Your song, my song, our song… By Ada Den Hollander
Wandering in the forestnot knowing where to goI hear soft sounds emerging. Wondering who is playingquickening my paceI see you sitting theresinging, playing your guitar. Watching you, I hear your tender voicepulling me, inviting meto join. Branches rustling as I approachyou look up and singthe last line of your songI found my lovewhere have you […]
Who’s to blame? by Ada Den Hollander
You are still youngnot in years, butat heart.You love your life,you’re free to walk,go out,to dance, to laugh,to sometimes cry,you live!But then all hell breaks loose.Chaos in the world,chaos in your head.The streets empty,your freedom gone.No knock on your door,no coffees with friends,no hugs are allowed.Slowly but surelyyour zest for life disappears.You don’t dare to […]
Inspired by St Francis of Assisi Prayer by Catherine Glennie
O Great Force of Love Divine make me an instrument of your peace, even if it requires expressing my power – and stirring up troubleWhere there is upset, let me bring wisdom – knowing that upset is actually an invitation to healWhere there is hatred, let me bring love especially self-love – as it is […]
Mother’s Day by Grazia Martienssen
Mother’s Day. Mother’s Month. May month always reminds me of my own mom. The life she led, the sacrifices and courage she undertook. Leaving her own beloved country to live in a strange new world.