You are invited to hope. To hope for the first time. To hope again. To continue to hope.
To be still and to spend some time soaking in art and poetry.
Wherever you may be in your journey, however you choose to enter into this writing, please know that you are welcome.
“To hope is to truly live, to abound, to be filled to the full, to walk in joy no matter what, to view based on the undeniable.”
— Sandy Geddes
In the fall of 2017, I published my first art and poetry book entitled Hope Dwells From That Place to This Space. Every page has line and space so that readers are free to take the art and words at their own pace. Sometimes life can be hard, and reflection is a tender thing. With all my heart, I wanted to be sensitive to those that have experienced trauma and are in need of gentle encouragement. With a splash of boldness here and there, because that’s the way I work. Living life deeply means tears of sorrow and peals of laughter.
As a longtime writer of many genres, I have found that free verse poetry allows me to explore the deep thoughts, feelings, and ideas I have about life in a conversational manner. Sharing my poetry over the years through live events (art, music, poetry and combinations thereof) and through published works is a privilege.
Please contact me below to find out more about how to book a poetry, art, or music booking.
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Hope Dwells
Embracing a season of struggle and growth, this poem on hope includes artwork created through times of overcoming. This poem was published in the poetry art book Hope Dwells, From That Place to This Space in 2017.
To write about things like this
When things are like that
Is declarative
For when things are cheery
Writing about things like this might be truthful
Might even please
But there is an air of ease that belies the deepest parts
That may tempt one to dismiss
In the face of bliss
And so it not only seems, but it truly is important
To write about things like this
When things are like that
To declare the persistence and perseverance, the prevailing of
Hope
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Good Morning, Beloved
Inspiring a gentle awakening to step forward through poetry, art and song featuring the lyrics from ‘Beloved’, this presentation was created for and first shared in Scotland.
I awake to the dawn and see the sun rise
Quietly I hear you speak and I know
I know once more
The sun shines upon me.
As the lustrous stream stretches to greet me
To entreat me
Inviting me into the intimacy of the morning
Into the present of the day
Into His Presence in my day
I am rarely, temporarily speechless
and well I should be
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Lead Learner
Encouraging educators to walk in freedom as lifelong learners through poetry, art and song. This poem was inspired by some wonderful colleagues and students.
Saw a sign today
Viewed a challenge as I read
Lead Learner
On the door of my leader
The sign humbly read
Quietly stating a glorious fact
That this lead learner of children and the childlike is awake to needs of more than paper
Aware of tender hearts that long to learn
And to see someone else persevere
so that perseverance can be sought
Lessons to be caught
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Precious from the Pebbles
Celebrating true identity, being and becoming as told through poetry featuring a watercolour artwork series focused on women as diamonds.
Evidence of creativity
Proven beauty
Intrinsic treasure that refracts light
Chosen and constantly choosing
To easily reflect
To bring great joy
To dance, move and turn
To be turned toward light
To reflect in beauty and brilliance
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Lovely on the Sea
Exploring the adventure of going to, trying new and becoming truly you – sailing with song, poetry and art. This poem was first shared with and created in honour of our Canadian military wives. Truly amazing women.
I went sailing today,
with my boots on,
of course, and on course.
Yesterday, as a matter of fact
and tomorrow as well if at all possible.
Who knew that someone like me
of land and not sea
Of tilling and toil,
near to tree and soil
Would learn how to sail
And yet I did. And now I do.
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Lavish Love
Sharing some of my story spoken in poetry, interspersed with song, and speaking. I first shared this poem at a ladies event for a special community. It was the beginning of my foray into poetic presentations.
Lavish Love, long before I ever knew
Planned for melody to spring forth
From my fingers, my lips and my life
Set a longing within to see
Colour, note, number, and letter
Flowing and showing Lavish Love
Because Lavish Love called me