gentleness – Rivers Renewed

Branches of a Willow Tree

The wholeness so elusive can often be found in the branches of a willow tree,

as we look up discovering the sky, or in the embrace of our spirit

as we allow the forest to enfold into us, we know then

what we have always known,

yet now we see it

more clearly.

When I Think of Peace

When I think of peace I think of a heart surrendered,

to the flow of the earth resting,

of clouds gently held moving

through the blue sky

a heart at least open,

to the One,

who made all things.

The Depth of Our Peace

The depth of our peace always follows the depth of our searching

our hearts

hold the key,

if we allow ourselves

the journey.

We Become the River

Peace lives in that sacred space of the human heart seeking,

our dry riverbeds barren no more

we become the river, flowing

in the stillness

we did not know before.

As My Spirit Drifts

As my spirit drifts in meditation, the silence of the sun

reflecting, I can see now as the wordflow shifts

and takes shape

from so much peace

enfolding.

Softer Breath with a Quiet Step

A softer breath with a quiet step, as I move through the morning forest,

the brutality of winter removed

I now listen

to the new life born,

the rebirth of the earth

recovering.

In Peace We Run Stronger

In peace we run stronger – how is your peaceflow today?

is your spirit flowing in a good direction,

have you held close

the promise of the sky?

The Space Between Our Scars

The space between our scars was always meant

to open up the light…..

into our darkened fragments,

never to leave us alone

wondering.

It was always light bending

to make us whole.

Note: Influenced by Rumi but the poem is mine.

Gentle Radiance

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The gentle radiance of soft petals, reflecting

the light of the sun

give us so much courage,

so much hope,

that darkness is defeated

every single time.

Once We’re in Love

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Once we’re in love it all makes sense again, doesn’t it?

Our questions light up with answers,

our oceans seek infinity,

and even mud changes

into the soil of the earth,

while storms clouds

are rolled away….

all simply from a smile

from the one

we love.

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