I welcome the days
The nights the years
Love that eliminates
My fears
The songs I hear
The sights the sounds
The beauty of nature
All around
The sun on my face
The wind in my hair
The freedom to give
To love
To care
To be able to laugh
To see a smile
To live this life
Even for a little while
To enjoy the pleasure
Friendship brings
To have learned
Experienced such beautiful things
To have so many people
I adore
There's so much
To be grateful for

The way to go is forward
Not backwards
Up or down
The way to go is smiling
Leave behind that frown
Stay focused  just keep going
No longer feel defeat
A relationship like that
Never to repeat
This time will soon be over
You knew it had to end
Be strong be self sufficient
On yourself depend!

Often given as a gesture
Special occasions not required

Many poems have been written
By its beauty so inspired

Such wonder to be found
Amongst its garden in full bloom

As it captivates it's audience
With its exquisite perfume

Within the marvel of creation
No other truly shows

Such delicacy or nostalgia
Like the beauty of

The Rose ~

Be as patient - as a new bud flowering into bloom
Be as Inspiring -as the rose sweet as its perfume
Be as kind -leaving no room for resentment to be found
Be not envious nor arrogant-  spreading encouragement
All around
Be not one to hold a grudge
No records of wrong keep
Be compassionate
Embrace
All you come across  who weep
Be the one that people turn to
Harbour not a selfish glare
Be the one who gives their time
To all that need your care
Be reliable just listen
Show the gentleness of a dove

Follow these instructions
Sew the beautiful seed. of      Love ........

Our perception of the world
Is held by the reflection of our thoughts~

So much more than letters
Or sentences that rhyme
Much more than
just some written thoughts
That pass away the time

It's as powerful as the ocean
Reaching depths of the deepest sea
Poetry takes us on a journey
Filled with wonder ~ mystery

It's inspiring like an orchestra
Moving the soul to unmeasurable heights
Bringing ~comfort~ reassurance
To all who read it
day or night

It's the overflow
The fountain
Sustaining all
Of those who write

Poetry is the silenced voice

Though  Speaks

Expressed with all it's might ........

Be still and listen to your breath
Be aware of your  own being
Be at peace within your very soul
Aware of your own meaning
Don't utter even a whispered word
Empty your cluttered mind
Relish your very essence
Then a calm you"ll surely find

A star is so much more than
A light that's shining bright
It's a symbol ~it's a guide
That led 3 men one night
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
It glistened as they followed it
By its presence it would show
The pathway to a king
That this world
Would come to know
* * * * * * * * * * * * * *
They found him in a manger
Above that star
Was shining bright
He too just like the star
            
Will guide your way
                          
.          .           .  *
{He is the light}

"I no longer want to be good"
"I'd rather be bad "
It's easier
I may even be better thought of ?
There's less pressure  ! im picking myself up from the floor
It's been lonely down there
My qualities of kindness have been wrongly interpreted as weak
My giving has  now turned to taking
I swallow the bitter pill of selfishness
Hoping it works

I'm going against the grain now
Is there another option?
I think not
I will wear a cloak of hostility

"You will all regret this"
The tide has turned .......

As I travel down life's dusty road
Across its rocky path
My hope is that I've shown gods love
Only positive aftermath
To lead by his example
Is my object of desire
I hope his light that dwells within
Shines like a glowing fire
Such peace I hold within my heart
knowing when death comes my way
That he has given eternal life
So I fear not
My dying day
No greater gift could I receive
For this reason
I am bold
I will embrace the gateway to heaven
The treasured path that's lined with gold

Happiness is a state of mind
Unto yourself
Be compassionate
Be kind

No room for judgement
Anger
Wrath
To yourself be true
On your destined path

Allow the time every day
To live~ enjoy ~your life
This way

Realise your worth
Your  own value
As you are unique
There's only one you

Understand your desires
Your thoughts
You'll find

That happiness

Is a state of mind~

A little gesture ?
It may appear
No spoken word
No sound you'll hear

It says much more
Than words endeavour

Captured by the mind forever

Can light the darkness
Chase away
The clouds of someone else's day

As significant as a warm embrace
When displayed upon our face

It means so much
Theres no denial

The impact of a heartfelt
Smile ~

Let's not be remembered
By possessions
We shared

But rather by love
Which showed
That we cared
~~~~~~~~~~~

There's something about a rainbow
That makes us stop n stare
Making even non believers
Wonder if gods really there ?
The colors shine so brightly
Arranged perfectly in line
Each colours blend harmonious
Allowing it then to shine
The very sight spiritually
Reaches all who feast their eyes
on the beauty of the rainbow
Displayed across the heavenly skies

Whenever I am troubled
By uncertainty and care
I read my holy bible
The answers always there
The covers old it's frayed and worn
Discoloured now with age
But the knowledge and the truths within
On every single page
The parable of the sower a favourite that I read
As Jesus speaks unto the crowd explains about the seed
So many proverbs to be found
To show us every day
Lots of wisdom left to help
guide along the way
If ever you are lost not found
Thinking no ones there to care
Just read your holy bible
As the answers always there ....

The words I write
Are so much more than letters making sense
They are the release
My solid rock
That secures me when I'm tense

They are the branches
Of my core
The essence of my being
The words I write they do express
Emotions  that I'm feeling

Just like the wind blowing free
When I write that's how it feels for me
To express  - with ease no restriction
No sign of - doubtful contradiction

No time limit
Day or night
There's so much more to the words I write .....

Is it not the life in our years
That truly matter
Other than
The years in our life .......

My children as I watch today
I see you struggle to find your way
So many vices have gripped you tight
Some lead you into the dead of night
Like the restless sea or impending tide
I see your hearts- your troubled minds
You're stumbling blindly
Bound not free
Going through life so aimlessly

No real direction nor purpose found
Too much ! iniquity all around
Many speak my name in vain
Praying only! when they're  in pain

I see not truth
But many lying
Compassion absent
Too many dying
Relentless desires
Ruling within
Leading you to the wages of sin

Faith  -Hope  -Love.  (Peace  of Mind)

"If you should only seek "        (you will find)

My daughter asked the other day
"Mum why can't I go out to play?"
Cause it's too dangerous ;was my reply
(She stared intently into my eyes)
What can happen ?
She simply said
As she frowned and tilted her little head

Oh there's too many cars it's a busy street
And some naughty people
I don't want you to meet
Oh ? she said with a sigh!
(And looked intently into my eyes)

"Well ! god will protect me "
I've said a prayer
But in case he's gone out
And he's not there
Does he have a post box?
"Cause I'd like to write  -him a nice letter"
I'll post it tonight
What will you write ? "I hear myself say"

"I will ask him to take"
The naughty people away!
"Oh I don't think he can do that"

"She said but why?"?

(As she looked intently into my eyes)
I'm not too sure I tried to explain
Looking puzzled.   She let out a sigh again!

"Well I'm writing it anyway"
"I'm going to say"!
Dear god ,
I just want to go out and play........

I chase not gold nor silver as this is our folly
Rather I choose not to be a lamb lead to the slaughter
In this material world
Instead I have been given the insight and privelage to see what matters most
Thoughtfullness , compassion, understanding, gentleness,patience,forgiveness,kindness,
For these are the things that can be given freely to all whom I come into contact
It is these things by which I wish to be remembered they are gifts that are free to all who wish to embrace them
It is my hope that others may share in  the beauty of them
Sewing them like seeds into the next generation
Making this world a better place
Wealth has no comparison
Always be aware of the shadow of time
As time waits for no one , regardless of status

As scattered leaves fall to the ground
Time
Echoes
Loud
Through silenced sound

No words are uttered nor required
No sound nor feeling leaves us inspired
No sight more captivating
No ryhmme or reason
Touches the soul
As  natures changing Season

Time slowly measured by each falling leave
As we embrace  the change in the air we  now breathe
So much long gone
In our haunted past
Measured temporarily
Nothing meant to last

All but an illusion
Our lives built on forever

Turning our backs
On the truth
Of never..........

Time ~does not wait
Nor stand still
Holds memories of our past
It is not ours forever
No one knows
How long it lasts
It's often watched
By all of us
It leads all
By night and day
It's a gift
We have been given
Use it wisely
In every way
Respect each waking moment
Fill as much of it with -~love
Until your cup is empty
And you return to him ~above

Today the sun shines
In unison with my heart

Today I will give that sunshine away
From this heart I will speak

Warm comforting words
Planting seeds that will grow smiles

Smiles of happiness that will impact positively
On any one who sees them

Spreading warm rays of hope
Contentment and peace

Today
the sun is shining in unison with many more hearts 💕

Mobile phone
Apple I pad
Are these great inventions
Or are they bad?
Face book
Twitter
Take all our time
I refuse to succumb
There not taking mine

Then there's face time
Available to see
Whoever you like
But they won't see me
People like sheep go on line
Not realising
Just how much time

That they have wasted
Nothing gained
Many have been bullied
Many brought to shame
There's a lack of privacy
Lack of respect
Being projected
We therefore must protect
Our self preservation
Dignity pride
Or you may just find
Your washed up
With the tide


Sure I'm not alone in
thinking

Life was a slower Pace
Before  Internet intervention
And mobile phone took their place  .....

One of life's great gifts
Is the pleasure of giving
Adding so much joy
To this life
That we're living
.....................................
To give with a smile
And a Heart that's content
Can mean so much more
Than the gift that's been sent
.......................................
There's so many ways
We can bring someone pleasure
Giving time
Giving patience
Giving memories
They'll treasure
.................................
Some things we can give
Money just cannot buy
Like a hug
Or the love
To wipe a tear from the eye
...................................
Fulfilment acquired
Much more than before
When a loving heart gives
........................................
( We receive so much more. ~)

Twenty years ago I stood upon a stage
I learned there was a man
Who gave his life to save
Each and every one of us
No predudice in sight
This man his name was Jesus
To this world
He is the light.     ( john 8 : 12)
He asked that we should follow him
By their fruits you will know.    (mathew  7 : 20)
He hoped we'd read his words
With his guidance we would grow
To become more like the master
Be imitators of him
No longer chase our own desires. ( Galatians 2: 20 )
For he now dwells within
I walked this path for many years
Wasn't easy
I gave in
To all the things I shouldn't have
My life so full of sin
I've tried to run
Tried to hide
From the good lord up above
But he is the vine.  (John : 5 : 15 )
I am the branch
He's still there -I feel his love
I now know and I realise
His hands upon me every day
I will now ask his forgiveness
Get down on my knees
And.  Pray.

Tomorrow is soon to be
Yesterday
And yesterday a memory .......

L ies have no part in this

Openness does

Visible to all

Entrenched in its comfort ~ freedom ~security

Some people say
I don't believe
In a god above
They can't perceive

They have never seen him
Or heard him speak
They scoff at believers
Consider them weak

They ask for evidence
To show he's there
Doubt why he would love us
Or even care

They say they've prayed
When things got tough
But he never heard
So they had enough

They then believe
When we die that's it
As a loving god
Doesn't seem to fit

Into this world
We dwell within
With hardened hearts
Their life is grim

My answer is ~then this perceive

His presence is transparent


Like the air we breathe

A friend is someone special
When you find one you will know
That through the years that pass us by
Your friendship it will grow
Together you will nurture it
Like a garden it will bloom
The essence of the time you share
Like the beautiful perfume
No measureing of this friendship
By the gifts that you receive
But rather by the trust that's built
In them you will believe
They'll be with you through the good times
They'll care when times are bad
Always there to wipe those tears
When your down or feeling sad
There is no price
That you could pay
No real way we can measure
The importance of a life long friend
More valuable than treasure

If I try to be like you
Then who will be like me?

Can we compare a flower
To the beauty of a tree?

If I try to be like you
Then who will be like me?

Will you perceive this world the same
The way my eyes can see?

If I try to be like you
Then who will I become?

A follower~A fallacy

True To thyself

I must succumb ...........

The baby looks just like you
Lots of people say it
I tell you often
He has your eyes
Your lips
Your
Ears n nose
As he's getting older the resemblance is more obvious
He needs fresh air
Going for a walk
I collect your cigarette ****
Lots of thoughts eating away at me
We've been friends for years  "me n her"
Hope I'm wrong
But we always seem to be babysitting
You never refuse ?
The old sayings -" I never took notice of before"
Didn't really understand just what they meant
Haunt me !
Playing over in my restless mind

"Familiarity  breads contempt"!
Two's company 3's a crowd !

I head straight to the doctors office
I hand your cigarette end to him
He collects the baby's DNA
I wait

I wonder just what   DNA stands for
My name gets called out
The results are in, !
Tension rises in every part of my being
Sweat drips down my spine
I feel I've stopped breathing
As my racing heart beats in a loud deafening tone
It's confirmed

My life's just crumbled
In a moment of time
My identity ripped to shreds
I'm no longer
A best friend
A god mother
Your wife
I wonder have I done the right thing ?

"Curiosity killed the cat"!
Another old saying

Just realised what DNA means.  

DO  NOT  ASK!

The road is narrow
But forever long
Most days I walk
Or stumble along
Often it's bumpy
Rarely smooth
Sometimes I question
Choices I choose
Never clear of direction
We do not know
Just what is ahead
As we go
some times are good
Some leave us sad
Take the rough with smooth
Good with the bad
Remember this !your not alone
Can't write him a letter
Nor pick up the phone
But no matter  how bad things seem today
He's waiting and listening
For you to pray
His name is Jesus
Our guiding light
There in the morning
Till last thing at night
His hand is outstretched
Reaching down from above
Offering All
( Unconditional  Love.  )

As unique as the snowflake
That falls from heavenly skies

Is how our god has made us
Til we all reach our demise

We til then should learn to love
All our differences embrace
Regardless of religion  -colour
Class or race

So many people fighting
Oblivious to reasons why
So many hearts then broken
Not yet lived before they die

The bloodshed and the hatred
The lack of trust the fears

Was not in gods almighty plan
When blood flows
So does his tears

He left for us instructions
In the hope we'd somehow see
That all the evils in this world
Lead to pain and misery

If we could only realise
Which way we should go
If we looked up to our creator
Instead of this world down below

His love it holds no boundaries
He can reach you near or far
No matter what you've done
No matter where you are

Just ask him for forgiveness
Know remorse and he will show
The love the light so pure so white

Unique

As

Flakes

Of

Snow

Live to love
Then
Love to live
Don't
Give to take
But
Take to give

Problems are the seeds that help us grow

Only by our  mistakes can we learn and know

The things that hurt us and cause obstruction

Can also lead us to  the greatest production........

I've discovered what matters
Can change as we age
Life seems faster
As we turn each page
A garden gives pleasure
In ways we can't measure
Family visits enjoyed
In our leisure

Photographs treasured
Proudly hung in a frame
Bitter sweet memories
As nothing's the same
Gentleness kindness
A hug or a kiss
Is really what matters
These things I'd miss

A chat to a Neighbour
A smiling face
Simple treasures
That brighten the days

Of the people I've met
Over all these years
Some have brought fun
Some only tears
I discovered what matters

Only one of two things

People are weights

Or simply wings ~ ( )

Your on my mind
Day n night
Your in my thoughts as I switch off the light
Your in my heart
Embedded deep
Your in my dreams as I sleep
Your in the picture on the wall
It's hanging in the entrance hall
Your infectious laugh echoes here
Amidst the memories that hold you near
I hold you next to my heart that beats
Seeking comfort knowing
One day we will meet
When that day arrives
You'll be waiting there
Again we"ll embrace the love once shared
Sadness and broken hearts no more
As we walk together through  
Heavens door

We are only here a little while
Revenge or hurt
It's not my style
I choose the words
I'd like to say
Hoping to make
Somebody's day
There's so much sadness in this world here
I aim to be kind
Be of good cheer
I'll share gods love
Spread laughter too
These things I feel it's right to do
When I meet a stranger
I give them a smile
And remember
We're only here a little while .....

If your home is not a mansion

In fact it's really rather small

There's no storage cupboards

Stuff littered in the hall

Carpets looking rather worn

Chairs ripped at the seems

Floor boards loudly creaking

Gaps showing in between

Don't forget it's just a building

Still standing when you go

People won't remember this

Instead they'll surely know

It was how you made them feel
As they were greeted at the door

If you welcomed them with love
Like no other has before

For this you'll be remembered
Doesn't cost much to be kind
A pleasant smile
A gentle hug
Has most impact
On the mind

When freedom dawns
Each day anew
Its essence revered
By so few
~~~~~~~~~
Silence echos
Early dawn
As nature
Captivates the morn
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The sound of chirping
Birds that sing
Awaken us
To the sound of spring
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
New buds shoot
Through toiled ground
Bringing forth the hope
Of joy  to be found
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Embracing each new day
We live
Encouraging all
To remember to give
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
For just to take
And not to care
Would leave our hearts
And soles stripped bare
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Darkened past times
Now long gone
Shackles broken
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~


(  When Freedom Dawns  )

When I write I enter a different realm
A very different place
A place that holds no boundaries
No room for airs nor grace

When I write my minds no longer
Trapped and full of woe
No limits no distractions
It's where I like to go

Such freedom of expression
Within my heart and mind
It's the one thing that I like to do
Then its happiness I find

My favourite time to do this
Is late into the night
Nothing can compare
To the pleasure
When I write.

We strive we toil to make ends meet finding other paths
When faced with defeat
We chase the desired *** of gold
Till the mirror shows
We have grown old
Only then do many with furrowed brow
Begin to stop and look at now
As regrets then fill our weathered minds
We become aware of passing times
Alone with thoughts
Not much time to borrow
Hoping there still may be tomorrow
Our lives played out in a hurried haze
In the mind we watch as our memory plays
So much we missed
Things that went unseen
Like the beauty of the silent stream
The call of natures sacred sound
Encompassing beauty all around
The crystal dew upon the lawn
Sunrise displaying early morn
Winter frost glowing beneath our feet
Slowing our pace helping us retreat
The rain the floods
The winter snow
Makes us more mindful as we go
It's
Always been with us
Though not embraced
Until our final chapters faced

When shadows fall and night sets in
I am unable to succumb to the darkness
My mind be comes an active gymsasium
Turmoil from memories past begin to play
Like a tsunami they evoke me

Theres no escape or respite
My subconscious becomes a hungary lion
Devouring my rest
Until dawn
Only then does my body yield
To the necessity to sleep
For too little time
Then the new day unfolds
Wearily I attempt to earn my crust
Anticipating the same plight
Once again
When shadows fall.......

When silence falls upon my lips
And sound I hear no more

Then I'll be on my way to meet
Those loved ones gone before

I have no fear within my heart
As I reach my dwelling place

For I'll be with the creator
Greeted by his warm embrace

Do not be sad or sorrowful
Do not feel guilt or shame

No need for tears or past regrets
Nor anxious thoughts or blame

Do not fear my journey
As I will not walk alone

Rather know that I will be

At peace

I'm simply going home ~~~

Rustling branches, falling leaves ,silently they fall
Carpeting the winter grounds
Large oak trees standing tall

Whispering winds echoing clear
The highest pitch
I feel you near
I think I hear you
I turn around
I search but nowhere
To be found

I walk to the park our favourite place
Every step we took -I trace
I find our tree ,our names enscribed
Behind it you often used to hide
I miss your smile
Your warm embrace
Your loving touch
Beautiful face
Such joyfull memories

"Still "!  each winter brings
I feel your spirit

When the robin sings.

Where were you when the world stood still ?
When all were forever changed

When terror struck from explosive skies
Tears falling from disbelieving eyes
Haunting memories
Scarring the mind
Leaving remnants of the most barbaric kind

As buildings fell
Hit the ground
Utter chaos
All around
Assassination was deviously planned
Can you believe
By our fellow man

What have they done! There's been nothing gained?
Only fear distruction heartache pain
Jihad the battle their belief to fight
"Two wrongs"
"Never make a right"!

This day forever will always
Remain
Tarnished by the devils stain
Can't comprehend it
Never will !
Forget all those killed
The day the world stood still. ........

When you speak my name
In silenced tones
I surrender
"You play me "!
There's no resistance
Each touch striking a note
Some higher pitched than others
Our melody rings out in harmonic sound
******* crescendos reached
Always
When you speak my name .......

I used to believe you loved me
Didnt ever ask you why
I used to believe you'd never
give me a reason to cry
I thought we'd built a foundation
Nothing could ever break
But now I've found your mobile
My thoughts are a mistake
I heard your phone vibrating
Joe was what I read
I should have gone to bed that night
Negative thoughts entered my head
I thought about the time we've shared
Since our wedding day
Our first kiss
Last dance
Our song we loved to play
You promised you'd be faithfull til the end of time
I wanted to believe you
Ignore the warning signs
Wedding ring in your pocket
Aftershave on every day
Longer hours at the office
Hotel bills
When you worked away
Didn't want to dial the number
It's what I had to do
She answered n said " hey ****"
White lace n promises..?
We're through  !

"Honey "! come n meet Tom
This was the day it all changed
Me ,the way I loved, my security my happiness
Just that sentence. It echoes in my head feeling like a sledge hammer
Erasing my happiness my whole childhood wiped out
I was happy then
I liked me
I loved the insects in my garden  ,I even named them"built them a den"
I loved to listen to the sound ,of the rain pelting down on my plastic sheet I'd thrown over a tree I thought it was great.  I  thought i
was the only one who invented such a thing and I was safe
But I was wrong
Tom introduced me to the adult world
I didn't belong there!!!

He introduced fear
It kept me paralysed
I scrubbed my skin till it bled
I even prayed to the fairies and god
When it was my birthday mum got her camera
Smile get nice and close to Tom
Oh that's a lovely picture she said
Inside I screamed mum it's not the real one ,!
But she never heard
I'm in a different place now
I look different too
At least my birthday wish came true
I am invisible
My next of kin is street life the homeless charity
People judge me some with pity others with disgust
I am still paralysed
It all changed that day and it's still there the sentence "honey come n meet Tom"!
Who Cares..??