A New Journey

Hello! Glad you are here! Thank you for stopping by. This is my last post for 2015. Hard to believe.      This year has been very eventful, but not in a physical sense. It has been eventful in an emotional sense. I have been on a journey with my writing, from completing and self-publishing my second poetry book to working on a very personal story. I jumped back into the school setting as a substitute and have had many experiences with that! I have had to completely alter my path that my writing life is on, and I honestly froze up inside and experienced something I did not enjoy - the absence of my enthusiasm. My motivation and positivity felt distant, inaccessible. It was strange. I had to learn to summon my desire, my gratitude and openness. The writing I wanted to do felt stuck and that made me so sad! It was like a spiral. Luckily I surrounded myself with good books that brought me back and filled me with inspiration. Acceptance and enthusiasm returned, along with my desire to m

I have a poem expressing my inner feelings today. I have been considering the dreams I have for my life and how I have taken steps to make them a reality and yet have also been forced to change my plans, create a new plan. Life is full of adventure, and as we learn to listen to our soul I think we embark upon a very personal and exciting journey. I have very high hopes for the new year coming up. What about you? Do you have plans/dreams for yourself or something in the works for 2016? What of Dreams Tender dreams slip through my fingers like a mist they evaporate- a ghost of a shadow remains; their image fills my soul with light. Now in the darkness I feel lost. Still able to taste their flavor in the wind feel their anxious-to-be-born-cry upon my skin, I am face to face with nothingness without my dreams. I catch  glimpse of hope, a shimmer my breath quickens suddenly I am turning toward a new beginning .

Hello! Thank you so very much for stopping by. I have just one poem today for my post, but it is a poem that reflects my mood lately. I have been thinking about family, about legacy, about love. In this reflection I have also reflected upon spiritual themes and concepts. Things that give me hope, comfort, understanding and peace. I have been remembering the feeling of things more than specific events. Does that make sense? It's not just because the holidays are coming up. I have just had time to reflect lately. Writing my story has prompted that, as well as some quiet time in between substitute teaching jobs. The past few weeks have been busier on the inside than on the outside!! Anyway, I have one poem to share and I hope you enjoy.   Within I carry within myself the memory of You- all my senses rise when the thought of you stirs my mind awake; part of you I carry within my heart's desire and as I go toward it you are with me within me as enthusiasm

    Hi! Thank you for stopping by.     For today's poem I was inspired by a quote. I love a good quote. One that inspires you and makes you smile or sigh in agreement. One that reverberates within your heart long after you have read it. The quote I found for this week caught my attention because it speaks of inner awareness, self-respect, self-love, appreciation for just being. It is simple yet and profound in it's wisdom. See if it strikes something within you:                                       "I love the person I've become, because I fought to become her."                                                                                                                                   Kaci Diane     Wow. Can't you just feel the pride and understanding, the awareness, just oozing off the page? Words like that take my breath away. Do you have a favorite quote, book or song that speaks to you like that? Simply amazing.      In thin

Hello! Here for you today is a poem influenced by considering the gift of time, of all the moments we have to embrace and all that life brings us. Gift The gift of a moment glistens in the sun; time offering itself again and again for what? Expressions of love transform the atmosphere and elevate the future. The tide comes in then goes out to the rhythm of eternity and I stand linked to everything, my feet in the sand; this moment contains everything and nothing until I choose to accept the gift before me.  The gift I have received lately is the gift of time to write. What have you been gifted?

Hello! Thanks for stopping by! I want to share a poem inspired by all the books I have read throughout the years on the subject of self awareness and personal growth. I love nonfiction!! How I finish the sentence "I am..." has changed so much throughout the years. How do you complete the sentence? I AM I am love seeking expression creativity unbound I am unity within diversity the common thread woven through life; many moments link this one to eternity existing within my heart for the joyous realization of all that I am.

Good day! Today I have a poem inspired by the change that life brings, by nature and emotions. Enjoy! Restless Like the falling leaves my emotions twirl tossed about by the wind of changing thought; letting go/releasing holding on to the promise of the spring and summer that exist within me despite being bare for the moment.

    Hi! I am thinking about Autumn right now. I know it is a little early, but the change of seasons seems to be in the air. I like the cooler nights and the colors. Pretty soon we will be seeing maple leaves turn, my favorite!      What is it about seasons that draw us to embrace them or dread them? Spring has color and newness, summer has sun and water, and Fall (what I call Autumn) is ablaze with color and harvest, cooler temps and the beginning of holidays. Winter brings cold, Christmas, hot chocolate. I had to stretch on that last one, as Winter is not my favorite.             Do you have a favorite season? What is it about it that you anticipate? Feel inspired by?      I hope to enjoy this change of seasons. I'd like to take lots of photos and spend time reading and writing outside. I might even get those three pumpkins on the porch like I say I will every year and never do! Here is short poem, just for fun. Changes Leaves change their color a glorious displ

Today I have a poem about life changes, creating yourself anew. It has been a theme with me for a while now. I dedicate this poem to Wayne Dyer, author and inspirer-of-my-soul. I am saddened by your passing, wish I could have told you how much you influenced my life, yet hold the knowledge that we are one (so you know) and that love is the answer to it all. Birthing I am birthing a vision a dream creating  the reality my soul longs to breathe; with raw passion burning nurturing my desire a hunger thrives and grows. I am busy birthing a new life- my Self, reborn taking constellations creating galaxies. It is no easy task creating a new life my mind is occupied with the task of using the building blocks of intention and purpose; I cannot sleep when inspiration strikes and a grounded sense of being and oneness washes over me. So now you are a witness now to the anticipation growing within me to the new life I am birthing; this new life is a Self expanded

Words Words that inspire come easy at first bubble over like a bottle of cheap champagne; phrases that mean nothing on the surface suddenly voice themselves and make their presence known - their presence with their sticky truth alter what you think is possible. Exotic. Innocuous words inspire if the time is right their sparks touching the joy-light within; the feel of dreams touching earth is like nothing words can describe even though they try and the soul rejoices as heaviness lifts and lightness descends infusing the atmosphere with inspiration.  This is a poem I wrote after thinking about inspiration, goals and dreams. I have read so many books on those very topics and love many quotes about them as well.  Do you have a favorite quote, saying or book on motivation ,inspiration, dreams? How do you stay inspired?      Thank you for sharing my words today!!

Welcome! Thanks for stopping by today!      I have been inspired to write a poem about friendship today, thanks to a dear friend. I am very grateful for the friends I have. I am thankful for the support and encouragement that I received from them when I opted to start writing. My life is richer because of my friends. I have a feeling you could say the same. Friends enrich our lives in so many ways, don't they? Through ups and downs, they are there for us. And we are there for them. So, here's  my poem. Inspired by the greatness that is friendship. Friendship Something winds its way among souls a force both fragile and strong It brings joy and deep, shining grace to what seems like million mornings and the peace of mind born of a tender knowing; it is a journey of still movements between hearts and grows ever richer ever deeper with the involvement in the tears and dreams of another; our hearts are opened, our spirits expanded by the expansive, e

Hi! Here are a few poems today. I have been busy finishing my WIP and have been doing a lot of reading. For my birthday I bought myself a book of poetry, a book of poems by Rumi , of course! Staying inspired is my goal. Ah, poetry! Thanks for reading and reflecting on the many moods of my poetry. Life is awesome. Be aware of the beauty all around you today. Quiet It is in the quiet that your soul expands rises to the blossoming it was made to do Stillness coaxes joy out of something something magnificent and hidden; Love settles down in the quiet recesses of the heart and hope guides the activity of thought; all of this activity takes place in quietness with steady focus and direction Life is stirred in moments of quiet truth revealed and joy expanded Live life through the whispers of quiet and watch the mystery unfold. Mirror I look in a mirror seeing not myself I see a glory yet becoming a dazzling star shining radiantly it is

                                                                        DESERVING JOY         I deserve joy . I said the words quietly to myself, not out loud. It was a statement, more like an affirmation, really. It felt unnatural and yet I knew it shouldn't feel that way to make a statement about something that should be self-evident. We all deserve joy. That includes me, and it includes you!     I stepped back after I made the statement to myself about deserving joy. The raw power of the statement rattled me. I wondered why. Didn't I believe I was deserving of joy? Had I even defined joy for myself?     I needed to get clear on what joy was for me before I could claim the truth that I was worthy of it and see it in my life. After realizing this I took it upon myself to do just that. Define joy for myself. Have you ever done that?     I began to see that, for me, joy is based on deeper, longer lasting principles. Joy is based on  a sense of gratefulness, a recogn

Hello!      Glad you stopped by. Today's poem is about wishes and dreams. I have been thinking a lot about personal dreams, life dreams, wishes of our heart. I have even been reading my inspirational books again. I love to read those over and over. Staying inspired is so important! Have you realized a dream recently? Are you working toward a dream? I hope you are surrounded by inspiration. I hope your  inner-fire is well-lit.      Sometimes in the pursuit of a dream things in life change more than we think they will, more than we think possible when we first start on the journey. Thinking about that, and the nature of dreams and wishes, prompted the poem below.      Wishes and Dreams My wishes are luring me enticing me my dreams shine like stars twinkling in the galaxy of my soul's expanse. I wonder what fuels my dreams, turns wishes into reality- is it love that spurs the rising of my dream and keeps it flame brightly burning- or is it de

Hello! Today   I have a poem for you. Thank you for visiting with me today! I am posting only one poem for today but really hope you like it. It is one of those poems that speak of  the experience of your inner self, of looking within. This topic has been a personal one as of late, and seems to inspire a poetic feeling within me. It is similar to when I would read a nonfiction book that gave me bursts of insight and awareness. So, for all those aha moments, here goes! Somewhere Somewhere inside of me lies the truth; joy and wisdom reside in harmony waiting my permission before they go, before they burst forth from within and radiate outward to greet a life on purpose; Somewhere inside of me lies wonders untold; dreams and emotions dwell side by side leading me forward even as past memories linger like the wind that gently carries a boat across the water; Somewhere inside of me is Me. Thanks again for sharing in my poetry and writin

Greetings!      I have been embracing the beginning of summer and am amazed at how fast time is going. It will be the Fourth of July soon! Who has plans made already? Not me.      I stepped back from my WIP  earlier but now I am back into it. I am feeling inspired to write poetry again. That feels wonderful!      Plans for the rest of the summer includes writing, promoting, planning ahead. Maybe visit the pool a few times. I have been walking on a regular schedule, which feels good. I need to get back into my yoga.      What refreshes you and keeps you motivated? I have had such kind words and actions expressed on my behalf that it makes me burst with gratitude. I appreciate such encouragement and support. Wouldn't the world be so much better if we just helped each other rather than ignored each  other, competed with each other, kept ourselves so busy we can't think straight? But that's another topic!     Here are some poems that I have written recently. I

      Ah, home. Nothing like it. Especially when you first get back from a vacation. Getting back from vacation, I immediately noticed how much can change in 8 days. Flowers and weeds exploded. Strawberries ripened. Peaches on our tree grew ! Such a fun thing to watch. I anticipate summer all year and relish the sight of things growing. Speaking of that, my cat was happy to see me then treated me with a little spell of feigned ambivalence. What? Was she used to being without me that quick? Or was she mad at me for leaving? Miss Independent. She thinks I can't feel her purr when she sits on my feet at night on top of the covers. Ha. Jokes on her. I know!      Anyway, I am back and have to make progress with my writing and some needed home repairs. I need to set some goals for the next few months and figure out the direction I want to go with regards to my writing. I thought I might write some poetry while on vacation and even took some paper and pen (!!) but only man

    Poetry, beautiful poetry! I have been enjoying reading and writing poetry for a long time now. I  did not keep my first collection of poetry, unfortunately. I wish I had them just to read over, so I could get a feel for what I was feeling at the time. For me, poetry is about feeling the energy of the moment. Being present.      I like the honesty of bold poetry, the realness it holds. It captures you and resonates with you in its simplicity. Then again, the meaning of each poem can be, and rightly so, interpreted differently be each individual that reads it. I like that personalization, too.      I am still looking for a home for my second book of poetry, Echoes of Moonlight. I am hopeful. I am determined. My dream is alive, however stressed and tested!      I have some new poetry for you today. I hope you enjoy. Thank you so much for sharing my writing! Garden It was in the garden surrounded by an early mist that I  first felt a sense of mystery, of awe at

Hello!     I have been writing poetry again  and will probably be shopping for another journal. I like to write my poetry by hand and then type it later, putting it where it needs to go.     I have been thinking about wisdom lately, and how I named my cat Sophia Dawn, for the dawn of wisdom. What does wisdom mean to me? It means listening to your  highest self, your spiritual true self. It means choosing life-affirming thoughts and actions. It means choosing love.      I never thought of myself as one who makes rash moves, one who leaps without thinking. But since last year I have taken such unlike-me actions that it makes me wonder, did I make a wise choice? Was I acting from a place of being guided by wisdom? I guess you might say I reflect on things a bit! Lol.          Anyway, nearly two years ago I brought home my new kitten. I knew just what to name her. Sophia Dawn, for the dawn of wisdom. I was really seeking answers to some personal ques

     Hello! How are things going this spring so far for you? Can you believe it is April? How much spring cleaning is planned or done? I need to get started! I also need to keep track of my writing projects. I am submitting my poetry book and have spent time on http://www.Allpoetry.com    and I have been slowly  adding poems  to a growing collection for another book. I do not have a title for this book of poems.  The one I am sending out is titled Echoes of Moonlight.  I hope to have a home for it soon!      Until then, may I share my first poetry book with you? It is titled Sing to me of words , and it is not only my first book of poetry, it is my first book. I self-published it while still working full-time. It is a book of devotional-style poems. Uplifting and soul-searching.  if you like spiritual poetry, then try my poems! I am to inspire with my words. Check out a gift from my  heart. Poetry is meant to touch the soul! http://www.goo.gl/iFVEDw

Welcome to a few more poems! I am very excited to be in many places with my poetry... on FB groups, here, and at http://www.AllPoetry.com    Also, I am working on another collection of poems. It might be another chapbook. I will keep you posted! Acceptance A quiet acceptance I do not want to fight any  longer; when the rages wash over me I am brought to the reality of my knees touching the earth. Acceptance gives me peace cools the embers of the flames that consume me and enables me to stage my rising. Quiet Slowly a quiet inspiration grows blossoms into the rarest of flowers in the garden of my heart where my dream resides Thanks for enjoying a moment of poetry with me. I plan to gather some reading inspiration at the library soon. What do you read for inspiration?