Obstacles will try To stop progression But they can also become Important life lessons ~ Character builders To make some strong While correcting others When they’ve been wrong ~ Teaching how to become The best they can be While living in victory Despite obstacles they see ~ Symbols of success Determined to stay Changed but… Read More Obstacles
Stillness and Silence Call out a name Will anyone answer Or will Silence remain ~ If Silence remains Will Stillness, too Or will they grow restless About what they’re meant to do ~ Stillness and Silence Call out a name again A timid voice answers Unsure where, Unsure when ~ Fluctuating between Too early, or… Read More Stillness and Silence
In a rush Storm drove through Tearing up the landscape As her minion, Wind, blew; In a rush Storm came around Saturating the scenery As her minion, Rain, drowned; In a rush Storm roared and churned Knocking down powerlines As her minion, Darkness, returned; In a rush Storm pulled away Down a path of destruction… Read More In a Rush
Young Olivia watched her father Mold and spin the clay On his potter’s wheel he worked Until he had a new item to display; Hour after hour Day after day Each piece he completed All ended the same way; With the delicate clay still wet He’d apply his potter’s mark Declaring each one complete Stamped… Read More Potter’s Mark
As the 20’s were roaring A baby girl was born Joining two sisters She completed the Ryan home; Though Dad Ryan Had always wanted a son He took one look at Virginia And his heart was won; The baby became a lovely girl Her mahogany hair in a braid or two Though Dad had wished… Read More Virginia
A solo bird Calls into the air Will another answer Or does no one care; Is his call A welcome greeting Or a dire warning He keeps repeating; From the branch Of his spindly tree He claws the bark And flaps furiously; As another dark bird Flies too close Solo bird maneuvers And loudly croaks;… Read More Solo Bird
