HEART'S DESIRE (c) By Polly Guerin

Let’s go to the land of our heart’s desire

Where the sweetness of life sets us on fire

There find safe harbor for fondest dreams

What need for you to care for schemes?

Come away with me oh foolish child

To the winter of our life and be so mild

I’ll kiss your lips and hold your legendary hand

For time is fleeting, do you not understand?

There’s not much more time for lingering on

Love’s sweet song is not in the abyss, beyond

Don’t let love pass with a goodbye glance

For now I’m saddened with circumstance

Oh come away with me my foolish child

With the fairy hand in hand we will glide

And mend all the broken heart’s weeping

And dance the magic of love before sleeping.

PLANTING THOUGHTS (c) By Polly Guerin (inspired by Monet's Garden at the New York Botanical Garden May 17, 2012)

                                                                                                                                                                
As I  dig deeper, thoughts come seeping

While I’m watery, weeding, weeping

Like seeds the desires of the heart planted

Continual patient care, nurturing granted

Do not disturb their silent germination

Learn planting patience and creation

Like a gardener, a caretaker of life

Sunlight, a happy disposition suffice

Your desires will bear fruit in time

In orderly manner like nature recline

And worry not, how life will unfold

Plant positivity, be brave, be bold

Watch thoughts bud like a flower

Rain will come gladly, let it shower

Plant beds of wisdom, re-set goals

A gardener’s perennial is never sold

But determined, persistent to the end

All is well! Plant your dreams, my friend!

Say,“YES”TODAY                                                

By Polly Guerin 4/24/2012

Procrastination is the fault
Tomorrow I’ll do it!

I’ll volunteer for something
Take piano lessons or sing

And how about that course
I planned to register but lost

Out on life’s destiny moment
Even maybe write a sonnet

But I’ll do it when I retire
At least before I expire

Yet, one day I’ll do it!!!

One day turned into a week
You see I’m becoming weak

One day turned into a month
Procrastinating I was sunk

One day turned into a year(s)
Now there are so many tears

The days, the years pass so fast
The opportunity did not last

Don’t put things off and off
Let your creativity soar

It’s not too late, get started,
Be glad, not downhearted

Decide to do it “Now
Watch everyone say “WOW”!!!

SYMPHONY OF THE CITY (c) By Polly Guerin

The city hisses, belches and moans

No pity for pedestrians who roam

About their journey in unending noise

Gives us cause, don’t panic but poise

Yet, the tiny sparrows chat a dusk
Great storytellers chirping with lust

In a constant search and forage
Within the empty concrete forest

The honking traffic floats up to my window
Ghastly sounds interrupt dreamy venue

Yet, the great seagulls tour the skies
Up from the river I hear their cries

The fire engines blare their grim warning
Piercing even in the wee hours of the morning

Yet, the black crow from the park nearby

Complains Caw Caw, then off he flies

Every week there’s a crash on the corner
Taxi and car, you bet, someone’s a goner

Yet, the little oasis by the Church middle
A trickle fountain plays its sonic fiddle

Isolated plugged-in people in the crowd fade
Ignoring blossoms in the gardens on parade

Yet, Cherry blossom trees sing a pink serenade
With golden and red tulips dancing in the glade

A little feisty dog with a stupendous bark
Rips through the quiet soundscape park

Yet, a grey squirrel embarks solo on the street
A Brownstone city dweller I have yet to meet

The only wild animals are the pedestrians
Their backpacks whacking in all directions

Yet, some days the sun shines like a prism
And releases us from this noisy prison

Where the sweet sparrow’s chirping song
Reminds me, Alas, this where I belong.

NATURE'S RAINBOW, WILDFLOWERS(c) By Polly Guerin

Blazing yellow forsythia dances into spring

Row after row the first bushes rise and sing

The state flower of Brooklyn, New York

Forsythia borders houses, field and fork

In the road forsythia ambling on declares

Its place in parks, cascade rocks beware

Wildflowers a riot of rainbow colors emerge

Blooming first a 'beauty blossom' is so rare

In the bloom of spring butterflies take flight

Spreading their happy rebirth now in sight

While busy builders birds build nests

To fledge their young and do not rest

Till the work is done a song is sung

And the leaves burst from slumber

Bursting forth green and cherry blossom

Pink drifting over forest and city streets

Renewal, rejuvenation, rebirth such joy

An explosion of blooms now deploy

Reminds us, marvel at nature's beauty

A gift bestowed without any duty.

REMIND US TO REMEMBER (c) By Polly Guerin

Remind us daily to forgive and forget
There is so much more joy ahead

Remind us daily to smile at a stranger
Brighten the daily, you be the arranger

Remind us daily to reflect on it all
Don’t regret, spend time to recall

Remind us daily, the good and the sad
Happy is your reward and be glad

Remind us daily to focus on what’s right
Press the delete button on a negative site

Remind us daily to look into someone’s eyes
Speak words of encouragement you are so wise

Remind us daily tell someone they’re doing great
Compliments spread joyfulness, it’s never too late

Remind us daily to do amazing things
Where symphonic music makes us sing

Remind us daily how beautiful we are
Rising like an angel right here, not far

Remind us daily how talented we are
Hitch your wishes on a brilliant star

Remind us daily friends are a treasure
Always there to listen, give pleasure

Remind us daily pet’s unconditional love
A blessing to everyone, sent from above

Remind us daily to give thanks for each day
Revel in the glorious renewal don’t give it away

Remind us daily to pour love into encounters
Your happiness soars eliminate bounders

Remind us daily that there so much more in store
New heights of ascend be honest to the core

Remind us to be generous to befriend the meek
Sleep like a baby when you reach your peak

Remind us daily you’re the master of your fate
Start on a new regime it is never too late.

DREAMCATCHER, Weaver of Tales (c) By Polly Guerin

Become a dreamer, weaver of tales
Dreaming big, bigger never fails

Expand your vision beyond the pale
See yourself successful, never fail


Secure in your house dream in peace
Doubts, fears therein will release


Protected inner space, no one to pry
Sheltered dreaming, it’s alright to cry


Don’t let self-pity overwhelm
Seeds of greatness you have sown

Expand your vision; you’ll be fine
Dream the dream, one day at a time

See yourself accomplishing your dreams
Reality is never quite what it seems

Find your own secluded place be inspired
Dreamers are victorious, never tired

Realize that dreams are a special gift
With solid expectations, do not drift

Stay on a steady course to port
A dream is precious, never bought

Yours’ alone to overcome all odds
There’s more ahead to deeply prod

Be the reaper of dreams, inspire friends
The never-ending dream never ends!



Polly Guerin
PollyTalk From New York
www.pollytalk.com