A Blog about PTSD, and Mental Health, with a bit of poetry sprinkled in along the way.
14 Feb 2020 17 Comments
in Blog, poetry Tags: emotions, growth, mindfulness, nature, personal growth, poem, poetry, resilience, Seasons
The knowing winds of northern mother
surround her
The protection of her spirit animals
lead the way
Wisdom and strength illuminate the trails of white
silently guiding
invoking the courage to glide
Kilometers straight up
that knowing wind pushes her
to move, to glide and climb
The rhythm and breath
brings joy to her soul
Breathing in-she becomes one
connected
safe in her snowy world of refuge and peace
©Alexis Rose
Image source: Pexels
04 Dec 2019 21 Comments
in Blog, poetry Tags: chronic illness, compassion, hope, mental health, mental illness, poem, poetry, PTSD, resilience, Seasons, self compassion, trauma
For many ’tis the season
of
places to go
things to do
friends and family
For many ’tis the season
of
loneliness, painful memories
hunger, grief, and sadness
Breathe in joy, gratefulness, and thankfulness
breathe out compassion
Compassion for the many
who look at the calendar
and silently say Jan 2nd can not come soon enough
Joy for the many
who love everything about this season
Room to feel compassion, joy, and understanding
so the many, the few, and the silent
are seen, heard and understood
©Alexis Rose. Photo by Aaron Burden on Unsplash
Thank you for reading my books: If I Could Tell You How It Feels, and Untangled, A Story of Resilience, Courage, and Triumph
09 Oct 2019 13 Comments
in Blog, inspiration, poetry Tags: friends, friendship, grounding, hope, inspiration, meditation, mindfulness, nature, peace, personal growth, poem, poetry, Seasons, women
Enter the garden
which grew out of friendship
trust, and tender care
The delicate petals hold our secrets
gently and safely urging
us to let go, grow, and breathe
the colors of peace
©Alexis Rose, image source: Pixabay
Thank you for reading my books: If I Could Tell You How It Feels, and Untangled, A Story of Resilience, Courage, and Triumph
13 Sep 2019 17 Comments
in Blog, poetry Tags: acceptance, change, grounding, healing, hope, mindfulness, nature, peace, poem, poetry, resilience, Seasons
The moon holds the secrets
of the trees
whispering in the night
©words Alexis Rose, photographer, Shelley Bauer, from the collaboration Of Earth and Sky
Thank you for reading my books: If I Could Tell You How It Feels, and Untangled, A Story of Resilience, Courage, and Triumph
27 Aug 2019 44 Comments
in Blog, poetry Tags: acceptance, change, family, friendship, healing, life, mindfulness, nature, poem, poetry, Seasons, transition
Whispers playing off the breeze
entice us to look closer
at the bouquet of life
rising from summer’s warm hands.
We catch our breath
watching the spectacular
V-formations of birds
readying for their trip south.
Together, we ease into autumn.
©Alexis Rose. Image source: Pixabay
Thank you for reading my books: If I Could Tell You How It Feels, and Untangled, A Story of Resilience, Courage, and Triumph
23 Jul 2019 15 Comments
in Blog, poetry Tags: change, emotions, grounding, growth, healing, hope, inspiration, mental health, mindfulness, poem, poetry, resilience, Seasons, wisdom
Adventures of yesterday
are the shadows that promise
that there is light
just beyond the curve.
©From the collaboration, Of Earth and Sky by Alexis Rose and photographer Shelley Bauer.
Thank you for reading my books: If I Could Tell You How It Feels, and Untangled, A Story of Resilience, Courage, and Triumph
16 Jul 2019 17 Comments
in Blog, poetry Tags: family, friendship, healing, hope, mindfulness, peace, poem, poetry, resilience, Seasons, spirituality, wisdom, women
Throwing caution to the wind
dancing
running
skinny dipping in the river
secrets
singing in unison
off-key, on key, harmonized – back-up singing rock stars
cruising with the top down
THAT song…blast that song
Was that my back – my knee – my neck
the pain of play, of life, of age
Wait I need my glasses ~ there we go
What is gravity doing to my body – those used to be higher
They are playing THAT song, Blast it!
throw caution to the wind
dance
run
skinny dip in the river
whisper secrets
sing loud, soft – any key
cruise with the top down
Smile – it’s life
We’re Ageless!
©Alexis Rose, image source Pixabay
Thank you for reading my books: If I Could Tell You How It Feels, and Untangled, A Story of Resilience, Courage, and Triumph
