The swan's soft landing
A swan folds wings beside the reeds And leaves behind the day's small needs. The water holds her, calm and deep, A silver cradle made for sleep.
Bedtime · Peaceful
Little rhymes for real life
Browse short poems for birthdays, thank-yous, friendship, love, encouragement, and bedtime.
The dream post office
A sleepy snail sorts letters slow Beneath a lamp of golden glow. Each envelope holds dreams to send; The moon signs every one: Your friend.
Bedtime · Playful
The rain's last story
The rain taps gently on the pane And tells of fields and country lanes. Its final tale drifts out of sight; The gutters whisper their goodnight.
Bedtime · Peaceful
The little repair
A stitch can mend a little tear; A kindly word can draw us near. You needn't fix the world today; Repair one corner on your way.
Encouragement · Hopeful
Your coat beside mine
Your coat hangs softly next to mine; Two sleeves reach out as if by design. A quiet hallway, nothing grand, Still shows me where our lives both stand.
Love · Tender
The red door season
The red front door has leaves to greet And golden visitors at its feet. I sweep them gently from the stair And find that autumn's everywhere.
Everyday · Warm
Birthday postcards
May postcards from a happy year Bring little stories far and near. A place you've seen, a thing you've tried, With people you love by your side.
Birthday · Hopeful
The walking partner
We pick a path, then change our minds To see what lies behind the pines. The route can wander, twist, and bend; A walk is good beside a friend.
Friendship · Warm
The spare pair of gloves
You saw the cold upon my hands And changed your own small morning plans. Two gloves, a smile, a little care Put warmer weather in the air.
Thank you · Warm
The toast umbrella
A mushroom on my breakfast plate Became an umbrella just by fate. The toast stayed dry beneath its brim; I saved the rainy crust for him.
Everyday · Playful
The first brave sentence
The page can look a little wide With all your words still tucked inside. Write one, then let another through; A story starts with space for you.
Encouragement · Hopeful
The blue hour kettle
The kettle waits for morning's cue; The window holds a softer blue. I watch the dark begin to fade And greet the little day we've made.
Everyday · Peaceful