Category: Spirit Poems

Leaves, Light and Song – A Poem

The leaves surround me in the dark. I can hear them even though I can’t see them and they brush against my skin in a soft caress. Each time they touch me, I can see little flashes of light appear around me filling up… Continue Reading “Leaves, Light and Song – A Poem”

Love Grows – A Poem

When I was young, I used to dream of what love could be. In these dreams, I would be with a man who loved me completely. We would do simple things but everything we did together would be a celebration. Over time, these dreams… Continue Reading “Love Grows – A Poem”

Love in Cartoon Motion – A Poem

Years ago, I dreamed of love. It filled my mind, my hopes and my dreams. I carried this dream within me for so long that the picture had become all shiny and full of light. It became what I measured every love against. Over… Continue Reading “Love in Cartoon Motion – A Poem”

Holding On To Glass – A Poem

“I don’t understand how you can do it.” She said. Her voice was soft and her eyes were narrowed in thought. “How can you forgive? Does nothing from the past matter?” I thought of her question and how loaded it was. My past was… Continue Reading “Holding On To Glass – A Poem”

What’s In a Name – A Poem

When I left home at sixteen, I needed another name. The name I had then didn’t fit properly. It fit too tightly around me, and was far too harsh. After a while, I realized that it was not the name that didn’t fit but… Continue Reading “What’s In a Name – A Poem”