People

Thoughts and reflections on us as people with much in common.

July 18, 2026

Grumble, Rumble, Roar


What’s this we hear
A grumbling, grumbling?
Discontent or distant announcing?

Feel the stillness
Rustles now silent
Breath intaken
Coming, coming

Rumble, rumble
Drawing ever nearer
What’s this darkness that we see?

Rearing up
Its mighty head
Boughs shaking
Now in dread

Mighty dragon
Roaring, roaring
Exuberant and free?

Gusty power touching
Dark and light entwining
Torrents descending
Earth eagerly quaffing

Awesome presence
Enfolding encouraging
Moves on ‘mid curious peeps
… And refreshed souls

Charlotte-Anne Allen

June 27, 2026

Ups and Downs


Ups and downs
And turnarounds
Life can be so twisty

Like summer days
Going carefree or busy
Days warm mornings misty

What will we do
When we look back
At life’s turns and travels?

Rising upon a rainy day
Are we thankful
For life-giving water?

When things don’t go
As we plan or desire
Do we fuss and grouse?

Or do we tip our head
With a thoughtful smile
And wonder at new opportunities?

Charlotte-Anne Allen

June 20, 2026

Dew’s Touch


Quiet, calm night
Clear skies soften
As sunrise’s faint shine
Stirs and greets a new day

Cool morning’s breath
Gathering droplets
To touch and moisten
Gentle, life-giving

Magical shining orbs
Settle upon tender grass
And freshened leaves
Rising in silent appreciation

Bare feet welcome
Dew’s cool chill
Refreshed peaceful
Lifting heart and mind

From heaven above
Comes… dew’s touch

Charlotte-Anne Allen

May 16, 2026

Blah!


A thought, a word, an exclamation!
“Blah” we say
When things are crazy…
Or do not go our way

Some days are “yay”
So bright and fair
Then comes those times
When “blah” is there

Oh, grateful for friends
Who encourage and smile
They stick beside us
Even walk an extra mile

Heed “Frog and Toad”
Accepting and true
There for “yays” and “blahs”
Together in all they do

Charlotte-Anne Allen
Inspired by “Frog and Toad” by Arnold Lobel
Smile and be encouraged!

April 18, 2026

Welcome


I see you coming guest and friend
Greeting you now to enter in

Open door and open arms
Welcome now. Be safe from harm

When we comfort others, we offer hope
Hospitality and acceptance to heal and cope

Shining soft light that comes from God
Bears testimony of love with a welcome nod

Charlotte-Anne Allen

“The islanders showed us unusual kindness.
They built a fire and welcomed us all
because it was raining and cold.” Acts 28:2

April 11, 2026

Hop


A hop, a skip, a jump we say
It’s not so very far away

To reach a nearby destination
Rise up and go, no hesitation

Inhale deeply gather and move
Getting started in the groove

Take things slowly enjoy the trip
Cool breeze sunshine and pause for a sip

Embrace life’s riches and rest your mind
Into our moments… treasures to find

Charlotte-Anne Allen