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

labyrinth laden with incantations beheld me.

Why do these wandering feelings still manifest itself?
In this spiral life continuously lingering at each corner
Caught up in a daze, a frenzied state,
Lost in a enormous maze.

Confusion swirling my head
Some hated my silence
But i turned a deaf ear to this abhorrence,
They know nothing of this clamoring inside me.

Don't they know I'm in deep thoughts
But my timidity isn't equated to being shallow
Within the confines of this unassuming lass' heart,
Is a quiet but defiant thunderstorm.

Raging through the veins, wants a life of it's own
I tried to fit in my shadow to a world that's too "perfect" for me
Even gave in to mundane things,
But still i perceive there's much more than these.

A Holy Hand lit a burning torch through my secret pathway
As i step into my newly-found sanctuary
My dreams are within an arm's reach,
As i cast away my mystical wishes to the vast sea!

Elizabeth E. Castillo Copyright 2012


A Glimpse Of Heaven

I awoke up one night and much to my surprise
A white apparition stood before me
Dressed in immaculate white gown
With soft, cottony wings and a golden halo above her head
She has a serene face with no trace of past pains.

Her feet was just bare but as if she floats
Hands so warm giving you a soothing feeling
Telling me from within i am safe with her
And so i let her take my hand and dismiss this quiver.

She led me to a magical place high above the clouds
A place where adversities and hurts cannot be found
All you can see are playful cherubs with cute, chubby faces
Flying angels greeting you as you enter the fortress.

All of a sudden there's a beaming light before us
So strong and vibrant, it made my eyes burn for a while
An unexplainable feeling washed over me that very minute
Then a voice out of the blue thundered uttering, "My Child."

I knew then I'm having a glimpse of dear heaven
But still can't believe myself, 
No it simply cannot happen
Was i already dead and God is now welcoming me
I blurted "Oh, Lord,is it my time already?"

He replied "No, it's not yet, my child. I just went into your dreams
So I could grant a wish."
Remember when you were a kid, you asked Me for this?
I guess it's a little overdue so I thought of giving it to you now."

Amazed, I couldn't speak for a minute
And so I realized God really do answer prayers in His time
Though a lot of us simply think He ignores our petitions
There could be reasons for such delays, the No's are actually sooner...


Elizabeth E. Castillo Copyright 2011



Drifting Sand

All along at the shoreline I found my niche
Fragments of memories come drifting away,
As cold water splashes before my sober eyes
Leaving me tinges of flash backs from my distant past.

Have I tried to hold back from the mighty current
Or just let it wash me away to a dreamy land,
Did I make myself get to oblivion
Pondering also have I carried on my sacred mission?

The ocean's strong stream is leading me to another direction
As the warm blowing wind creates this drifting sand before me,
Gigantic waves can't readily turn me over from my pedestal
For I am toughened by dragging to the flames like a diamond.

I'll keep focusing on what lies before my horizon
As I slowly see seagulls maneuvering over the ocean,
Will be chasing these dreams 'til they are within my reach
My footprints etched on the sand will remind them I was here!

Elizabeth E. Castillo Copyright 2012



Be Amazed

Wake up to a brand new dawning day
The radiant rays of the sun smiling your way
Blue skies awakening this desire in your heart
Embark on your mission, have a thrilling start.

Be amazed at the wonders what this world can bring
Creation of God can all be but stunning
Let the soft whispers of the southern wind caress your weary soul
Forget about the worries let your senses be enthralled!

This life could be at times harsh on you
But wait, don't fret, don't let yourself immerse on being blue
Be amazed at a grandiose beauty in front of your eyes
Sail on your wondrous journey, don't let yourself be capsized.

Yes, at times traveling on this vast ocean can be turbulent
But stay put on your ground, don't go against the current
remain steadfast through the complexities this world throws at you
Shout at the top of your lungs, God I'm amazed by You!

Elizabeth E. Castillo Copyright 2012




Julie Moffit

Julie Moffit lives in Westland Michigan a suburb of Detroit, with her husband Rick and son Zachary.She loves to write haiku, cinquain and poetry that has been inspired by the works of Emily Dickinson and,Robert Frost .She has written for several years and self published a book in 2010 titled "Winter Song".She has also been published in other anthologies as well.


Words To Live By

In a Culture of hatred

People need to have a little Empathy for others

Would it be so hard to Emulate some kindness?

Having Integrity stands for something

A pragmatic view of the world

In a Visceral dysfunction of a mess

Living by a Plethora of true words not by Proxy

Just Google the word Love


Copyright Julie Mofitt 2011




New Haiku


Life's moments are to embrace

Journey of one step forward through time

Grasping the achievement that waits


Copyright Julie Mofitt 2011








Haiku ( Inspiration from Emily D. )

No dwelling in HOPELESSNESS

Strife to have some FAITH in turmoil

Not GIVING up


Copyright Julie Mofitt 2011


Ruth's Song

In the eloquence of beauty

Music plays and fills the room

With the sweetest sound


I see your face

Hear your voice

I carry a locket in my heart that is treasured


Last words spoken

I love you -

And I let you go


To a better place

No suffering

Simply peace


I just hope you look down upon me from time to time

Days, months, years have gone by

I always think of you each and everyday


Songs played remind me of you

A reflection in the mirror

I see you in myself


As time passes by

The void is still there

As I keep going


Strong, determined

For the gifts you gave me

Because of you .....................


Copyright Julie Mofitt 2011




A Box Of Therapy

A box of thoughts

Is kept in a closet

Many words put to paper


Journals full of such emotion

Expression of feelings, thoughts

Words are the therapy that become a coping mechanism


Fragile state

Writing each day

Rather than hide under the covers


Good days, bad days

Getting through it all

Becoming stronger each day


Words written with strength

Faith leading the way

Finding some peace in the chaos of life


Loosing the battle

Just not ready to give up yet

Putting the armor on to fight back once again


Loosing sleep

But staying sane

In a whirl wind of uncontrollable drama


A box of thoughts

That sits in a closet

Not ready to let go - just yet........


Copyright Julie Mofitt 2011


James F. Ross

James resides in a small coastal bay community in northern California; he is the author of the forthcoming historical-fiction trilogy The Desert Sun Saga. The Desert Sun – Life in Motion, is planned for release in 2012, with Brogan Creek Massacre and Dann’s Honor to follow.

His poem Tunnel is included in an anthology of global poetry published in 2011 as pay attention: a river of stones.

An accomplished musician and songwriter, a selection of his compositions were performed by an international ensemble in Warsaw, Poland at a 2005 Habitat for Humanity fundraising concert.

To view more poetry, music, and photography by James, please visit Craft Your Life in Motion

He is available on Facebook and Twitter. In addition, original artwork is available at Zazzle.


A Sweet Fellowship

Hello friend

Although our time was brief

We had a sweet fellowship

Desired by many

Experienced by few


A firm hand welcomed me

Pure joy, without fail

Guided our conversation


Each time we met

Laughter, augmented with love

Strengthened our bond


Neither was taken for granted

Sincerity, seasoned our shared vision

Of faith, hope, and charity


It is a mystery

That by design

This moment

Has come


Grace grants safe passage

A choir of friends and family

Sing you to rest


Your laughter has been saved

Embraced in my memory

Tears soften my voice now

To say to you

Goodbye Friend


Copyright 2011, James F. Ross






Life in Motion

Walking among the clouds

Rising above all calamity

Silence gives you pause

Wisdom and Love embrace you


First Light now acknowledged

Being Aware simplified

Moments of beauty shared

Craft your life in motion


Copyright 2010, James F. Ross




Gentle Is the Night

Gentle is the night that fades

Emerging from your day and soon into mine

Two soul mates…one magnificent canopy

The remaining luminous streams

Reveal your unblemished splendor

A gift for those

Blissfully seeking love


Copyright 2011, James F. Ross






My Reflection

My hand fits inside his now

A gentle giant

Graciously gave himself

A present to us all

Opened…embraced


Love renewed and confirmed

My reflection hugged me

And waved goodbye

Copyright 2011, James F. Ross



My Destination

I am

Paddling my canoe

Upstream

Logic and reason offer resistance

Passion and beauty encourage me

Friends lend me their confidence


Although the challenge is new

Familiar are these waters

Pressing on toward my intention

Having known full well

This Journey has been My Destination

Copyright 2011, James F. Ross



Bina Gupta

Bina Gupta, has an ongoing romance with words, using them to effectively and beautifully convey the shades and nuances of life’s interactions. Surviving and experiencing the failures and small triumphs life offers up, Ms. Gupta has achieved not only serenity, but a fine and final acceptance of who she is