A pair of geese flew low to the tall grass, circled, came in to land Away from their gaggle at last, they settled their feathers andSat still in quiet contemplation, of the lush green sceneryAlone at last, away from prying eyes, finally they were freeTo be themselves together, far from the din of the crowdThey … Continue reading Kindred Spirits
Soul Poems
A collection of motivational and inspiring poems and rhymes from the soul, often inspired by nature
Another Way
In shrouds of black, scythe held high, manner firm but kind and wise He goes about his business, collecting souls at their bodies demise For eternity he listens, to their anguish and regret Of all their dreams and hopes, and all their needs unmet Of words unsaid, or said too much, of never seizing the … Continue reading Another Way
The Reason Why
The dog sat still in wonder, as she gazed upon the sky She watched it turn from grey to pink, but didn't question why. Her ears twitched to capture, the chorus of the birds But she didn't try to describe it, or put it into words She simply sat and took it in, the glory … Continue reading The Reason Why
Enough
Have you ever said out loud, the thoughts inside your head? The dark, relentless shadow words, that drag you from your bed In the dark of night when all is quiet and you've all the time to think The thoughts that whisper you're no good, the ones that make you shrink My thoughts escaped the … Continue reading Enough
Viva La Revolution!
There is a little voice, that lives deep inside my gut It speaks with such conviction, I should listen to it but... Its words are too emotional, its theories sound far-fetched My brain derides its inklings, as too much of a stretch When I use my mouth to voice, the words from deep inside My … Continue reading Viva La Revolution!
Happy Trails
As the snail slithered home from his art class, a poster caught his eyeDare to dream big, the poster proclaimed, you can do anything if you tryThe poster depicted a snail like him, with a magnificent shiny shellThe shell had a pool and a Tiki bar; he fell under the posters spellSo the snail went … Continue reading Happy Trails
An Unexpected Visitor
There are holes in my house the size of a door They’re all boarded up, still there’s draughts galore But there must be a hole somewhere I can’t see Because today a little bird came in to visit me I was brewing some tea when I heard a rustle, of all things I looked … Continue reading An Unexpected Visitor
My Mantra
From birth to middle years My legs so long and limber Striding ahead, past all my goals No barriers to hinder Agile, fast, the path so clear No standing still, no time to fear Bounding here and bounding there Enjoying the race, I am the hare But time went by and I veered off … Continue reading My Mantra
Rae Cod’s Writing 