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.
Far Away for Christmas
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.
Back to the Garden – The Christmas Story Part 10
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 Web of Love
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.
My love boat is moored to you
This poem compares love to a moored boat, symbolizing security and support in life's ups and downs. The poem expresses feeling safe and secure in the harbor of love, facing life's challenges with the constant support of each other.
The Poetry of Love
This poem likens love to nature and music. Love, depicted as a timeless melody and blooming roses, transcends physical bounds. The verses convey unconditional love, intertwining emotions, thoughts, and touch.
Love is Living Art
This poem captures the essence of falling in love, whether it's the excitement of youthful infatuation or the enduring love of maturity. The poet reflects on her own experiences emphasizing the belief that it's never too late to fully embrace love. The poem celebrates the transformative and inspiring nature of love, encouraging people to embrace love fully. The poem paints a picture of love as living art, inspiring and challenging us to step beyond our comfort zones.
A Romantic First Date – The Wilted Rose Part 20
On a blind date, a young adult experienced a classic, romantic evening with a new love interest. The date included a sports car arrival, red roses, champagne, oysters, and intimate conversation overlooking the city lights. The story is shared in poetic form, contemplating the possibility of love.
Cruisin’ Into Her New Love Life – The Wilted Rose Book Part 22
This poem narrates the evolution of attraction into familiarity and love through the story of Grace and Alex. It details their budding relationship marked by exchanged letters and private phone calls at Grace's home. Instead of attending her usual youth camp, Grace saves money to visit Alex in Melbourne, where they experience the Bells Beach Surf Classic together. The excitement and comfort she feels around him open up new worlds of fun. The poem encapsulates these emotions, highlighting the purity and simplicity of their connection, as well as Graceโs tender hopes for their relationship's future.
Daddy, I Love and Trust You – The Wilted Rose Book Part 10
The love and trust a daughter has for her father.
Goodbye My Love – The Wilted Rose Book Part 6
Introduction: The true story continues with Sarah and George feeling comfortable and familiar in their relationship. It felt like the time was right to move to the next level and get engaged. How will Sarah's parents react to George asking them for Sarah's hand in marriage? Will they accept him into their family circle? Sarah... Continue Reading →
Happy Stepmother’s Day
My dad remarried at 75 years of age, a few years after my mother's death, which followed a lifetime of caring for my mentally ill mum. My step-mum is such a blessing so late in my dad's life. Dad is now 90 years old and still happily married to my step-mum. It's never too late... Continue Reading →
A Love Letter from Mum
This poem reflects on a mother's advice to her young adult children. The poet expresses love and regrets while encouraging the children to embrace life, learn from experiences, and cherish relationships. The poem emphasizes love, honesty, kindness, resilience, and the pursuit of meaningful experiences. She hopes her children find peace, joy, and love in life.
Feast or Famine – Women of the Bible
Naomi and Ruth faced tragedy as famine struck their land. After losing their husbands, Ruth chose to stay by Naomi's side, demonstrating unwavering loyalty. Ruth's dedication and hard work captured the attention of Boaz who eventually married her, leading to the lineage of Jesus Christ. This story is a testament to selfless love and faith.
ANZAC DAY Prayer
On this ANZAC Day, I have recorded the Anglican Church of Australia Prayer Book prayer so we can pray for our defence and police forces at this troubled time of war in Ukraine and fighting around the world. Also in Australia and around the pacific area, our Australian defence force is helping victims recover from... Continue Reading →
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.
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.
God Touched My Mind and Opened My Eyes
God's peace has touched my wounded eyes And soothed my pain with His love and grace No greater gift could He have given Than open my eyes to see Jesus Christ. A verse from my poem 'Once I was Blind, But Now I See' Beverley Joy of Simply Story Poetry
God’s Bullet Proof Steal Armour
God's wings of love Are not weak like feathers But as strong as bullet proof steal armour Yet as flexible, warm and soft as feathers To completely emcompass and comfort us. A verse from my poem 'God Protects Us as a Mother Hen Protects Her Chicks - Psalm 91 Beverley Joy of Simply Story Poetry
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 →