Petalouda Pieces Blog

We live in a world of visual imagery, which is how we relate, understand and learn about our environment.

In the Wilderness

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As I stand in the midst Of this wilderness  Called life Tears roll down my face And I wonder Am I alone Am I the only one With these thoughts Am I the only one Wondering Is this it Is this all there is To life Standing in the wilderness Wolves snapping at my feet Trying to topple me To the

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Look Within

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To All who struggle for peace To All who long for love To All who hope for purpose To All who seek to find themselves I say look within  The way to peace requires sacrifice The way to love requires giving The way to purpose requires sharing The way to self requires honesty Walk in humility Walk in thoughtfuln

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A Mighty Oak

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My journey has come to a close the time has come to go home to the place where I live.  My heart is lighter My strength is stronger more powerful My love is more pure than ever.  I touched a mighty oak and she spoke to me in words I can only wonder.  I cried the touch went so deep into my core without any warning.

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Beauty

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Beauty surrounds me Beauty sustains me Beauty upholds me  Truth is beauty is beautiful  Being true to myself  makes me beautiful  No matter how painful Truth makes me beautiful  I want to be beautiful always and forever  I want my beauty  to encompass truth and love  I want truth and love to be my compas

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Last Breath

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Last Breath When you took your last breath, I was there Even though I was so unaware Of what it meant to me for you to be free As you continued your journey breathlessly  I looked, watching, hoping for one more time to see the rise and fall of your chest While already knowing your time had come You had begun your period of rest  My hand u

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Invitation to Celebrate

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Invite yourself to a celebration A party for your hopes and dreams A party of encouragement To continue to move forward To dare to step out and Fill the wholes of desire in your life  Invite yourself to a celebration Bring the finest wines Bring the sweetest and most savory ideas To feed your soul and your mind To

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