Resistance

Photo credited to Unsplash   The feathers of ducks are impermeable to water, it just falls off.   In the same way we cannot allow ourselves to wallow in self pity.      We have to throw off self doubt and hopelessness and be compassionate and kind to ourselves.   Loving ourselves and accepting ourselves without reservation […]

Live Consciously

Photo credited to Google   Be conscious, be present, be aware, be honest, spread love for it is contagious.   © Norma Bobb-Semple 2016

Mother Earth

Photo Credited to Unsplash   Kudos to Mother Earth A  respite, the place of our birth We are like caterpillars she our cocoon spinning webs like a spider to catch us if we fall Our sustenance are the fruits of her soil With her loving arms she embraces us at the end of life’s toil […]

Self Pledge

I pledge to love myself whether it rains or shine Amidst fear and anger In pain or sorrow Self love is the only salve I seek   When all else fails And darkness unfolds My relationship with self would be the balm that heals my pain   © Norma Bobb-Semple 2016 This poem is dedicated to […]

Past Tense

Photo credited to Unsplash   Everything passes (take a deep breath) including us.  We should not allow any person or situation to create a chasm in our life.  As long as we have life we should live it to the fullest. ©Norma Bobb-Semple 2016

Just a Matter of time

Love without expectation Listen without interruption Share because you care Follow your heart because you dare to heal another’s pain   The smile on people’s faces are like canvases of artists The clouds are painting potraits Changing scenes continuously   Plant seeds of encouragement Focus on the task at hand Be attentive and appreciative for […]

Monopoly

A Change of Heart Memories Thoughts Feelings Disemboweled or Interred   Dissect Infect Reflect Subject Reject or Deflect   Like a sharp jolt of lightning The bolt strikes and opens the vault for all to see No place to hide It’s all naked to the eye   © Norma Bobb-Semple 2016 Image credited to Google […]

Free for All

Love is free Spread the word Tell everyone It is easy to see It is that feeling within nudging you on letting you know that love abides in you In the warmth of your heart in the sparkle of your eyes The smile on your lips If love could speak it’s only words would be […]