The poem reflects a motherโs transition from dedicating herself to her family to pursuing her own goals. Faced with self-doubt and fear, the poet is encouraged to embrace her creative talents and not waste time. After years of hesitation, she embarks on a new path, letting go of old roles and exploring her own potential.
It’s Simply the Way It Is
This poem reflects the poet's early hesitation in sharing her unique style of poetry but eventually finding confidence in being true to herself. She captured life's moments through poetry and photography. The author emphasizes self-acceptance and sharing our individual gifts.
A Hug is Priceless
This poem emphasizes the importance of hugs for emotional and physical health and encourages both giving and receiving them. The poem conveys that a hug is a priceless and impactful gift for anyone in need.
Footprints of Love
This poem reminiscues fond memories of family, friends, and lovers, comparing them to footprints along the shore. The author emphasizes the lasting impact of love, symbolized by footprints stamped on the heart.
Tell the Truth to Each Other
The poem reflects a personal struggle between two conflicting family members and the impact of lies on relationships. It also emphasizes the importance of truth, forgiveness, and unity. The author's experience inspired them to promote honesty and love. The poem encourages embracing truth and moving towards reconciliation and mutual understanding.
Distant Family and Friends
This poem reminisces about the distance separating them from faraway loved ones, capturing the bittersweet nature of long-distance relationships. The poem reflects on missed opportunities, yearning for more frequent connections, and the enduring comfort of cherished memories. Despite physical separation, the poet expresses gratitude and hope for future reunions, emphasizing the significance of treasured relationships.
The Warrior Within
The warrior in us awakens To rise to certain occasions Though timid we will stand To protect when in danger we detect. A verse from my poem 'Archetypes of Life' Beverley Joy of Simply Story Poetry You can BUY my poems and verses at beverleyjoy.redbubble.com Click on image
Archetypes of Life
This poem is about archetypes that are recurring symbols in literature and art reflecting universal human traits. The poem explores various archetypes such as the Warrior, Damsel in Distress, and Wounded Healer, highlighting their enduring significance.
Love Rumbles its Message to Mankind
Love rumbles its message to mankind "If you swim against me, you will tire and fail Come, swim with me, embrace the journey Flow with love's Golden Rule of life" A verse from my poem 'Love Flows Like A River' Beverley Joy of Simply Story Poetry You can BUY my poems and verses on a... Continue Reading →
The River of Love Will Find a Way
Love flows like a river out into our world It will not be stopped by the obstacles of life We can slow it down or hold it back for a time But the river of love will find a way through or around. A verse from my poem 'Love Flows As A River' Beverley Joy... Continue Reading →
Love Flows Like A River
The poem was inspired by the author's experience at Daly River, Australia, after the 2011 floods in Brisbane, Queensland. It reflects on the unstoppable nature of love, likening it to a powerful river. The author emphasizes the resilience and nurturing aspect of love, urging people to embrace its journey.
Lift Your Feet and Skip, Dance and Sing
I'll lift my feet as I walk along Throw in a skip, dance a jig, sing a song Of praise and thanksgiving as I wilderness roam. A verses from my poem 'Wilderness Roaming' Beverley Joy of Simply Story Poetry You can BUY my poems and verses at beverleyjoy.redbubble.com
Be Proud of Your Insignificance
Though my life seems small and insignificant Amidst human towering success and strength I'm proud to be one of the fragile and delicate A flower of humanity that God created. A verse from my poem 'A Delicate Flower' Beverley Joy of Simply Story Poetry You can BUY my poems and verses at beverleyjoy.redbubble.com
A Delicate Flower
The poem reflects on the beauty and significance of unnoticed qualities, likening them to delicate flowers in a botanical garden. The author realizes the value in being small and quiet, sharing a message of embracing one's unique qualities. The beauty and importance of the delicate flower's perspective are highlighted.
Wilderness Roaming
This poem reflects on the lessons learned from studying Exodus and Deuteronomy. The author compares their struggles to the Israelites' wandering in the desert, realizing the need to lean on God instead of seeking validation from others. The poem advises gratitude and reliance on God to find fulfillment.
The Storms of Life Expose and Strengthen Our Weaknesses
The storms of life can cleanse away Our weaknesses and strengthen us To be stronger to nourish ourselves and others. A verse from my poem 'A Battered Refuge' Beverley Joy of Simply Story Poetry
What Will We Choose To Do?
Life's storms can batter and bruise But they can also teach us a lesson or two If that's what we choose to do. Inspired by my poem 'Battered Refuge' Beverley Joy of Simply Story Poetry
A Battered Refuge
This poem reflects on the resilience of a tree enduring a storm, paralleling it to life's challenges. The tree withstands the storm, emerges cleansed, and becomes a refuge once again. The author suggests that embracing life's storms can strengthen and nourish us, enabling us to support others.
Make Time Today To Improve
Make time today to Improve your health Exercise, Write, Create, Paint. Beverley Joy of Simply Story Poetry. You can BUY my poems and verses at beverleyjoy.redbubble.com Click on image
No Time To Do What?
I wrote this verse about my own life at the time, in 2016. How easy it can be for us to not get important things done. How difficult it can be for us to play catch up and get done the important things we didn't do when we should have done them. How strange it... Continue Reading →