Inspirational Poems, Spiritual Poems

Inspirational poems and spiritual poems arrive unannounced in my head. The first line may bump around for a short while til I actually sit down and write, then the words usually flow with ease from my pen and with little concsious thought, rather as honey flows from a spoon. It is as if they seek to be acknowledged

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Do You Know this Face?

A friend of mine with a talent rare
Is endeavouring his gifts to share
On wider plane than mere locality
His inspiration drawn from spirituality

The portrait often from his pencil flows
Is not a drawing of somone he knows
Nor does it come from his imagination
But known to someone in a congregation

Not drawn from sitters or photos viewed
Spiritually inspired we must conclude
Loved one, friend, colleague, neighbour
Wish to be remembered through his labour

Not to upset, but to reassure and heal
Those persons to whom this face is real
Perhaps comfort needed, words unspoken
Loving thoughts symbolised by this token

Pauline Oliver

My friend would dearly love to place these pictures and will let you have the original pencil drawing in return for copy of a photograph of the person, to verify his work.
Edwin is setting up a blog to share more of his inspirational drawings. Meanwhile, if you recognise any of these pictures, please get in touch via the form at the bottom of this page.

To a Daughter

Lest you fear I have gone forever
Know this not to be so
For I am deep within your heart
And I will never go
That part of you that is part of me
Will know this to be true
No oceans now keep us apart
For I am there with you
Such closeness merely a whisper
A shimmer of golden light
A heartbeat of recognition
In the stillness of the night
The loving ties that bind us
Can never be undone
For I am you and you are me
And we are just as one
My love for you is greater
Than words could ever say
Know now that I travel with you
Each and every day

Pauline Oliver

Unbeknown to me at the time of writing this poem, following the loss of her mother, my friend found comfort in the shafts of moonlight that entered her room. This poem is dedicated to Kathryn and her mother 'Curls.'

One Year Anniversary

Could it really be one year has passed
Since that mournful day I saw you last
Sometimes my mind says it was yesterday
I question why you could not stay

My heart still broken yet joyful too
Those cherished memories of me and you
The sweetest most precious in all my days
Your spirit beautiful in a thousand ways

So take my love, jouney safe and free
You won my heart, I gave it thee
Together entwined, shall our love be
Forever and forever I wait for thee

Pauline Oliver

Grief is such a powerful emotion and time plays tricks on the mind. You want the pain to end and you want your life back, and yet guilt raises its ugly head when you realise that time has passed so quickly and you don't thnk about that special someone quite as often.

This poem is dedicated to that one tiny moment of 'letting go.' It is a brief moment of acceptance of the circle of life.

Desperately Seeking

The signpost isn't clear you say
Don't know what's up ahead
Not sure what you are searching for
You'd best wait here instead

Time marches by and a thousand feet
Tread 'cross this very place
Many return this way much later
With a smile upon their face

Though some may be tired and down at heel
It did not meet their expectations
Regrets are few and far between
They've so many other destinations

Pauline Oliver

This reminds me oneof those unscheduled coach outing stops where you decline to visit the local place of interest, only to have everyone tell you, on their return, how much you have missed. Is there something in life you're missing out on by 'staying with the coach' or standing at the signpost ...doing nothing?

Life's Crossroads

-When you come to life's crossroads
A decision you must make
Turn left, turn right, go back, go on
Which direction should you take?

If the past is tinged with sadness
Regret, fear, anger or upset
Then a new road will likely beckon
Away from pain - and better yet

But if you hanker for the past
Hold cherished memories close and dear
Then the future may seem daunting
Filled with trepidation and with fear
Take your courage firmly in both hands
Add a dash of spirit to explore
Just up ahead, perhaps left or right
You'll find just what you're looking for

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Inspirational Drawings

Drawing 2 now claimed.

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Jock with daughter Sandra

Richard (Jock) Archbold died in 1951 of a massive heart attack aged just 32. His wife and children continued their planned emigration to New Zealand and live there to this day.