Have a seat in the rocker, and read some beautiful poetry from the poets
of Soul Asylum Poetry
Member and New Member Showcase.
One of our Young writers, Lolly is the daughter of one of our wonderful poets, and Board members Kathleen, you can see where Lolly gets some of her beauty and talents from that's for sure. Lolly, is an avid Horse lover and jumper, and quite good too! Very mature in her writing at such a young age and we are proud and happy to showcase Lolly, this month!
The Gift of Love
Some say love is easy
Some say love is hard
It's not a piece of cake
It's not a walk in the park
The longer you're with your love
The harder it always gets
You miss him more and more
And have more time to hold regrets
Through fights, arguements and struggles
Love overpowers all
Ya kiss and then make up
Then wait until he calls
You want to see him constantly
And think of him all day
You can't get around loving him
There is no other way
Months go by, tears still fall
No matter how much it hurts,
It's like you have it all
Love is the best gift
And true love never dies
I believe that it's worth everything
Even the tears I've cried
Written By Lolly
Look for our New youth section where parents and granparents on our site can post some of their Children's poetry, and find out about possible memberships. All young writer interested in Soul Asylum Poetry, and with the consent of their parents will be given a free membership for 3 months to get started.
Our Newest Poet - twright0213
Terri has recently joined Soul Asylum Poetry. She has been a blessing to have here. Her responses are as warm and encouraging as her poetry. Her poetry reflects peace and patience in tribulation. This poem titled "AFFLICTION" is a wonderful example of this. We are glad to have Terri here in our family.
A~F~F~L~I~C~T~I~O~N
A ll prayers unto God
F ind the good of the day
F riends will keep you happy
L ean on me in troubling times
I llness is not your identity
C ollectively we will prevail
T ell someone when you need them
I will be there until the end
O ceans look so blue when your positive
N eed a hand extend yours unto mine
After having 8 back surgeries and being diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and MS and being in pain for a very long time I just want to share the things that I have learned to deal with daily pain. I just want to make your day a better day if this is a possibility. Sharing with my poet friends here is the best medicine!
Our Newest Poets - Leah Shie A Quote From Leah Shie
"I am a painter, this picture is called 'Bethsaida the healing pool'. This is a hidden place in the Muskoka bush, a place of healing for me..where I used to go and escape."
Awakening
What is the
cause
of
love?
from where
does that inclination
originate,
gestate
into full blown
desire?
where two
separate souls-
beings
slowly
fuse
together
even without
the
impetus
of physical contact
there is a
merging,
entwining
into
oneness
and time
is measured by
increments
of treasured
moments,
spent
in mutuality
which
will
all
at last
become
a
distant
memory
From Our Forum "Wonderful Mother Nature" JOANHELEN A Quote From JOANHELEN
~+~A soul who captures inspirational opportunities from failure, as well as success!
~+~I teach the faith, work in ministry, and love being human.
~+~For I make mistakes, ... often .... but know GOD loves me as I am.
~+~Strive to be the best you can!
Mary Lou's poetry reflects her faith, concern, and love for mankind. She writes with wisdom and love. This poem, titled "Sister Earth - Brother Sun" is from our forum "Wonderful Mother Nature"
Sister Earth - Brother Sun
Divine Creator's clay composed
Precision's placement not transposed
Celestial bodies, known and yet to discover
The Mystery unfolds - Providence will uncover
Take care of your sister, to keep her fully alive
Appreciate brother's gift, insuring sister will thrive
Bodies of water, and landforms add to sister's beauty
A brother's love unconditional - A great sense of duty
Sister Earth, and Brother Sun, infused family of The Divine
Each has it's own gifts, and, together great warmth will shine
But what if Brother Sun dies? - What will be Sister's effects?
Cosmic reaction to the family ties - Myriad disaster complex!
© JOANHELEN
From Our Forum "Deep Dark and Scarey" - Brokenwing A Quote From Brokenwing
"I usually have a good sense of humor, and a willingness to learn and be taught. Other than that...I'm young in age, and both young and old in spirit and mind."
Brokenwing's poem, titled "Not My Cross" can be found in our forum "Deep, Dark, & Scarey".
Not My Cross...
In my mind's eye, before me I see
a field of empty crosses waiting patiently.
They sit mutely waiting, awaiting their due,
a mulititude of sins caused by people like you...
The nails and the hammer sit cold in my hand
until the time comes to fill up the land.
Then I, in a flurry of well deserved rage,
will start to grab memories trapped in a cage.
They will be stretched, and tacked on a cross,
reminding me just of my innocent loss
of safety and love so childlike and true.
It's not my cross anymore, now it's for you!
Brokenwing
From Our Forum "The Art Of Poetry" - Joebirdies Joe Hartman...aka...Joebirdies
Poet
"My name is Joe Hartman. I was born in San Antonio, Texas but have lived in Blackbird, Delaware (population 31) for 18 years. I am 54 years old. I live in a 200 year old house.
My wife Robin and I build decks together. Best person I've ever worked with.
Poetry's my hobby. I believe in self defense but I HATE war & violence. I want all kids, but especially the poor kids of the world to think that there is hope because if they do then there is. Thank you!"
Joe writes with passion and is a well known and loved poet here at the playground. His poem titled "The Midnight Writer" can be found in our forum "The Art Of Poetry".
The Midnight Writer
Up when most are fast asleep,
with pen in hand he stares.
He contemplates descriptions of
the thoughts he often shares.
What he writes won't change the world,
but write it he must do.
The midnight writer's passion's
something shared by just a few.
He thinks about the joys in life,
the strength that love can give.
How when it's gone it takes away
one's eagerness to live.
His words cannot create a love,
but knows that if he'll try.
It might just help, when love is lost;
that someone to get by.
Sorrows are abundant
for the pen that takes its aim,
and after words are written
many sorrows stay the same.
But if one soul is lifted,
then the writer's done his deed.
It takes some time to get a plant
when starting with a seed.
The midnight writer can't escape
the passion that he feels.
He often wonders if it is
his sanity it steals.
He doesn't think the words he wrote
should be considered wise.
The only wisdom that exists
is in the reader's eyes.
From Our Forum "Loss and Sorrow" - Embee Embee Lives in a small Village in Norway just north of the capitol; a single mom with one son who started writing songs at the age of 15 – because she got her heart broken she says.
She had decided to become a painter but shortly after her boyfriend who was a musician, found her tapes, gave them to
a local rockstar Ronnie Le Tekro and bam! A record deal. Embee Normanns Wonderland (1993, also released
in Japan) and Full of Light (2000). Embee says her guitar
along with pen, paper and pencils are her best friends,
and she loves to collect rocks. She says she has smuggled some of her polished friends out of the Petrified Forest, and the
Grand Canyon. She has worked many jobs including
freelance journalist, secretary and the last years as a teacher which she loves doing. Along with writing and music Embee
also loves painting and drawing and has done some work for her local newspaper. Her favorite painter is
John William Waterhouse.
Embee is very talented, an artist writer, poet, and musician,, we are sure you will really love Embees work. Please view Embee's profile from the home page to view her arrtwork.
Embee's poem, titled "Mercy", can be found in our forum "Loss and Sorrow"
Mercy....
Suddenly saw you at sea..
You..and your loneliness
The rise and setting of your courage
rocking against the black horizon
The vastness above you..
The depth underneath..
You - a grain of salt at their mercy..
Inhale..
Exhale..
Clammering to the waves
Your beauty can not be mirrored in such a troubled sea
and no current seems strong enough
to pass it through
You - see noone greeting you
Every white cap waves good bye
And every sound against the ship cries..
as you do
way, deep down inside.....
I bet your head was full of dreams
That the sun made you smile
a little smile - that only those could see
who had survived the night
Where shadow erased all colours
and every star that tried to share its light
was put out by the fear that every gift is a wicked game
and that you do not fit
into any shape or frame
And no vein is strong enough
to pass blood through
You're bleeding out..
among people who love you
No matter how big the letters are
No matter how loud the scream
the stronger colour is the blue......
I do not know what to do
I'd light a candle
I'd hope and prey and yell at you
Sweet talk and comfort you
but any which way..
You are drifting..
and I cannot swim to you....
The vastness above you
The depth underneath
Love.....
Have mercy!
From Our Forum "Nursery" - Lucky90250
Lucky90250 has been a member for awhile now, Lucky writes enchanting scenarios uplifting and inspiring, from her land of Willowby to her Willy series you will find much joy,,humor, and love, Lucky has had poems published in four books thus far,,and has released her first complete collection, called ...
The Enchanted Doorway, which you can pick up in our bookstore. Lucky says she feels honored to add Author to her list of adventures, we feel honored to have lucky with us. A National Poet Laureate, with a wonderful flair... Lucky is also working on her second book being illustrated by artist Andrew Dorland, titled The Adventures of Willy The Monkey.
This poem, titled "My Special Aquarium" can be found in our forum "Nursery".
My Special Aquarium
My aquarium is a world in itself
I could gaze for hours, and just lose myself!
I made sure to fill it with colorful fish
They get along great, and the boss is named "Swish"
I wonder what they think of me,
and how I look and what they see!
I would love to talk to them
and be part of their world.
We would have so much to share
and all mysteries unfurled!
********************
And then one night
when everyone was asleep,
I looked in my tank
and didn't dare make a peep!
In my tank were three mermaids
and the setting was rearranged!
Inside it was huge!
Yet outside, unchanged?
All three swam up to me
and invited me inside!
At first I was afraid
Then up and in I did slide!
They showed me a mirror
and oh I was so pretty.
I was the brown haired one,
And the blonde they called Kitty
They explained that at night
They magically transform.
They enjoy this special time,
But during the day they conform!
They said only very special children
are allowed to enter in!
And when I get a little older,
amazing adventures will begin!
Well, this went on for many years
Fish by day, mermaids by night.
I am the fish in the middle now,
with my life an Enchanting Delight!
"Come visit my aquarium!"
May 8th 2007
Copyright @WrittenBylucky90250
New Release!!!
The Enchanted Doorway
by Kathleen Charnes Zvetkoff (lucky90250)
ISBN# 978-0-9781338-4-9
Journey through new worlds, from the mind of Kathleen Zvetkoff. The Enchanted Doorway is sure to please all ages, taking you through the land of Willowby and the Willy the Monkey series, you will find moments of laughter and joy, and sometimes tears.
"To find me, one need, only to open The Enchanted Doorway,
and I'll be there" Kathleen Charnes Zvetkoff.
120 pages, perfect bound
ISBN: 978-0-9781338-4-9
The Enchanted Doorway is now available - ENJOY!!.
Price: C$17.99 CAD click book to order your copy today!
Coming Soon From Kathleen Charnes Zvetkoff
a wonderful Children's Book full illustrated by artist Andrew Dorland,
The Adventures of Willy The Monkey!
From Our Forum "Challenges" - Cookie Arnold Cookie Arnold is a retired Nurse, Sunday School Teacher, Model and caretaker of the soul. This warrior is a child at heart whose journey has been one filled with many battles. Cookie’s strength and adversity through a motorcycle accident and several surgeries is truly amazing, and inspiring, as is her poetry. A Wife and Mom , Grand mom, and beautiful poet Cookie's life journey is what led her to poetry. She says “It pushed me to find refuge in the creation of my imagination. When an ugly world surrounded me I drifted to places of beauty and color”. Until July 2005 Cookie said that she had no idea she could write poetry, but entered a poem into a contest and won. We are sure you will love to enter Cookie's oasis of poetry, she is sure to set your souls at ease….
We here at Soul Asylum Poetry are very happy to have Cookie with us. She has been a member since pretty near our beginning and her poetry is simply divine. Her poem, titled "Death In Life" can be found in our Challenges forum and is under the posting title "A new challenge death as we see it". The Challenges forum is designed to allow our writers to inspire, encourage and of course challenge each other to write on new subjects and in new forms. Please visit the forum for some inspiration and fun and take Cookie's challenge!
Death into Life
Lying in bed one April morning
Sullen and Grey a sight so forlornly
Pain raged thru each fiber I owned
Fever raging so high I only moaned
Knowing my essence began to wane
Slipping loose looking down its plain
My husband cries Oh baby not now!
I'll get back in someway, somehow
Floating above all my burdens lifted off
Knowing life after death exists never scoff.
Be governed thru faith for his word is true
Passing thru His portal beauty waits for you.
Copyright ©2006 Carole Cookie Arnold
To Buy Cookie's Book Chocolate Fences, click the book below,,
His Fragrance
Biography: A quill expresses a writer, a musician colores with harmonic cords, a painter with their brush. Words become an expression, if I may, a finger print of the heart, of who we are, how we think, and our values! Truth is written with the Spirit.
My passion is classical music, I enjoy creating wonderful recipes,and swimming.
Occupation: Music Teacher, Accountant
Nan has been with us for a while now, and is a wonderful writer, beautifully structured pieces, with wonderful images. Spiritually uplifting poetry! Take some time, a glass of wine, and read some of Nan's beautiful poetry and stories.
Holding hands through heaven's door! ~ Tribute to Jill (Mizclaws)
Can you just imagine love given wings to truly fly,
I could play you a lovely melody as the clouds pass by.
We shall help each other with our crown of flowers,
So happy we shall be .. we shall sit for hours.
Friendship is a Special gift and out-stretch hand to lift,
ones Spirits to the highest peek as we together seek,
the paths our Father has made in His heavenly kingdom,
where only beauty dwells ... and the fragrance and smells
of heaven are pure delight ... Hand in hand never out of sight
we shall journey down each road.. a wonderous place I've been told.
So cross my heart dear butterfly .. you and I together.. friends
for this story nevers ends.. right through heaven's door!
~ Snuggles ~ Angel Butterfly ~
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Thank you Kathleen for all your help with organizing the showcase!
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