My head likes many questions but they don’t like me they tangle me in knots until I want to flee but talk to me of magic and I’m as light as air rising in the thermals to appreciate what’s there there’s an energy that’s true but I can’t see or hear only stillness can reveal … Continue reading Out Of My Head
Soul Poems
A collection of motivational and inspiring poems and rhymes from the soul, often inspired by nature
What if?
The fawn turned to the doe, eyes deep with fret and fright What if the worst should happen, what if it’s not alright The doe pulled her fawn close and whispered, the wisdom of her years Though she knew it was beyond her power, to vanquish all her fears The only thing that’s certain is … Continue reading What if?
Late Bloomer
The roses were in bloom, vivid colours a riot in Spring Yet one small bud remained curled tight and closed to everything Whilst the full-bodied fragrant roses soaked up sun and admiration This small bud was lost inside a mounting haze of frustration Try as she might the path to growth was hidden from her … Continue reading Late Bloomer
The Buzzard’s Cry
Perched atop a road sign in composed regality the buzzard gathered silent strength meditatively she felt the value in the stillness and the peace of being alone the acceptance that came from being in the place that she called home she knew some birds that flew for months migrating far and wide they disdained her … Continue reading The Buzzard’s Cry
Crouching Tiger Hidden Spider
Crouching tiger, hidden spider, a scream when she’s revealed Eight hairy legs and bulbous body, which a teddy bear had concealed Get it Mum! Shouts everyone, as hysteria starts to take hold Improvised weapons hastily fashioned, magazines tightly rolled Mum calls for calm, pleas to disarm, projecting an aura of zen A spider, she said … Continue reading Crouching Tiger Hidden Spider
Into the Now
What purpose does it serve To have your mind a-whir Of thoughts and words and busy things When all the world’s right here Before your eyes, under your touch, to taste, to smell, to hold Come out of your head and into the earth, let yourself be bold Thanks for reading, I hope you enjoyed … Continue reading Into the Now
Carry On Crow
The crow sat still as stone, bathed in silver light Taking in the stillness and the quiet of the night She used to know a time, when solitude held sway But her world had moved on to a different song, life got in the way Every now and then, when it had almost got too … Continue reading Carry On Crow
Hazel and the Earthworm
She followed the path without question, as millions before her had doneTook pride in reaching each milestone, as she ticked them off one by oneShe followed the line and rose upwards, strong, straight, steady and trueBut slowly began to falter, as the next milestone vanished from viewShe paused to gather her strength, then picked up … Continue reading Hazel and the Earthworm
A Dragonfly’s Legacy
It's not Sunday, but it's still rhyme time. True to my word from last week, I'm turning my focus more towards the poetry I love writing. I'm not sure how long this season will last, I only know that it's time to turn away from introspection for a while and focus on the joy of … Continue reading A Dragonfly’s Legacy
Wild and Free
If I was free to live a life, divorced from acculturation I like to imagine how things would be, as a sovereign one-woman nation If I could follow the pull of my heart, without fear of sticking out What adaptations would fall away? What unwritten rules would I flout? The first to go would be … Continue reading Wild and Free
Rae Cod’s Writing 