Category: Spirit Poems

Who I Had Been – A Poem

I stepped onto the elevator and noticed him immediately. He had a shocked look on his face and then I watched as his eyes changed from the widened gaze of surprise to the narrowed gaze of contempt. A little smirk played around the corners… Continue Reading “Who I Had Been – A Poem”

Alaska Awakening – A Poem

The boat moved through the water, making no sound. The only noises were the sound of wind and the crack of ice in the distance. The water was almost frozen and had taken on an almost gel-like quality. It looked as if it would… Continue Reading “Alaska Awakening – A Poem”

A Patchwork of Time – A Poem

As I approach my fortieth year, I have been studying my body for signs of change. I have been wondering: Have I lived enough? Have I strived on with courage? Have I embraced my life? I look down at everything that makes up my… Continue Reading “A Patchwork of Time – A Poem”

You Are My – A Poem

You are my Penguin, helping me step across difficult terrain and making sure my every step is true. You are my Beaver, and together we have built a home that weathers every storm. You give me only safety. You are my Swan, and you… Continue Reading “You Are My – A Poem”

Water, Wind and Fire – A Poem

There is an ocean inside of me; It fills every orifice, every wrinkle in my skin, each fingertip. Most days, the ocean within me is a calm, serene sheet of blue, as smooth as glass. When I look deep inside, I can see myself… Continue Reading “Water, Wind and Fire – A Poem”