Snowflakes Fall Silently to the Ground
Snowflakes fall silently to the ground
hundreds of shapes and sizes are found.
Each glistening diamond quietly touches down
as snow flakes grow into a beautiful mound.
It’s a trick to our eyes that a most common sight
is quickly transformed into a winter delight.
Poetry and Art by Patricia Walter 1999 ©
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I am Worthy and I am Loved
People often tell me how nice I am.
That I am considerate and kind
both warm and wonderful.
But somewhere deep inside
comes a nagging voice.
I’m really not nice
I don’t deserve good things
I am not perfect at all.
Whose voice do I hear
whispering such untruths?
It is really mine or some ghost form the past?
Bad echoes from a Mom, a Dad
or a sister or brother?
The voice tells untruths, it seems like mine
yet it has a ring of familiarity to it.
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Who is Really the Smarter of the Two?
Of the two of us who sit in the zoo
who is really the smarter of the two?
Is it you looking in or me looking out?
It’s certainly not me, surrounded by great walls
my spirit born free but body contained.
It’s certainly not me being awakened by alarms
so early in the morn before God’s great sunrise.
It’s certainly not me slowly roaming my cage
not worried about safety or survival.
It’s certainly not me, fed three meals a day
never wanting for shelter or care.
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Sometimes We Feel Alone
Sometimes we feel alone in the world
losing a loved one, enduring a hardship,
experiencing an illness in the family.
Roadblocks in our normally smooth lives.
But God and Nature surround us
easing our burdens and healing our hearts.
Time and patience become our friends.
They hold our hands
and quietly begin to fill our hearts
with love and joy once again.
Poetry & Art by Patricia Walter 1998 ©
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What Do The Animals Really Think
What do the animals really think
of man and his modern ways?
Busy and tired, no time for joy
a grind from morning to night.
Has he forgotten the beauty and love
all creatures were given for free?
What do the animals really think
of life in the modern world?
Has man forgot the touch of the earth
its moist and fertile soil?
Where are the flowers, crops of wheat
man through the ages has grown?
No longer a care of everyday life
someone else will take care of the fields.
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The Flowers of the Field
Nature’s magic is a wonder to behold
as she tends the flowers of the field.
From seed to bud, flower to seed
cycles of promise are fulfilled.
The flowers speak to eyes and soul
a language all their own.
The gift is free, the joys and thrills
as nature tends the flowers of the field.
Poetry & Art by Patricia Walter 1998 ©
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Thank You for Sharing Your Love
Thank You for sharing your love
Thank You for sharing your life.
A gift not bound by earthly ties
much greater than heart and soul.
Your love embraces with kind, gentle arms
not controlling, not begging
but with care and support.
There are no commands, no pleas for help
just two kind souls on a journey through life.
The warm embrace
the gentle kiss on the cheek
the shared passions of a wondrous love.
No greater gift can exist on this earth
given only by God from above.
Thank You for the joys
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Pudgy Wudgy Jammer (PJ)
People say I’m just all ears
that’s really far from the truth.
My joys in life – to run and jump
bark loud squeals of delight.
I have a great friend called buddy.
How unusual it seems
for the big, black dog
to take me under his wing.
We run, we sleep, beg for crumbs
play games like hide and seek.
My legs are short
on a sausage round body
I have no tail at all.
People think I’m just all ears
but my heart’s as big as the come.
I’m lovable and happy
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Solitude
Solitude is not a sad state of mind
but a glorious gift from God.
Not lonely or detached
but connected and joyful.
A time to reflect, a visit with self
A time to listen, a time with God
advice from a warm, loving Friend.
A time to give Thanks for glorious gifts.
Yourself, your Spirit, unique in the world
will celebrate with joy each day.
Solitude is surely not lonely or sad
but a wonderful state of mind.
Poetry & Art by Patricia Walter 1998 ©
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Please Be Kind To The Animals
Please be kind to the animals
they really are God’s creatures, too.
Put here on earth to live free with nature
not intended to live in a cage.
The animals have no anger or hate
they have no fear of man.
The lessons learned are not from a book
but from a kind, caring Mother and Dad.
They learn respect and getting along
lessons they never forget.
Survival comes first, but they still feel joy
and pleasures from sweet Mother Earth.
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The Pines at Night
The pines at night stand bold and firm, strong in the mist of moonlight
Nature’s tribute to God and gift to man
A forever reminder of God’s promise for growth and renewal
An Eternal symbol of comfort and love
Poetry & Art by Patricia Walter 1998 ©
It’s OK to be me
both the good and the bad
I’m unique in the eyes of the world.
No longer a child living with parents
I’m free from the ties that blind.
They meant no harm
doing their best
not realizing the hurt
slowly filling the heart.
Don’t run, be quiet
you’re to be seen, not heard
the familiar commands from Dad.
Behind it all, there was really love
just blinded by the old hard ways.
No prison bars exist
no cold cell surrounds
only roadblocks set in the mind.
They are melting away
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