Spider Affirmation

Poetry

I’m not afraid of spiders

Or wonder if they’re there

When sitting down outside

I don’t look ‘neath the chair

I’m not one to check the eaves

When walking out the door

If I spot a cobweb hanging

I don’t want to explore

If a spider comes inside

It doesn’t bother me one bit

You won’t see me taking off

A banshee in a screaming fit

A spider gets frightened

When it sees me coming near

There’s no need for me to recoil

With apprehension and fear

So now my spider affirmation

Has been repeated for the day

I’ll just check that dark corner

With my can of spider spray. J

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Natures Rainbow Message

Poetry

Red and yellow, pink and green

What can it possibly mean?

A rainbow of colour

A treasured gift of sight

A wondrous arch of beauty

Filling hearts with pure delight

Purple and orange, and blue

What does it mean to you?

A message written in the sky

Of hope, or joy, or love

Would we look at it the same

If not canvassed from above!

Natures silent words, so loud

bathed in glorious painted hue

Reminding us to feel her magic

And sing along with nature too.

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Too Sensitive

Poetry

They say you are too sensitive

Labelled from life’s start

Attempts to fool your mind

To harden a gentle heart

The pain you feel, of others

Tears you cry for human shame

It tears your soul to pieces

How can it ever be the same?

Forsaken barriers of protection

For the sake of empathy

Vulnerable and defenceless

Like a dove upon a stormy sea

Because you cannot, but love

Dry a tear stained face

Mend a broken spirit

Help others find their place

You hear it, not from words

Nor see it, with human sight

It comes to you, in feelings

An intangible, invisible light

Craving peace and well-being

The essence of the good in all

To keep you nourished, strong

So you can give – yet more…

You’re an angel sent from above

To bring hope to humankind

You are not - too sensitive

You are a precious friend of mine!

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Practical Me!

Poetry

The room is dark and gloomy

It’s quiet and lonely here

If it weren’t for occasional light

I’d probably be in fear

All around stand shoes and fancy boots

Though the slippers must be the best

They get chosen nearly every time

Returned only for an overnight rest

I remember dimly, a time past

When I lived in a place of light

There were people coming and going

It was such an exciting sight

I stood in a line with the others

Even sometimes held for awhile

People remarked on my strength

Although few liked my shape or style

When I arrived in my new home

I thought I would have so much to see

But after I was introduced to the others

There seemed no more time for me

I hear the wardrobe door opening

Once more I prepare to be ignored

With surprise, I find I’m lifted out

At last – it’s my turn to explore

The rain has been falling hard

The ground is as wet as can be

Slippers, and shoes, so comfy and fine

Could never replace - practical me!

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Hear It With Your Heart

Poetry

The quest ensues

Rule of nature, life

Under valued and thwarted by mankind

Twisted to self preserve

Hear it clearly - with your heart!

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Imagine, For One Moment

Poetry

Imagine…

For one moment

If perfection reigned supreme

The evidence of reality

Transformed into the dream

Health and well-being

The only way of life

Happiness everywhere

No hint of war or strife

Perpetual fun and laughter

Love and kindness in every breath

Would you really value life more?

Could you possibly value life – less?

If there were no way of knowing

What it is to cry with tears of pain

And to feel the joy thereafter

When healing manifests again

A utopian existence

Perfect peace and contentment for all

Would life be as rich, in essence

Or become meaningless and poor

It’s impossible to know, heat

Without experiencing, cold

The mysterious challenges of life remain

Testing how it will all unfold

Would a flower look so beautiful

Its fragrance smell as sweet

If it didn’t labour through a chill

And survive a wondrous feat

Would a friend mean as much to you

If they’ve never held your hand

When you’ve needed a shoulder to cry on

And someone to understand

The scheme of life, so complex

Yet the message simple and true

The extremes of life, good and bad

Make life meaningful – for you!

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The Sun Came Out Today

Poetry

The sun came out today

Though the skies were grey

And I was feeling rather blue

In an strange kind of way

It was a delightful surprise

It turned my day around

From feeling it was lost

To feeling it was found

It only took an instant

But the effect lasted long

Like the notes of music

Transformed into song

Like the flame of a fire

On a cold winters night

Or a gentle, tender touch

After a frightening sight

Yes – the sun came out

Though the skies stayed grey

Shining through - kind words

That a friend sent my way

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