Peace Amid the Turmoil

The storm rages,reaching outward,ripping, tearing,causing havoc.But, in the midst of the stormthere is a quiet,a calm that centres,a peace to be found. Though angry words fly,armed only to hurt,meant to bring pain,they can’t break through.The wall is strong,a beacon from the soul,a light of love,to wrap yourself around. Fear not the trials,stand strong,hold fast,to faith,Continue reading “Peace Amid the Turmoil”

Be Grateful When You’re Sad

I heard someone say the other day that it was impossible to be grateful when you are sad. Personally, I do not believe this to be true. I have had a very personal heartbreaking situation, making me beyond sad but I’m still grateful. The source of my sadness and pain is private but I wantedContinue reading “Be Grateful When You’re Sad”

Ready Our Heart

We buy online,we clean, wrap and bake;with careful splendourwe decorate. We send cardsof good wishesand bring out thegood dishes. We chat on zoom,and also on Skype;a few seasonal emailsand posts we do type. We remember the past,and days of our youth;hot chocolate and cookiesfor our sweet tooth. Though this year is different,not as joyous aContinue reading “Ready Our Heart”

A Heart Torn

A tear,sliding gently,trying to escapeand fallinto a pool of sorrow. Lost dreams,once written,desired to be fulfilledbut pushedalways forward til the morrow. So many things,left undone,leaving a holeto be filledwhere happiness once flowed. Sadness falling,covering all,like a blanketforgottenneeding to be stowed. A void,in need of filling,darkness,vast and emptyevery night and morn. This is loss,and grief,and miseryforContinue reading “A Heart Torn”