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Elaina Nov 2013
How profound it is
Settling back into life
After love is lost
Elaina Sep 2014
Realizing,
That one special moment.
It's all in the sand.
Written in the folds.
Basking in the rays.
Tossed by the wind.
Impressive,
The vastness of it all.
A comforting silence.
Nurturing strength.
Recognition of life.
Spinning so fast, yet we don't even feel it.
Take a moment to pause.
Elaina Feb 2013
I sometimes wonder, what was your last true thought, memory?
Have you ever thought of what the last true thought was of the person who has Alzheimers or Dementia?
Elaina Mar 2013
At last, my true home
Late night, guilt gone, freedom here
Naturally at peace
Elaina Oct 2013
It's a laundry list of problems.
Nothing that someone hasn't had before.

Except now they are mine.

Why is this laundry mine by the way?
I didn't ask for it.

I'd rather have a nice vacation.

Do you think I can take them to the cleaners?
Maybe speedy express would work.

Can't hurt to try.

The pile just grows bigger and bigger.
What if I washed some things together?

Will one of them bleed?

Maybe it can hurt if I try.
How will I know?

Anyone?
Anyone out there?
Elaina Oct 2014
Relationships and material items can be gone at any moment. It's what one learns that lasts a lifetime. Learn much, learn well.
Elaina Nov 2016
Take time.
Fret less.
Be kind.
Love more.
Live and let live.
Just because....
Elaina Sep 2016
Life is.... what you give back in return for all it gives you.

I know that I could never give back enough.
Elaina Aug 2013
Going no where
while reaching for everything.
Sailing through life
as if nothing and at the same time everything matters.
Ooohhh what a life.

I catch a ride on a swing
feeling the breeze in my hair
floating like a butterfly.
If I jump
will I land on my knees or
fall splat like a limp rag?

I read books like a maniac
then climb the highest boulder and proclaim
I'm the Queen of my Kingdom!
Twirl and swirl until I fall in a heap,
excited and dizzy
looking up at the moon.

Fly to the stars
on the back of a Griffin
the thrill and the rush of it all!
Next I earn three degrees
then hitch hike all through Spain.
What could be better than helping out where I stay?

Disjointed is this?
Yeah to be sure, but what do you expect when
going nowhere
while reaching for everything.
Sailing through life
as if nothing and at the same time everything matters.
Ooohhh what a sweet life.
Elaina Feb 2017
Live life simply
Few possessions
Even fewer cares
Lightens a heavy heart.
Expectations weigh one down
Expect nothing
Gain everything
Live life simply
Elaina Sep 2014
He howls into the wind,
She bristles from the sound.
Elaina Sep 2013
I saw my brother
A life now gone
Alone on the road
Not my blood brother
My one with all life brother

My brother had been hit
Or maybe just fell
Where was he going
Who did he leave behind
Is someone grieving

Lost now to those who knew him
But not lost to me
I noticed
I cared
Namaste
Elaina Oct 2014
Blanket

Infused in each fiber
Stitched with great love
Forever emanating to you....

Belief in yourself
Life filled with purpose
Abundance of strength
Nurturing comfort
Kindness to all
Encompassing joy
Thankfulness always
Given to the daughter,
A blanket made with great love.
10.5.2014
Elaina Jan 2014
Smiles, Happiness and Love
Gratitude and Giving
Confidence and Integrity
Motivation and Inner Strength
Purpose and Peace of Mind

5.30.2014
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Kindness, Gratitude, and Giving
Smiles, Joy, and Love
Confidence, Integrity, and Ambition
Inner Strength, Purpose, and Peace of Mind

7.20.2014
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Kindness, Gratitude, Service, and Giving
Smiles, Happiness, Joy, and Love
Confidence, Integrity, Ambition, and Achievement
Inner Strength, Purpose, Right Action, and Peace of Mind
May all these be yours, each and every day in 2014 and beyond.
Elaina Mar 2013
Who am I?
The me from inside, looking out?
Or the me on the outside I'm within?
Is it I who feels?
Is it I who sees?
Am I this body,
   or am I it's guest?
Are we separate,
   or inseparably one?

Who am I?
I am that body,
   which is visible when I look out.
Separate yet still the same.
I sense, I feel, I see.
I am also water, land, and air,
  plant and animal,
  the seen and the unseen.
I am You.
There are no limits, for who I am.

Who am I?
I am me,
just like you,
connected with all.
Elaina Oct 2016
....the ant.
Determined, hard working.
I learn from you.

....the bird.
Nurturing, driven.
I learn from you.

....the fish.
Independent, yet moves in unison with others.
I learn from you.

....the horse.
Strong, immense stamina.
I learn from you.

....the dog.
Loyal, comforting.
I learn from you.

....the plant.
Unselfish, protective.
I learn from you.

....the mountain.
Steadfast, yet evolving.
I learn from you.

Look around,
no matter the source,
I learn from all.
Elaina Aug 2014
(In my talking to the cat voice)

Where is It?
Go find It.
There It is!
Go get It.
Bring It to me.
Let's play with It.
There It goes!
What did you do with It?
Elaina Aug 2015
Holds so much of my heart, my mind, my soul. Down to the very core of my being. Filling cracks and crevices I never knew were there. So powerful. So.... not wanting it any other way.
Elaina Oct 2013
Gratitude and Happiness
A Sense of Purpose
and
Peace of Mind
To All
Always
Elaina Feb 2013
cascading falls
invigorating my very being
breaking long held walls
Elaina Oct 2013
Earlier today,
my brother lost his best friend.

Everything
He knew
Is now gone.

Sadness has moved in.
Devastation has a front row seat.
Emptiness is all around.

Nothing
Feels right
Everything feels wrong.

Crying
Anguished Sobbs
Heart wrentching moans

Memories
Overwhelming loss
Pure immeasurable pain.

How can I help?
What can be done?
Why did it have to be?
Elaina Mar 2013
I am sitting on a precipice
looking at an expanse,
that blows the mind;
where shadows play among the colors and bold shapes transform
in a blink of the eye.
A seemingly small trickle of water
glides along undeterred,
carving it's own way.

Birds fly like they are painting on canvas
while the wind blows it dry.
The occasional caw and howl,
mix with a harmonious blend of sound, surround and comfort the senses;
all while I sit here,
on canyon edge,
overwhelmed by the marvels of it all.
Elaina Jan 2013
Thank you my brother
For being a part of me
Living life as you

Thank you my brother
For I am a part of you
Living life as me

We are one with all
0nly experiences
Truly divide us
Elaina Jan 13
I am one with you
You are one with me
We are one with all
Always
Elaina Apr 2017
Beyond the heavens
Among the cold and dark void
Is where I began
Elaina Jul 2016
Lying beside me
Trusting soul, content, carefree
Bonded, one family
Elaina Jul 2014
We learn more from pain than happiness. Happiness diminishes the more we experience it. Just like a drug habit. It takes more and more of the drug to get you to your desired state of happiness.
Pain shows us how grateful we should be for all the good we have. Don't shy away from pain. Embrace it. Learn from it. There is much it can teach you.
Elaina Jan 2013
Wind shapes open land
Carving its own signature
Painting on canvas
Elaina Jun 2016
Passing, gone in life
Goodbye is not letting go
Forever they stay
Elaina Aug 2018
Quiet amongst noise.
Inner acceptance of self.
Nothing desired.
Elaina Oct 2016
I know you feel
Intelligence flows within
Thanks be unto you
Elaina Mar 2013
This is the place
Where thoughts are expressed
Open and out there
Baring the soul
Judgment withheld
Individuality embraced
Elaina Jan 2013
Waiting. Time stands still.
The world slows down, why is that?
To practice patience
Elaina Mar 2019
Letting go of wants
Release all expectations
Bask in pure freedom
Elaina Dec 2017
It's been a while
Life's been good, been kind, been blessed
Immense gratitude
Words with meaning.
Elaina Apr 2014
Inspirational
Curious eyes strain to see
The dark night red moon
Elaina Oct 2023
My sleep is healing and renewing.    
            Slumbering contently,
I am wrapped, in peaceful comfort
               and divine safety.
         Every part of my being....
  is rejuvenating and preparing me,
                 for the glorious,
                       new day.
Each night in preparation for the day to come.
Elaina Aug 2014
Was a true genius
Is remembered so greatly
Touching lives always
Thank you Mr. Williams for the smiles, laughter, and pure joy you provided me over the years. Peace to you always.....
Elaina Feb 2013
looking through a wall
past to what can not be seen
with eyes seeking all
Elaina Apr 2014
Communicating
An expression from within
Bliss flowing upward
Elaina Mar 2013
You are my souls treasure.
I am home, at last.
Elaina Jan 2013
Beautiful Haiku
Seventeen sounds form message
Words springing to life
Elaina Oct 2016
Can't it just be fun?
Does there have to be meaning?
Keep it simple please.

You're the vehicle.
Don't struggle with what to write.
Just let the words flow.
Elaina Oct 2016
One with all

Blessings
To
All

Peace
Love
Life

Perfect knowledge
Recall
Right action

Kind
Helpful
No harm

Forever grateful
Always thankful

Namaste
Amen
Each morning
Elaina Mar 2017
Two words
8 letters
Seemingly not much
But they contain everything.
I will always be
Grateful
For your help
Your support
Your friendship.
Always know
How great you are.
Feel it
Own it.
You are so caring
So good at what you do
Who you are.
Never ever
Let another's
Poor words
Change who you are.
Elaina Apr 2017
I am the winds whistling in the red canyon.
I am the whites of the hard-boiled egg.
I am the pupil in the eye of the fly.
I am the time moving slowly.
I am the depths of Earth.
I am the fur of the cat.
I am ink on paper.
I am a vine.
I am.
I am a vine.
I am ink on paper.
I am the fur of the cat.
I am the depths of Earth.
I am the time moving slowly.
I am the pupil in the eye of the fly.
I am the whites of the hard-boiled egg.
I am the winds whistling in the red canyon.

You see I am alive, I am alive.

I stand in good relation to all living things.
I stand in good relation to my friends.
I stand in good relation to my family.
You see I am alive, I am alive.
This was written by my daughter Danielle when she was in Middle School. A knowing soul.
Elaina Dec 2013
I find myself standing alone in the barren valley. The wind is cold, it burns my nose. I feel it moving my hair. Shivers run though me. The smell it brings tells me that snow is not far off.

Looking in the distance, clouds cover the mountain. It's where I must go. A new home lies beyond the tall peaks. It's calling me. Why did it send it's message now?

It's hard to explain this pull it has over me. I must get there. It's where I belong. Where I am supposed to be. Moving forward I keep my focus. Determined to survive.
...........

It's warmer now. I feel the heat of the sun. The brightness of the day has replaced the gray of the dawn. Others are making themselves known.
..................

I see the tall grass move against the wind. Rabbit moves leaving a trail of dust. The shadow of a hawk passes to the left as it chases after it's intended meal.
...................

Soon I must eat. Looking around I see the dew covered tips of tender new shoots. Putting my head down I breathe in the scent of the earth, knowing that she will always provide.

Walking again I pleasure in the warmth of the sun.
...................

Looking up, the peaks are throwing their shadow over me. I begin the climb. Steady I go, feeling more and more sure of my path. The path that guides me home, and the path that guides my soul.

The higher I climb, the colder it gets. Patches of white snow appear. The clouds of my breath fade into the space in front of me. Onward I push, my goal is true, to reach the other side.
...................

The more I struggle, the more I want this, need this. Placing one foot in front of another I make my way.

To the right, I see not far off, a overhang. A place of shelter for the night. The daylight is gone and rest is calling. When the sun rises next, my journey will take me deeper into the mountain, nearer to my home.
....................

Late into the night, stars appear. Brilliant lights such as I have never seen. The air feels new, so cold and crisp. It tells me that new beginnings are here. I sleep knowing all is well.
.....................

The morning sun brings relief from the cold. As I travel onward, it's warmth on the snow provides water to quench my thirst.

The trees are gone now. The rugged mountainside holds little in it's rocky soil. Life is scarce. This only serves to increase my drive to get home. Soon, very soon, I will be there.
......................

The sun that brought warmth earlier has crossed over the peaks. Cold is settling in, but I can see the end of the rise. In a very short time I will be in sight of my new home.
.....................

My soul is singing. Far off in the distance, I look down on a flock of birds winging effortlessly through the air. Light from the late afternoon sun is dancing off the winding river, and a heard of Buffalo graze freely among the grasses.

At last, I step down from the mountain. The overwhelming drive that guided me, has lead me home. Everywhere I look, I see what brought me here. Tears form. I am more than blessed. I am... complete.
The original running title was 'Come back for more, or is this the end?: January 15, 13, 8, 5e, 1. December 31x2, 29, 14, 9, 8'.
Elaina Sep 2013
Sending me down the road
Mom said don't worry, you'll do fine
Work hard
Work honest
Be kind

The road lead me to my home
I worked hard
Worked honest
Was kind

Just as I was told, I found
Hard work moves you forward
Honesty is a must
Kindness is a friend to all
Elaina Oct 2016
The mix of life.
For most,
you don't get what you want without feeling anxious, nervous,
and excited.
These feelings
help make the achievement
of what you want
even sweeter.
Elaina Aug 2014
I've lost myself in the driving need to please others.

The importance of this is lost on me.

How fitting.....

How me.
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