DIAMONDS ARE MADE IN THE ROUGH Don't ever give up. Whoever you are, whatever you're going through, don't give up. You matter. You are made of the dust of the stars. You are a unique and precious child of God. You belong in this beautiful universe, Your steps are valued on this precious earth. … Continue reading Diamonds Are Made In The Rough ~ A Poem
Poetry
My Soul Is Satisfied ~ A Poem
My Soul Is Satisfied Like a morsel you refresh me You restore my soul Father God I love you You are all I want You go ahead to prepare me You anoint my life You alone can satisfy You grant me loving life You are in my waking You are in my heart You … Continue reading My Soul Is Satisfied ~ A Poem
Catch Up & Live Recording of New Hope – A Poem
Dear Readers, You might have noticed my absence from the Blog for a few weeks. Hopefully, those who follow my Instagram posts and Twitter feed will have seen that I have been abroad on an adventure and realised that I have had my attention on matters of life. I am now back in … Continue reading Catch Up & Live Recording of New Hope – A Poem
No Benefit Through Enquiry – A Poem
No Benefit Through Enquiry – A Poem Do not ponder on the analysis of a situation, Do not delve too deeply into any question, Do not read and reread into any motive, Do not inquire into the meaning of a statement. Remain content with every answer, Remain dumb to double-purpose, Remain satisfied with unexplained … Continue reading No Benefit Through Enquiry – A Poem
Footprints Poem
Footprints [author unknown; see footnote] One night I dreamed a dream. As I was walking along the beach with my Lord, Across the dark sky flashed scenes from my life. For each scene, I noticed two sets of footprints in the sand, One belonging to me and one to my Lord. After the last … Continue reading Footprints Poem
Out Of Control ~ A Poem
Out Of Control Lethargy invades the space of my physical being and ebbing waves of wasted energy escape along the surface of my skin Tiredness controls my thoughts which hold me prisoner no motivation to erase the memories no wish to love no strength to hate Forgiveness cannot exist in the cesspool of indifference … Continue reading Out Of Control ~ A Poem
In The Chicken Joint ~ A Satirical Poem
In The Chicken Joint – A Satirical Poem Just ordinary people leading ordinary lives Just pink and brown and white folk Snacking on their chicken Chomping at their chips Sucking on their softdrinks And mucking up their fingers The coleslaw a gooey mess shoved aside. What sort of people come here? Why so many … Continue reading In The Chicken Joint ~ A Satirical Poem
Poetry At The Holly Tree Tales
For those who regularly read the articles here, you might have noticed lately that a fair amount of poetry has been featured on The Holly Tree Tales' blog. To my surprise and increasing pleasure, the poetry has received a growing audience, which is greatly appreciated. One never knows what might appeal to others to read. … Continue reading Poetry At The Holly Tree Tales
Discovering Farewell ~ A Poem
Discovering Farewell Somewhere close by, the frantic honking of geese Answered rudely by a sleepy donkey. The night sky was clear, the moon like cheese Our warm breath mingled, so that where we sat all misty. So much time gone by, in which to fill minutes with conversation, Yet we merely skimmed surfaces of our … Continue reading Discovering Farewell ~ A Poem
You And Me ~ A Poem
You And Me Hey! Sunshine, Don’t carry this sad burden all alone, Don’t forget that you have me. Show not your lonely countenance to the world, Because, it is not just you – it is also me. Something quite innocent, turned into a loving spontaneity. Do not try to suppress this, allow your white dove … Continue reading You And Me ~ A Poem
