The Dark Mind Why is it possible for someone, who appears to have everything, to be depressed? Why does this happen to people who, to those looking in, seem so happy and content with their lives? At times in our lives we have all experienced a form of depression and for the most part weContinue reading “The Dark Mind”
Author Archives: Christine Bolton
Biting The Hand That Feeds Us
Biting the hand that feeds us I heard a news story just the other day that the owner of a wildlife sanctuary in South Africa had been severely mauled by a lion, that he hand-reared from a cub, in a ghastly attack witnessed and filmed by staff and his tourist/clients.The graphic video showed the ownerContinue reading “Biting The Hand That Feeds Us”
Can you grieve the loss of something you never had?
Can you grieve the loss of something you never had? The answer, simply, is yes. A young friend of mine has just shared some sad news. She was pregnant for the first time but had a miscarriage a few days ago. She and her husband looked forward to this special event with a guarded optimism. TheyContinue reading “Can you grieve the loss of something you never had?”
Down by the Sea – Poem of the Month – May 2018
Down By The Sea The wind chimes awaken to the stirring of the breeze The Mockingbird duo swoops down from the trees A sleepy cat stretches his limbs in an arched frame The sea laps the shore again and again The crystals of sand are cool under my feet A sunny day in Paradise andContinue reading “Down by the Sea – Poem of the Month – May 2018”
The Death of a Cardinal
Just last week a neighbor called to ask a favor. She was at work and received news that her 97 year old mother-in-law, who lives in an assisted living facility, was not doing well and was taken to the hospital with a suspected stroke. Our neighbor requested that we help with her dog while sheContinue reading “The Death of a Cardinal”
From a Dark Place
I wrote this poem at a low point in my life when I had experienced emotional pain. I felt helpless in my situation and was sure my heart was broken irreparably and my head would certainly explode. When I look back on poems such as this, I am always so taken aback by the darkness ofContinue reading “From a Dark Place”
A Painted Pony
A Unique Bond As a former owner and lover of horses, and understanding the unique bond that is formed between human and animal, discovering this poem many years ago meant so much to me. It was powerful and mysterious. It reminded me of the respect which is required in order for the two to work asContinue reading “A Painted Pony”
My Reality Check
Travel Is Good For The Soul I can’t believe it has been a month since my last (first) blog! I had the good fortune to travel to Switzerland and Italy and remember what it is like to be European. Having lived in the USA for half of my life I am sometimes confused internally where IContinue reading “My Reality Check”
The Wait
THE WAIT I have searched for you in my life Knowing you were always there dancing around me but never my partner Passing by me invisible to the eye So many years growing and learning apart Not seeing you but knowing you Feeling you without your touch Wishing for you to hold my hand inContinue reading “The Wait”
Again – Poem of the Month – March 2018
Again I have been here before This place, this time It feels the same My heart feels the same The date is the same The year is different What does it matter The traditions of this day Cause more pain and More questions than necessary I fall victim to this celebratory Time again and againContinue reading “Again – Poem of the Month – March 2018”
Poetry For Healing 