ADIEU TO MARCH 2021: By Polly Guerin

 

March came in with a snowy blast

But Soring was stepping up at last

As solemn as the month may seem

A one year anniversary from Covid-19

We're in a brighter, lighter, happier mood

With wind in the grass whisperings soothe

Unwelcome flooding a sudden rainstorm

Gave birth to myriad flowers on the lawn

A time of renewal with open air dining

With protocols in place and reminding

Be cautious and patient while unwinding

We have come so far in this race providing

March 19 officially announced Spring

Even the city sparrows began to sing

People felt giddy with abandon relief

With daylight savings time hour release

Welcome new season of health and renewal

April steps in with blue skies ever truer.

FLOWER POWER By Polly Guerin

 

Life can be soft as a rosebud petal

Or thorny like a snappy brittle metal

The aromatic scent makes us smile

Dreaming of better days for awhile

But its thorns prick us to remember

Our pandemic year we did surrender

Yet, each delicate petal has a story

Of flower power in all its glory

Keeping us focused on positive vibes

Congratulate yourself you did survive

Like a kiss planted by a baby's  lips

Petal by petal we cannot resist

To remember that Spring is its way

With flower power we're here to stay

Each day is a symbolic petal change

Cope with the thorny rose to rearrange

A new window into the promising future

Just think petal by petal to nurture

The sweet scent of the thorny rose

Create a new mantra while you compose.

 

 

INNER BEAUTY: By Polly Guerin

 

Inner beauty's mantra far outlasts

It's silent message does not blast

But radiates with good intentions

Affirms with wisdom, and did I mention

The more we focus on inner beauty

Genuine peace and balance is out duty

With genuine words of praise confirming

Elevate those in need without a sermon

Lift up those from sadness, or recent loss

Gently stroke their story without force

And stir up feelings of renewed pride

Never let ambition or happiness slide

Encourage strength and inner glow

With life confirming words "I go"

About the day with hearts on fire

An inspiring truth is what I desire

Responding eagerly to positive sound

The world is made better all around.

SAVOR THE MOMENT: By Polly Guerin

Must we be so discontented?

By technology we are offended

At lunch or dinner there's no excuse

You say it's important that's the ruse

You're simply not fully in the present moment

To savor every minute with sincere component

Add to the pleasure of communicating

Connected,  One to One, at any rating

Let  others feel  valued, let then be heard

 Share understanding with heartfelt reserve

Multitasking has its place and time

Always doing it is a pitiful crime

Promise yourself to savor each stroke

Of the tick tock clock minute of note

Gently bring yourself back to the moment

Be mindful, recharge, connect with life.