People

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

August 23, 2025

Coming In


When up and about
Mind’s on things old and new
What you like. What you need.
Seems you have much to do.

As a bee searching, gathering
Zipping here and there
Returning with what’s needed
Bringing home to share

Some with satisfaction
Others pondering with concern
As day’s time progresses
It’s for home we yearn

Coming in to draw a breath
Coming in to find some rest
Thankful prayers for a place
… As a bird to its welcome nest

Something about that moment
When we finally enter in
Come and find a welcome
No matter where we’ve been

Charlotte-Anne Allen

August 17, 2025

What Words!


Some curious words
From childhood days
May have some wondering
About those past ways!

Say piffle to such nonsense
When you hear a doozy of a tale

A great hullabaloo of a commotion
Arises when bamboozled… I’ve been tricked!

We skedaddle and leave quickly
When faced with hogwash nonsense!

Don’t lollygag or waste any time
Listening to gobbledygook and meaningless talk

Take care not to get turned back widdershins
Things sometimes do go cattywampus

Good words to take note of
They’re just the right fit
For frustrating or interesting moments
… Perfect for interjecting a bit of wit!

Charlotte-Anne Allen

July 27, 2025

Come Princes Princesses


Rising sun on this new day
Humble princes and princesses
Adopted children come without delay

To the Mighty One, serving our King
We lift our voices and now we sing

Of trials and triumphs, of pain and joy
Of trust and doubt, of faith …and hope

We touch the promises of our great God
Love unfailing, forgiven freely

Arms enfolding, sovereign power
Awesome, filling

Charlotte-Anne Allen

June 15, 2025

Reflections on Wood


• From our first sprouting to our final gathering there is much change
• As maturity comes, so develops strength and shape
• The smoothing and rubbing of life’s challenges brings out our character
• We all have the potential for many forms and purposes
• Like mighty trees, so protect and provide cover for the fragile and needy
• Those who nurture others are recognized for compassion
• Building and creating brings satisfaction for work well done
• Inward beauty shines forth with love and care
• Spreading warmth brings comfort and contentment
• Storms often bring loss and uproot or unsettle us
• Hope sprouts slowly sometimes, so tend with care
• Planting, watering, tending, shaping, serving… is purpose
• Draw from the land and bear good fruit with seeds
• God nourishes and makes things grow

Charlotte-Anne Allen

May 3, 2025

In Seeing and Hearing (A Prayer)


What do I see?
What do I hear?

Are my eyes so blind, though God is near?
Do my ears truly listen to words spoken to me?

Forgive me Lord if that is so.
Help me to follow and to grow.

Open my eyes to see with my heart.
Grant me understanding, doing my part.

In seeing… bring peace.
In hearing… make known.

Bring to fruition
The seeds to be sown.

Charlotte-Anne Allen

April 27, 2025

Wise


What is it to be wise?
How one is known through another’s eyes?

We seek to know, to understand.
Walk this way. Know where to stand.

Look about. Thinking deep.
Listen. Pause. In prayer keep.

In struggles, challenges, our mistakes
We learn and ponder. That’s what it takes.

Wisdom’s example in others, too
It steers us, helps us in all we do.

What’s wise, you say?
See the heart and the whole, this day.

Making choices that lift and heal
Consider all perspectives and how others feel.

Wise, oh wise. Pursue wisdom for life.
It grows from goodness and from strife.

Charlotte-Anne Allen

April 5, 2025

A Breath of Fresh Air


Springtime fresh
Throw open the windows
Greet gentle waft invited in

Lifting spirits
Breathe in deeply
Coolness filling, ever washing

Winter’s dust
Now leave behind
Carried away upon swift wings

Feel its promise
Upon hot, tired face
Calming relaxing clean

Close your eyes
And be encouraged
Listening to spring’s soft sigh

Charlotte-Anne Allen