Yldara - A Glimpse at Poetry & Life
Seasons and Occasions
Thaw
Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008
snow cloaks in silent white the gloom
winter’s own folly trimmed in flakes
yielding icicles, frozen lakes
silk veil, cast over Jaro’s womb
while from a heart of hope borrow
every wish and dream one can find
that worries and cares of the mind
thaw, birthing a new tomorrow
then numb the pain of sorrow’s friend
in melting ice and uttered spell
so misery that grow and dwell
in sadness’ lair, completely end
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Author’s Notes:
Jaro (Joro, Jord, Jorth) – Norse mythology—goddess, personification of earth
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Loading ...This Christmas
Tuesday, December 25th, 2007
Gifts
and bright
colored lights
strung on a tree…
are just ornaments.
We should find more delight
from a much greater presence
not presents wrapped in shiny foil.
The birth of Christ Jesus, remember
and be humbled by God’s mercy and love!
Yldara
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(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Far from home
Wednesday, November 21st, 2007
In
silence
choking back
poignant sadness
as I sit alone
so far away from home.
I miss the lighthearted mood
brought on by food and my kinfolks.
Nothing says Thanksgiving more clearly
than the warmth of one’s family and home.
Yldara/M. Stanphill
*** Just thinking of those who are far from their loved ones, those that miss their loved ones —May your hearts be filled with joy, hope, love, peace and thanksgiving, all through out the year.
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(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Autumn Scenes
Monday, September 24th, 2007
orange to gold
in varied hues
dress the trees
leaves turning
red on maple
green no more
wild dahlias
and purple velvet
swaths of heaven
under walnut
and maple trees
fallen leaves
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(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Another Birthday
Wednesday, August 15th, 2007
Happy birthday…may it be more,
more blessed than the one before
May today bring you happy tears
from friends and their good cheers
May God keep you going strong
May your life be full and long
May this day be just the start
Peace and joy be in your heart!
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(1 votes, average: 5 out of 5) Loading ...Springtime
Tuesday, August 7th, 2007
days of rain
yield spawning frogs
budding trees
buds afloat
on stream waters
greening leaves
bluebonnets
in fields of green and gold
royal blue
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(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...One Texas Summer
Saturday, August 4th, 2007
birthing mindless thoughts
swirling in hot blowing wind
sun parched earth and dust
pavements scorched by heat
mirage of fresh stream waters
rippled illusion
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(1 votes, average: 5 out of 5) Loading ...Thank you
Tuesday, July 24th, 2007
How do you show appreciation to people
who do what they can, often even more?
Though times and odds may be against them,
they take faith and bring hope to your door.
When can you humbly just say thank you
for all the times they listened and cared?
Even as trials came and pursued them too,
they took heart and more fervently prayed.
Now, what can you give in just return
to let them know that they are loved dearly?
Where can you find that certain thing,
which is worth much more and is given freely?
Though I may not have all the answers,
about this much I know and will say is true:
A gift from the heart is what I bring;
and many heartfelt thanks, to all of you!
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(1 votes, average: 5 out of 5) Loading ...Nature’s newborn sleeps
Monday, June 4th, 2007
as icicles cling on the eaves
to announce winter’s call to arms
while sleet forms a coat of silver
on grass and limbs awaiting Spring
then the pitter patter of rain
creates a choir of rhythmic beats
to free the soil from winter’s chain
and wake the earth from its slumber
until blooms reign true once again
their fragrance wafting in the air
to kiss old winter’s cheeks goodbye
and welcome springtime in its place
ydara/m. stanphill 190107
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(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...A Happy & Blessed Birthday
Saturday, June 2nd, 2007
May you be specially blessed on your natal day.
May your concerns be few and your laughter be gay.
May your friends be many and all of them true.
May your dreams be within reach, may they all come true.
As you live your life in God’s light and guidance;
May your faith grow more and be not left to chance.
As you ponder on things and make your choices;
May they all be blessed and lead to joyful dances.
You are special, unique and a creation of value.
You have been tried and are being tested it’s true.
Now is the time to be steadfast: in God, hang on.
For trials are just diversions, you already have won!
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Author’s Comments:
Although this was written for a new friend, it hit me that this could also pertain to one’s spiritual rebirth. So, Happy birthday!
A special note of thanks to the person who inspired me to write this one. Again, thank you and may God’s peace be with you.
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