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Elaina May 2014
The goodbye you sent me
empty in it's prose
revealed to me
just how ultimately
shattering
this all is.

Life's way of saying
nothing is permanent.
It is what it is.
Get over it

and.......

live again.
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 Apr 7
The space between us
Electrified dynamic
Broken hearts mended
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 2024
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 Feb 15
My expectations
Embrace nothing, is something
Simply and fully
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 Feb 14
The treasure of you
in the depth of my being
nestled and entwined
resting at home in my soul
your loving presence within
My first Tanka style poem
Japanese 5•7•5•7•7
Valentine to my husband
February 14, 2025
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 Feb 15
Compassionate soul
Radiating unfiltered
Love toward all there is
Life goals
Elaina Feb 17
Uncovering joy
In the middle of sadness
What a sweet release
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
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