I Am Sorry
I am sorry to cause pain, sorrow or hurt
to a friend I hold dear in my heart.
Life is not easy for body and soul
who must live in a cold, harsh world.
I am sorry at the depth of my heart
it’s not right to criticize or control.… Read the rest
Dad’s Thermos
The worn plastic cup, once shiny and red
was a lifelong companion to thermos and Dad.
Filled to the brim, it’s cradled and held
promising joy to both body and soul.
The coffee, the aroma, all pleasures to behold
provide a break from the work of the day.
Cherished pleasures to be sure, that thermos provides
never far from Dad’s shop and his side.… Read the rest
Are The Animals Lost in a Mist
Are the animals lost in a mist
a great mist of ignorance and power?
Has man’s great lust for money and wealth
blinded him from life on the earth?
Life given by god to be cherished and loved
the gift to grow and be free.… Read the rest
A Happy New Home
Sometimes I think – where’s my Mom, where’s my Dad?
Trying to remember the past.
But then I remember the kind gentle hearts of a family that walks on two legs.
A scratch behind the ear, a pat on the head, I’m really part of this pack.… Read the rest
A Child’s Joy
Were does the joy in a child come from,
so free and full at play?
The giggles, the smiles
the little squeals of joy
the abandon an adult seldom feels.
Why do we lose this great gift from God
o longer in touch with our hearts?
Our problems so great
building walls thick and tall
blocking the bright lights of joy.… Read the rest
Success
Inner contentment and happiness
are measures of success
not buildings erected as monuments
or fame so soon forgotten
to live each day with joy and peace
the gift of true success
Poetry & Art by Patricia Walter 1999 ©… Read the rest
When Your World Breaks
When your world breaks
You can’t see thru the mist
You can’t hear what is said
You can’t think thru the fog
You are left in a time
that no longer exists
You touch – but don’t feel
You talk – but are not heard
You think – but are confused
Sadness overcomes
Joy is lost
Hope far away
Love just a memory
Only faith remains
building a bridge to find a new world
to feel whole
to love again
Poetry and Graphic by Patricia Walter 2016©… Read the rest
The Garden
A rainbow of color
Sweetness in the air
softness to the touch
Joy to the soul
Light to the spirit
Poetry & Art by Patricia Walter 1999 ©… Read the rest
The Joy of Love
Love and devotion are one
as the earth and sky are one.
Neither exists without the other.
May you be blessed
with the infinite joy
from such a love.
Original Poetry & Painting by Patricia Walter 1999©… Read the rest
A Gift
A gift is always a surprise to receive
big or small
in a plain brown bag
or all wrapped up with a bow.
It may not be expensive
or extravagant at all
perhaps it might even be free.
A flower form the field
a warm smile or hug
an offer of a helping hand.… Read the rest
Saltwater Fun
Ocean breeze
Saltwater air
Make me feel good
So glad they share
Walking the beach
Sand between my toes
Talking with nature
My joy shows
Find a few shells
See a crab on the run
Soothes my soul
Saltwater fun
Original Poetry and Art by Patricia Walter 2016 ©
The Gift of Kindness
Kindness is a gift not bought in a store
There’s no pretty paper or colored ribbons
No carton cold possibly contain it
Kindness is found in a generous heart
All wrapped up with love and care
Kindness comes from a gentle love
for a longtime friend or a stranger in need
Kindness is free – belongs to us all
A gift to be shared every day.… Read the rest
