Tag: peace
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Joys of July (So far…)
I have been soaking up summer over the past 2 weeks. Here are 2 poems that capture a few moments of joy in July so far. In the Lavender Fields was inspired while doing yoga in the rows between lavender plants. It was a beautiful, peaceful experience. I hope my words capture that calmness so…
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Day Bookended with Serenity: Morning Mingling, Sunset Serenity
Day ushered in with serenity- tranquil waters parted by twin kayaks rowing side by side in friendship, catching-up stories of ups, downs carried away on ripples- giving peace. Stress released stroke by stroke sinking into dark wavy waters- spouses paddling in sync floating, absorbing beauty of declining sun’s colored sky Day culminates with serenity. I…
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Embracing Tranquility: Connecting with Nature on a Walk Through the Woods
Happy-go-lucky new born green leaves dance in dappled sun welcoming me back to my true beginnings A community of sentinel trees surround me enfolding me in their pytoncides comforting me as a fellow nature being. Cheeps, twitters and coos waft on air filling my mind with relaxing, melodic tunes beckoning my soul to add chords…
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Yes I Deserve This Shamrock Shake- Day 16 SOLSC
Today I deserved a Shamrock Shake. I only get one during the whole month of March as a treat to myself. Well, today was that day! My day was run amuck by leprechaun chaos at my school. As an interventionist, I work with students from many classrooms during the day. Every half hour it is…
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A Rhythmic Meditation
Row!! Legs push forcefully, Body hinges back, Arms pull, Paddle drives through the water, Feather the oar, Body slides forward slowly, Recover the energy, Row!! and Row!! and Row!! and Row!! This past week I was able to row for the first time on the water in a boat of 8. It was absolutely lovely…
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Calmed and Renewed
From harsh fluorescent light …………..to subtle filtered daylight From boisterousness halls ………………to quiet chair From rush, rush, rush …………………………to plant yourself and be From racing, circling thoughts…………to a tameness of mind From unconscious breathing …………..to intentional filling and releasing From shoulders raised to ears ………….to muscles releasing, letting go From tense, stressed, annoyed ………..to relaxed,…
Doodads and Doodles 