The poet reflects on her perception of pain as an enemy and her reluctance to address it holistically. Despite persistent discomfort, she ignored the warning signs. The pain escalated during a celebratory trip, leaving her unable to participate fully. Her journey emphasizes the significance of acknowledging and responding to pain as a friend rather than an adversary, to avoid potential future consequences.
This post reflects on a personal journey with disease, describing the impact on life decisions, relationships, and faith. The author shares the ongoing battle with the disease and the support received from medical professionals and loved ones. The accompanying poem emphasizes the unexpected nature of illness, the toll it takes, and the hope found in holistic healing. Despite the challenges, the author aims to offer awareness, strength, and encouragement through their story.
The poem reflects on the challenge of quieting a restless mind, stressing the need to be present in the moment. Memories and worries hinder engagement with the present. Seek to master mindfulness to embrace peace, abundance, and love amidst aggression and greed. Dwelling on the past and future steals the wonder of the present. The poem highlights the human mind's control, its oscillation between reality and fantasy, and the burden of carrying regrets. It emphasizes the pursuit of peace, abundance, and love through mindfulness and gratitude, ultimately aiming to leave a positive mark on the world.
The poem depicts the unveiling of a friend's true self, leading to a deeper bond. Pride, guilt, and shame dissolve as they choose love and honesty. Despite the initial shock, the friendship emerges stronger. The poet emphasizes the beauty of shedding superficiality for genuine connection. This personal revelation propels them to leave the past behind and move forward authentically. Forgiveness and realness, strengthening their friendship. The poem captures the transformative nature of vulnerability and truth in relationships.
This poem portrays the lifelong impact of school bullying on a gentle-natured boy. Despite being bullied, he found it difficult to comprehend the reasons behind the mistreatment. The emotional scars remained with him as an adult, affecting his relationships and self-perception. His wife offered unwavering support, yet his inner turmoil persisted. This poignant narrative underscores the lasting trauma caused by childhood bullying and calls for vigilance in protecting children from such experiences. It serves as a poignant reminder of the enduring effects of bullying and the importance of creating a safe and nurturing environment for young individuals.
On Valentine's Day many lovers, partners and spouses will celebrate their love together. Yet many lovers, partners, and spouses, who are separated by thousands of miles, find comfort in the unbreakable bond of true love. Despite the physical distance, because their love is deep and strong they patiently wait till the day they will be reuniting. Until then, their love will overcome the challenge of distance between them because they believe in the unbreakable bond of true love.
The author has lived in diverse houses and lifestyles across Australia, from a motorhome to a city unit, and from a big house overlooking the ocean to a small country seaside town. Her experiences include living in a caravan, a tree house, and even a pioneer worker's cottage. Each unique dwelling and location offered different daily routines and activities that enriched her life, leading her to reflect that no matter the size or location, a house is a home where love abides. This exploration of varied lifestyles showcases the enriching and diverse experiences she has enjoyed throughout her life.
The poem discusses the emotional impact of theft and the lessons learned from being a victim. It highlights the contrast between the thief's selfishness and the victim's ability to heal and forgive. The author emphasizes the importance of trust and the consequences of theft on both the perpetrator and the victim, advocating for love and inner strength.
This poem of Psalm 91 verses 1 to 4, likens God's protection to a mother hen protecting her chicks, with a focus on providing safety and warmth. The poem also emphasizes the aspects of faith, trust and resilience in adversity.
This poem explores the concept of wearing societal masks to conceal one's true self out of fear of rejection. The author recounts a personal journey from fear and loneliness to self-acceptance and genuine connections. Embracing authenticity, honesty, and integrity, she have found like-minded friends. A poem reflects on different perspectives of self-perception.
The poem expresses the poet's pride and acceptance as her young adult daughters leave home. It acknowledges the challenges they will face while conveying hope for the future. The poem captures the bittersweet emotions of letting go and moving on to a new phase in life.
Woman deciding to leave her husband after receiving bad news about him.
It is a challenge deciding what to take and what to leave behind. I felt a mixture of excitement and anxiety. I could only take a few changes of clothes and only the essentials for every other part of my life. I accepted the challenge to live a minimalist life and live without all their material possessions. I soon felt free of the clutter of their previous life which allowed my mind to open up and I started to write poetry.
The content describes the joy of simple, nature-filled moments in love. Whether watching a sunrise, walking through a garden, or swimming in the ocean, the focus is on cherishing each other and the beauty of nature. The author emphasizes that precious memories are created without the need for extravagant things.
The post reflects a personal journey of love and its evolution from youth to maturity. It emphasizes the importance of cherishing love's good times and learning from past experiences. The poet hopes to find true love again, inspired by her father's experience. The analogy of love as a diamond and a rose illustrates its transformative and enduring nature.
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.
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.
In the early stages of love, intense emotions consume us, often distracting from daily tasks. As time passes, the frequency of these emotions may diminish, but stolen moments continue to nourish the romance. The poem reflects on the desire for intimacy and connection amidst life's busyness.
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.
This poem recounts a life spent focused on helping others, neglecting their own talents and goals, realizing this behavior was rooted in fear of criticism for their creative work. By confronting this fear, the poet now prioritize sharing her poetry while still helping others, but in a balanced manner. The message urges others not to use age or circumstances as excuses and highlights the importance of pursuing personal goals. The poet encourages readers to start now and live with curiosity and wonder.
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