Beneath My Silence poems spanning from 1965 to current

Beneath My Silence – In Case I Forget – Series

If the day arrives when memory loosens its hold ~

when faces blur, when names drift away ~

please sit with me. Anchor me in the memories we’ve known. Remind me of my daughter, of laughter you and I once shared, of the life I wove together thread by thread.

If I forget, bring me back through your stories. Tell me of the milestones that shaped me, the tears we may have shared, the pride that swelled in me as I supported you in your life.

Let your voice be sunlight, your words be colors.

Show me photographs, yes, but more than that ~

show me the memories you carry in your […]

Beneath My Silence – Lessons from a Heavy Year – Series

This year has stretched me in ways I didn’t see coming. I’ve had to learn the quiet art of release ~ of leaving people where they’ve chosen to stand, even when my heart longed for them to come closer.

There’s a deep ache in realizing that not everyone will meet you with the same effort or care, no matter how much you offer. For a time, I wrestled with it ~

turning inward, questioning myself, wondering if I was the problem.

But slowly, I began to understand:

you can’t keep holding the rope when the other end has already slipped away. Gripping tighter only leaves you marked with bruises that don’t easily fade. I’ve […]

Beneath My Silence – Never Let Life Dim Your Light – Series

Never let life dim your light or make you small.

Do not let its weight dim your light, or quiet the radiance that is yours to give. Pause when you must.

Rest, mend, and gather strength. But never abandon your path, or hide away from your purpose. Hold to the faith that brighter horizons await ~

new journeys, kindred souls, love yet to touch your heart, and sunsets still painted just for you. Do not close the chapter too soon. The Universe is abundant, and you are woven into its infinite giving. Keep your heart open to receive what has always been meant for you. Offer gratitude ~

for you to endure. For you to rise again. Let go of disappointments. Release […]

Beneath My Silence – When Life Reveals True Friends – Series

When life takes an unexpected turn, it reveals a great deal about the people around you. Life reveals true friends.

It feels like a raw, unsettling purge—suddenly you see who has the courage to sit with the darkness, and who runs from it because they cannot face their own.

The truth is simple: those who deny their own shadow cannot hold space for anyone else’s.

In a culture addicted to distraction, we postpone meeting our shadow until life leaves us no choice.

Privilege protects itself, but in the end, nothing genuine survives without honesty. So, cherish the ones who can stand with you in the storm, and release the rest.

For it is […]

Beneath My Silence – Grief Is Love Remembering – Series

Grief Is Love Remembering

Grief is the echo of love—
A sacred ache that shows your heart once opened wide.
It is the living proof that you loved deeply, that someone touched your soul so profoundly, their absence now resounds in every breath you take.

Grief is daunting—
Because no words, no tears, no desperate prayers can reverse the finality of what’s been lost.
You are left holding memories in place of a hand, and that truth ~

unyielding and sharp~

must be faced again and again.

Grief is isolating—
Even when surrounded by love, because the […]

Beneath My Silence – Close Your Eyes – Series

Close your eyes ~ I’m not far away.

In your thoughts, I gently stay. In quiet moments, soft and near, you’ll feel my love, still crystal clear.

Don’t weep for me ~

I’ve journeyed on to a place where sorrow’s gone: no pain, no fear, no weight to bear~

just peace and music everywhere. Don’t picture me in night or rain, for I am free from age and pain. I’ve found the light, the skies above, a realm of rest, of grace, of love. So when you miss me, pause and hear the hush behind that silent tear. I’m in your heart, I’ve not withdrawn ~

in spirit, love like mine lives on.

Beneath My Silence – Listening For Growth – Series

Truly listening opens the door to growth and prevents repeated mistakes.

Spiritual Insight:
When we receive feedback or even criticism, it becomes a valuable mirror ~

reflecting areas for growth we may not yet see.

By listening with honesty and humility, we create space for transformation. But if we react with defensiveness or dismiss what is said, we close the opportunity for correction, and patterns tend to repeat.

Inner Experience:
When I listen deeply and openly, I begin to notice even the subtle areas within myself that can be refined.

This self-awareness becomes the foundation for real progress.

As I grow, the energy around […]

Beneath My Silence – Small Changes, Big Growth – Series

Small Changes, Big Growth

Spiritual Insight:
True transformation doesn’t always happen in great leaps ~

it often unfolds gently, in small, consistent shifts.

When there’s a sincere intention to improve, even the slightest change becomes meaningful. Progress isn’t about immediate perfection but about steady movement in the right direction.

Inner Experience:
When I focus on making small, positive changes each day, I begin to feel a sense of inner progress. I release the pressure of expecting instant results and instead find joy in my sincere efforts. Each improvement ~

no matter how subtle ~

gives me the courage to continue.

With patience and perseverance, I […]

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