Sunday's first breath
Before the day collects its sound, I let the quiet sit around. The kettle hums, the curtains sway; There's time to greet a slower day.
Everyday · Peaceful
Little rhymes for real life
Browse short poems for birthdays, thank-yous, friendship, love, encouragement, and bedtime.
The night ferry
A ferry crosses waters deep To bring the island bread and sleep. Its gentle engine hums along; The sea rocks softly to its song.
Bedtime · Warm
The owl's small lantern
An owl carries a lantern low Above the field where mice don't go. He dims it by the old oak tree And dreams as quiet as can be.
Bedtime · Peaceful
The blanket fort moon
A blanket fort, a lamp turned low, A ceiling full of stars that glow. The moon can keep its sky tonight; Our little world is warm and bright.
Bedtime · Warm
A day without a score
No need to grade the setting sun Or tally all you've left undone. Some days are simply ours to live, To breathe, receive, and gently give.
Encouragement · Peaceful
The best part of home
The house has walls and windows, too; Its warmest corner follows you. Wherever we may set our chair, Home starts with knowing you are there.
Love · Tender
The leaf collector
I gather leaves in red and gold Before the wind can turn them cold. Between two pages, tucked away, They save a little autumn day.
Everyday · Warm
Your birthday chapter
A birthday turns another page And adds a number to your age. But all the stories still to tell Have space to turn out very well.
Birthday · Hopeful
Our small adventure
We took the wrong turn by the square And found a tiny bookshop there. Some plans go best a bit askew, Especially when shared with you.
Friendship · Playful
The kindness carried home
Your kindness stayed when I had gone And helped me put my courage on. A gentle word can travel far And shine where quiet worries are.
Thank you · Tender
The shopping list squirrel
A squirrel with a shopping list Checked off the nuts he nearly missed. He filled his pantry, proud and bright, Then couldn't find the list that night.
Everyday · Playful
Let the first try count
A first try counts, though rough it seems; It's one real step toward distant dreams. The kite must wobble in the breeze Before it flies above the trees.
Encouragement · Hopeful