It’s peaceful now, and what I see
Is calm repose of big palm tree
Adieu Sweet Ann
Oh Mom, I miss you something fierce,An advocate whose love did pierce,Through any doubts, through any lows,And seeds of confidence you sowed. Your words of wit and wisdom bloomed,And never could we then presume,What sentiments you would exhumeFrom deep within your thought-filled rooms. How easy it could have been to brood,But girding you we understoodWas […]
Where the Water Is Warm, and the Waves Do Perform
Good morning from Lake Texoma Where the water is warm, And the waves do perform, While you breathe in The ubiquitous aroma. Come visit us, We'll make a big fuss, While sharing skylines Of Texas-Oklahoma. —– Copyright 2017 // by Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter
Worry No More
This morning's view, As I walked the shore, The water so calm, And I worried no more. Sun streamed, clouds beamed, Happily, I daydreamed, That today, and tomorrow, All spirits may be redeemed. ~Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter 1.22.17 // #LakeTexoma, #Texas
When you find yourself drifting from joy
Lest we ever drift too far from what brings us absolute joy … Sail today, sail yesterday, Pull the tiller, run away, Catch the wind, unfurl the jib, Grab the sun, don't be glib, The day will come, For all not some, To sail that last mile, To share that last smile. (Please enjoy the […]
Whatever your problems, whatever your tears
Whatever your problems, whatever your tears, Whatever the day brings, whatever your fears, Whatever the battles, whatever lurks near, Embrace what is good, hold on to what's dear. And if you so happen, to live near a lake, Take time every day, to soothe that great ache. Drink in the scenery, take a soul surfing […]