Maria's Poems

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Wednesday, August 6, 2008

We cannot all do great things,

but we can do small things with great love -- Mother Teresa Welcome……… I lie awake and watch while you sleep I wonder what visions roam in your dream I caress your flawless skin I know what lies within I feel the warmth of your touch I gaze at this face I love so much I throw caution to the wind and... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, August 5, 2008

The brick walls you run into are there to stop the other people,

not you…………………………….Randy Pausch The River of Life When a pebble is dropped in the water Ripples spread out and out to the furthest shore In the realm of flowing feelings the water element In life, the same effect occurs. Hostile and negative feelings sent out on life’s path Create waves of... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, August 4, 2008

When you fight something, you're tied to it forever

As long as you're fighting it, you're giving it power. Anthony de Mello The Shift We are living the unfolding of the shift Humanity is reconnecting with source Souls are energizing to receive this gift Creating space for new energy to run its course Healing our bodies ailments and dis-ease Lifestyle... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, August 1, 2008

Recognize that life is what you get when you're born ...

living is what you do with it -- Jim Allen Miracles Do you appreciate the every day miracles that occur Miracles are all around The air we breathe, a child’s smile, a leaf’s stir Miracles abound Do you even notice the nature of life’s miracles Miracles are all around Those things we take for granted... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, July 31, 2008

Nurture your mind with great thoughts...

for you will never go any higher than you think - Benjamin Disraeli The Peace Within Find peace with people and situations That are not meeting your needs Learn to let go of infatuations Past actions and any unkind deeds Become unattached from the outcome Accept the inevitable but go for the best... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Dreams come true...

Without that possibility, nature would not incite us to have them. John Updike Mastery We have entered this lifetime with a contract to fill Each with their own level of mastery if you will To assist us in accomplishing our purpose in life Some lessons are to challenge us and make us feel alive All... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Only the true master knows that he will always be a student - James A. Ray

A Lucid Dream She lay in the corner curled up in a ball Eyes wide open staring at the wall Or so she thought……… The scene around her was so very real She couldn’t fathom it was just surreal Or so she thought…….. Dressed in a yellow flowing gown of old Holding her own at the ball so bold Or so she... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, July 28, 2008

Be careful the environment you choose for it will shape you;

be careful the friends you choose for you will become like them. W. Clement Stone Today Today I give thanks for all that I have For all I am receiving and all I gave Today I count my blessings that are many My reasons for gratitude that are surely plenty Today the sun seems brighter somehow It’s... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, July 25, 2008

"Worry is using your imagination to create something you do not want."`

Abraham Hicks Today I want to share with you one of my favourite poems - I hope it does for you what it does for me every time I read it.............. THE JOURNEY by Mary Oliver what you had to do, and began, though the voices around you kept shouting their bad advice though the whole house began to... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, July 24, 2008

Proverb from Indian Ayurvedic medicine...

When diet is wrong, medicine is of no use. When diet is right, medicine is of no need. Satisfaction When we seek satisfaction We are fulfilling an internal need We want to be loved and appreciated Valued and treated with respect Needing the external validation To satisfy our fear of not being worthy... Sign in to see full entry.

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This is where I will be writing and posting my poetry - a lot of which was written between the years of 17 - 19 (I am now 50!!) I have only just found the urge to do something with these poems and have started adding slowly to my collection - I hope you like them (I'm still feeling my way here)

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