Author Archives: Quietest Poet

The World We Carry

When my shoulders feel heavy I often forget That everyone is attempting to be Atlas too Hoisting a heaviness they never asked to bear Quietly complying, requesting nothing But a little bit of kindness to see them through. We cannot take away the burden of others But we can lighten their load with empathy RespectContinue reading “The World We Carry”

What I Wish for You

What I wish for you is that you could see your worth Not from the tainted lens of a biased and cruel world But from deep within yourself, for yourself. What I wish for you is that you could start believing That there is still hope hiding beneath the rubble Of sudden heartaches and unexpectedContinue reading “What I Wish for You”

Three Paths

There are three paths ahead of us Not one of them right, not one of them wrong Each leading us to the same destination Whether arriving swiftly or prolonged. The first leads to an ocean of deepest emotion Where we swim to rhythm of our heart’s symphony Eyes closed as we are guided by ourContinue reading “Three Paths”

And Yet They Bloom

Dear soul, I know the winter has been harsh Ice upon ice and snow upon snow As if we were taken prisoner by the elements Waiting, always waiting, for the arrival of Spring. This year I thought the cold had won victory Over the crocuses trapped beneath snow And yet they bloom despite it all.Continue reading “And Yet They Bloom”

Trust

Sit with me for a moment Let me take your hands in mine Clearing up the mental clutter Of a tired and worried mind, Tapping into the deeper consciousness Past the cobwebs of doubt and fear Into the depths of higher awareness Where what you know is what you feel. Can you quiet the innerContinue reading “Trust”

Where There Is Uncertainty

Where there is uncertainty, Turn inward to that part of you that knows That inner compass that intuitively pulls The flicker of light sparking in your tired soul That voice of conscience that quietly grows. When you cannot see the next steps forward, Listen to the wisdom of past insights The moments when your heartContinue reading “Where There Is Uncertainty”