Spirituality

  • In Honour of Thee

    This is a prayer of gratitude, and recognises my journey of spirituality ands well-being. I offer this prayer to the God in which I believe in thankfulness for all that we have been gifted including each other and even our imperfections. I wrote this March 3, 2026 as a reminder of our every day growth…

  • 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…

  • Final Summit

    Written on September 28, 2025, this poem is about living – not just life – leading towards life everlasting. Faith that there is a tomorrow when all is said and done. life’s not easy nor meant to beliving is about falling then getting off ones’ kneeslearning and adapting to what one may findwhen one discovers…

  • One Truth

    In this day and age where there is so often information and perspectives shared for the purpose of creating division or reinforcing power, or simply to create ones’ own world, I was inspired to write this poem in August 2025. In my view, while differing perspectives are interesting and can add richness, there is more…

  • All of Me

    I wrote this poem this month (January 2025). It speaks to my growth as a person and my commitment to be the best I can be as I stay true to who I am and aspire to be. I’ve walked a long way; a long way do I roamMy life’s been a journey but I…

  • Celebration

    Originally written in December 2016, this poem was adapted to be lyrics of a hymn written in collaboration with Dave Eagles at Orleans United Church (OUC) in April 2018.   Arranged by Scott Richardson, OUC’s Music Director, it was sung for the first time at OUC in June 2018. I find solace and hope in the advent…