Amazed By Gentle Winds:A Facebook Poetry Anthology, Frances Ayers-Editor [inspirational books to read .txt] 📗

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Alkali Dejentlemen Andre

Routine Break..............................................13
What Will Become Of Us If Not Machines.....................14
The Princess And The White Wolf............................15
Visions....................................................20
Dream......................................................21

Elizabeth Castillo

Field Of Dreams............................................24
Seeker No More.............................................27
Glimpse Of Heaven..........................................28
Drifting Sand..............................................33
Be Amazed..................................................34

Julie Moffit

Words To Live By...........................................37
New Haiku..................................................40
Haiku(Inspiration From Emily)..............................42
Ruth's Song................................................42
A Box Of Therapy...........................................47


James Ross

A Sweet Fellowship.........................................50
Life In Motion.............................................55
Gentle Is The Night........................................56
My Reflection..............................................59
My Destination.............................................60


Bina Gupta

Pockets....................................................63
Vestiges...................................................67


Dowell Oba

Chemical Bond..............................................72
How I Miss You.............................................72
Merriment..................................................72
Ballad Of Mary.............................................77
Mesmerized.................................................78

Steven Michael Pape

Brahmans Quest.............................................82
Like Leaves That Drift.....................................83
Summer Hazy Day............................................87
The Trees Are Talking......................................91
Then Spring Came...........................................94

Venoyd McCalister

Broke......................................................97
ZzZzZzZzZz.................................................98
On My Way.................................................100

Scott Ransopher

The Price.................................................103
A Grandfather Like You....................................106

Frances Ayers

Soul Speak................................................108
In Memory Of..............................................109
Memories(Haiku)...........................................112
What The New Year Brings..................................112
Change....................................................113
The Souls'Joy.............................................116


Forward

Through out the centuries,there have always been poems that have inspired us.
These poems portray our hope,forgiveness,tolerance,patience,fortitude,love,gratitude,faith,and resilience.Many of these themes are covered in this anthology.

They also succeed in telling a story about how we have resolved a life situation or ethical dilemma.These inspiring poems give the reader insight into the Poets character
and psychological growth.Observances of nature also provide constant inspiration.

Through out this anthology,you will be moved by many different perspectives as each of the Poets come from different walks of life.You will hear from Students,Writers,Mothers,Fathers,Caregivers,and Teachers.

One thing I can promise is that this anthology will inspire you.


Frances Ayers-Editor



Alkali Dejentlemen Andre

Carlos André dos Santos Ferreira,is a 26 year old male who hails from Vila do Conde,Portugal.From 5th to 9th grade he attended Escola Básica Júlio Sául Dias (in English goes something like Basic School Júlio Saúl Dias).And from 10th to 12th grade, he attended The Escola Secundária José Régio (in English is Secondary School José Régio which is named after a known writer from here.)Both schools are located in Vila do Conde.Last year Carlos participated in a writing contest with a short story he created originally for it.He didn't win but that didn't dampen his spirits.When he is not writing,he enjoys listening to music ( especially heavy Metal),reading,going to festivals/concerts,camping and going out with friends.Carlos has been trying to form a band recently and hopes to start something new musically.He loves writing,as it releases his thoughts and creativity.He's been writing for a while now.Carlos picked up a pen around 2002 and has never stopped.In the beginning it was just wannabe-lyrics.But afterwards,he started to write poems as he developed his writing skills.

Routine Break

Time and time again
Always and always once more
Blind from this constant light
And noise from surroundings
It's always creeping up inside
This needed peace
And as of habit
I wait for the nightfall
To ease this ansious feelings
But until the night soothes me
I will not run,i will not give in
My routine break will not cease
And my soul i will release
From the every day predicament
These familiars glares
Became so trivial
And like every being
I'll try to live day by day
Without giving in
To the curse of routine

Copyright 2010

What Will Become Of Us If Not Machines?

There's a need of space
A space in between
Where no one and nothing can reach us
A space just to be
I will have time,i will have occasions
To express many suggestions
Until then
I'll always wait for the nightfall
To ease this craving inside
But until the night soothes me
I will not run,i will not give in
My routine break will not cease
And my soul i will release
From the every day predicament
Without any concerns
Without any rush
With time i will reach
That needed peace
And that's why
I trust my heart to you.


The Princess And The White Wolf

Through her dreams
Roaming in a place so unfamiliar
Full of greyish gleams
With the wind sounding like a whisper

It felt like winter
A beautiful land covered in white
But she would not whimper
It was an appraisal to her sight

Alone she was not
Being the target of someone's gaze
From that day she would never forgot
How her heart was set ablaze

Soon she would find
Soon she would understand
A bond forever intertwined
Her soul's greatest friend

The noble mighty white wolf
Gently appeared
With such overwhelming presence
But not to be feared

Surrounded by a shining light
With a heart never unfeeble
Like a flame in the pitch-black night
That repels all evil

She was doutbful at first
Wondering why he was there
Her mind was ready for the worst
But he wasn't going anywhere

It came to her senses
That they shared a strong tie
There weren't any pretenses
And with time it would intensify

It was indeed so pure
That would never rust
A connection so mature
Beyond any sense of trust

Through any peril or danger
They remain together
They defend the weakest stranger
Even if it is a simple beggar

United,they'll always strive through
United,no shadow will remain
A purity so true
That no one can restrain

A unique everlasting friendship awoken
A beautiful tale sung in a serenade
It will never be broken
It will never,ever fade!

Copyright 2010






Visions

Visions come
Visions flee away
Like a fresh breeze of air
Or like little revelations that happen
I see these bright lights
They announce one more month
More time of discoveries and sensations
Swaying around in the ether
Where night after night
I lay down in layers
Of a undiscovered life
Feeling your warm presence
True in life,deep in thought.

Copyright 2007

Dream

So silent,so vague
I watch the waves
Wash all the impurities
All the uncertainties
From this decaying shell off a person
Your presence lingers here
And i follow your footsteps
Into the ocean planet
Adrift in the ocean planet
Remembering always
This dream i had with you.

Copyright 2012




Elizabeth Castillo

As a feature Writer/Journalist/Short Story writer/Poet/Blogger whose mission is to share her creativity through pen pushing,Elizabeth sees herself as a keen observer of beautiful things around her.She is a natural born Artist from the Philippines.She graduated with a Bachelor Of Science degree in Business Administration,with a major in Management.Elizabeth also completed another course in Computer Programming,and currently works as an Online English Instructor for Koreans and as a freelance Writer.Previously,she worked as a News Correspondent for a local community newspaper and as a feature Writer for a private company’s corporate magazine.Elizabeth started writing and exhibiting her poetic prowess when she was just in her elementary days – an era when she was still this shy, unassuming lass.She describes herself as an arts and nature lover as well as a frustrated photographer.Her favorite authors are Stephen King, John Grisham and Paolo Coelho.Elizabeth has also self published her own poem ezine, Poetic Lizzy with 3 released issues.In addition,her work has appeared in 5 anthologies,the latest of which is "Live Life: The Daydreamer's Journal",part of a global charity for the benefit of the American Cancer Research.She is also a world record holder for most Artists Contributing to a Cover of an Anthology and is part of the currently released "Breaking Silence: The In-Depth Words of a Poet".


Field of Dreams

You always seem to utterly amaze me
These nostalgic sanctuaries you bring me into a sublime revelry
Each time I close my eyes my soul starts to wander,
In faraway places I've never seen, can't seem to remember.

These field of dreams each night takes me to a different life
You hold my hand as we step into a magical world
Enchanting palaces, at times I feel I'm reincarnated,
In this maze of majesties I'm left fascinated.

My spirit travels to a Kingdom I've never seen
Standing in the middle of the ocean with a mystical stream
Beneath a clear blue sky a mighty seagull flies,
Seeking for a lost damsel within it lies.

If only I could just stay in this forbidden dimension
I will be living forever in such joyous stead
Instead of always burdened with consternation,
In this mythical field of dreams, I will enjoy my eternal bliss!

Elizabeth E. Castillo Copyright 2012





Seeker No More

I have been lost
Now I've been found
Used to look up the stars
And ask what direction should I go,
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