BABY STEIPS By Polly Guerin

 

Now is the time to get started

Don't delay and be downhearted

Take baby steps forward to learn

Naysayers not be your concern

Every disappointment is a gift 

Now doors open don't resist

Rise up and claim your place

Be a winner in the race

Dream on and make it YOU

Put FIRE in everything you do 

Don't let anyone talk you down

Turn their attitude around

Take baby steps with new found hope

Be brave, know what it takes to cope

It's not to late, even for someone like You

Your enthusiasm makes it all come true. 

ADIEU to AUGUST 2020

 

Don't tet these halcyon days of summer go

Those sweet lingering memories I know

Let's re-capture her brilliant sunshine

Spontaneity, child-like laughter so fine

Carefree days with mellifluous nights

Time to enjoy each wonderful sight

Leisurely languid days and playful pursuits

Returning to family, re-discovering our roots

Dreaming of canoeing on a mirror lake

Not a worry nor care we're having a break

Apple pie scents wafted through the beach air

Remember we came from a swim without a care

Laughing with joy we gave up our reserve

To the magic of summer's frolic we did serve

Our energy bursting we were young and gay

We read travel books by the light of the day

By night the stars came out like diamonds in the sky

So I ask you, WHY MUST SUMMER END, WHY?

SIMPLE GRACE By Polly Guerin

 

Let us bring grace into our daily lives                                                                                                        Like birds on the wing let us survive

And fly away on the wings of grace                                                                                                              And return to the pristine happy place

Grace is so subtle we may not be aware                                                                                                        But its always there if you really care

To recognize the hidden message sent                                                                                                          Each day there's a gentle hint that's meant

You may find grace in the smile of a stranger                                                                                               Open up grace in your heart, be the arranger

Say a kind, comforting and uplifting word                                                                                                  Say it often, loud and clear, so it can be heard

And comfort everyday folk  with special need                                                                                               Open up the grace in your heart to succeed

Grace comes to us like a gentle flowing stream                                                                                          Sometimes it enters in the night in our dreams

Grace brings new directions and purpose                                                                                                    Filling your mind with new found surface

Just recognize grace ,and watch the change                                                                                              Your spirit uplifted, you'll never be the same

A new you emerges from the fledgling start                                                                                                Press forward with all your grateful heart.                                                                

                                                                                         

                                                                           

                                                                                                                                                           

         

                    

INFECTIOUS JOY By Polly Guerin

THE SONG OF LIFE: By Polly Guerin

The violin sings tales of sadness                                                                                                                Of forgotten dreams and gladness

The piano strikes up a different tune                                                                                                            A giddy pizzicato fills the room

Together they play the lyric life                                                                                                              Young and foolish and strife

Life is a dualistic serenade                                                                                                                      Memories linger do not fade

But there is joy, pick up the beat                                                                                                                Be resolute do not admit defeat

Life is short, ends too soon                                                                                                                            Sing and play a happy tune

Contribute to the song of life                                                                                                                        Tender words and sound advice

Dream the dream you were born to live                                                                                            Banish sad memories and forgive

From deep in your heart open up                                                                                                   Accepting unfolding joy is the rub

Listen more patiently, and wait                                                                                                                    For answers coming at any rate

Bringing resolution on a new note                                                                                                            Play out the melody you wrote

Surrender to what now is asked                                                                                                                    Sing the Song of Life and be glad.

                                

SAILING THROUGH: By Polly Guerin

Let's navigate through rough waters

Set sail, leave uncharted quarters

Don't anchor your dreams in dry dock

Let loose the shoring and unblock

Your boat of inspirations set sail

Way beyond the horizon and the pale

Hoist the sails, let the boat free

Let it glide into the shimmering sea

As each way splashes on the deck

Remind yourself, you're not a wreck

Just sailing through some rough times

To reach the shore more sublime

Raised up in this exalted state

Put a positive spin on your fate.