Peacefulness A wading heron stands silently in the water Comfortable with its one-leggedness A whisp of crown plumage Wavering in the cool breeze The gentle sight soothing, calming Allowing the mind to close out noise and soak in the peacefulness of the moment Roused from a reverie by the rustling of dried grasses I haveContinue reading “Peacefulness – Poem of the Month – October 2021”
Category Archives: Poem of the Month
Stop – Poem of the Month – September 2021
Stop Stop talking over my voice I cannot be heard Stop ignoring me When I speak Stop repeating yourself Over and over again Stop complaining About things long gone Stop disrespecting People who have done you no harm Stop holding grudges That will never leave your grasp Stop sabotagingContinue reading “Stop – Poem of the Month – September 2021”
Chakra Colors – Poem of the Month – August 2021
Chakra Colors The colors of earth speak to me In tones of vermilion, red ochre and umber My root grounds me I am centered Amber and burnt orange Remind me I am creative and joyful And shades of Goldenrod and citrine Reveal the power within me Verdant forest greens and Semi-precious malachite Tell me IContinue reading “Chakra Colors – Poem of the Month – August 2021”
Down But Not Out – Poem of the Month – July 2021
Down But Not Out Demeaned, dismissed, destroyed Yes! These are things that you have done to me I fall down under the pressure of your assault and I feel you stomping on my goodness, my kindness Hurting, bruising, humiliating Yes! I am defeated at these times You kill me with your anger and crush meContinue reading “Down But Not Out – Poem of the Month – July 2021”
Always Different – Poem of the Month – June 2021
Always Different Downy pink feathers Lay on dew-drenched grass A Roseate Spoonbill had rested, fluffed and preened before startled into flight Grey-streaked sky burnished gold with morning sun as fading moon bids farewell The morning chorus begins and activity becomes feverish Another new day has dawned and no two are ever the same Continue reading “Always Different – Poem of the Month – June 2021”
Unheard – Poem of the Month – May 2021
Unheard My words do not reach you anymore They hang heavy in the air, waiting to be heard Full of love, passion, anger, questioning But your ears are closed to them They fall to the ground unanswered As is always the way You, too busy speaking your own truths to care about my thoughtsContinue reading “Unheard – Poem of the Month – May 2021”
Dear Self – Poem of the Month – April 2021
Dear Self No! You are not Switzerland You cannot remain neutral forever It has been a while since we spoke but I know you are still trying to keep the peace between your warring families You love both sides but in their contempt for each other you have become invisible An expectation that you will alwaysContinue reading “Dear Self – Poem of the Month – April 2021”
Watercolors – Poem of the Month – March 2021
Watercolors Silver-grey of early evening sky shines its light on my still waters waking me from a reverie My sparkling diamonds dance on gently rolling ripples as buoyant ducks bounce Twilight swathes me in its purple cloth and I wear amethyst gems Silhouetted birds in black fly low returning to their nests as stillnessContinue reading “Watercolors – Poem of the Month – March 2021”
Rite of Passage – Poem of the Month – February 2021
Rite of Passage Dusty pink taffeta sky lays in folds against a blue-grey background of twilight The raft of northern ducks silhouetted and bobbing on a pewter lake mirroring the last of the day’s offering A rising moon chases the sun from view as darkness descends Sounds fall silent when the day gives way toContinue reading “Rite of Passage – Poem of the Month – February 2021”
Music of Madness – Poem of the Month – December 2020
Music of Madness Hypnotic sounds calling in silver from sitar strings Following though forests of jade jewels Arms stretched wide clutching as rainbows slip through hands Crimson-pink quavers trail from fingertips Words of grey float on clouds scratched into purple sky The rusty refuge sunken deep into monotone memories as a finale of spinning cymbalsContinue reading “Music of Madness – Poem of the Month – December 2020”
Poetry For Healing 