Heart gifts are our treasures
That money cannot buy
They touch the heart
In many ways
This we can't deny
...........................
A smile
A hug
A caring touch
These things are simple
Yet mean so much
................................
A friendly wave
A warm embrace
Can put a smile
On the saddest face
..................................
An outstretched hand
A listening ear
Can reassure
And banish fear
......................................
Nothing to compare ~

Nothing to measure ~

(As gifts of the heart) ~

(Are lifes real treasure) ~

In life there's a road we must travel
Some parts are winding and long
There's bumps n cracks that knock us off track
Sometimes there's no light and no song

There are times when this road is too steep
As we wonder just how can we climb
So we stumble along hoping we've not gone wrong
Then somehow once again we are fine

This road we're all on is a journey
There's lessons to put us to test
Only mistakes do show
What we once didn't know
So we learn then to just do our best

In life there's a road we must travel
We may think there's no end in sight
As darkness descends
No sign of friends
It's then we look for the light

Your path had already been crafted
By one who won't leave nor forsake
His hope is you'll seek to find him
As life's road leads to .....heavens gate

A smile can touch the spirit
In the loneliest of hearts

A simple notecard~ sent with love
Can build a bridge ~for those apart

A little thoughtful gesture
Can mean ~so very much

A forgiving heart
A comforting hug
The warmth of human touch

So little time
To share these things
As we live from day to day

These are life's  simple treasures
We all possess
To give
Away..............

The toils of yesterday fade once more
Like the crests of the waves
Leave the anchor of its shore
I make the decision to accept
Then reflect
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Like the Phoenix
I rise from the ashes

My path I carve
With hands of skill
Determined focused
with an iron will
Until the day
My heart is still
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Like the Phoenix
I rise from the ashes

The challenge of darkness
May eclipse
My thoughts
Stealing positive words
From my lips
Paralysing me to my fingertips

But again I will arise once more

Like I've done so many times before

As the crests of the wave
Leaves its anchor of the shore
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Like the Phoenix
I rise from the ashes

In this big world
It's the little things
That matter to us all

(Understanding love and patience)
(A kind gesture)
(Large or small)

These little things
Seem so simple

Like the gentleness
Of a dove

They're really what's most important

They leave the impact

Of our love ...........

It only has four letters
Yet no matter who we are
Despite all of our differences
We search for it
near and far

Some don't understand it
They search their whole life long
Others try to reach us
Through their lyrics in a song

Many try to find a way by the giving of the rose
Or  by  the writing of a letter
Hoping that it shows

Our approach when we express it
Should b as gentle as the dove
So pure so light
So clear so bright
So powerful  is....... LOVE

As delicate as a flower
As precious as a memory
As difficult as the sea
As warm as the sun
As comforting as velvet
As important as life itself
Without it we are hollow
Our lives are aimless
With no meaning.......   Love

Love is a small word
Spoken often I know
But it's also
Important to let it show
If there's someone you love
Why not show them today
For love isn't love
Till you give it away

Love all of gods creation
Left behind for all to see
The plants the flowers
Every leaf that's fallen from the tree

The sea that laps against the rocks
The birds above that soar
The sunset on the horizon
The shells found on the shore

The green grass in the countryside
The animals there that graze
Upon its newfound meadows
Eclipsed by summers haze

Love all of gods creation
Left behind for all to see
No greater beauty
To be found
In this world
Of mystery

I wasn't looking
Nor interested
Was enjoying just getting to know myself
Then it happened
'I saw you" the kindness in your eyes, unlocked my barriers
The tenderness of your smile reached  for me I could not run
The gentleness of your touch woke me from a deep slumber
The beauty of your heart shone through like a guiding light
Flooding the depths of my being
Awakening my soul
Taking me to another place
I'm now captivated engrossed  mesmerised , so fortunate to have found you.   My love

One day alone just standing still
I thought no one was there
I felt a presence
Then a voice echoed quietly in the air
Hello my name is Jesus
I came that I might save
All the sins of man
For all -my life I gave
I ask that you may follow
In my path I left behind
That you may be my vessel
To lead all of those to find
The right path they must walk on
From the dark into the light
Never will I forsake them
From morning until night
I ask if they will love one another
With passion in between
I left all clear instruction how?

(Read 1 : Corinthians 13.  )

Each moment in life
Must surely be treasured
Each man shall be judged
By his deeds that are measured

If he gives to receive
This is for his own gain
And a heart full of self
Can only remain

There's a lesson for all~
Each one
That is living

[When the hearts full of love]
Our rewards in the giving...........

The wind in my hair
The sun on my face
A walk in the park
A tender embrace

A hand to hold
A friendly smile
Spending time with friends
For a little while

Reading a book
Just taking some time
To enjoy this life
Relaxing the mind

Remembering those
Long ago I once met
By sending a card
Showing I don't forget

Sharing,  caring  spreading the seed
Of gods love for all
In word and in deed

When a duke box plays selected tunes
Filling each corner of the room
Reaching hearts
Activating the mind

Its Just like the poet
Composing rhymes
Selected words
Though absent sound
Touches  the heart
Some lost some found
Just like the song minds can't erase
So it is with a poem
A line
A phrase
That reaches to our depths  our core
Playing over
100 times or more
Poetry and music
Set the spirit free
They're the tools
Used in dark times
They allow us to see

I was feeling lonely
Really rather down
Burdened by life problems
Wearing a heavy frown
So I went out walking
Got some fresh air for a while
Hoping to feel better
Turn that frown into a smile

Then I listened to some music
It held magic
I cant explain
Lifting up my spirit
Helped me get back up again

As I  quietly listened
I Thought ~there is a chance
My heart will be unburdened
As my feet began to dance
Then all of a sudden
I began to sing
As the magic of the music
Helped me
Forget ~everything

My mood became ecstatic
In a long time I felt free
I wondered why
Oh how could I
Let life's troubles
Get to me

But now I've found an answer
When Theres
uncertainty and care
Revival in the magic
Of the music  ~ always there ~

The only divide
between this world

And the next
Is Time ........

Right here now in the present is where I ought to be
But my thoughts they travel forward or back in history

I must embrace the minutes
The hours and the days
Connecting and enjoying life
I must change my ways

Right here now in the present
Is what matters most alone
As the past cannot be changed
And the futures yet unknown ......

The light of the moon it beckons me
To gaze upon its face
The midnight sky it's backdrop
As the stars fall into place
Such a sight of wonder
And amazement
Is this sight
There always there
But visible
By darkened skies at night

It heals the heart
Nurtures the soul

When life gets tough
And takes it's toll

It instills a calm
Whenever there's fear
Reassurance of someone near

At times when words
Get in the way
This does more than they could say

When we feel like quitting
Pulling the plug
Often we only need

    (A hug )

Another day
Another night
Another poem
I must write
Like an addict
It's my fix
Never writing
Contradicts
My greatest pleasure
When I write
This is my Privelage
This is my plight
This is  my air
I need to breath
This is my ground
That stands beneath
This is my love
My passion found
This is my sight
My taste
My sound
This is everything
I can be
No chains
That bind
Completely  Free.............

My father lives not far away
Our memories leave non but dismay
He never wiped away my tears
His presence caused unfounded fears

No love recalled
No bonds that tie
No truth no trust
His masks a lie

His inner core
So fraught unstable
To love his child
Rendered unable

With much regret
These words I write
As another day
Turns into night

He does not know this child he bore
As other things to him meant more
No bitterness felt
Nor malice from me

Only sadness he shunned
His responsibility

December 28th 2001 Istarted a new job
The specified criteria immense
The role involved challenging
The hours 24/7
For life
Payment far richer than gold or silver
Responsibilities include
Teacher , adviser ,playmate,nurse
Protector,counsellor,supporter,
Listener,Provider­
My rewards unfold before me each passing day
You are .... The very essence of my exsistence
The fruits of all my labour and sacrifice
Your inner beauty reflects my heart
Your intelligence will be an asset to the next generation
Your laugh is infectious
Your thoughtfull ways touch my soul
You are loved and remembered by all you meet
As beautiful as a new day that dawns
My daughter
My inspiration........

My mother is an angel
Who walked here on this earth
She touched every person
Oblivious  of her worth
Her tongue it spoke no malice
Her heart was lined with gold
Her inner beauty shone so bright
Even more as she grew old
She's helped so many people
With her tender loving care
She's sacrificed so many hours
Of love with time to share
Not just to her family
But to all
Who stepped her way
Not just sometimes
When it suited her
But every single day
My mother she's an angel
To know her
It's a pleasure
The respect I have the love I feel
For her
Is beyond measure
Im forever humbled by her ways
In her heart you'll find no doubt
I've never seen her cause discord
Or ever heard her shout
Her voice she spoke so quietly
She knew no selfish glare
She's my mother
My inspiration
Living proof
Gods really there.

Whenever I decide to write
The words within
They all take flight

Eventually landing
On the page
For all who wish to read
Engage

Each one like branches on a tree
Reveals the very heart of me

So as you read them
I hope you find

They touch your soul
Your heart
Your mind ...

Dear god I pray for everyone
Who reads these words I write
Help them all to seek you
When things just don't seem right
I ask that you may comfort them
With compassion and your love
That they shall kneel
And lift their heads
To you who's up above
Send to them an angel
To guard them and protect
In the hope that they will come to know
Your heart with much respect
Heal them Lord
And guide them through this journey
We call life
Help them when their troubled
When their path is filled with strife
Shine your light Upon them
When life seems dark and grey
Reveal to them your truths
Your word
please show to them the way.

When I walk amongst my garden
Outstretched so far n wide
Each day I see it's nurtured paths
Filled with flowers
Either side

I gaze upon its beauty
As I go on my way
The flowers speak a language
No human voice could say

The colours of the roses
When there in full bloom
The fragrance overwhelms me
With their beautiful perfume

The apple blossom gently falls
Like confetti to the ground
Bird whistles echo
Through the trees
Such beauty all around

I took time to admire the rainbow
After the storm had blown
I took time to smell the flowers
After the garden had grown
I took time to smile at strangers
Who's path I once crossed
I took time to help the people
Who were suffering from loss
I took time to listen
To birds singing
Early dawn
Time to appreciate beauty
Of the dew drops on the lawn
Took time to be still and find a quiet place
Told all I knew I loved them and shared a warm embrace
Took time to be creative paint my pictures
Pen words that rhyme
I will stare death in the face !
"I've no regrets"
"I took the time".      ............

No rhyme
No reason
No reall intention
To be seen or be heard
Nothing to mention
No purpose no gain
No inspiration
Shut down
Closed
No concept of time
No purpose in life

No reason
No rhyme

It's late in the evening
I'm
Alone
once again
So I pick up my old friends
My note book n my pen

I scrawl my thoughts on paper
It doesn't always rhyme
It helps to keep me centred
Relieve tension from the mind

There are many  varied subjects
That inspire me to write
I'm not sure why
But words just flow
With ease when late at night

Some poems tell a story
Of the future
Or times past
Others speak of love affairs
Never meant to last
So many relevant subjects
The reader can digest

But once I write
No stopping me
I never think of rest
So I gather all my thoughts
Before I start to write
With my note book and my pen
Late into the night.................

Look forward to tomorrow
As another day unfolds
Another page turned over
Our story book of life it holds
So many lifetime memories
Begining from the past
As we travel through life's journey
Each day goes by so fast
Just as we lead the horse to water
Hoping it will drink
Don't take your life for granted
Rather -we all should stop n think
About our friends and family
Do we treat them kind
Or have we been neglectful
Had too much on our mind
So often we don't realise
Other things get in the way
We simply need reminding
To say the things we ought to say
An apology costs nothing
If before you did offend
The simple words I'm sorry
A broken heart these words
Can mend
I know this can be difficult
But please try- swallow all your pride
It will clear your conscience
And heal the hurt inside
Have you perhaps got someone
You've not seen n now lost touch
Why not ring or send a letter
I'm sure they'll thank you very much
Don't let misunderstandings
Or pride step in the way
Of saying I am sorry

As it could be our final day

I smile as I watch you laughing
I wonder where's the time

I push your hair back from your face
tilt your head to look at mine

I tell you that I love you
You say ~
I love you too

Tears well in my eyes
Emotions rise
You look at me with great surprise

I smile and say
You'll never know
Just how much I love you so

How much meaning
The joy you bring
To our home
When I hear you sing

Each day I feel your warm embrace
I thank god for your love

Olivia grace

When someone shows us kindness
It always seems to be
That the good lord up above
Is watching over me
He speaks to us so often
In many different ways

He left his word to teach us
About the kind of love
That pays
When We see a sunset
You can feel him
Standing near
Or when you hear a melody
That banishes
Our fear


I see him in a garden
When it's in full bloom
His essence in the aroma
Of the beautiful perfume

I hear him in the sound
Of a new born babies cry
I see him through
The beauty of a gentle butterfly

I feel his gentle spirit
in a summer breeze
His strength I see strong standing tall
Through the vision of the trees
He touches our hearts in many ways
I've no doubt that he's there
We only have to look around
To see he's everywhere

Hot balmy night
Walking hand in hand
Drawing  their names in the sand
The smell of the sea filling the air
What time is it ? What do they care
Another world somehow descends
Both feeling like there is no end
Urgent kisses, passion desire
Electric touch ignites a burning fire
Abandoned clothing
Naked free
Their love blind
They cannot see
They exchange numbers
Promise to write
"But they never do it was just one night. " ........

No guarantees in this world that we live
Some of us take some of us give
We can't trust
Governments
Can't trust the banks
When we help others
Can't trust they'll give thanks
If we become sick in need of care
In hospitals you may not find it there
If we lock up our valuables
Secure our home
There's no guarantee
Thieves will leave it alone
Even when you marry
You may find
Your closest friend
May have
Adultery in mind
We strive to survive
Obeying the laws
There's loop holes in that
It too full of flaws
Then there's insurance
Supposed to bring peace of mind
But read the small print
Even then you will find
They've a get out clause
It's too late! You paid n signed
Each day that  unfolds
Another lie
Only one guarantee
We are born to die

Only when the skies are dark
And there's no sign of any cloud
Do all the twinkling stars above
Dance happily and proud

Only when the skies are dark enough
Can we then see
The beauty of the endless lights
Within our galaxy

Only when there's darkness
And the heart is filled with sorrow
Do we then seek the light to guide
The paths of our tomorrow .......

Have you ever sighed and wondered
Why some people just don't see
That we all are part of the universe
Significant as every plant and tree
Have you ever hoped that somehow
A power or force Unknown
Would stop them in their weary tracks
As though a storm had blown
Have you ever thought how different
The lives they live could be
If only they would seek to find spirituality
Have you ever known the love the peace
His eternal grace
That nothing here on earth can bring
Regardless of what we face
Have you ever wanted everyone
To feel that love today
This is my hope for all mankind
As I bow my knee to pray

As clear as a blue sky
Pure as the driven snow
Delicate as lace
Steadfast as a tree
Colourful as a rainbow
Glistening like a star
Beautiful as a garden
As gentle as A stream
Relentless as a storm
Pretty as a flower
Priceless
Treasured
Rare
Our ~Love

Age 4 starting school set the scene for the show
The audience captive
Unusual behaviours unraveling
Raised voices trying to instill discipline and order
Into an already chaotic confused , petrified mind
Rulers on knuckles used
Only to further exacerbate damage done
Reward systems put in place
To no avail
Special needs teachers silenced !stunned !

All avenues exhausted still they are baffled
The show goes on without interval
I watch from the front row
Wondering how they earned there caps n gowns
They are all so blinkered
Never looking beyond the school walls

I am part of the show too  just more suppressed  "no one notices me"!
I draw a picture in my news book it's of children playing in the sun
Next to their  fathers grave the children are smiling holding hands happy
I write my SOS message, it said" last night our dad died in a crash now we are very happy

It gives us an interval
Mum gets called in questioned
Denies all knowledge or understanding
"She fails us"! ?
I collect my brother at the gate
We walk home back to dress rehearsals

Where anger, hatred, fear,discord,pain , condemnation, ridicule,  chilling screams,hurt and a large buckled belt awaits
No reason is given
The show goes on
It's the parents to blame

"I painted a picture today"
I'm hoping it inspires people in a similar way that my poetry does
No ! I hope it does more than that
I've scrutinised and criticised it from all angles
Til my energy drained
It's of a sunset
The colours are vivid n just right "or are they"?
My local gallery's displaying it at a fair price or is it?
I'm not sure if it's hanging in the best place?
Does that matter?
It's taken a long time to complete
I'm surprised they thought it was good enough ?
I am my harshest  critic
A perfectionist ......

When tomorrow comes
And the new day dawns
Please try to take some time
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
To think of those less fortunate
With troubled heart and minds
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

When tomorrow comes then disappears
After a very busy day
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Please try to take some time

Be kind

Or simply kneel and pray

A prayer of hope
sent from a stranger
Is like a lantern
On the darkest night
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The time you took
The caring words
Thinking of anothers plight
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Means so much more
Than we realise
Upon us
Blessings we will find
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
We can all make such a difference

If ~only ~we'd


Please take the time........

My thoughts uplifting
Riding high
As positive as a moonlit sky
My expression
None but fair of face
My presence
Reflects a warm embrace
My heart it dances with the sun
My aim to live
To love
Have fun
To care for others
Help  them find

(The power of thought)

(In the positive mind )

When our hands are clasped in prayer
I find comfort knowing this
Our heavenly fathers listening
Un clasped hands
He opens his
Intently he will listen
To our simple prayer
His arms outstretched
He offers
Hope
Boundless love and care
Your faith may not move mountains
Sometimes it may sway
Especially when in troubled times
But that's when you should pray
None of us are perfect
God knows that is true
For this reason he gave his begotten son
Crucified was he for you
"Father do not forsake me"!
We're the words that Jesus gave
He took upon him -all our sin
For all the world to save
So whenever you are troubled
Hearts filled with dismay
Just clasp those hands together
And let him hear us pray

Soft white feathers
Ribbons n bows
Icing on cakes
Baby fingers n toes
Beautiful sunsets
Hot summer days
White turtle doves
An innocent child's gaze
Star studied skies
The light from the moon
Sweet melodies
From a beautiful tune
Christmas tree lights
That twinkle and shine
All these pretty things
Are favourites
Of mine

Spring silently whispers to us
Visually from the ground

Birds singing in the treetops
Echoing life in ardent sound

A host of daffodils surround the trees
Softly swaying in the breeze

As the sunsets early morn
New life continues to be born

Such spiritual awakening
Found in Spring

Encouraging~ joy and hope
In everything

It's here the season of good cheer
As Christmas time again draws near
For some it's filled with dread and fear
As they miss the ones they once held dear

It's here the season of good will
A time for us to give fulfill
To meet the needs of others and give
To those struggling just to live

A time to reach out to those alone
No one to visit
No telephone
A time to share a time to care
Light a candle and pray
For those in despair

It's also a time to celebrate
The birth of one above
Rejoice God sent a saviour
Now let's reflect his love.

Your hair stripped of the colour that once was dark as night
Now reflects the years gone by as it's slowly turned to white

Those loving hands that held me and taught me right from wrong
No longer look the same they bend as each new day goes on

Your eyes which did once sparkle like emaralds of green
Look so tired and almost vacant a look I've never seen

Your posture is no longer ,upright standing tall
You move so slow ,I stand behind to catch you if you fall

Your voice a silent whisper
Your memory long but gone
But your heart of love it's never changed
Like a light it's always shon

So many years have passed us by
Now i can clearly see
How the roles have now reversed


You once looked after me

I'm here to show you patience
Tender loving care
Reflecting all that you have shown by always being there
I'm here to tell you thank you
Speaking from a grateful heart
I will be with you until the end
As you've been with me right from the start

Whenever I can
I serve gladly
Whenever I love
I love madly
Whenever I speak
Truth you'll find
Then I will listen
with open mind
If you need to borrow
Then I shall give
It's the way in which
I choose to live
Have no hidden agenda
Nor airs n graces
What you see's who  I am
I don't have two faces
Some people say
I'm too good to be true
I smile and I think
If only they knew
The person who guides me
I walk with each day
Is here for mankind
He's not far away
He sees us as equal
And loves us all
He's there to catch us
If we should fall
His love is the light
That eliminates fear
If you give him your heart
He will draw you near
There's no fancy words
You have to say
Just ask for guidance
As you kneel and pray
Submit your will
To his alone
Feel
The greatest love
You've ever known ...........

Dont wait till the storm's past?
Dance in the rain !!

If the hill you must now climb gets steep
And the summits out of sight
Remember I am here my friend
Always day or night

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Don't fret about tomorrow
Please live for today
Knowing you are not alone
I'm never far away
::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

My ears are here to listen
My hands are here to hold
A heart of love is here for you
Always to unfold
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Together we will walk this path
I will carry half the load
I will cry with you
Laugh with you
As we walk this rocky road
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No matter how
No matter when
This road we walk must end
You'll never be alone again

::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
Remember (Me your friend)

Each day is a blessing
Never to return
Another page turned
Til our chapter is done

Each day holds a memory
As our life unfolds
Revealing our journey
Of our lives untold

Each day that we're given
Should be used in a way
Lived like its the last
As we're not here to stay

Speak only with kindness
Show gentleness and care
To those that are lonely
Let them know you are there

Give patience understanding
Whenever you can
Be a shining example
Amongst your fellow man

Do not give to receive
For self credit or gain
Reach out to all
In distress or in pain

Remember~

The reward that awaits
Is of the greatest kind

A heart full of love
And total peace of mind.........