Olive Branch*

The olive branch of peace must be planted in soft soil

When the ground is frozen

it cannot grow

It needs to be nurtured by the warmth of sun 

and the kindness of people 

who surround it

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Mother's Womb*

Sitting here 

against skies of endless blue and 

cherry trees ripe with earth's bounties 

I am in my beloved 

and my beloved cradles me within her womb 

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A Mother's Love*

There are some things in this world which are greater than life

A mother’s love transcends

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Turmoil*

For when there is turmoil, I go to you

When I gaze upon your warm, gentle waters…I see peace

When I hear your soft rustling breezes whispering through the trees…I hear peace

When I stand up on your resilient ground… I feel the support of peace

Your air 

Yes, your air

She fills my lungs

Your sunlight from above raises me out of my darkness and into your warm golden arms

To you, I walk

I step forward

I am overjoyed

Loved, comforted, cradled in your bosom

Honoring, rocking, joyful

My soul dances
Because she knows…she is home

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Smile*

I’ll never forget the day I taught an old woman to smile. She would walk around all day with a frown. One day I asked her if she was happy and she said “Yes” 

I said that I couldn’t tell.

She asked, “Why?”

“I’ve never seen you smile”

“How do you smile?” 

I said to just bring your corners up. I pointed to the corners of her mouth. Well, she did! She had such a beautiful smile and every time I looked at her from that day on she would share this radiant smile. 

Can you remember a time in which you had taught someone something special no matter how small or large?  

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Oh Mother

Oh mother 

what warm blanket 

doeth thou hold for me

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364 Days*

We live 364 days in each year 

Maybe it’s 364 times we are given to try to get our age right

Just one day 

One day to just grow a little wiser 

One day to grow just a little kinder

May we feel a little more 

peace, fulfillment and love 

with each passing year

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