While taking my dog out for a jog just the other day, life felt good, the weather felt great, and I felt inspired to write a poem. The morning was quite lovely with a soft breeze, although heavy clouds started rolling in as the day continued. It was raining by the early afternoon, but the … Continue reading An Attempt at Poetry
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Thoughts on a Good Day
Here's a sort of poem in free verse for today. When my heart speaks, I listen and write. The world is an amazing and beautiful place. God is great, grand, and magnificent. Life is a miraculous adventure with many forks in the road. Good conversation is flowing, swirling energy. Happiness is little things and big … Continue reading Thoughts on a Good Day
Saudade
“The Portuguese call it saudade: a longing for something so indefinite as to be indefinable. Love affairs, miseries of life, the way things were, people already dead, those who left and the ocean that tossed them on the shores of a different land — all things born of the soul that can only be felt.” … Continue reading Saudade
The Longevity of Happiness
The following is more like a set of philosophical questions than a blog post, but with all of the tribulation happening all over the world these days, it's something I've been pondering for a while now. I thought I'd throw this out there to the universe and see what happens. How do you take emotions … Continue reading The Longevity of Happiness
I Tried
Hello and happy Sunday! I'm thrilled to report that my blog has surpassed 8,000 total views since I first started it up! Thank you to anyone who has stopped by at least once, and to my dedicated "regulars," and to everyone who has signed up to follow my blog. I truly appreciate the encouragement and … Continue reading I Tried
My Name
My Name From his lips, my name was like honey-- golden sweet delicate delicious. I actually really like how this one turned out. Saved the best for last! What do you think of it or of any of the other poems I shared this month? I hope you've enjoyed them. Feel free to leave me … Continue reading My Name
Heroes and Villains
Heroes and Villains Some of us are heroes, Some of us are villains. Those that do good are the heroes, While those that do bad are the villains. But what about the rest of us? What about those of us that just exist and pass through life? Who are we? I had high hopes for … Continue reading Heroes and Villains
Travel Poem
Traveling Passport in hand, the World at my feet. Where should I go? Maybe I'll... Hop on a plane to the balmy beaches of Fiji... Board a train in Scotland to see the Highlands... Sail the clear waters of the Greek Isles... Take a road trip from California to Massachusetts... Ride a horse in Wyoming... … Continue reading Travel Poem
F Word
F Word My favorite f-word is fierce fabulous feminine fun friendly foxy fearless. This poem is not meant to offend anyone. As you can see, I didn't use the actual f-bomb in my poem. Instead, I chose empowering and positive words. As always, thanks for stopping by. ❤
Waiting
Waiting Waiting for a slow dance beneath the stars. Waiting for a stroll at sunset. Waiting for a soft kiss in the rain. Waiting for time to inch us closer to no more waiting. Don't say I didn't warn you: I really am terrible at poetry. As always, thanks for stopping by. ❤