tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18100162277216871852024-03-05T19:12:19.566-08:00POETRY FROM THE HEART by Polly GuerinIt gives me great pleasure to present Poetry From the Heart by Polly Guerin, a random sampling of over 200 poems I have written to inspire, elevate the spirit and bring joyful renewal to all who read my poems.Polly Guerinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13350403789639176075noreply@blogger.comBlogger243125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1810016227721687185.post-78963789056669894222021-08-28T04:42:00.002-07:002021-08-28T05:00:42.284-07:00AUTUM IN NEW YORK BY POLLY GUERIN<p><b><i>The trees are singing a song</i></b></p><p><b><i> Then autumn leaves came along</i></b></p><p><b><i>Leaves dressed in crimson red</i></b></p><p><b><i>Brushed with gilt beams instead</i></b></p><p><b><i>The glorious golden autumn days</i></b></p><p><b><i>Treasure them before they phase</i></b></p><p><b><i>Nature's grand finale is closing in</i></b></p><p><b><i>Savor the moments and begin</i></b></p><p><b><i>For too soon it is winter's tale</i></b></p><p><b><i>Comes round so swift with the pale.</i></b></p><p><b><i>d </i></b></p><p><br /></p>Polly Guerinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13350403789639176075noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1810016227721687185.post-5935393911350495062021-08-26T08:25:00.001-07:002021-08-26T09:18:41.357-07:00Goodbye August 2021<p> Don't let<b><i> these few days of summer go</i></b></p><p><b><i>Those sweet memories I know</i></b></p><p><b><i>Let's recapture her </i></b><b><i>brilliant sunshine</i></b></p><p><b><i> Spontaneity so fine</i></b></p><p><b><i>Carefree days and longer mellifluous nights</i></b></p><p><b><i>Time to enjoy the longer halcyon nights</i></b></p><p><b><i>Sitting on a blanket listening to a park concert</i></b></p><p><b><i>The birds sing along and the fountain sings a song</i></b></p><p><b><i>Canoeing like pilgrim explorers on a mirror lake</i></b></p><p><b><i>Laughing like children we we gave up our reserve</i></b></p><p><b><i>The magic of summer frolic we did serve</i></b></p><p><b><i>Our energy bursting we are once again young and gay</i></b></p><p><b><i>We antiqued and read books by the light of the day</i></b></p><p><b><i>By night the stars came out like diamonds</i></b></p><p><b><i>So I ask you "Why must summer end? Why?</i></b></p><p><b><i><br /></i></b></p><p><br /></p><p><b><i><br /></i></b></p><p><br /></p><p><b><i><br /></i></b></p><p><b><i><br /></i></b></p><p><b><i><br /></i></b></p><p><b><i><br /></i></b></p><p><b><i><br /></i></b></p>Polly Guerinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13350403789639176075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1810016227721687185.post-24458647545355534542021-08-21T14:06:00.005-07:002021-08-21T14:20:23.660-07:00EMBRACE By Polly Guerin<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFjU4YyvGs-rRnvjl9UFYgBzuJs7FmXazkFLxG3uTW3wswzOmxMJFN74osdCLcksnQmtvsk6Z7S2nTKc656VNDy65JB3Y0hbpfn4z8lFrTX06SibJ1YcqX-BTX1KjqtNL9uYnJ-Fl1Q2Y/s550/leke126.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="550" data-original-width="374" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFjU4YyvGs-rRnvjl9UFYgBzuJs7FmXazkFLxG3uTW3wswzOmxMJFN74osdCLcksnQmtvsk6Z7S2nTKc656VNDy65JB3Y0hbpfn4z8lFrTX06SibJ1YcqX-BTX1KjqtNL9uYnJ-Fl1Q2Y/s320/leke126.jpg" width="218" /></a></div><b><i><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div>To be embraced is a loving touch</i></b><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i>It says I love you very much</i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i>It's closeness restores our heart</i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i>Do it now before the day starts</i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i>A child's embrace is like a prayer</i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i>It sends miles of love and tender care</i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i>The embrace of life is now so rare</i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i>But it's greeting says you care</i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i>Repeat your intent to regain love</i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i>And ask the angels to send you love from above.<br /></i></b><div><b><i><br /></i></b> <p></p></div></div>Polly Guerinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13350403789639176075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1810016227721687185.post-2697516610860591202021-08-18T11:05:00.000-07:002021-08-18T11:05:55.969-07:00COVID 19 Remembered<p> <b><i>Covid 19 seems to fizzle out</i></b></p><p><b><i>We need booster shots on the spot</i></b></p><p><b><i>It's one time phase is phasing out</i></b></p><p><b><i>Will the pandemic vaccine ever end?</i></b></p><p><b><i>No my dear, those who do not vaccine</i></b></p><p><b><i>Cause unwanted concern</i></b></p><p><b><i>When will we all ever learn</i></b></p><p><b><i>Vaccinations are very spotty</i></b></p><p><b><i>Some folks refuse to take it</i></b></p><p><b><i>With lack of complete cooperation</i></b></p><p><b><i>Our lives are at risk throughout the nation.</i></b></p><p><b><i><br /></i></b></p>Polly Guerinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13350403789639176075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1810016227721687185.post-70217788675204023662021-08-10T05:19:00.000-07:002021-08-10T05:19:35.973-07:00Beach Books by Polly Guerin<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7D4mIdtho1gsJq5d4KfLXfo9iZ3FBqoTmFrJuXkYiatWkeXSiICLDuFil-Mzsx8jePIKQZcsMOFBjwhG1FBYJHYsX3KDVV_7l0j03eQE_QJ-_XuvpTS8IUzXTV34SaxbEZgzDdyEbpTU/s318/graduation-cap-on-book-stack-260nw-1912054282.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="280" data-original-width="318" height="280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7D4mIdtho1gsJq5d4KfLXfo9iZ3FBqoTmFrJuXkYiatWkeXSiICLDuFil-Mzsx8jePIKQZcsMOFBjwhG1FBYJHYsX3KDVV_7l0j03eQE_QJ-_XuvpTS8IUzXTV34SaxbEZgzDdyEbpTU/s0/graduation-cap-on-book-stack-260nw-1912054282.jpg" width="318" /></a></div><b><i><p><br /></p><p><b><i><br /></i></b></p><p><b><i><br /></i></b></p><p><b><i><br /></i></b></p><p><b><i><br /></i></b></p><p><b><i><br /></i></b></p><p><b><i><br /></i></b></p><p><b><i><br /></i></b></p><p><b><i><br /></i></b></p>My books, my books in a cozy nest</i></b><p></p><p><b><i>Q</i></b><b><i>uietly they take their rest</i></b></p><p><b><i>Friends they are without demand</i></b></p><p><b><i>My need to escape they understand</i></b></p><p><b><i>To foreign lands I travel wide</i></b></p><p><b><i>Words go along for the ride</i></b></p><p><b><i>I read on to journey's end</i></b></p><p><b><i>Each book is my friend</i></b></p><p><b><i>I delve deep into the story line</i></b></p><p><b><i>Events encountered are divine</i></b></p><p><b><i>Entertained I turn each page</i></b></p><p><b><i>Journeys lead me in every stage</i></b></p><p><b><i>Enthused I finally put it down</i></b></p><p><b><i>Reflect upon it without a sound</i></b></p><p><b><i>Writ by an author, it got in print</i></b></p><p><b><i>Enthralled readers, made a mint.</i></b></p><p><b><i><br /></i></b></p><p><br /></p><p> </p>Polly Guerinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13350403789639176075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1810016227721687185.post-82773941850160645682021-07-17T08:27:00.003-07:002021-07-17T08:48:50.470-07:00HUNGER FOR LIFE: By Polly Guerin<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYVaglrHR59MtK58sXO2h9_PPEEw6_BDR7GjyH-FcGQQctC79immNZvGVFfG5GME3_CIv_-pTsAkXf5vdcob1dxncDidOQYLBuxGzePnoTbByhgLH0WDHb0oCDcFKhiq3y8g9a_c57N94/s2048/5016539-Jerry-Rice-Quote-I-had-that-hunger-that-desire-to-be-successful.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYVaglrHR59MtK58sXO2h9_PPEEw6_BDR7GjyH-FcGQQctC79immNZvGVFfG5GME3_CIv_-pTsAkXf5vdcob1dxncDidOQYLBuxGzePnoTbByhgLH0WDHb0oCDcFKhiq3y8g9a_c57N94/s320/5016539-Jerry-Rice-Quote-I-had-that-hunger-that-desire-to-be-successful.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><b><i><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div>Hunger is often thought as nutrition</i></b><div><b><i>But it has far reaching conviction</i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i>When you hunger with a strong desire</i></b></div><div><b><i>Strength of character is required</i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i>The fulfillment of fondest dreams</i></b></div><div><b><i>Has honest hunger without schemes</i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i>Hunger can drive you towards a goal</i></b></div><div><b><i>How hungry are you to be foretold</i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i>Practice hunger daily to confirm</i></b></div><div><b><i>That your life passion is learned</i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i>Put daily hunger on your agenda</i></b></div><div><b><i>Hunger for a life well led, surrender.</i></b></div>Polly Guerinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13350403789639176075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1810016227721687185.post-71744879891622021552021-07-08T13:00:00.003-07:002021-07-12T11:18:16.134-07:00CHILDLIKE WONDER II By Polly Guerin<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLWsCoFd4FUQMII5nDri-C0t1pk7A8yCuq8nSSr8_jHjJHgudIuZVGHKZsnrBlTkpWfNLiKSoM7CTjQ8XmQjHnJQKV8pNB3CTJVOZoE3BaqFhrKomwm21vF6ZQMBellmpG1yFsUPDmAhM/s247/images+%25281%2529+wonder.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="204" data-original-width="247" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLWsCoFd4FUQMII5nDri-C0t1pk7A8yCuq8nSSr8_jHjJHgudIuZVGHKZsnrBlTkpWfNLiKSoM7CTjQ8XmQjHnJQKV8pNB3CTJVOZoE3BaqFhrKomwm21vF6ZQMBellmpG1yFsUPDmAhM/s0/images+%25281%2529+wonder.jpg" /></a></div><b><i><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div>It's time to tap into childlike wonder</i></b><div><b><i>Let, go release yourself from ponde</i></b><b><i>r</i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i>Allow yourself to go out and play</i></b></div><div><b><i>Avow to do it now or any day</i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i>Approach every new day with joy</i></b></div><div><b><i>Curious like a young girl or boy</i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i>Playing lets you laugh and smile</i></b></div><div><b><i>In a child like world for a little while</i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i>Share the magic, invite others to play</i></b></div><div><b><i>Be light hearted, cherish each day</i></b></div><div><br /></div><div><b><i>Commit to a play date, don't delay</i></b></div><div><b><i>Make this your coming out party today.</i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b> <p></p></div>Polly Guerinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13350403789639176075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1810016227721687185.post-59313742481368838192021-06-23T10:25:00.001-07:002021-06-23T10:25:20.131-07:00SENSE OF WONDER By Polly Guerin<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpNfMMdF3XitSC6hYAP3eSARHk9q8aH2nap6u4tFUbTzt6joRukUc9mgF9_Z094_UXpmkFa7xcQMcyZbgVNzitZZ28TKirldfpKVzAs1jrRo5SGf4GLDnMR7pttHfUJGcQoEVgvlLlEU8/s600/img_1932__large+%25281%2529.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="428" data-original-width="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpNfMMdF3XitSC6hYAP3eSARHk9q8aH2nap6u4tFUbTzt6joRukUc9mgF9_Z094_UXpmkFa7xcQMcyZbgVNzitZZ28TKirldfpKVzAs1jrRo5SGf4GLDnMR7pttHfUJGcQoEVgvlLlEU8/s320/img_1932__large+%25281%2529.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><b><i><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div>The wee hummingbird came</i></b><div><b><i>Early morning waw his game</i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i>Fairy wings fluttering aloft</i></b></div><div><b><i>Flower to Flower he sought</i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i>I watched with a sense of wonder</i></b></div><div><b><i>The wonderous creature's plunder</i></b></div><div><div><br /></div><div><b><i>Enraptured by the lilliputian's skill</i></b></div><div><b><i>Astonished I admired the thrill</i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i>Of nature's intricate dance</i></b></div><div><b><i>Could be missed in a glance</i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i>A showman so delicate, so rare</i></b></div><div><b><i>I looked for him eadh morning fair</i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i>What joy he brought each day</i></b></div><div><b><i>Toss concerns away in play</i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i>So I ventured into the world today</i></b></div><div><b><i>And spread my wings with play.</i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b> <p></p></div></div>Polly Guerinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13350403789639176075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1810016227721687185.post-79400690071031852372021-06-23T08:41:00.000-07:002021-06-23T08:41:24.233-07:00ADIEU TO JUNE 2021 By Polly Guerin<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrNN83Uyt-NlWAALv76tzVfmKqWru8hyphenhyphensPHkgGVW1Mh92rho8M7k0IAZI6Y_JjXchnUte4MpkdcqFJBzB3Xt3oztDUm5gG15ZCzwAqKjqrPOCZzCdoxyKVIKU3LjSDJRWs5_tITNcvms0/s263/unnamed+%252878%2529.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="263" data-original-width="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrNN83Uyt-NlWAALv76tzVfmKqWru8hyphenhyphensPHkgGVW1Mh92rho8M7k0IAZI6Y_JjXchnUte4MpkdcqFJBzB3Xt3oztDUm5gG15ZCzwAqKjqrPOCZzCdoxyKVIKU3LjSDJRWs5_tITNcvms0/s0/unnamed+%252878%2529.jpg" /></a></div><b><i><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div>June splashed into summer</i></b><div><b><i>Rainstorms were a bummer</i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i>Thunderbolts shocked June</i></b></div><div><b><i>She entered with wet gloom</i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i>We zoomed here and there</i></b></div><div><b><i>Then sunlight came so rare</i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i>Father's day paid homage to men</i></b></div><div><b><i>And Pride Month was on the mend</i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i>Justice echoed through the nation</i></b></div><div><b><i>Juneteenth for emancipation</i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i>They marched nationwide to protest</i></b></div><div><b><i>New York put through the outcry test</i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i>The solstice summer did shout out loud</i></b></div><div><b><i>We wore summer shorts in the crowd</i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i>The dawning of a brand new day</i></b></div><div><b><i>Made us wish June's troubles away</i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i>For everything good comes in July</i></b></div><div><b><i>With a sunshine golden glow reply. </i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><div><b><i><br /></i></b> <p></p></div></div>Polly Guerinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13350403789639176075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1810016227721687185.post-19944294338636440352021-06-06T07:42:00.000-07:002021-06-06T07:42:42.765-07:00OPTIMISTIC: By Polly Guerin<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9UD9rcTeZzSnrmTXCqB3xpSIo1rIAVGMZb1j7KG217P6bv1JZiWMwWqFPrWX1nNslGtDctZivKkMFD28yOwumYzopLp6wXbKDI_uArqW2tnN-R7sX1AMiTivj3UbYPjKm8qATs15Ov80/s599/campaign_graphic_-_optimistic_october_599x220.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="220" data-original-width="599" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9UD9rcTeZzSnrmTXCqB3xpSIo1rIAVGMZb1j7KG217P6bv1JZiWMwWqFPrWX1nNslGtDctZivKkMFD28yOwumYzopLp6wXbKDI_uArqW2tnN-R7sX1AMiTivj3UbYPjKm8qATs15Ov80/s320/campaign_graphic_-_optimistic_october_599x220.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><b><i>Now that the pandemic is winding down</i></b><div><b><i>It's time to discard that downcast frown</i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i>A cheerful attitude goes a long way</i></b></div><div><b><i>To put a little magic into every day</i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i>Decide to give your attitude a boost</i></b></div><div><b><i>Release restraints and now cut loose</i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i>Dance to the positive rhythm of life</i></b></div><div><b><i>You've come a long way from strife</i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i>Life gives new opportunity for growth</i></b></div><div><b><i>Recall your fondest dreams and note</i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i>Like the changing seasons you recreate</i></b></div><div><b><i>Now is the time to begin, it's never too late</i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i>To evolve into a higher version of yourself</i></b></div><div><b><i>With an optimistic outlook recharge and grow.</i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /> </i></b><p></p></div>Polly Guerinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13350403789639176075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1810016227721687185.post-21377838585737665372021-05-28T08:53:00.002-07:002021-05-30T14:38:43.541-07:00ADIEU TO MAY 2021 By Polly Guerin<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgEHmXUD-mtc8fSl7wJ3EY10RfdytW52tDPzzeqajfgK-RIwaz97NS2WQfuy4C98LG2SdioqTf2pBChudTTKzYcA2g4Kd6LLUdvBYwOI1VShAjOlrNfH2rwH7wtIDFVScjeo-cR1XqC8Q/s195/9bee70ee65c5f232c0df476fb40f3bc6+%25281%2529.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="146" data-original-width="195" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgEHmXUD-mtc8fSl7wJ3EY10RfdytW52tDPzzeqajfgK-RIwaz97NS2WQfuy4C98LG2SdioqTf2pBChudTTKzYcA2g4Kd6LLUdvBYwOI1VShAjOlrNfH2rwH7wtIDFVScjeo-cR1XqC8Q/s0/9bee70ee65c5f232c0df476fb40f3bc6+%25281%2529.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><b><i>I can but only tell you this</i></b><div><b><i>Cheerful May did not exist</i></b></div><div><br /></div><div><b><i>The cold blast kept us stuck</i></b></div><div><b><i>Warmer weather was not our luck</i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i>Memorial day honored heroes all</i></b></div><div><b><i>Heroes in the vaccine war I recall</i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i>All Mothers had a respectful salute</i></b></div><div><b><i>With Jewish Heritage Month on route</i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i>Mental Health Month made it very clear</i></b></div><div><b><i>That many a person suffered with fear</i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i>Yet Cherry Blossoms debuted one day</i></b></div><div><b><i>With hope that spring was truly on its way</i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i>Sweet May briefly came with joy to love us</i></b></div><div><b><i>With flowers and blue skies above us</i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i>Cheer up summer is waiting at the gate'</i></b></div><div><b><i>Be glad even if it's slow to come at any rate. </i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b> <p></p></div>Polly Guerinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13350403789639176075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1810016227721687185.post-78264676010741179782021-05-22T07:14:00.001-07:002021-05-22T07:18:25.376-07:00HIT THE DELETE BUTTON By Polly Guerin<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMOsZ4JBDhw8fmZoKgkD6u0iIPHWiNa0VNIx8dYiuwpxvDpIPdY1n6mDkH9-Vk2IR70LB7bKJ79EYFFgrkSsxjDS1qR2aWpJDqKRqRWF-Fs7WNfU56i-lJAZS0w3AdAvJcmlbKuyxU5pc/s341/images+%25281%2529delete.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="148" data-original-width="341" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMOsZ4JBDhw8fmZoKgkD6u0iIPHWiNa0VNIx8dYiuwpxvDpIPdY1n6mDkH9-Vk2IR70LB7bKJ79EYFFgrkSsxjDS1qR2aWpJDqKRqRWF-Fs7WNfU56i-lJAZS0w3AdAvJcmlbKuyxU5pc/s320/images+%25281%2529delete.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><b><i><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i>Delete, Delete, Delete</i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div>Wrong thinking curbs success</i></b><div><b><i>The past is past, no regrets</i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i>Spoken words manifesting negativity</i></b></div><div><b><i>Become a reality, stifle positivity</i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i>Keep you from your best potential</i></b></div><div><b><i>Stay convinced with credential</i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i>Turn off the negative recording</i></b></div><div><b><i>Reprogram your mind, warning</i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i>Don't give negativity the time of the day</i></b></div><div><b><i>Delete thoughts that get in the way</i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i>Move forward on a high pitch</i></b></div><div><b><i>You'll conquer every glitch</i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i>Welcome the gift, the ultimate bliss</i></b></div><div><b><i>Engage life fully and don't resist.</i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b> <p></p></div>Polly Guerinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13350403789639176075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1810016227721687185.post-50725562994011694812021-05-15T08:16:00.003-07:002021-05-15T08:35:58.655-07:00SPRING AWAKENING: By Polly Guerin<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>The trees awaken and struggle to give birth </i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>An</i></b><b><i>d the sparrow's song tweets the silent earth</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Like ballerinas the trees bend and sway </i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Yearning towards the sun's warming rays </i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>The forest symphony sings from its roots </i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Snaps, crackles, crushing twigs underfoot </i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i> King bluebirds take up the best in the court </i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i> Claim their territory where others sought </i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Yet, hither and yon there's room for them all </i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>The creatures of spring are enthralled </i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>But bring new life, they arise from sleep </i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Fledglings emerge and being to peep </i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>And the world rejuvenated thus renewed </i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Refreshing vistas and new found views </i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>On nature's green velvet carpet we sit </i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Spring Awakening is our profound gift </i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i> </i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i> </i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Sn</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i> </i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Polly Guerinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13350403789639176075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1810016227721687185.post-10503013104985812052021-05-08T08:08:00.000-07:002021-05-08T08:08:58.756-07:00HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY: By Polly Guerin<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg33SFqTEl9mvRF0zkxmrLkPl5rD1HjfrH9rQtwGPX88ocd0YRQgjaGSmqsjhZYwTP24o1AlFhz_PqFGhjVtDFEQ24JTot_oit9ujADg5AzVzSsQ9nqJzdXOLaY-l4yDTVwpcb8UV93BkY/s1520/happy-mothers-day.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1520" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg33SFqTEl9mvRF0zkxmrLkPl5rD1HjfrH9rQtwGPX88ocd0YRQgjaGSmqsjhZYwTP24o1AlFhz_PqFGhjVtDFEQ24JTot_oit9ujADg5AzVzSsQ9nqJzdXOLaY-l4yDTVwpcb8UV93BkY/s320/happy-mothers-day.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>A mother's love is the inner source</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Her devotion is on a steady course</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Though heartbreak comes, and it will</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Her steadfast faith is strong, and still</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>The gentle touch of a mother's hand</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Reassures patients, lets us understand</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Taking pride in even the minutest detail</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Her praise ignites inspiration, never fails</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Children are the pearls in her value purse</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Childhood memories center in her universe</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Of Children's laughter in those halcyon days</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Memories she cherishes in the scrapbook page</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>These fleeting moments may surely pass</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>But a mother's love will forever last.</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>T</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>No com0laint</i></b></div><p></p>Polly Guerinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13350403789639176075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1810016227721687185.post-65509829023566037742021-04-30T08:19:00.000-07:002021-04-30T08:19:50.004-07:00ADIEU To APRIL 2021: By Polly Guerin<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyeJmbIKiffpQw0Rd5qVgCwiuC5T9QRfDvtu7th5hb-6HtEfpNDT3_T_78FCzWuaSH5vGKBRFzSXiHTxCodcqLk_wVQPlt2ZtFW_JXhuswrfUFKzn4oNjdLHWF4X0xgt32wnUl4ys3OJI/s851/Goodbye-April-Hello-May_facebook_cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="315" data-original-width="851" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyeJmbIKiffpQw0Rd5qVgCwiuC5T9QRfDvtu7th5hb-6HtEfpNDT3_T_78FCzWuaSH5vGKBRFzSXiHTxCodcqLk_wVQPlt2ZtFW_JXhuswrfUFKzn4oNjdLHWF4X0xgt32wnUl4ys3OJI/s320/Goodbye-April-Hello-May_facebook_cover.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>April gave us ambivalent weather</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>We expected warmer days together</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>The chilly weeks were unlike sweet April</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Rain and sunshine vied for the weather cable</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Yet flower beds rose up with rainbow streams</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Deep in their roots the tulips began to beam</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Tartan Week brought out high spirited Scots</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>And voom marching bands began to shout</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Earth Day on April 22 gave cause to renew</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Our respect for nature's bounty on review</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Enthusiasts watched the Academy Awards</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>And National Poetry Month was not ignored</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Shakespeare's birthday evoked fine sonnets</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>And the earth came forth with April bonnets</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Flowers blossomed with rainbow charm</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>And people responded with gentle calm</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Patient and hopeful for the renewal of Spring</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>We received our reward and the birds did sing</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>As the days renewed a brighter, lighter glow</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>May brings love to everyone, this we know.</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><p></p>Polly Guerinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13350403789639176075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1810016227721687185.post-89604318087411286182021-04-24T16:11:00.000-07:002021-04-24T16:11:46.485-07:00NATURE'S CHORUS OF PRAISE: By Polly Guerin<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglnWQZFy8u-iZH04YHTE8N0q7ylXIU5wKYL-CEkrc-LsdENn81jMU4lOnn2bx6f81USlNdI0BeKGiKMt8GyFU9k6YzYfzo-s2-fddIPaKk4OTS5QZ9puex4y21PCccmaSBEsE5Utpat_g/s260/51qo9U4j1hL._SX258_BO1%252C204%252C203%252C200_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="204" data-original-width="260" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglnWQZFy8u-iZH04YHTE8N0q7ylXIU5wKYL-CEkrc-LsdENn81jMU4lOnn2bx6f81USlNdI0BeKGiKMt8GyFU9k6YzYfzo-s2-fddIPaKk4OTS5QZ9puex4y21PCccmaSBEsE5Utpat_g/s0/51qo9U4j1hL._SX258_BO1%252C204%252C203%252C200_.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>As the the morning awakens each day</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Bursting forth in joyous floral array</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>As twilight ushers in birdsong chatter</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Night brings insect songs to scatter</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Nature unites in brilliant orchestration</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Song of the Spheres from nation to nation</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Leaves dance to the baton of the breeze</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Rainbow flowers yearn to please</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Nature changes her seasonal dress</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>With colors to dazzle and impress</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>The sounds of nature heal and cure</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Step into the garden, unlock the door</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Like a prayer music of the spheres</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Brings comfort and love to our ears</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i> </i></b></div> <p></p>Polly Guerinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13350403789639176075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1810016227721687185.post-71615610504738274342021-04-16T11:27:00.001-07:002021-04-16T17:06:44.820-07:00WONDER WORDS By Polly Guerin<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyXU-p0K__dt0gEJNwX_w87-y0XGeBM2qCPfD90PySiClOAGSCr5KncXtTVdPmg9QW4whDYCGaCtb-px_6HoJq0A5GrxfWAJsu3NGJp-aDwGE50N5f5GAxsU08_X44fppqFPrrSo_cJFo/s850/quote-whatever-words-we-utter-should-be-chosen-with-care-for-people-will-hear-them-and-be-gautama-buddha-66-76-77.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="850" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyXU-p0K__dt0gEJNwX_w87-y0XGeBM2qCPfD90PySiClOAGSCr5KncXtTVdPmg9QW4whDYCGaCtb-px_6HoJq0A5GrxfWAJsu3NGJp-aDwGE50N5f5GAxsU08_X44fppqFPrrSo_cJFo/s320/quote-whatever-words-we-utter-should-be-chosen-with-care-for-people-will-hear-them-and-be-gautama-buddha-66-76-77.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>The power of words can be soft as a prayer</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>To show you are concerned</i></b><b><i>, that you care</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>/Wonder words sound like a baby's smile</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Innocent and protected for a little while</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Words well chosen are like nugge</i></b><b><i>ts of gold</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Enriching, restoring as the story is told</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>The right words can change a person's life</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Or cut them down to size with an edit knife</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Good /conversati</i></b><b><i>on is becoming so rare</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>With pointless obsession we cannot bare</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>The manipulative power of words change</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>The monotony of everyday to rearrange</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Our life's adventure in the spoken word</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Encourage and support, let it be heard</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Wonder Words lead us out of o static world</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Keep talking talking with love unfurled.</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><p></p>Polly Guerinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13350403789639176075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1810016227721687185.post-54332569863532378362021-04-11T15:24:00.000-07:002021-04-11T15:24:23.438-07:00EXPECTATION: By Polly Guerin <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi899ORR_dVROYHPIj_4eOr2uXejA8OjJ3tZIoaRdk6ebc5_TpvOsdrcR0lemL99Gmvgl7k1VV_vLEAG1BZgndvmivoxOK4j3N7TWgYEitZsIwYmdNMgHw1v7Uh5eySAYv-cGdvz45xOUE/s1600/MIT-Encoding-Belief-PRESS.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi899ORR_dVROYHPIj_4eOr2uXejA8OjJ3tZIoaRdk6ebc5_TpvOsdrcR0lemL99Gmvgl7k1VV_vLEAG1BZgndvmivoxOK4j3N7TWgYEitZsIwYmdNMgHw1v7Uh5eySAYv-cGdvz45xOUE/s320/MIT-Encoding-Belief-PRESS.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i> </i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>It's time to look ahead with expectation</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Rev up your positivity and do not ration</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Dream big, fulfill your fondest dreams</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Put your best foot forward, yet it seems</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>We may not know what the future holds</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Be brave, dream onward to your new role</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>The pandemic is streaming out of place</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>You're heading forward happier to embrace</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Your best efforts in the work you will prove</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Share your talents, play it forward never lose</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Your spark ignites wonderful possibilities</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>You're confidant, ready to restart civilities</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Maintain a joyful expectation, and for a while</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Try to be kinder and put on your best smile</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Take positive expectations into your daily life</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>A grateful heart, a glad greeter would be so nice.</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i> </i></b></div><p></p>Polly Guerinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13350403789639176075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1810016227721687185.post-84109349538193870882021-04-05T09:35:00.000-07:002021-04-05T09:35:53.392-07:00A Poem for Today: VALOR By Polly Guerin<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN8SaFiS_Gi3dJH92cAljzHeZLsk6YM-6llMEc44E99m2WYFLvVyW_NLhXIYlHiqurpC76ilEuqJdT2vQ6jtuMJJRCcyd9lnnazhKB_AT29nTWxnbnuXvBzeLp8TziC_msvH-kUYEzZDE/s800/el-valor-privado-es-menudo-precio-de-la-victoria-personal-127776893.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN8SaFiS_Gi3dJH92cAljzHeZLsk6YM-6llMEc44E99m2WYFLvVyW_NLhXIYlHiqurpC76ilEuqJdT2vQ6jtuMJJRCcyd9lnnazhKB_AT29nTWxnbnuXvBzeLp8TziC_msvH-kUYEzZDE/s320/el-valor-privado-es-menudo-precio-de-la-victoria-personal-127776893.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Valor is an honorable award</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>It takes courage you can afford</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>To solider on to the very end</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Encourage, your dearest friend</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Maintain a steady forward cause</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>The days grow shorter because</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Vaccinations streaming everywhere</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>We're fortified solid with urgent care</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Feeling safer does not mean release</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Keep up with protocols in place please</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Even small gestures count as valor</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Help a neighbor, become a scholar''</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Stand up to injustice, sign a pledge</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Valor takes you over the placid edge</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>To a leadership role on a small scale</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Valor in your heart will never fail</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>To contribute to love and peace</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>May you find Valor a joy to release.</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><p></p>Polly Guerinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13350403789639176075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1810016227721687185.post-46885063509055157342021-03-27T11:31:00.000-07:002021-03-27T11:31:41.643-07:00ADIEU TO MARCH 2021: By Polly Guerin<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVFUmzGKQo39S7z7e7h9Qd6xgcQfbgEkyg6BG08-Z6FmfJd-AOTqU6pzqoRA9sJI7D9zaLBCdDE65M_Jx5_Vg2P4pNGummtmDhp3rIIUHzNhVjghUi48GJvC9yaQV0JT8uGQE3lJSkxoE/s700/19c1dffde60591ed596724215e1d9f87.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVFUmzGKQo39S7z7e7h9Qd6xgcQfbgEkyg6BG08-Z6FmfJd-AOTqU6pzqoRA9sJI7D9zaLBCdDE65M_Jx5_Vg2P4pNGummtmDhp3rIIUHzNhVjghUi48GJvC9yaQV0JT8uGQE3lJSkxoE/s320/19c1dffde60591ed596724215e1d9f87.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>March came in with a snowy blast</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>But Soring was stepping up at last</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>As solemn as the month may seem</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>A one year anniversary from Covid-19</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>We're in a brighter, lighter, happier mood</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>With wind in the grass whisperings soothe</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Unwelcome flooding a sudden rainstorm</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Gave birth to myriad flowers on the lawn</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>A time of renewal with open air dining</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>With protocols in place and reminding</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Be cautious and patient while unwinding</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>We have come so far in this race providing</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>March 19 officially announced Spring</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Even the city sparrows began to sing</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>People felt giddy with abandon relief</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>With daylight savings time hour release</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Welcome new season of health and renewal</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>April steps in with blue skies ever truer.</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><p></p>Polly Guerinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13350403789639176075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1810016227721687185.post-47388313879061281432021-03-20T12:31:00.001-07:002021-03-20T12:31:42.350-07:00FLOWER POWER By Polly Guerin<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_9vS29MpomJEcW-YAHLnAQUoIwm7s_6mAhF01qJAqWX5EU6BiczOdZ_Y6Nuh2QzbQN3BgtfYRfKfbT-EIgr0LhJ9crCFg1RwcSmahkzWwfVpBdnr9mS0BOBe03KfkL5EbkIezqRarej0/s1000/920.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="670" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_9vS29MpomJEcW-YAHLnAQUoIwm7s_6mAhF01qJAqWX5EU6BiczOdZ_Y6Nuh2QzbQN3BgtfYRfKfbT-EIgr0LhJ9crCFg1RwcSmahkzWwfVpBdnr9mS0BOBe03KfkL5EbkIezqRarej0/s320/920.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Life can be soft as a rosebud petal</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Or thorny like a snappy brittle metal</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>The aromatic scent makes us smile</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Dreaming of better days for awhile</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>But its thorns prick us to remember</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Our pandemic year we did surrender</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Yet, each delicate petal has a story</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Of flower power in all its glory</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Keeping us focused on positive vibes</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Congratulate yourself you did survive</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Like a kiss planted by a baby's lips</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Petal by petal we cannot resist</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>To remember that Spring is its way</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>With flower power we're here to stay</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Each day is a symbolic petal change</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Cope with the thorny rose to rearrange</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>A new window into the promising future</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Just think petal by petal to nurture</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>The sweet scent of the thorny rose</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Create a new mantra while you compose.</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i> </i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i> </i></b></div><p></p>Polly Guerinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13350403789639176075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1810016227721687185.post-82484519506158535242021-03-13T12:11:00.000-08:002021-03-13T12:11:27.713-08:00INNER BEAUTY: By Polly Guerin<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNlcNYpGoGgpNHk4Gjr-htt3t4DQsRkpo9RcdkFoNFB3OrlvDEuj-MrGbz932XXsGdFpk7bh7XCVEHpFc6JVtZLsOYyoTt4S8kvmOHLP7ZVKkGY6fnSe5VR9sdELg4PMn1GOimQuJoPbE/s1224/1_IrtbZCohVUKdOGq7ou2pFg.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="1224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNlcNYpGoGgpNHk4Gjr-htt3t4DQsRkpo9RcdkFoNFB3OrlvDEuj-MrGbz932XXsGdFpk7bh7XCVEHpFc6JVtZLsOYyoTt4S8kvmOHLP7ZVKkGY6fnSe5VR9sdELg4PMn1GOimQuJoPbE/s320/1_IrtbZCohVUKdOGq7ou2pFg.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Inner beauty's mantra far outlasts</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>It's silent message does not blast</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>But radiates with good intentions</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Affirms with wisdom, and did I mention</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>The more we focus on inner beauty</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Genuine peace and balance is out duty</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>With genuine words of praise confirming</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Elevate those in need without a sermon</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Lift up those from sadness, or recent loss</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Gently stroke their story without force</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>And stir up feelings of renewed pride</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Never let ambition or happiness slide</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Encourage strength and inner glow</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>With life confirming words "I go"</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>About the day with hearts on fire</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>An inspiring truth is what I desire</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Responding eagerly to positive sound</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>The world is made better all around.</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><p></p>Polly Guerinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13350403789639176075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1810016227721687185.post-11617406020278915752021-03-06T13:32:00.003-08:002021-03-06T13:48:20.699-08:00SAVOR THE MOMENT: By Polly Guerin<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh37_MV9mW2JGbkEZKHy9KF1wANiYH-J8Mz3qMx2uXIiRMj-Dr0xT1E_Iw9ulH09umzqIqeJ3lrTLoiHDGM1Baly7nbWqZggNCewCHbCQ2HPlFmUb2-MRxMRrtic7Ec05NK95kHKE91kVA/s1180/savor-the-moment-orlando-espinosa.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="664" data-original-width="1180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh37_MV9mW2JGbkEZKHy9KF1wANiYH-J8Mz3qMx2uXIiRMj-Dr0xT1E_Iw9ulH09umzqIqeJ3lrTLoiHDGM1Baly7nbWqZggNCewCHbCQ2HPlFmUb2-MRxMRrtic7Ec05NK95kHKE91kVA/s320/savor-the-moment-orlando-espinosa.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Must we be so discontented?</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>By technology we are offended</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>At lunch or dinner there's no excuse</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>You say it's important that's the ruse</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>You're simply not fully in the present moment</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>To savor every minute with sincere component</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Add to the pleasure of communicating</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Connected, One to One, at any rating</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Let others feel valued, let then be heard</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i> </i></b><b><i>Share understanding with heartfelt reserve</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Multitasking has its place and time</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Always doing it is a pitiful crime</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Promise yourself to savor each stroke</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Of the tick tock clock minute of note</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Gently bring yourself back to the moment</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Be mindful, recharge, connect with life.</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i> </i></b></div> <p></p>Polly Guerinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13350403789639176075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1810016227721687185.post-6311371382522789732021-02-28T10:06:00.001-08:002021-02-28T10:06:26.896-08:00ADIEU TO FEBRUARY 2021: By Polly Guerin<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie2CcE2Lm1UcwpHrwVhCSH0wO0nh1h1SGgd0mz8j3N3yIkkbEZvoMfZOPLaVclLXeDh924WdoxUAuUAgE0jfLBp3_W_iwq31C2HHpZptYcN3eWlAwUCahu0I-6Wt47KxLQl1RRtNDiWWw/s500/Bye-bye-February-hello-March.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="291" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie2CcE2Lm1UcwpHrwVhCSH0wO0nh1h1SGgd0mz8j3N3yIkkbEZvoMfZOPLaVclLXeDh924WdoxUAuUAgE0jfLBp3_W_iwq31C2HHpZptYcN3eWlAwUCahu0I-6Wt47KxLQl1RRtNDiWWw/s320/Bye-bye-February-hello-March.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i> </i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>February, the shortest month of the pandemic year</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Brought chilly weather, we held each other together</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Snow blanketed the city like an elegant ermine cape</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Bringing comfort and calm, but still, no escape</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Wintry schemes softened the city cacophony chorus</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>And birdless trees, barren, frozen n time ignored us</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>The elusive vaccine left New York City in a fix</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Finding, getting an appointment was like a trick</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Sentimental Pop Up cards like Valentine bouquets</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Brought lovely love tokens of friendship to our gaze</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Black History month ushered in with Black pride</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>The Empire building lit up in flag colors to abide</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Marion Anderson was given her retrospective due</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>At the MCNY museum, an exhibit, in full view</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>George Washington' s Birthday gave cause to salute</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>The first President, at historic Fraunces Tavern to boot</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>The sun burst forth, streaming spring into action</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>The days were lighter, getting longer in reaction</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>And fickle March anxious to take its marching orders</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Put February out of place with more loving borders </i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>We settled down wirh pandemic and no escape</i></b></div><p></p>Polly Guerinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13350403789639176075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1810016227721687185.post-36185252668512981002021-02-20T10:08:00.000-08:002021-02-20T10:08:14.001-08:00FUTURISTIC: By Polly Guerin<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSLWmCVaA-t0pb7hvcXdEdZqi5r6wE0wnjFSHrleCiumP9NYcg0SJ_ZZ4t6FUfwqSAfHSE9khjrelFRHRWF3x7d4ranyMlulnmxkm6WLUoNf-9vOms4O-Axfu15lthyphenhyphen4_4Lzv_GpgRty0/s1024/istockphoto-971246864-1024x1024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="574" data-original-width="1024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSLWmCVaA-t0pb7hvcXdEdZqi5r6wE0wnjFSHrleCiumP9NYcg0SJ_ZZ4t6FUfwqSAfHSE9khjrelFRHRWF3x7d4ranyMlulnmxkm6WLUoNf-9vOms4O-Axfu15lthyphenhyphen4_4Lzv_GpgRty0/s320/istockphoto-971246864-1024x1024.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>There's a new excellence beckoning</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Make progress and dare to experiment</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Surprise yourself, shock your friends</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Fish in other ponds for creative ideas</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Don't stagnate in the same old location</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Create new adventures, move independent</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Into the future, open minded, blissfully free</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Revitalize, reinvent yourself and persona</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Create an unexpected dream fantasy</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Mix up colors, dissolve stereotypes </i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Make every day your best happy hour</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Rejoice in the gift of each pandemic day</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Don't delay, move into the future fueled</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>With unending creativity, send a message</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>To all you meet, introduce the new you</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Vibrant, innovative rising into the future. </i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><p></p>Polly Guerinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13350403789639176075noreply@blogger.com0