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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 […]

By Doré Frances|2026-07-26T11:03:47-06:00September 13th, 2025|Beneath My Silence - Poems, Why Wisdom Is Harder Than You Think|0 Comments

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 I’m in your heart, I’ve not withdrawn ~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.

By Doré Frances|2026-07-26T10:49:10-06:00August 30th, 2025|Beneath My Silence - Poems, Why Wisdom Is Harder Than You Think|0 Comments

Beneath My Silence – The Sacred Art of Happiness – Series

One day, you’ll come to understand that happiness isn’t found in the appearance of your home but in the love that lives within it. It’s not about reaching a milestone or chasing success but about losing track of time in something that brings your soul to life. True joy isn’t measured by applause or approval, but by the quiet contentment of waking up in your own skin, greeting the day with calm anticipation ~

no matter what it holds. Happiness isn’t about having the finest things but about finding beauty in what you already have. It’s making peace with what is and offering your best, even when the path is uneven. It’s not the absence of struggle or the solving of […]

By Doré Frances|2026-07-26T10:36:40-06:00July 10th, 2025|Beneath My Silence - Poems, Why Wisdom Is Harder Than You Think|0 Comments

Beneath My Silence – The Last Time: Learning to Love the Ordinary Moments -Series

If I could offer you just one piece of advice to carry with you, it would be this: cherish the moments – every single one –

with the people, places, and things you love. Because everything has a final time, and more often than not, we don’t realize we are living a “last” until it’s already passed.

The last sunrise you’ll ever see. The last time you taste your favorite dessert. The last time you walk through a familiar doorway, hold your pet close, or hear a loved one ‘s voice. Sometimes we’re lucky enough to know when it’s the end –

and we get the chance to soak it in. But more often, the goodbye is silent and slips by unnoticed. So […]

By Doré Frances|2026-07-26T10:34:43-06:00June 21st, 2025|Beneath My Silence - Poems, Why Wisdom Is Harder Than You Think|0 Comments