by Krista | Oct 4, 2022 | Hope, Poetry Blog, Quiet Reflection, Summer, The Forest |
I used to live on a farm where, here and there, small stands of poplars grew. I would make my way through the grassy fields until I reached the shade of the trees and wander, taking in the sights and sounds of the small forest. It is in these moments that...
by Krista | Sep 9, 2022 | Autumn, Hope, New Beginnings, Poetry Blog, Quiet Reflection |
Change, for me, often feels like a dark and ominous cloud that hangs over the horizon. I am full of fear and reservation, reluctant to let go of that which has become familiar and comfortable. I imagine the things that bring me joy being stripped away,...
by Krista | Jul 8, 2022 | Friends and Family, Hope, Poetry Blog, Quiet Reflection, Summer, The Garden |
I have been pondering this lately…what does it mean to feel truly happy? Are happiness and contentment the same thing? I often feel contentment when I am doing something I enjoy. When I am standing on the sand, listening to the waves as I look out...
by Krista | Jun 4, 2022 | Faith, Hope, Poetry Blog |
What do you know to be true? Deep in your heart, what are you certain of? In a world filled with uncertainty, what is the rock you build your life upon? These truths make up the core values that we teach our children. So, if you were to teach them only one thing,...
by Krista | May 28, 2022 | Friends and Family, Hope, Poetry Blog, Quiet Reflection, The Sea |
When I wrote this poem, I was reflecting on the many happy memories I have accumulated over the years. I was thinking of my family and some of the wonderful moments we have spent together. I was thinking about the ways that we collect memories and store...
by Krista | May 14, 2022 | Faith, Friends and Family, Hope, Poetry Blog |
What does it mean to be blessed? Does it mean that you will be showered with happiness, goodness, riches, or success? Does it mean you will always have a happy family, perfect health and all the best things life has to offer? Does it mean that all...
