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Hello, I see you
Standing there
Unsure and shy
Face full of care
Peeking from
A lowered head
Ready to run if
Unkind words are said
I pause and smile
Speak with gentle voice
Offer kindness and love
It is a good choice
A timid step forward
To a welcome… receive
Now quiet touch
Acceptance believe
Charlotte-Anne Allen
Do we take notice
Or feel a need?
To seek, to sense,
To understand
Not always so simple
Like looking through fog
A lighthouse shining
Will help us see
Recognize goodness
and our own straying ways
Distinguish, discriminate
Discern
-From “My Words to Live By”
Charlotte-Anne Allen
For a peaceful heart
Or a calm state
Come now
to this quiet place
Rest for body,
mind, and soul
Draw fresh from One
who makes us whole
Know God’s breath
A stillness true
One day at a time
To see us through
Charlotte-Anne Allen
With “stone of help”
Give thanks to God
May we remember
His care and strong rod
Proclaim to all who see
That they may know
He brings us through
Where we are, where we go
These memorial stones
Raised in awe and love
Speak of God’s power
His gifts from above
Charlotte-Anne Allen
Think now deeply
Weighing in your mind
Not speaking in a rush
Or acting before you find
Ponder things anew
And again, if need should be
For ears that will listen
And eyes that really see
Quiet considerations
Be still and take your time
Through prayer and meditation
Upon the mountains that you climb
And may those reflections brighten
Like a peaceful path on a clear sunny day
Lord, help us to live joyously
Wisely following you in every way
Charlotte-Anne Allen
Warm and smooth
Speaks of earth and life
Dig in your toes
Shed stress and strife
Comforting soothing
Hot tea, blanket, or sock
Solid support to lean on
A tree, strong arm, and a rock
And not to forget that sweet
Melt in your mouth taste
Curl up now and rest
Set aside need for haste
Not dull or plain, but rich
And fulfilling… chocolatey brown
From “On Colors”
Charlotte-Anne Allen
I saw a rock the other day
And tossed it to the side
It’s just a bit of gravel
Hindering my work
Ah hah, a child exclaimed
As he passed along and saw
It’s a treasure shining brightly
Bringing smiles and warm in hand
I saw a rock the other day
Dirty muddy in the way
A great boulder in my path
What a bother to go around
Ah hah, the builders said
As they spied that handsome stone
It’s just the thing we’re searching for
And fine addition to our new home
I saw a rock the other day
And tripped over it as I sped by
Why is that here and in my way
I have a lot to do
Ah hah, sighed another
Seeing the smooth worn slab
It’s just the help I need
A perfect fit to fix my steps
I saw a rock the other day
And took a second glance
A shining treasure
Firm foundation
Help along the way
Charlotte-Anne Allen
Gathering bumping
As happy excited children
Clasping hands
Joyful laughter lifting
Joining now
In heartfelt song
Lifting washing
Plunging to thirsty earth
Listening ears
Hear joyful melody
Refreshing rain
Falls on tender plants
Cooling hot faces
Lifted to gentle touch
Charlotte-Anne Allen
Rushing forward,
Swooping back
Pushing pumping
Up and down
Sounds of laughter
Echoing rising
Lifting pausing
Catch your breath
Back-and-forth
Now gently sway
Calming floating
Happy smiles
Peaceful pastime
Simple joys
– – – – – – – – – Charlotte-Anne Allen
Summer’s bright splash of color
Swaying in greeting to wind’s light touch
Quiet conductors with raised wands
Now trills the songbirds’ joy
In harmony with busy buzzing
Neighbor greeting neighbor and
Workers moving in steady contentment
They lead an attentive orchestra
Turning to hear their voices and
Lifting faces to welcome soft touch
So, we move to quiet beat
Giving thanks for day’s harmony
For splashes of color and gentle touches
Work well done and songs well sung
Charlotte-Anne Allen [Re-posted]
The Still Small Voice 