Quietness?

I believe that this speaks about more than our sense of hearing; Although, I have found that to be true also.  I believe that in the quietness (or silence) one can hear what the mind is speaking.  Is your voice one of self-hatred or pessimism? If so, think past that. Within you lies a truly amazing soul on a fabulous journey.  You may not feel like it now, but it is true. A storm cannot last forever, nor will any negative thoughts or feelings you may be experiencing. At least, I feel this to be accurate of my life. My grandma used to tell me, "This too shall pass" and I believe it to be so with every fiber of my body. However, there have been those times in my life where I had that voice inside telling me otherwise.  It is today that I begin to hear with my heart what truly is, versus hearing with my mind.

Silence the mind?

Silence the Mind

By: Annette Thomas

Silencing the mind,

Will allow your soul

To speak and guide

You to the correct path.

For it is in the depth of

Your soul that you will

Not only find answers

But also comfort.

Try

It now.

Silence the mind.

Beautiful Smile?

The Most Beautiful Smile
by Annette Thomas

Yours is the
Most beautiful smile
That I have ever seen.

It can brighten
Up a room with
Just a simple look.

It tempts even
The pessimist
To return a smile.

Yours is the
Most beautiful smile
That I have ever seen.

Is Silence Truly Silent?

Is Silence Truly Silent?

By: Annette Thomas

Who among us can hear silence?

Is silence really silence

if you can truly hear it?

I have yet to find that place,

for the sound of my mind

keeps on speaking…

Do you hear the silence?

If Only It Would Rain?

If Only It Would Rain

By: Annette Thomas

If only it would rain…

I would feel the droplets

on my face as all

negativity flowed

from my soul.

If only it would rain…

The heaviness of this

burden would be

lifted and my load

be lightened.

If only it would rain…

I would know the beauty

of a bright rainbow

as my sadness would

turn to joy.

If only it would rain…

Rise up?

Rise Up

By: Annette Thomas

Rise up from

that which has

knocked you down.

Rise up, despite

any lying.

any abuse.

any infidelity.

any addiction.

Rise up, despite

any unhappiness.

any incompatibility.

any lack of intimacy.

any falling out of love.

Rise up, despite

any hurt.

any pain.

any tears.

any regret.

Rise up, despite

any blame.

any shame.

any sadness.

any depression.

For it is

in the rising,

one ascends above

that which has

knocked you down.

Oh Caterpillar?

For you my friend...

Oh Caterpillar

By: Annette Thomas

Sometimes, I sit and think

about past events until

depression seeps in…

But today, I am reminded

that just when the caterpillar

thought, “I am incapable

of moving,” it became a

butterfly.

Thank you,

Oh caterpillar.

All is swell!

Today, I read the above quote and found it to be very inspiring. I don’t know who to quote as the source, but it reminds me to look for the good in a not-so-good situation. Almost four months ago, I left my job of 11 years. After searching for a job for a month, I thought of the not-so-good situation and took to self-reflection.  Shortly after, I joined a spiritual writer’s group that inspired me to do that which I love.  I have since found peace…and another job.  All is swell! Remember as I have, the storm never lasts forever and there is sunshine on the other side. - Annette Thomas

What I Love?

So today I typed “writing” in the search engine and what results did I get - images of quill pens, pictograms, typewriters, magnetic words, keyboards, and reading glasses on books.  Does anyone pick up a pen anymore and just write? I find the whole thought of writing thrilling, of course I am a writer.  Of all my writing though, I love my poetry the most. Hope you enjoy it.

What I Love

By: Annette Thomas

What I love about poetry

I love about you…

the newness of uncovering

that which lives deep inside.

discovering fresh thoughts in

which to find the words,

and the magic when

you express that.

and the happiness of sharing

that with anyone who will

listen to the rhythm that

rolls off your tongue.

Fairy Dust Dreams?

Ah the magic and wonder of starry-eyed lovers…



Fairy Dust Dreams

By: Annette Thomas

Once upon a

Fairy dust dream

Two starry-eyed lovers

Danced on moonbeams.

This in my head

I began to repeat

And how it did make

My heart skip a beat.

Lost in a dreamland

Yes indeed

Continue for this

You must read…

As vibrant as

Your lovely laugh

This I must

Say on my behalf

Fairy dust makes

Me think of you

But this you

Really have no clue.

It was this dream

Of starry-eyed lovers

That made me

Want to really discover

The magic and

Wonder that I feel

Is only for you

And that’s for real.