Inspiring Poems

Poetry Series: The Breeze At Dawn – Rumi

Good Morning! We’ve had a great deal of wind in Santa Barbara the past few days. My oh my. As you may recall, poetry has uncanny timing with me. Just yesterday, I came across this beautiful Rumi poem, The Breeze at Dawn (which describes exactly what we’ve been having). I hope that it brings a… Continue reading Poetry Series: The Breeze At Dawn – Rumi

Happy Hoppy!

Wishing you a very happy Easter Weekend!

Day Off – Mary Oliver

Hope that you ALL enjoy a day OFF today, or at least one day this week. Please make time for yourself and enjoy the Silver Lining that it will inevitably bring.

Contentment – Michael Ryan

A friend recently shared this beautiful poem with me. This idea of Contentment stopped me in my tracks and I, of course, had to share it with you. Hope that you enjoy this Silver Lining as much as I am!

Winter by David Budbill

We had a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the HOTY’s birthday this weekend with a little winter wonderland getaway in Lake Tahoe. The ultimate Silver Lining and birthday gift was having all of our children together. This beautiful poem reminded me how wonderful winter can be (though it’s not enough to lure me away from Santa Barbara!).

Rainy Day by Raymond Carver

Rain came to Santa Barbara last night. I always find rain to be magical because you know what clouds bring: Silver Linings! This poem is inspiring me to take a little respite today and relish in the beautiful Silver Linings. I wish the same for you.

Poetry Series: Hope by Emily Dickinson

When I was sick, though I mentally prepared myself for the worst, it was hope — always hope — that sustained me. I have a couple of friends going through FBC (f-bomb breast cancer) right now and hope is the one thing that is getting them through (Silver Lining). Emily Dickinson describes hope in the… Continue reading Poetry Series: Hope by Emily Dickinson