Expressions

Although they were written three months apart this particular poem compliments  Chilling  in that once again nature is the subject.  I always seem to find  peace and comfort amongst the energy of Mother Earth. A Soul’s Salve The gravel crunches noisily, beneath my feet so  bold Along the winding path, through ancient trees of  old   Light glints through the leaves, hanging a canopy  overhead And veering from the pathway, chose another route  instead   Snapping of the twigs, scatter the creatures, large and  small From impending doom that threatens, from each, of my foot  falls ” I didn’t mean to startle, that truly, was not my  aim or  cause you any suffering, on you, I make no  claim”   “I only wish to join you, in the, peace and  solitude w hilst  meandering, amongst you, and to feel, my heart  renewed” ”I promise to be quiet, to give, and not to take t his...

Struggles and strife find all of us somewhere on our journey through life, but it is often during such times that strength stretches us to become more than we thought we were. I love connecting with people, because firstly, finding myself surrounded by like minded people is so encouraging, supportive and inspiring.  But meeting new people from different walks of life can challenge previous misconceptions and help to change the view of life from their perspective.  This always brings a breath of fresh air to my circle of awareness. Whatever our differences are, each of us are living our own unique way and that is something I feel is always worth recognising and admiring. Summit How the sands of time do shift A lesson, when learned, becomes a gift Like the ebb and flow of waves Life moves those who become the brave To fight and stand for passions held Within one’s heart where love does meld Let no man, thought or fearful deed Keep you from your soul’s t...