A Body Ignored
Sometimes the body screams for attention
often we do not hear.
The mind is too busy with things to do
while emotions are raging inside.
Mind, body and emotions
the essence of our human existence.
We think the mind is strongest of all
but we may only be fooling ourselves.
The body is home for heart and soul
with power as strong as the mind.
They body needs attention
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Love
Love is a gentle caring
a quiet concern
deeply hidden in the heart.
A presence always felt
everyday, every minute, every hour.
Love is a gentle embrace
between body and soul.
A quiet touch of the hand
a soft hug by warm arms
a caress of two souls.
Love is a great passion
between hungry hearts.
The intimate exchange
between mind, body and soul.
Love is always caring
always growing
always being there.
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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
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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… Read the rest
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 … Read the rest
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 hear and soul.
Your love embraces with kind, gentle arms
not controlling, not begging
but with care and support.
There are no commands, no please for help
just two kind souls on a journey through life.
The warm embrace
the gentle kiss on the cheek
the shared … Read the rest
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
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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, you Spirit, unique in the world
will celebrate with joy each day.
Solitude is surely not lonely or sad
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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.
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