These words felt very relevant today. For so many, being resilient or strong is not a choice, it is because there is no other choice. ❤️
Author Archives: Quietest Poet
Tiny Purple Grape Hyacinths
My heart always loves to see these small blooms that look like tiny purple clusters of grapes.
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”
Hyacinths in the Garden
The hyacinths bloomed late this year, but they are always a sight to see after a long winter. Happy April! 🌸
I Spy With My Little Eye…
The first signs of spring!
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”