Piper's Adventures
Firtln’ along
marching to my own beat
cool water feels good
fish nipping my feet
Sun sparkles
creating diamonds and rainbows
blooms reflecting on the water
body begins to glow
Approaching the rapids
jumping on the rocks
slipping into the water
laughing as I drop
Time for a nap
hammock between the trees
birds singing a lullaby
sweet dreams put me at ease
Sweet spring day
filled with wonder
beauty surrounds me
enjoying this brief slumber
copyright 2022 Debbie Pierce
Riding a broom
around my home
sliding around the corners
starting the new year alone
Smoothly landing
cleaning each room
sweeping out all negative things
anything that threatened doom
Out the door
went the despair
no more crying
this year a life to repair
Next out the door
went everything bitter
a new year now
sun reflecting ice like glitter
Finally out the door
went the anger and fear
time to release it all
love is near
Sun shines brightly
my spirit is cleaned
winter birds sing in joy
life has been redeemed
copyright 2022 Debbie Pierce
Happy New Year! I pray that your new year will be one filled with love and joy. I am bringing in a new theme to my blog emphasizing kindness, music and gratitude. There will still be poetry and articles on Mississippi as these things bring me joy. In an effort to live more intentionally, I will be adding posts about random acts of kindness.
Random acts of kindness have had a profound effect on my life. It has taught me love, empathy, and compassion. During some of the darkest times these acts have given me hope and a reason to live. I will never know the names of all the people whose acts of kindness have affected my life. Each act has created a ripple effect that has changed me and now affects everyone that I meet in so many unexpected ways. Giving without expecting anything in return is one of life’s greatest joys.
In a world filled with fear and despair one act of kindness can change the course of someone’s life. A train of random acts of kindness has the power to create hope and love. Simple things such as a smile and word of encouragement are so powerful.
Please join me in this year of kindness. I welcome ideas and stories of how each of you has changed a life through the power of giving. Together we can make a difference.
The second goal for me in this new year is to relearn to play the flute. I played it in elementary and middle school. It has numerous benefits as well as a fun instrument to play. My progress should be entertaining. Throughout the year there will be a few videos of me playing the flute.
A final goal for this year is to exercise gratitude for all blessings. Some of my poetry will reflect this goal.
Thank you for reading and commenting on Piper’s Adventures. Your support has made a difference in my life and I appreciate all of you.
Here’s to the New Year. May 2022 be a year filled with love and joy. Cheers!
copyright 2022 Debbie Pierce
Deeper into darkness
exhausted by calumnies
the caves consume me
spirit filled with agony
Will I be redeemed
or is this the end
no one around
now condemned
Suddenly a light
appears from above
slowly pulling me up
a feeling of love
Closer to the top
hope filling me
a new life chosen
now am free
In the water again
helping others to rise
living in truth
defeating the lies
copyright 2021 Debbie Pierce
https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/2021/07/11/exhausted/
https://ragtagcommunity.wordpress.com/2021/07/11/rdp-sunday-calumny/
Emotions run high
as the lights kiss the Earth
some are making disparaging remarks
at this birth
A new life
promise fulfilled on this morning
tranquil existence restored
hope is pouring
Light shines bright
filled with many colors
belief that we can be reunited
we are all brothers
It starts with one person
spreading love and kindness across the land
each person doing something
small or grand
The atoms flow
there is electricity in the air
the dream is spreading
because people dare
Spread hope today
sunshine across the land
it only takes a minute
to lend a helping hand
copyright 2021 Debbie Pierce
https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/2021/04/04/kiss/
https://ragtagcommunity.wordpress.com/2021/04/04/rdp-sunday-tranquil/
https://fivedotoh.com/2021/04/04/fowc-with-fandango-disparage/
Alone on a hill
the solitary cross stands
remembering His patience
a difference made by one man
Talented wordsmith
taught with parables
lived a perfect life
no matter what the variables
Women looking like a flamfoo
feeling great pain
crying silently near Him
not understanding the gain
Death defeated
when He gave up the ghost
graves are opened
dead walking with Heavenly Host
The cross is vacant
standing on a lonely hill
calling all to remember
why His blood was spilled
copyright 2021 Debbie Pierce
https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/2021/04/02/flamfoo/
https://ragtagcommunity.wordpress.com/2021/04/02/rdp-friday-patience/
https://fivedotoh.com/2021/04/02/fowc-with-fandango-wordsmith/
Drawn by the diamonds
into the world of fantasy
the light reflections
occur naturally
A clover design
sits on the edge
a tiny gnome appears
his throne a hedge
An echo occurs
from a realm far away
I can hear him clearly
on this day
Ah my dear
a choice for you
instant fame and fortune
or a life of servitude
With a twinkle in his eye
glee in his voice
considering my welfare
given the interesting choice
In a moment it was clear
what was at stake
heaven or hell
which route to take
Fame and fortune
comes at a cost
constantly chasing material things
my soul could get lost
Choosing servitude
aiming at a higher goal
good times and bad
it would take a toll
The gnome laughed
as I was sent back
leaving the fantasy world
my life still intact
The beautiful sunset
gives way to the night
each day making a choice
memories of diamonds reflecting light
Is life real
or is it an illusion
choices are made
only the soul knows the conclusion
copyright 2021 Debbie Pierce
https://wordpress.com/read/feeds/79388113/posts/3176214355
A triangle created
the power of three
binding together
power for many
Each having a planet
surrounding the sun
faith, hope, and love
persistence is never done
Living in faith
believing in what one can’t see
wind blowing music in the heart
hearing what we need
Hope springs eternal
even when there is no clear way
somehow miracles happen
when the world has gone astray
Love is
the greatest of all
causing us to sacrifice
sometimes taking a fall
Our souls are full
the planets align
happiness and joy burst
when faith, hope, and love intertwine
copyright 2021 Debbie Pierce
https://wordpress.com/read/feeds/83669717/posts/3174606532
Brilliant colors
light up the sky
through the darkness
a portal in the night
The light show
a gift from the sun
atomic particles
dance in the night one to one
A noise
echoed by the ice
so clear and beautiful
the howling is nice
Sitting on my ice stool
having a hot drink
my body is warm
comfortable as I think
Such natural beauty
a life of its own
becoming a part of it
not alone
My spirit
joins with each step
in perfect harmony
where my heart is kept
The sun rises
the lights fade away
my spirit nourished and excited
to join the new day
copyright 2021 Debbie Pierce
The water rages
a mesmerizing site
tossing intimate details of my soul
trying to cause a fright
Every fear
imagined or real
churning it all
telling me how to feel
The water slows
there is raft
a tree reaches for me
begging me to graft
A decision to be made
is this something I can trust
a blanket of security
or something else to make me rust
Suddenly there is calm
a reassuring voice
trust in the Light
and rejoice
Grafted now
the water is calm
the fear is gone
listening to a Psalm
A sprout comes from me
in the darkness there is light
hope abounds
my soul rejoices at the site
copyright 2021 Debbie Pierce
https://wordpress.com/read/feeds/83669717/posts/3114463596
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