Life
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Warmth, Light and Joy
I wrote this poem on March 1, 2026 for the purpose of sharing warmth, light and joy with words meant to brighten our day. I could have gone on forever and in the face of a world mixed with darkness and challenges, I believe a few words which focus on the positive and pleasure can…
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Facing Fear
Written today January 30, 2026, this poem is inspired by an emotion we do not always acknowledge, that being ‘fear’. And yet, fear is powerful and if we allow it, may well control our lives and significantly influence our decision making. On the other hand, the strength we have internally and/or with the help of…
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Gift of Life
On this Christmas Eve 2025 and in reflection on my life, I write this poem. With a recognition that my life that has been bountiful in so many ways, and thus has shaped my view of how I approach life, it would be with gratitude that I have also developed a perspective that we are…
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Kindly the Elf
Written in November 2025, this poem speaks to both the Christmas season and to the theme of ‘kindness’. Kindness always seems in short supply when one considers how people can be and how they present themselves both in person and on social media. And in a world in serious need for kindness as a daily…
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Enjoy the moment…longer
In November 2025, I sat down to write this poem after a conversation with colleagues at the curling club. This conversation was about how important it is to enjoy whatever we enjoy doing and to be present for as long as possible. In the face of day to day rushing, why do we not simply…
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Senior Life
I wrote this poem in November 2025. We each may have perspectives of what life is like as a senior, and then once one is a senior, our perspective or understanding will surely be enriched. There is no question though at this point in time in life, we would each have to recognize and accept…