I Am Wishing You Peace

When I admire the foliage of shrubs and trees

I bring my focus to detail the leaves.

I look at the veins

the shapes

their colour and tone,

whether they cluster in families

or grow out on their own.

I am thinking of New Year around the world,

the full heat of summer

the depth of white snow

and folk who are gathering

as some are alone.

Here in Australia

where white lilies bloom

the fragrance of these is filling the room.

Whether your Christmas

was warmed by the sun or a fire inside,

may goodness bring all that you need

and Kindness and Love

keep the world going around,

so I am wishing you peace

and the heart of a leaf

or crystals of snow to melt with the flow

and life will cycle wherever you go.

So breathe in a New Day,

and be warmed by generosity

to love in new ways.

(Written December 30, 2014)

The Star Of Hope

So much is changing in our world

and many ways have gone,

the Summer Solstice time is here

as Christmas season brings good cheer.

Much is passing and lives are lost

but keep on breathing in,

all that you need is love and peace.

And now.

A new way is here for us

to behold and to live in trust

that all around will support

those who nurture and give with kindness.

And those who know there is more

than what surrounds their everyday

will come together and share

courage and the strength to care.

Take heart and keep the faith

the light is on your path,

be open-hearted as best you are,

vulnerable in gentle ways

and being open lets those days

come through

to happen to you

in a delightful way,

when you never knew

that all around there are good times too

and folk who share themselves

to bring light to a dim place

and warmth to some strangers faces.

Let us be the ones

who carry the load another day

for a dear one who may be weary

and wondering if

love will bring a smile to them

so let us do what ere we may

to shine The Star Of Hope today.

Look For A Heart Wherever You Are

Beautiful heart-shaped leaves

Look for a heart wherever you are……

there are hearts around in the lilac leaves

and certainly wherever the violets may be.