Morning Magic

 

 Morning magic,
rising mist,
dewdrops by
the sunlight kissed.

Ready to
embrace this day!
Sending love
and light your way!

Ruts and Stones

 

 

 The ruts and stones upon my path
remind me to slow down. 

They tell me to enjoy the journey,
take a look around.

But up and onwards I must go!

Sometimes this journey feels too slow.

 

And so, the seasons with their change,
the coloured leaves with varied range

speak to my impatient soul,
remind me that I'm being made whole.

 

And although I am often blind,
if I can simply stop, I'll find

 

a whisper on the summer breeze:
'slow down, breathe, live life at ease'.

There is no treasure to be won
when all is work, no time for fun.

It's in the climb, the uphill trudge,
the foggy fields, the mud and sludge

that I expand, and learn and grow.
So just relax and take it slow.

 

And as I grow in strength and will
while taking time to climb the hill,

I learn to trust my heart and mind.
This is the treasure that I find.

 

 

 

Free Fall

 

 

So you didn’t do the things

That you said you wanted to.

So you find you’re not invincible,

Your words not always true.

But look, you are still here.

And although you think you fell, 

Falling can be freeing

As time will surely tell.

Remember that perfection

Was never the end goal.

Learn to love your fragile heart,

Your brokenness made whole.

See your imperfections

As guides along your way.

Learn, and you’ll grow stronger

As you rise to face each day.

No more need for judgement,

For striving or for trying.

Surrender to your free fall

And you’ll find that you are flying.

Treading Water

 

Right now I'm treading water,
salt burns in my eyes,
waves of distrust crash over me,
cowardice and lies.

I know I will not drown,
but my lungs are really burning,
my tired limbs are aching,
the dark waters are churning.

The shore is still a long way off,
that tiny spark of hope
in the madness of this storm
is all I have to cope.

Just breathe in deep, yes take a breath,
the water will not drown you.
Just breathe in deep, clean breath of air.
Now peace and strength surround you.

Precious Friend

 

I missed my friend today.
She is so very far away.

I look up at the night sky,
reflecting on how time goes by.

How precious are the times we spend
with those we're blessed to call our friend.

Those she's with now feel her touch,
her loving words that mean so much.

So, even though I'm a bit sad,
I'm also feeling really glad

to know that in that far off place
she's putting smiles on ev'ry face.

And when she's home, we'll share a hug,
a cup of tea in a hot mug,

the deeds that show how much we care.
We'll relish all the time we share.

TLC

 

 

Here are the parts of me
that need some TLC:

Hair that grows in unwanted places,
some genetic flaw, these are the traces.

Pain in my leg, up and down it goes,
from my hip to my knee and into my toes.

Spots and bumps upon my skin,
an expression of pain deep within.

Pain in my shoulder and in my neck,
stress on my spine and down my back.

Crooked teeth and crooked feet,
without them, I'd be incomplete.

A mouth unloved too small, too meek,
desiring the freedom to smile and speak.

And what if I loved these unloved parts I see?
Would I find the healing, the beauty that's in me?

So, let's start the loving, let the healing begin.
And my body can finally mend from within.

Star Dust

 

Child from above, 
Of Star Dust you are made.
When you look to the future,
you are not afraid.

Magic in your fingers,
starlight in your eyes,
like the sun you call your home,
each new day you rise.

Every morning you begin,
the light warm on your face.
When day fades to night,
you look up into space.

 

You smile at the Moon,
the stars are your friends.
One day, you'll return
when your life on Earth ends.

Here, on this rock,
this green planet you love,
you shower your joy,
your dreams from above.

Your heart's overwhelmed,
you have so much to give,
an unstoppable force,
a life destined to live.