Welcome to the first entry on my new blog! So many changes, so much to be thankful for. This is a time of reflection, a time of renewal. For many, it is a time to make our yearly resolutions as well. This is a poem I wrote about a year ago. May it resonate with you as it has for others in the past year.
Resolutions
A Christmas come and gone once more…
Another year of one’s own lore
To contemplate and create anew…
The coming year’s resolves, a few
To write upon the weary pages
Of one’s own heart, alive yet faded.
Resolutions made and lost,
Triumphs yes, disappointments, cost.
To look at one’s own life and see…
The need to change, to grow to be
A kinder, patient, more loving soul.
Rekindle hope in one’s own role
As giver to the one’s we love,
A calming presence, a peaceful dove.
So far from this I clearly see,
The many flaws that make up me.
Yet hope I choose to hold on to,
The belief in change within, renew.
For in one’s change within, alone,
Lies the key to the difference shown…
In every smile and happy face,
The difference from despair to grace.
Wishing you a happy, healthy, loving New Year!
Margaret
Very touching and inspirational poem.
Thank you Stacy. This one touched many when I posted it a year ago.
Unfortunately, I had forgotten to include the last stanza until now.
So much to do!
Margaret, Your art work and poetry are really beautiful. I love how you incorporated your artwork into the website, it is very unique compared to the cookie cutter web sites. I enjoy hearing what is going on in your life, it sounds like you are in the right place not only geographically but in your head. The faded beauties series is fantastic, I guess that’s the phase of life we are in, but I believe a woman’s beauty may fade on the outside but it is never really gone because it lives within us. It is a really snowy day here in Winnetka, but I love the snow, it is so peaceful and calming, it slows everyone down a bit. Hope all is well with you and your boys. Take care.
Kathy
Thank you so much Kathy. The “Faded Beauty” series you have interpreted accurately. It is an analogy of middle to old age.
I think of you often. You were one of the few consistent friends I had there. Though it was in an office setting, your honesty, sincerity, support and down to earth demeanor,
was a source of strength for me in difficult times. I thank you. Hello and a late Happy Birthday to Jean. Margaret
Your poem is beautiful and touching.I love your broken shells,especially your Broken Pear Shell….Aunt Marianne
Hey admin,
I find it difficult to express what I feel from reading what few of your poems I have had the opportunity to read. They have come to me at a time in my life when a new perspective is very much needed and your poems have given it to me.
I thank you and look forward to practicing what you write.
Your poems along with your Art, what a blessing. WOW
David