Piper's Adventures
Rising to the top
happy as can be
not a care in the world
dolphins joining me
Foaming as it crests
power in the wave
crashing on top itself
adventure for the brave
Shouting for joy
what a ride
grabbing the board
doing a little slide
Back in the water
swimming out to sea
another wave is coming
anticipation and glee
Riding the waves
till the sun burns into the night
freedom in the moment
eternity is bright
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
A beautiful day
walking down the street
new bicycle by my side
a stranger to meet
Working at an outside market
beginning a new life
the stranger had been homeless
spirit filled with strife
A benefactor
helped him to buy the place
believing in the future
bringing a smile to his face
Smiling as I approached
leaving the bicycle by his side
a gift of transportation
a most pleasant ride
Tears in his eye
grateful for the gift
riding around
gave my spirit a lift
As time passes
the stranger helps others in need
spreading love and encouragement
an example to heed
copyright 2021 Debbie Pierce
A clown came up to me
while walking up the street
screaming in terror
scary fellow to meet
Transformed into evil
on Halloween night
purpose to capture souls
weakening with fright
Some were easy
filled with pain
refusing to heal
a great gain
Others filled with joy
impossible to capture
healing those around them
caught up in rapture
My spirit went into battle
transformed him with light
evil has been defeated
the clown’s future is now bright
copyright 2021 Debbie Pierce
Candles lit
sitting with a cup of tea
listening to the rain fall
wind blowing through the trees
Heart rate slows
taking slow breaths
feeling my spirit grow
praying with depth
Spirit flying
filled with peace and light
all is well
spirit is bright
Light joins
with my mate
surrounded by love
feeling elate
Meditation ends
as the rain passes by
content and happy
a rainbow appears in the sky
copyright 2021 Debbie Pierce
Haunted by doubt
holding a notebook of fears
praying for a better day
hoping inspiration is near
A window view
of the concrete city
spying a kenspeckle figure
body language quite witty
Glancing at the flowers
a thought came to mind
writing about the figure
including a creative design
Fear disappears
presentation quickly comes together
heavy spirit lifts
now light as a feather
Success comes
all doubts put away
smiling and grateful
inspiration came to stay
copyright 2021 Debbie Pierce
Walking through the forest
contemplating heaven
sun filtering through the clouds
a beautiful intercession
A doorway appears
reflections in the light
past, present, and future
all within sight
In this perfect moment
love radiates from within
sending hugs and kisses
through the wind
The golden leaves fade
door is closed
time is reset
leaves decompose
Seasons change
fall to winter
soul rejoices
in nature’s splendor
copyright 2021 Debbie Pierce
Water flows
cleansing my soul
the blessings of the day
shimmer in the water hole
Encouragement from a new friend
over a cup of tea
answer to a prayer
sitting with me
Feeding the hungry
with a hot meal
listening to a story
life is quite real
Sitting with the sick
holding their hand
healing of the spirit
grace in command
Admiring the beauty
breathing clean air
gift of nature
reflections everywhere
Walking home
sparkles in my eyes
sun is shining
puffy clouds in the sky
Meditation over
spirit filled with glee
listening to the falls
grateful to be free
copyright 2021 Debbie Pierce
Euphoria in the night
regurgitating tales of old
friends gather
in the autumn cold
Hot apple cider with rum
a homemade drink
gnarl in a tree as a tray
toasting as the mugs clink
Lighting sparklers
dancing in the night
a squirrel joining in the fun
causing a fright
Gathered in blankets
ghost stories are told
of devils appearing
with promises of gold
The moon is full
as the revelers make their way home
filled with joy
allowing imaginations to roam
copyright 2021 Debbie Pierce
In the storm there is a melody
encapsulating my heart
consecutively woven
a brilliant piece of art
Raging feelings
loneliness with each lightening strike
fighting for suvival
with all my might
Why can’t I see you
or feel your presence
voice as loud as thunder
you are not a rememberance
Becoming part of the rain
flying in the wind
dropping into the ocean
yearning to send
Living each moment
feeling the pain
searching for you
hoping to gain
Reassurance comes
in the form of a rainbow
getting closer
time is slow
Meditation over
never alone
you are always with me
my spirit has grown
copyright 2021 Debbie Pierce
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