Thoughts and reflections on us as people with much in common.
Such a creature
I do tell
Lounging happily
in your shell
Full of patience
And intent
Steadily moving
Though slowly you went
Surveying life
From bush or log
With occasional sniff
From a curious dog
Clambering up and all about
Buddies are important too
Basking in the warmth of sun
Life flowing …Each day new
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Round-and-round
Spinning with glee
Wind on the skin
And hair flying free
Mouth wide open
Eyes shining bright
What could be better
This wondrous delight
Knights of old
So valiant and brave
Riding their chargers
Now give them a wave
Zooming past
Now hold on tight
Or push and run
With all their might
Happy and dizzy
Seeing others flash past
They make a good team
…And a joy that will last
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From this… life springs
Marvelous wonders
Unimposing treasures
Waiting for time of planting
Sown upon fertile soil
Drawing nourishment
Water, air, good soil, light
Breaking forth in newness
Digging roots downwards
Reaching ever upwards
Forming, growing, bearing
In turn enriching others
Nourishing and life bringing
… We seeds of God’s making
Charlotte-Anne Allen
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
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A quiet glade
A welcome respite
Cool shades of green
Touched with golden light
Gentle breeze sighs
Caressing heated skin
From early morning’s labor
Lifting damp tresses to freshen
A peaceful place
To compose mind and body
Rediscover wonder, and lighten spirits
Breathe deeply, stretch… rest in this tranquil spot
Charlotte-Anne Allen
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
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
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Happy music
Pure delight
Bubbling forth
Like a high-flying kite
Mouth full of laughter
Eyes shining so bright
Giggles from the belly
What a joyful sight
Ahh for the joy
For life simple, carefree
Precious moments are holy
And times just … to be
Charlotte-Anne Allen
Rainy chill and soggy gray
Dampness creeping with the breeze
Flowers huddle swaying wet
Looking askance, at spring’s tease
Where has it gone, our sunny days?
That welcome warmth is replaced with shiver
It will return after earth’s wet kiss
To grow and strengthen such as these
Charlotte-Anne Allen
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!
The Still Small Voice 