This poem describes their complex relationship with journaling, highlighting the personal and varied nature of the practice. The poem expresses initial frustration with repetitive negative thoughts but rediscovers its value as a tool for processing emotions and problem-solving. Ultimately, journaling becomes a private, purposeful practice, akin to a roadmap for personal growth and exploration.
As the new year begins, people set resolutions and initiate a race against time. The poem reflects on the relentless nature of time and the struggle to organize goals and plans. Despite the challenges, the determination to achieve these goals is evident in the poem's portrayal of the writer's race against time.
This poem emphasizes the priceless nature of free gifts, particularly the value of giving time and sharing talents with others. It emphasizes the significance of meaningful gestures over material possessions. The also enThis post emphasizes the priceless nature of free gifts, particularly the value of giving time and sharing talents with others. It emphasizes the significance of meaningful gestures over material possessions during the holiday season. The poet encourages sharing one's skills, experiences, and positive qualities with others. The message promotes the idea that the best gift you can offer is yourself. It encourages sharing one's skills, experiences, and positive qualities with others. The message promotes the idea that the best gift you can offer is yourself.
The poem reflects on spending Christmas away from family, embracing the situation, and finding joy in simple moments. It describes attending church, spending time with loved ones, and reflecting on the past year. Despite the distance, there's a sense of hope for reuniting in the future. The poem captures the spirit of making the best of the holiday season apart from family.
The poem reflects on the complexities of Christmas Day, acknowledging the challenges and joys of family gatherings. From distant relatives to aging parents, the day symbolizes both unity and potential loss. Despite the potential for messiness and disappointments, the tradition of togetherness remains a cherished and unique experience for each family.
The Story of Jesus Christ, from the Garden of Eden to the new divine garden, symbolizes hope and renewal. Through His life and sacrifice, He offers salvation, healing, and a promise of a new world free from suffering. Christians await His return, striving to embody His love and mercy in the world.
The verse captures the enchanting nature of love, likening it to a mesmerizing web that ensnares individuals with its allure. It emphasizes the duality of love, both the excitement and the challenges of embarking on a new romance. Love's threads shining in the light of attraction highlights the magnetic pull it has on people, drawing them closer. The idea that once one engages with this web of love, they become entangled in its irresistible grasp, making it an enticing yet complex experience.
The poem "Wilted No More" begins a series that explores Grace's journey through various stages of adulthood, including love, marriage, and motherhood—experiences she has yet to encounter. It serves as a sequel to "The Wilted Rose." Despite her mother’s struggles with mental illness, Grace seeks a brighter future, distancing herself from her strict upbringing. The poem uses the rose as a metaphor for life’s beauty and pain, illustrating resilience amid hardships. Both the rose and Grace endure challenges but find strength and purpose in their existence, accepting nature's elements to flourish and thrive despite being vulnerable.
The poet reflects on the concept of aloneness, initially believed to be understood until experienced. Confronted with isolation, feelings of loneliness and longing for community arose in her. Through this challenge, she discovered appreciation for solitude and the value of connections with family and friends.
The poem draws a parallel between a shy individual and Van Gogh's painting 'Sunflowers.' Being a wallflower signifies being reserved, but it doesn't diminish one's vibrancy or ability to inspire. While typically overlooked, wallflowers, like sunflowers, can evoke joy and curiosity. The poet expresses pride in embracing this identity, seeking to inspire others quietly. The poem reflects on how quiet presence can also be powerful, conveying creativity and gaining respect through a silent yet colorful existence.
The poet endures months of chemotherapy and a stem cell transplant for Multiple Myeloma, which affected her spine, hips, and ribs. She felt isolated and vulnerable, often too weak to leave except for hospital visits. She finds solace in mindfulness audiobooks and reflects on biblical figures like Elijah and Hagar, who received divine strength during difficult times. Although cancer-free now, she grapples with the lasting physical impacts, accepting a slower pace of life while seeking inner peace amidst her ongoing journey of recovery.
The poem commemorates the author's father, who passed away peacefully at 95 after a prolonged struggle with health. It honors his faith, love, and the memories shared, reflecting on the sorrow of his absence while celebrating his legacy. The poet expresses deep love and gratitude, acknowledging the family's ongoing journey through life.
Comparing cancer to sailing through a wild storm, sitting still with no wind, harnessing the wind in the sails to move toward your destination.
The poem reflects on the qualities and characteristics of friendship, emphasizing mutual enhancement, communication, support, and vulnerability. It highlights the importance of sharing values, beliefs, and life experiences with a close friend. The poem reflects on the value of authentic and uplifting connections in our lives.
Naive and eager to serve, the poet faced workplace politics and felt misunderstood. Despite raising concerns about bullying and harassment, she was met with mistrust and a dismissive response from the management. The poem reflects her decision to leave, feeling unheard, overpowered and unsupported, and emphasizes the need for help for workers around bullying.
The poem describes a backpacker's experiences travelling up the East Coast of Australia, and it includes some Aussie slang. The poem mentions various Australian towns that backpackers visit as they make their way up the East Coast. The poet wrote this poem, originally as a song when she was working at backpacker accommodation in Yeppoon a picturesque beachside town in central Queensland, Australia.
This poem tells of the poet's emotional journey as a mother when her daughters moved to live overseas. She reflects on the precious moments with her daughters as young girls and long to be physically close to them, despite the distance. The poem captures her deep love and longing for her daughters while acknowledging the reality of their separation. She hopes they will reunite one day. The poem emphasizes the enduring power of love and care. This heartfelt poem speaks of the universal experience of parental love and the challenges of letting go.
This poem offers a positive perspective on waiting. It illustrates different facets of waiting by highlighting peaceful acceptance and excitement in finding calm and fresh determination while waiting for life's events to unfold. It conveys hope through reflections on nature and personal connections. The poet invites you to embrace anticipation as a joyful, dynamic experience, steering clear of sadness, anxiety, or impatience.
After overcoming spinal surgery and radiation for cancer, the poet is grateful to be able to resume writing and sharing poetry. Amidst struggles with nausea, pain, and fatigue, she emphasizes patience and perseverance. While her computer silently awaited her return, she focused on assessing her purpose with patience and resilience. Listen to the poem "Climbing Back to Normal" on my website.
During the poet's cancer radiation treatment, she underwent daily hospital visits for radiation targeting cancer cells in her spine. Living with her daughter, she relied on her for care and transportation. Despite physical challenges, she maintained a positive mindset through exercise, reading, and learning from inspirational stories of other people who have overcome illness and trauma throughout their lives. This poem reflects on her determination and gratitude for small progressions during this difficult time in her life.
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