The woodlouse lived under a log, with her isopod family But she had a dream she’d harboured since birth: She longed to visit the sea To see the big waves rolling, smell the salt and brine on the air to move through the sand in a faraway land How she longed to visit there The … Continue reading The Woodlouse and the Sea
Soul Poems
A collection of motivational and inspiring poems and rhymes from the soul, often inspired by nature
Hazel and the Earthworm
She followed the path without question, as millions before her had done Took pride in reaching each milestone, as she ticked them off one by one She towed the line and rose upwards; strong, straight, steady and true But slowly began to falter, as the next milestone vanished from view She paused to gather her … Continue reading Hazel and the Earthworm
A Different View
I’m listing to the left But I’m sure I’ll be alrightDrifting in loose circlesHolding tight to stay upright If I tilt my head near sidewaysIt almost feels okayPerhaps the best solution Is to stay like this all day But the room spins ever faster As my anchor falls away I close my eyes to stop … Continue reading A Different View
Bring the lightness
Bring the lightness Bring the brightness To the space we fear to tread Check the ego at the door Embrace humility instead Remember what’s worth knowing Is often felt but never taught Insight rarely comes From a being that is fraught Why make the hard things harder Why put the self to test It doesn’t … Continue reading Bring the lightness
Red Squirrel
I hoped to catch a glimpse of you bright eyed and bushy tailed I scanned each tree in earnest but all to no avail Through closed eyes and wound back time there you are so clearly Bouncing through the autumn leaves I loved to watch you dearly My Dad would say how lucky We were … Continue reading Red Squirrel
Shield Bug
I'm Palomena PrasinaOf the order HeteropteraI might look a little toughdon't let the exterior scare 'yaI'm a knight in shining armourA truer bug you'll never findPurpose woven in the fabricOf a pattern well designedI'm a family bug; my sigil:Protector of the landSome might call me stinkybut they don't understandI'm the bottom of the pyramidThe stone … Continue reading Shield Bug
Kangaroo & Joey
Kangaroo hopped through the scrub when a desperate sound reached her ears Echoes of loss and hopelessness so sad her eyes pricked with tears She followed the sound of anguish to a baby kangaroo Hunched over the form of a mother, now gone One heart split into two Kangaroo knew by the musk on the … Continue reading Kangaroo & Joey
Fox Finds Enough
The fox lived life in a gilded cage Comforts, riches, all he desired Yet he prowled, forever restless no matter how many kits he sired No matter how many vixens loved him he couldn’t give love in return No matter how much prey he brought to the den there was always more to earn The … Continue reading Fox Finds Enough
Break the Spell
The vibes are flowing gently Gong beats sing sweet in the air The colour of pure abounds Hope hangs in silent prayer Hands join in expectation Bodies ache to let go of the fight Surely this must bring salvation An end to the long dark night Fingers grasp beneath the surface Scrabbling for something to … Continue reading Break the Spell
A Dragonfly’s Legacy
Young nymphs hopped about on the lily pad, playing and having funExcept for the nymph in our story, she sat apart in a party of oneCome join us! Called the others, but she looked the other wayShe was busy trying to shed her skin, she had no time for playBy the time she’d reached ten … Continue reading A Dragonfly’s Legacy
Rae Cod’s Writing 