The Mirror

Between the woods the afternoon
Is fallen in a golden swoon,
The sun looks down from quiet skies
To where a quiet water lies,
And silent trees stoop down to trees.
And there I saw a white swan make
Another white swan in the lake;
And, breast to breast, both motionless,
They waited for the wind's caress ...
And all the water was at ease.

~@A.A. Milne

Love of Friends

Man strives for glory, honor, fame,
That all the world may know his name.

Amasses wealth by brain and hand;
Becomes a power in the land.

But when he nears the end of life
And looks back o'er the years of strife,

He finds that happiness depends
On none of these, but love of friends.

~Anon~

Your Hand

When my world falls down around me,
And the ground is sinking sand;
When peace can't be found on this earth,
I reach out for your hand.

When your hand wraps 'round my own,
A strength pours from your soul;
It brings to me a quiet calm,
Till once again I'm whole.

A peace beyond all reason,
A rest there in your touch;
Something in your quiet words,
My heart yearns for so much.

If I but rest my worries,
Upon your shoulder there;
Strength that pours forth from your soul,
Will wash away each care.

Like a cool sweet taste of water,
For a tired thirsty man;
My heart finds peace, my soul is calm,
When I reach out for your hand.

@Allison Chambers Coxsey ©1996

Source: Inspiration Line

She is Gone

You can shed tears that she is gone,
or you can smile because she has lived.

You can close your eyes and pray that she'll come back,
or you can open your eyes and see all she's left.

Your heart can be empty because you can't see her,
or you can be full of the love you shared.

You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday,
or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.

You can remember her only that she is gone,
or you can cherish her memory and let it live on.

You can cry and close your mind,
be empty and turn your back.

Or you can do what she'd want:
smile, open your eyes, love and go on.

~David Harkins quotes (British Poet and Painter b.1958)

SOMEDAY WHEN

" SOMEDAY WHEN..."

Another season passing, passing in time
The dreams so clear, seems so long ago
Fading in Spring, and more with each Fall.

A husband, a wife ... a child and then two.
Another Winter, building a bike for under the tree,
Thoughts of taxes, they soon will be due,
Another new year, as holidays draw nearer.

Each new Spring seems warmer than last,
Seems the grass in the yard grows far too fast.
There's still time enough for those dreams long ago
Someday when the kids are all grown,
Someday when they are out on their own.

Another year ... another ... or two ...
Dreams, the life of our sleep,
Fleeting thoughts ... a long ago wish.

Then one day, another Spring ...
A smile, a thought ... dreams from the past.
Someday when ... my children are grown up,
I'll quit this job, my life my own ...
I'll see the world ... I remember when.

Our hearts, ageless they know of no bounds,
Until one day, the dreams we would live
Are now out of reach ... we ran out of time.
They never got past "Someday When"
Having been replaced instead of with,
"What could have been."

...So dreams they stay inside of our hearts,
Turned into just wishes, past "Wishes" on stars.
We thought we had time, as they most always began
With the simple notion of ... "Someday When."

An untouchable place "Someday When"
Today is as good as any day can be ...
To live the beginning of a least one of those dreams.

Through the warm spring days, Summer then Fall,
Then on through the Winter ... time passes slow.
Until one day, the direction we look,
Is not of the future, but a place of the past.

A time comes to all, when all we will have
Are the memories of love, and the lives we have lived
Or ... dreams turned to wishes wished on the stars
Waiting for tomorrows for our dreams to come true.
Dreams that began with "Someday When"...
And stayed there ... empty place unfulfilled.

"Tomorrow" never comes when our dreams
"Always" begin with "Someday When."
That place in our hearts, where time never ends
A place where, "When" sleeps, if never begins.

... Don't Wait For Tomorrow ...


~Excerpted From Poetry By D. Enise ©2001

Source: Inspiration Line

To Believe

To believe is to know
that every day is a new beginning.
It is to trust that miracles happen,
and dreams really do come true.

To believe is to see angels dancing among the clouds,
to know the wonder of a stardust sky,
and the wisdom of the man in the moon.

To believe is to know the value of a nurturing heart,
the innocence of a child's eyes,
and the beauty of an aging hand;
for it is through their teachings we learn to love.

To believe is to find the strength and courage
that lies within us when it is time
to pick up the pieces and begin again.

To believe is to know we are not alone,
that life is a gift,
and this is our time to cherish it.

To believe is to know that wonderful surprises
are just waiting to happen,
and all our hopes and dreams
are within reach...
"If only we believe"

~Author Unknown~

Angel E-Mail

There's an angel in my inbox
And she came here from a friend
Who typed in my e-mail address
Then clicked on the button 'Send'

There's an angel in your e-mail
And you got her straight from me;
I knew when I finished reading this,
It was something you should see.

This little angel in your inbox
Does contain a nice surprise;
For when you send her on to friends,
Her message multiplies.

She brings you a note of
Joy, happiness and song;
And the nicest thing you can do today
Is to forward her along.

Please send this little angel on,
And have a great day, too;
Just smile and be happy because
This angel was sent to you!

~Author Unknown~

An Angel What I'd Be

If I had a choice
An angel's what I'd be,
And everything that happened
I'd be there to see.

You'd be right there with me
To wrap my wings around,
Only you would know I'm there
For I wouldn't make a sound.

I would see ahead of you
To help direct your path,
I'd always be there with you
You'd never have to ask.

I'd be there protecting you
And keeping you from harm,
For nothing is too hard for me
With my loving arms.

When you have somewhere to go
I'll be with you in flight,
I'll also be there protecting
In the middle of the night.

So if I had a choice
An angel's what I'd be,
I'd be right there beside you
Helping you to see.

~Melinda Tanner©2003~

Calling All Angels

Calling all angels, put down your disguise,
Unveil your hearts, wipe the sleep from your eyes;
We are falling ... lost in the garden.

Calling all angels, this is Starseed Command,
We've misused our freewill and we messed with The Plan;
We are falling ... lost in the garden.
Falling like gold leaves in autumn,
Falling with hardly a sound;
Oh, sorrow and sickness are upon us,
The darkness is pulling us down
... Won't you save us?

Calling all angels, we're sad and alone,
We wandered too far, now it's time to come home;
We are falling ... lost in the garden.

Separation has bonded me with gravity,
Hesitation has robbed me of my throne;
Liberation is my soul's sweetest destiny,
My heart wants to fly away home;
I want to play through the ages,
And make the changes
... Like the angels.

Calling all angels, if you're out on patrol,
We're armed and we're dangerous, spinning out of control;
We are falling ... lost in the garden
... Lost in the heavens.

Calling all angels ... Calling all angels ...
Calling all angels ...

~Eliza Gilkyson~

Sending You My Angel

I am sending you my special angel
On the wings of pure love,
One of exquisite beauty
From heaven above.

I am sending her to you
Just so you will know
I care so much about you
And wanted to tell you so.

I have called upon my angel
And am sending her to you
To comfort, love, and guide
In everything you do.

Her soft wings will gather
Close around your soul;
When you feel that touch
from "nowhere,"
It's then you will know.

She has promised to protect you,
To keep you safe from harm,
To take away the dark fears,
To make your heart light and warm.

Trust in your "angel"
You will feel her all around,
In your time of loneliness
Is when she will be found.

~Author Unknown~

Angel Dust

The world needs tolerance, love and trust,
And kindness scattered like Angel Dust!

We need quiet moments, a lot more peace,
That conflicts may end and hatred cease.

We need caring friends, some hope, some mirth,
And a glimmer to guide us here on this earth.

We need joyful hearts, cures for disease,
And gentle reminders to say 'thank you' and 'please'.

We need to remember our wildlife, green trees,
For we are no greater or lesser than these.

How to begin the changes we must?

By scattering KINDNESS ...
like Angel Dust!

~Author Unknown~

Angel on My Doorstep

There is an Angel on my doorstep, waiting with a smile,
A kind hand, touch or offer to go an extra mile.

The Angel on my doorstep outstretched — a helping hand,
To help me when I've fallen and care for me when sad.

There was an Angel on my doorstep, and now I've let her in.
Some things are a-changing, as I listen through the din.

My Angel, guide and special friend, ever closer will I grow,
As the chatter in the background gets quieter while it goes.

My Angel, all I ask of you is help for my own journey...
As I learn much more about myself
On my voyage of discovery.

Thank You for Being the Angel on My Doorstep!

~Author Unknown~

YOU

A poem by “Mystic Dave” Lanier

No matter where you go,
be it near or far,
when you finally get there,
well then, there you are.

Find you are the same one,
who tried to go away.
Travel can't change you,
only the place you stay.

Perhaps you will see
something that is new.
Find that you are wiser,
and find you are still you.

Source: The Happy Guy
May 13, 2009

Each day is a new beginning

Your life is a journey ahead of you.
Each day is a new beginning.
Yesterday is a friend that will guide you.

There will be good times and bad times;
Cherish the good, because they make life sweet,
But be thankful for the bad,
For through them you come to know
The important things in life
And the meaning of life.
There will be times when you face
Difficult decisions,
And you won’t know which way to turn.
The important thing is that you make a choice,
And move forward.

There will be times that test your strength and endurance,
But don’t give up;
Refuse to accept defeat,
For perseverance is the key to success.
there will be times when you are hurt by love.
Forgive those who hurt you
So that your heart will be free to love again.
There will be times when you make mistakes.
Remember that mistakes are not a reflection of your self-worth,
But of your humanity.
Nor do they make you less of a person.
Because of the lessons you’ve learned,
You’ve grown and become wiser.

There will be times when your search for happiness
Leads to frustration and disappointment,
But don’t stop believing in happiness.
Being happy with yourself goes a long way toward
Knowing happiness in your life.
There will be times when life seems unfair,
But don’t allow it to make you bitter
And steal your joy.
Nothing is worth this.
When fear stands in the way of reaching out for your dreams,
Confront them and you will conquer them.

There will be times when your faith is shaken,
But don’t despair,
It will rise up and carry you above the storm and to victory….

by Nancye Simms
@1996

Source: Positive Thoughts

The Moment Matters

Precious moment, help me to not waste
you by attacking the great big world,
searching for all answers, for some solutions.

Help me to not weigh you down
with a negative thought,
a thoughtless word or action.

Help me remember that how well I use you
will determine my subsequent
moments, my hours, my days.

Help me remember that you are fleeting,
rushing, soon gone into eternity and
could take my existence with you.

So help me grasp you,
relish you, savor the inner peace
you afford me.

Help me use you to begin afresh,
if no more than to take a quick glimpse
into how I might use this rare opportunity...

To convince myself that I want to
live, live, live, and possibly,
feel another glorious moment like you.

~By Glasceta Honeyghan ©1997
Associate Professor & Motivational Speaker, Florida Memorial University

Source: The Inspiration Line

Promise Yourself

Promise yourself
to be so strong
that nothing can
disturb your
peace of mind.

To talk health, happiness
and prosperity
to every person you meet.

To make all your friends
feel that there is something in them.

To look at the sunny side of everything
and make your optimism come true.

To think only of the best, to work only for the best
and expect only the best.

To be enthusiastic about the success of others
as you are about your own.

To forget the mistakes of the past and press on to
greater achievements of the future.

To wear a cheerful countenance at all times
and give every living creature you meet a smile.

To give so much time to the improvement of yourself
that you have no time to criticise others.

To be too large for worry, too noble for anger,
too strong for fear and too happy
to permit the presence of trouble.

by Christian D Larson

Source: Positive Thoughts

YOU ARE EVER IN DEBT TO LIFE

On New Year's Eve (2010)
at set of sun,
another day.
It's course has run
the "Balance Sheet"
was steeped in Red,
"You are my debtor,"
Life now said,
"I, your debtor?",
that cannot be,
but first your books,
I would like to see."
Life took the scroll
of my Account
And staggered me
with this Amount.

"A breathless dawn, you have had each day
A brilliant sun, to light your way
A million stars hung overhead
A golden moon, your eyes has fed
The songs of birds, the running streams
The night to dream, your splendid dreams
A rendezvous in moon-drenched lanes
The cooling touch of summer rains
The open road, the meadows green
What miracles your eyes have seen
The rolling clouds were yours to view
The countless flowers still wet with dew
A clinging vine on garden wall
An April's Robin's mating call
In early spring, the Daffodils
The setting sun, against the hills
You have had the painted sky above
A full share of a mother's love
You have had a few, but loyal friends
These benefactions know, no end."

Amazed,
I heard these charges made,
the list was long
that life displayed
I scanned the page,
now steeped in "Red,"
and could do nothing
but bow my head and pledge,
no more would I abase,
these things that once seemed
commonplace unchanged,
the record stands today,
next year Dear Lord,
Can I repay?

Author Anon

Source: Unidentified Australian Magazine

Myself

I have to live with myself and so
I want to be fit for myself to know,
I want to be able as days go by,
To look at myself straight in the eye.
I don't want to stand with the setting sun
And hate myself for the things I've done.

I don't want to hide on a closet shelf
A lot of secrets about myself,
And fool myself as I come and go
Into thinking that nobody else will know
What kind of man I really am;
I don't want to dress myself in sham.

I want to go with my head erect,
I want to deserve all men's respect
And in this struggle for fame and pelf
I want to be able to like myself.
I don't want to look at myself and know
That I am a bluster and empty show.

I cannot hide myself from me;
I can see what others can never see;
I know what others can never know,
I cannot fool myself, and so

Whatever happens, I want to be
Self-respecting and conscience free.

by Edgar A. Guest

Source: Facebook

WHAT DID I LEARN?

I learned that sometimes it is easier to share my soul with the whole world
Than it is to share it with someone intimate
I learned that aspiring toward my desires takes true commitment
And, a solid belief that my goals have legitimacy
I learned that asking for understanding is sometimes impossible
But, giving understanding is not
I learned that trying to prepare others for what lies ahead,
May confuse their innocence and thwart their progress
I learned that saying no to someone else, even when they object
Can help them learn to say no in their own lives, when need be
I learned that wanting and needing are hard to separate
But the difference is of great importance
I learned that I am stronger than I thought I was
And, that I need both strength and insight to function
I learned that I will not always feel positive
But that, my down days give me perspective
I learned that patience takes self-discipline
But, its rewards are immense
I learned that laughing after making a mistake
Does not erase its valuable lesson
I learned that letting someone else’s laughter reach my heart
Is just as rewarding as saying something to make them laugh
I learned that appreciation of others, of life and of challenges
Causes each day to be full and fruitful
I learned that it is good to expect better of one’s self
But, not so good to stress over petty details
I learned that living is not one huge moment of joy
It is the travel, and the unravel — the discovery of life,
That builds foundations for joy and for loving and living

~By N.O. Tate (Reprinted with Permission)

Source: Inspiration Line

A Summer Day By The Sea

The sun is set; and in his latest beams
Yon little cloud of ashen gray and gold,
Slowly upon the amber air unrolled,
The falling mantle of the Prophet seems.
From the dim headlands many a light-house gleams,
The street-lamps of the ocean; and behold,
O'erhead the banners of the night unfold;
The day hath passed into the land of dreams.
O summer day beside the joyous sea!
O summer day so wonderful and white,
So full of gladness and so full of pain!
Forever and forever shalt thou be
To some the gravestone of a dead delight,
To some the landmark of a new domain.

~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Autumn

Thou comest, Autumn, heralded by the rain,
With banners, by great gales incessant fanned,
Brighter than brightest silks of Samarcand,
And stately oxen harnessed to thy wain!
Thou standest, like imperial Charlemagne,
Upon thy bridge of gold; thy royal hand
Outstretched with benedictions o'er the land,
Blessing the farms through all thy vast domain!
Thy shield is the red harvest moon, suspended
So long beneath the heaven's o'er-hanging eaves;
Thy steps are by the farmer's prayers attended;
Like flames upon an altar shine the sheaves;
And, following thee, in thy ovation splendid,
Thine almoner, the wind, scatters the golden leaves!

~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Source: Internet

Take Life's Simple Pleasures

Life can be hurtful, and not always fair.
Life can surround you, with people who care.
Life clearly does offer, its ups and its downs.
Life teaches us to take, the good with the bad.
Life is a mixture, of happy and sad.

So.....

Take the life that you have, and give it your best.
Think positive, be happy, let the Universe do the rest.
Take the challenges, that life has laid at your feet.
Take pride and be thankful, for each one you meet.
To yourself give forgiveness, if you stumble and fall.
Take each day that is dealt you, and give it your all.

Take the love that you're given, and return it with care.
Have faith that when needed, it will always be there.
Take time to find the beauty, in the things that you see.
Take life's simple pleasures, let them set your heart free.

Source: The Positive Thoughts

A Healing Prescription

I gathered a thousand kisses and into this bottle they flew,
Then I wrapped it in some loving hugs —
prescribed especially for you:

No moving parts, no batteries; no monthly payments and no fees;
Inflation proof, nontaxable, in fact, it's quite relaxable;
It can't be stolen, won't pollute, one size fits all, do not dilute.

It uses little energy, but yields results enormously.
Relieves your tension and your stress; invigorates your happiness;
Combats depression, makes you beam, and elevates your self esteem!

Your circulation it corrects without unpleasant side effects
It is, I think, the perfect drug — may I prescribe, my friend:
THE HUG!
(And, of course, fully returnable!)

~Henry Matthew Ward

"How do I love thee?

"How do I love thee?
Let me count the ways.
I love thee to the depth and breadth
and height my soul can reach,
when feeling out of sight
for the ends of being and ideal grace.
I love thee to the level
of every day's most quiet need,
by sun and candlelight.
I love thee freely, as men strive for right.
I love thee purely, as they turn from praise."

~Elizabeth Barrett Browning.

Touch My Heart

Touch my heart and I'll touch yours with a gentle word or two,
For kindness bears the sweetest fruit that makes our dreams come true.
Touch my life with tenderness and fill my cup with love;
Share my dreams as I share yours beyond the stars above.

Take my hand as I grow old and lead me when I'm blind;
Show me that you really care … pure love is hard to find.
Touch my heart and I'll touch yours a little more each day;
Then we shall both find happiness somewhere along the way.

~Author Unknown~

Source: Inspiration Line