CONTINUE: a poem, by Maya Angelou

CONTINUE: a poem, by Maya Angelou

by | Jan 1, 2020 | inspiration, poem

My wish for you Is that you continue          Continue To be who and how you are To astonish a mean world With your acts of kindness          Continue To allow humor to lighten the burden Of your tender heart          Continue In a society dark with cruelty To let the...
Poem: “I know the way you can get,” by Hafiz

Poem: “I know the way you can get,” by Hafiz

by | Dec 30, 2019 | inspiration, poem

I know the way you can get When you have not had a drink of Love: Your face hardens, Your sweet muscles cramp. Children become concerned About a strange look that appears in your eyes Which even begins to worry your own mirror And nose. Squirrels and birds sense your...
Poem: “Allow,” by Diane Faulds

Poem: “Allow,” by Diane Faulds

by | Dec 25, 2019 | inspiration, poem

There is no controlling life. Try corralling a lightning bolt, containing a tornado. Dam a stream and it will create a new channel. Resist, and the tide will sweep you off your feet. Allow, and grace will carry you to higher ground. The only safety lies in letting it...
Poem: “Unconditional,” by Jennifer Welwood

Poem: “Unconditional,” by Jennifer Welwood

by | Dec 19, 2019 | inspiration, poem

Willing to experience aloneness, I discover connection everywhere; Turning to face my fear, I meet the warrior who lives within; Opening to my loss, I gain the embrace of the universe; Surrendering into emptiness, I find fullness without end. Each condition I flee...