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
The zenith of existence
is in the heart
joy of the spirit
love which does not part
Even when broken
things are hard
a healing process occurs
leaving a scar
Do I become bitter
cower in fear
become a slave
to whatever comes near
Do I choose
freedom to love again
power to experience joy
make new friends
Heart speaks to spirit
charging ahead
rising from what has been lost
wonder instead of dread
Out of the ashes
joy begins to arise
living life to the fullest
giving love that never dies
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
Walking along the path
on a cold winter day
trees filled with ice
sun lighting the way
A cardinal sings
a happy song
welcoming me
as I walk along
Spotting the proper branch
I hang some sunflower seed
an act of kindness
food for creatures in need
Ice crystals sparkle
in the morning sun
prisms filled with color
beautiful webs are spun
Connecting with nature
experiencing a new world
the year is young
peace and harmony unfurl
Smile on my face
calmness in the air
a year of intentional living
life with flair
Meditation over
happiness in my heart
spirit is warmed
by nature’s art
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
Thankful today
for simple gifts
a smile
makes my spirit lift
A kindness
silent but hears
quietly comforts
sits through tears
A helping hand
in a time of need
not realizing
they have done a good deed
Gratitude
to be exercised each day
caring for each other
as we make our way
copyright 2021 Debbie Pierce
Lights in life
come in many forms
simple pleasures
a routine of norm
Other lights shine
through the people we meet
smiles and laughter
nods and waves we greet
Light shining through family
through thick and thin
heartache and joy
with us till the end
Light shining through adventure
in the world around
experiencing each moment
some are quite profound
Light shining through our souls
as an example to others
healing pain and suffering
we are all brothers
Meditation ends
past becomes the present
lights continue to form
life is incandescent
copyright 2021 Debbie Pierce
The sun shines
on my face
grateful for this day
filled with grace
The privilege of awakening
life to experience
adventure for the taking
fun and mysterious
Walking through trials
choosing faith instead of fear
bathed in love
God is near
Walking further
grateful for the trees
observing all the wonder
colors in the leaves
Meditation over
filled with gratitude
going through the day
with a positive attitude
copyright 2021 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
Sitting in a chair
wrapped in a throw
drinking hot chocolate
listening as rain turns to snow
Fire crackling
reading a book
calm and comforting
in my nook
Poetry expressing feelings
every high and low
emotions are volatile
creating a flow
Feeling calm
comfortable in my space
alone in my thoughts
surrounded by grace
Crackling fire
sounds of snowfall
entering a sweet dream
able to fly through it all
Meditation over
now in a deep sleep
calm and serene
my soul to keep
copyright 2021 Debbie Pierce
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