advice

can mend the thread.

1/13/2012

She Guides

You enter my thoughts

whenever I am in need.

You watch from above

at all times; even when I

have rough days, you are with me.

1/12/2012

Meaningful Words

Your beautiful words

sing out to me this evening,

sending well wishes.

1/11/2012

Life's Treasures

We live

life in flashes

and precious moments, these

moments evolving into sweet

treasures.

1/10/2012

Distressed

I call out to you,

but my pleas fall on deaf ears.

How much longer must

I share my hopes and dreams be-

fore you finally listen?

1/9/2012

Thread of Friendship

Friendships

are like balls

of cherished yarn:

A myriad of

shades and

textures,

Delicate and

worn through

over time.

They endure

many shapes

and changes

Throughout their

use, yet they are

equally loved.

1/9/2012

Dream of the Day

On this calm morning,

I dream for what I really want:

someone who listens,

who truly understands my

needs, wherever he may be.

1/8/2012

Out of Reach

Soothing words

and stories,

Seemingly

out of reach

As I continue

to follow

My unique

thread of life;

Creating an

intricate path,

Searching for

that connection.

1/8/2012

Life's Passage

Life goes

by so quickly,

it vanishes in an

instant. Don't let life pass

you by.

1/7/2012

Our Time

Spending

time with good friends,

forgetting life's stresses

for a moment. Only our time

matters.

1/6/2012

Return

Late afternoon glow

still lingers as I

exit the train,

A sign that Gaia's light

is returning after

its long slumber,

A sign that we are

leaving behind the

darkness and drought

These winter months

bring to us;

a sign that,

Despite winter's

continuing existence,

our light will return.

1/5/2012

Connections

During

times of great stress,

kindred friends will always

be there, keeping the connection

alive.

1/4/2012

Reaching Out

On this cold

winter evening,

We reach out

to one another,

The harsh chill

doing nothing

To still our

deepened bond.

1/3/2012

Dreaming

I close my eyes

and dream of

New beginnings,

your hand in mine,

Warming my soul

during harsh winter

Nights, reaching

sweet peace.

1/2/2012

Journey to Serenity

A new year

is here,

the quest for

Serenity just as

important as

before;

The search for

true companionship,

the ability to

Trust in another

completely,

sharing

Thoughts, dreams,

and actions with

another.

I hope to discover

the answer while

on this journey.

1/1/2012