Category: Poems

Christmas · Holidays · Non-Fiction · Poems

The True Spirit of Christmas

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‘‘Tis the season of giving.

In alleys cold where shadows creep,
Where hearts are heavy, dreams asleep,
A lonely soul, a child, a face—
Christmas feels like a far-off place.

No tree to light, no gifts to share,
No stockings hung with tender care.
Just frigid nights and hunger’s sting,
A season stripped of joy it brings.

In beds where sickness holds its reign,
Through whispered prayers and quiet pain,
The yuletide glow feels faint, unsure,
As time stands still without a cure.

And yet, beyond the glistening halls,
The wreath-clad doors, the banquet calls,
The truth of Christmas softly pleads:
It’s born in love, not gilded deeds.

For every child, a toy should gleam,
A tiny spark, a cherished dream.
For every soul, a gift of cheer,
A gentle hug, a listening ear.

The warmth of meals, the joy they share,
Should circle wide, should show we care.
For Christmas magic, pure and true,
Lives not in things, but what we do.

So let us pause, reflect, extend
Our hands to stranger, foe, and friend.
For Christmas must be shared by all,
The great, the meek, the big, the small.

And in that giving, love will grow,
Its radiant light, a steady glow.
A world united, hearts made whole—
This is Christmas, its truest soul.

YouTube/Amy Grant/Grown Up Christmas List
Non-Fiction · Poems · Sentiments

The Beauty of Hygge

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A warm, comfortable, serene atmosphere—hygge—that’s what it brings.

In candlelight’s soft golden glow,
A quiet warmth begins to grow.
A haven from the world’s loud din,
Where stillness calls and peace begins.

A knitted blanket, worn and frayed,
Becomes the shield where dreams are laid.
The steaming mug, a simple grace,
Transforms the soul, renews the pace.

No need for riches, grand displays,
For joy resides in humble ways—
The crackling fire, the book in hand,
The comfort shared in moments planned.

Hygge whispers, slow it down,
Let stress dissolve, let ease be found.
Embrace the now, the gentle air,
And find a healing nestled there.

The wonders bloom within the heart,
A balm that soothes life’s jagged parts.
In mindful peace, contentment sings,
Oh, how hygge restores and brings—

A love for life, a sacred glow,
A path of calm through winds that blow.
So light the lamp, and let it be,
A doorway to serenity.

YouTube/Rosemary Clooney/I Wish You Love
Christmas · Holidays · Non-Fiction · Poems

The Heart of Christmas

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Beneath the twinkle of the lights,
Beyond the snow-capped, starry nights,
There lies a truth both pure and clear:
Christmas lives in hearts sincere.

It’s not the gold, the gifts, the store,
Nor wreaths that hang on every door.
It’s found in love, in acts of grace,
In every kind and gentle face.

A whispered prayer, a hand held tight,
A beacon glowing through the night—
These are the gifts that heaven sends,
Binding strangers, family, friends.

The manger’s child, the holy start,
A Savior born to heal each heart.
Through him, the weary world may find
A peace that warms all humankind.

So let this season’s message ring:
Of hope reborn, of angels’ wings.
May Christmas’ warmth, like candle’s glow,
Touch every heart and softly grow.

For Christmas isn’t bought or sold,
It’s love’s pure light, more prized than gold.
A gift eternal, vast and true—
May it forever dwell in you.

YouTube/Stevie Wonder/Someday at Christmas
Creative · Non-Fiction · Poems · Writing True

The Gift of Now

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“Embrace the now, for it’s the only moment that’s truly yours—alive, unfolding,
and full of possibility,” me.

Look back, our heads allow,

only to a certain degree—

a flicker, a shadow, a distant hum

of who we used to be.

And the future? Even further still,

beyond the horizon’s bend—

a place unknown, like rainbow’s end,

where hopes and wishes blend.

But here, here is life, alive and bright,

unfolding before our eyes,

in the warmth of breath, in morning light,

under these fleeting skies.

Life dances here,

beneath this present sky;

in breaths we take, in steps we make,

and moments passing by.

What’s gone has left its mark,

a trail of learned and lost,

yet dwelling there, we’re caught somewhere,

and moving forward costs.

So plant your feet today,

in soil that’s firm and true;

let past and future fade away,

the now is here for you.

In the now, find joy,

the quiet gifts that stay,

for here in this brief, boundless breath,

is where we live today.

This moment holds the weight of all,

the heartbeats that we know,

so touch it, taste it, heed its call—

it’s here, it’s now, it’s home.

Goodbyes · Love · Non-Fiction · Poems

There’ll Never Be Another You

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My heart has but one door,
And though it stands locked, silently still,
You hold the key—it’s yours alone,
A truth no time or fate can kill.

Though time is not on our side,
I let you go without bitter chains.
For knowing you are loved, cared for,
Softens the sharpest of my pains.

I know you’d disagree with me,
Arguing love deserves its chance to fight.
But how can joy truly flourish,
When fairness is cast into the night?

Perhaps you’re right, but love is not selfish,
It cannot thrive on dreams that deceive.
And so, forgive me as I let go—
A choice I grieve, yet still believe.

This love of ours is a paper boat,
I sent it out to the endless sea.
It may not reach your distant shore,
Nor find its way back home to me.

But at least we have loved, deeply, fiercely,
A spark that time can never take.
And though we are not meant to be,
My love for you will never break.

So here I stand, releasing your hand,
Wishing you joy, setting you free.
There will never be another you,
Yet I will love you for eternity.

YouTube/Chet Baker/There Will Never Be Another You
Creative · Nature · Non-Fiction · Poems · Quotes

The Wisdom of Fall

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“From fall we can learn that letting go is not the end—it is actually the beginning of growth, creating space for new dreams to take root and flourish,” nature says so.

The air turns crisp, the sky burns bright,
And autumn drapes the world in light.
Leaves flutter down in gold and rust,
Teaching us to let go and trust.

The trees release without a fight,
Their branches bare, yet feel no fright.
They whisper softly, “It’s time to rest;
Not every season demands your best.”

Fall reminds us that change is near,
But growth will follow every year.
We learn from nature to shed the old,
To find new strength when nights grow cold.

The harvest tells us: be grateful, too,
For all the blessings life gave you.
Like falling leaves, some things must part,
But room is made for a brand-new start.

The squirrels prepare, the winds shift low,
And rivers teach us how to flow.
In every breath, in every breeze,
There lies the wisdom of the trees.

So let us welcome autumn’s call,
And find the grace in every fall.
For seasons pass and hearts grow wise—
There’s beauty found in every rise.

French · Love · Non-Fiction · Poems

Mon Coeur

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“Dans tes yeux, j’ai trouvé l’infini, et dans ton amour, l’éternité,” moi.

Dans tes bras, je me perds, douce lueur,
Toi, l’étoile qui guide mes pas,
Ton souffle caresse mon cœur,
Et tout mon être danse sous ta voix.

Chaque jour, je découvre ton âme,
Un océan profond de tendresse,
Tu es la flamme qui doucement m’enflamme,
Mon refuge, ma douce forteresse.

Tes yeux, des éclats de ciel d’azur,
Rendent chaque instant plus vibrant,
Avec toi, tout devient pur,
Même le silence devient apaisant.

Je vis pour tes sourires éclatants,
Pour ta présence qui fait fondre la nuit,
Mon amour pour toi, sans cesse grandissant,
Emplit mes jours, mes rêves, ma vie.

Toi, mon tout, ma douce harmonie,
Chaque battement de mon cœur te réclame,
Je t’aime avec une folle infinie,
Toi, l’éternel feu qui consume mon âme.

YouTube/La Mer/Vèronneau
Non-Fiction · Poems · Poetry · Quotes

Set Your Heart Free

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“A heart should never be a captive of hatred, envy, jealousy, hate, angst, neither regret, to make a room for peace, love, and endless possibilities,” just me.

Free your heart from anger’s snare,
Let it rise with peaceful air.
Release the chains of hate and strife,
For love alone can give you life.

Jealousy’s grip, loose it now,
Do not bend beneath its vow.
What’s yours will come, no need to chase,
Find contentment in your pace.

Envy whispers, but let it go,
Your path is yours to truly know.
Others’ fortune is not your fate,
Breathe in patience, it’s not too late.

Angst and worries weigh you down,
But peace awaits without a frown.
Regrets may linger, but they’re past,
In the present, you’re free at last.

So clear your heart of all these things,
And feel the light that freedom brings.
With love and joy, your soul will soar,
No longer bound, forever more.