Poems for Contemplation

a contemplative poem about taking the time you need before committing yourself, your time, or your resources to something or someone. There is no shame in saying no, and there is no hurry to decide; so try to take what you need to make an informed decision about your commitments.

a contemplative poem about seeking time in nature; to stay in it long enough to become absorbed by it and within it's beauty. The trick is to leave it as we find it, yet to be open to the likelihood of being changed by it.

a contemplative poem that ponders the relationship with our adult children that no longer live at home; that we continue to make time with them a priority and home a place that is always loving, safe and built on shared memories both new and old.

a contemplative poem about needing stillness and quiet and time without distraction and external noise so that we can listen and hear ourselves and The Voice inside us that is helping to guide our becoming.

a contemplative poem that uses scrabble as an analogy where we are called to take what is scattered before us and make sense of it...to take the chaos and disorder and line it up into something meaningful. We can be lazy and put in little effort or we can take some time and develop the pieces into something that counts.

a contemplative poem that challenges our definition of what it means to be a hero. Often, people who live quiet determined lives of integrity and wisdom are not given this title, yet their lives and relationships speak to their strength of character and commitment.

a contemplative poem about how we strive so hard to look young and fight against natural changes as we age. Can we put more energy into accepting our bodily changes while committing to fight against bitterness, grumpiness and fear which will actually age us more?

A contemplative poem about accepting that life is a series of events, and that each day we are given the opportunity to find and grasp something we can be grateful for. Somedays may require more energy to search, but there will always be something to redeem our day.

A contemplative poem that references Star Wars A New Hope which acknowledges that our words are a powerful force that can influence how we and others experience a moment, a day, a situation. We need to wield them with care to heal, not cut, to encourage and not to tear apart trusting hearts.

This is a contemplative poem to recognize the meaning of Easter; the promise of a light to follow and love that promises to ease the heaviness of what we try to carry alone.

A poem about facing so many decisions and we have a need to balance those decisions between our hearts and our heads; we need to use love and humility, as well as intention and discernment

A poem about being authentic and allowing others to see and treasure the real you and in doing so, inspiring them to do the same; resulting in a true and truthful connection with another person

A poem about choosing whether to focus on the differences among us or those things which make us similar; that make us human

A poem about how easy it is to offer our words of comfort to someone rather than making the extra effort that would truly serve them in that moment to change their circumstances or alleviate stress or suffering

A poem about setting aside time to slow it all down in order to recognize where we are at, what we need, and to focus on all the good possibilities that are before us

A poem about being mindful and present in this day...aware that there is always something to learn and to be grateful for this lesson, regardless if it is a sweet or a bitter one

From the contemplative poem "Full-filled" ....not wanting and not needing, grateful for all that is yet hopeful for all that could be.

What are we missing, or is something missing in us?

Choose your choice and act with confidence

A poem about making choices with your time as a new year begins and choosing what energizes your soul and not based on previous obligations or routines