Long Sweet balm Poems

Pray, my lord, says the priest. ‘Tis sweet balm for the soul,
and he, he sees yours-
Lord, I hope not- you think.
‘O! there are spirits of the air!’
a poet will write centuries after they give you...

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In the vast field of beings, some are stars casting kindness,
Somehow born with a mirage that drips mercy of its own accord.
They traverse valleys and deserts, spreading, unwavering, their pure essence,
While others, with kindness held...

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In sorrow's dark and lonely night,
Have you lost loved ones, or labored in vain for light?
Has joy's sweet melody been shattered by life's unseen hand?
Fear not, dear heart, for hope's sweet balm is at your...

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The sugar sweet balm of salt water taffy
      graced the breeze.
While savoring deep breaths of this seaside confection,
       I held tightly, my grandmother’s hand.
I...

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Peaceful as a frozen lake by a quiet winter's dawn 
still as the silence that whispers to us, like a fawn 
Drawn to the air in our lungs as we gently engage  
side by...

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In the golden breeze that whispers from the warmest climes,
Sweet balm and light bestowed upon my brow,
The tender touch of you through still or restless times,
Burns with passion of the past and here and now.

My...

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One finds themselves full of anxiousness
you don't know where it starts
and unsure when it will finish
its mark is left deep in your heart

In this battle, one wants to overcome
a spirit within to never ever retire
have...

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In draining sand I trace the line
the tide has made in bubbles, fine,

where scalloped wavelets sloped in foam,
halt the ocean’s wide roiling roam.

Pale seashells shimmer in bright sun
and tiny crabs sport sideways run;

whitecaps dancing, turquoise...

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ONE GOOD MAN
by Tina Lasley

You breathed into my life like a whisper
So soft, and gentle, with such ease
Your kisses rocked my world
and brought me to my knees

A voice ever so soothing
A demeanor so easily calm
Your...

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He will protect us and bring us through


When the seas are calm,
you can feel tranquility like sweet balm.
Then the storm waves begin to form,
crashing the peace.
You feel torn, hopeless, and forlorn.

Riding out the storms alone,
we...

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Now here
Nowhere near


This space
Full of grace


This time
Where chimes rhyme


This face
Now in place


This smile
In good style


This touch
Just as much


This core
Knows much more


This ease
Grounds for peace


This feel
Cheer now heals


This sway
On the way


This cheer
Without fear


This tease
In life lease


This...

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(Dedication: This poem is for 
my son, Michael Zachary)
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TINKERS #1:


Mind follows heart as feelings urge,
Intent floods start with poise and merge;
Charm has a way to ooze sweet balm,
Health primes each day as stillness calms;
Ask truth...

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"Life is serene on a hammock with the ocean waves crashing behind you"
                      ...

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Flower Beauty
(Life’s Refrain)

Red rose
Flower of love
So beautiful it grows
Send from above
Red rose

Flowers
With heart and soul
Loving the spring showers
To reach their goal
Flowers

With grace
Fragrant release
Colorful garden face
Sweet inner peace
With grace

Green hills
Inner poise calm
Nature’s wildflower thrills
With a sweet...

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The morning comes, dawning
slowly, as I arise once more --
mind meandering, sleepily yawning,
sunlight creeping through my door.

My mewing cat demands a morning meal
while distant church bells faintly peal
and traffic sounds invade the room.
Coffee briskly brews;...

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(Dedication: For Andrea Dietrich)
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Meet moments calm in happy feel;
You start the tale with easy reach.
Joy spreads sweet balm to soothe and heal;
Ideas prevail to fondly teach.
Grapple with voice to cause appeal;
Success speaks well as outcomes...

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In hues of grace, wonders never fade beneath the starry skies who sing of in softest tones – precious, perfect psalms ~ quote by poet

Reflections of the heart glisten through the night
Quieting the darkness, all...

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Deep in these woods quest solitude,
Invite the heart and mind to stay;
See fare and food in attitude,
Choice learns to start a better way.
Engage spirit as body finds,
Reach to contact a deeper whole;
Niche zest and wit...

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“Halos of a Thousand Lashes” 

Sweet dreams
for runnaway children
looking for nursery rhymes

a sweet balm comes to mind
fairy songs sung 
to close their eyes

fluttering a thousand lashes
like angels wings

hearts wear thorny crowns
for halos seeking home 
opening...

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Picture silence deep,
Stillness yet blooming;
Awake beyond sleep,
A sure becoming.


Retreat to a calm,
A certain knowing;
Numb blank spreads sweet balm,
A succinct feeling.


Breathe in and breathe out,
Relax in sweet surge;
Silence breaks a shout,
Watch radiance emerge.


Feel within the dream,
Touch...

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nothing needs be said
to calm the turmoil within churning

your voice sweet balm soothes
quenches my thirst

appeases the throbbing
wild inside my chest

its savage emptiness
that tears away in silence

merciless wildfire within
consumes my every fiber

can’t seem to catch my...

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