Poems of Inspiration and Hope
A Mind of Beauty
I could only see what was to be
The dawning of a new day
Birds flying through the air
Chirping rhythmically along the way
Blooms of all fragrances
Colored my every step
Even old memories make me smile
Through some though, I have wept
I find adversity around every corner
It makes me stronger every day
Can you not see me dancing
Along my lonely way
I seek nothing other than
Inspiration in various forms
To have and to want
Are just part of lifes storms
My umbrella of love
Will protect me from the wet and cold
For I have many years left
Before I grow old
Copyright 2008 Teresa Harr-Pena
A Personal War
Her arms shake as she lifts
Shredded white cloth
Strained by the burden
She carries on her back
Only to realize
Surrendering for greed
Is better than giving in
To fear forever
A single tear hovers
Her strength to fight
Is dwindling with each
Step forward towards
A line that carries
Penalties to which
She must face
Her limbs
Bruised and bleeding
From running afar
A stained path
Guides the enemy
For an artless retrieval
At a volitional stance
She begs not
For nourishment
Though her heart remains
Useless and empty
His tears dress her wounds
Covering her chest
With the flag
She used to wear
Cradling her body
They sleep
Awakening to
A war that has ended
Copyright 2008 Teresa Harr-Pena
Never Alone
As I sit and ponder
A million miles I may wonder
Yet here I sit
All by myself
I think of who's where
Does anyone really care
No one to talk to
As I sit in solitude
For endless miles
Searching for smiles
From another person
Who sits alone
So, here we are
Looking at each other from afar
You on your way
Me on mine
Waving to each other
For we are never alone...
Copyright 2008 Teresa Harr-Pena
Art begins with inspiration - Aiken Standard (subscription)
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