Something small
But right and true
Offer your all
What you say or do
A prayer, a smile
Or helping hand
Give of your resources
Helping others to stand
Not a biting bug
To irritate or harm
Discord’s not a part
But offers only alarm
We rise and rest
In our walk each day
Follow paths to spread hope
Encouragement along the way
Charlotte-Anne Allen
Up, chirp, chitter chatter
Squirrel tail goes flitter flatter
Fussing as we pass below
Peering through the leaves just so
Hurling about with great velocity
Their big eyes bright with curiosity
Busily digging, digging about
Hiding food so they won’t go without
Building homes nestled high in a tree
Safe and secure where they can see
Facing our own challenges, we can take notes
From these creative adventurers in furry coats
Charlotte-Anne Allen
A childhood game of joy and fun
Reaching out to touch someone
…Can call to mind on any day
Of what we do and what we say
Are we choosing to extend a smile
To be courteous and go that “extra mile”?
…Social media says, “Look at me”
Consider now just what we see
Whether in passing or sharing deep
This world around us, may God keep
Value each other, recognized, known
Let’s tag someone… We’re not alone
Charlotte-Anne Allen
What does it suggest?
What might it mean?
A help, a thought,
… a tease perhaps
When brains don’t joggle
Or are in a ‘foggle”
A simple word
May make us wise
Perhaps a well-placed
Bit of something
To alert a wandering mind
…Take notice now!
We tap our lip
In contemplation
Ah-hah, ah-hah
a welcome hint!
Charlotte-Anne Allen
Splashing water on a hot day
Splash of bright color to cheer
Splashing your face to refresh and clean
A splash a dash of spice to savor
Splashing encouraging words to hear
A splash a flash smiling face to cheer
We all need a splash to give and receive
A day with a splash is one we all favor!
Charlotte-Anne Allen
Oh God, sometimes it’s hard to “still”
To seek, to listen… trusting Your will
Guide me in Your steps today
Ever in Your presence stay
Set my feet firmly on the rock
Not slipping sliding… “on my clock”
All anxious thoughts, please set aside
Draw me, calm me… in You abide
When I feel the sun and smell the rain
Hear joyful laughter and smile again
I’m thankful God
… in Your stillness
Charlotte-Anne Allen
● The right combination of ingredients brings out our best
● The blending of our experiences shape who we are
● Consider the ways you can improve yourself and then follow through
● Using a fresh perspective opens our eyes and hearts
● Making needed adjustments keeps us out of the rut and enriches life
● Memories are thoughts that bubble up and burst upon us, often at unexpected times
● Be true to your faith and commitment wherever you are
● A calm and even temperament is much to be desired
● Adding some sweetness brings smiles and shares happiness
● Begin all things with a solid base as you look ahead
● Establish positive routines for development and accomplishment
● When we’re feeling the heat, God’s Spirit helps us to rise
Charlotte-Anne Allen
A treasure trove!
What great delight
To re-discover things long forgotten
To dig and rummage
And sift things about
Some wooden matches and screws and tacks
Where’s the thingamabob?
Oh wow, I forgot I had that!
And this will be handy to hang things up
Yay! Here’s the screwdriver
I’ve found my best scissors!
What in the world! Now what is this?…
I’m just not quite sure
There’s really no clue
Can’t throw that away, until I know!
Indeed, one day soon
Surely, before very long
It will all be sorted as I clear some things out!
… Now, what was I looking for?!
Memories awakened
Stories told
Contentment reigns
When good scents unfold
Indoors and out
Eyes shut
Breathe deeply
Open mind’s door, and smile
Bold cinnamon and apple pie
Minty goodness and lemonade
Bubbling stews and filling soups
Herbal teas and fragrant coffee
Rain on earth and garden’s care
Freshly cut grass and flower’s bloom
Sharp freshness of new-fallen snow
Ocean breeze and mountain stream
Clean laundry and sheets on the bed
Suds in dish water and lotion for hands
Sweet smell of a child snuggled close
Scents to comfort and renew … Good scents!
Bright eyes calling you
Awake awake
See the beauty around you
Flash of scarlet shines
Look up look up
A smiling face beam brightly
Heads lifted to sun
Hear now hear now
Sharing caring with bright eyes
The Still Small Voice 