a poet
feels the pleas
and hears the wails
of the stricken
and listens
to the wisdom
of ancients assail...
a lump felt
in the throat
transcribed to thunderous heartbeats
harmonized by tears that spontaneously rain ...
awakening parched souls in inspiration
paving an affable path of peace ,freedom
Love ,and equality where justice reigns
Jill Delbridge
I share with you my history
and dreams through poetry
Spiritual calling that I willingly answer
blunt , uplifting ,and filled in wonder
each poem humbly takes flight peaceful like a dove
all within the glowing ability of love
Jill Delbridge
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ☮ Peace ☮ ღ ONE Love ღ & Poetry Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ
flames of apathy
devour peace and harmony
its fire is quelled by powerful
yet gentle warm winds
which kindle kindness and empathy
forgiveness and understanding
soaring in on wings
of unconditional love
Jill Delbridge
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ☮ Peace ☮ ღ ONE Love ღ & Poetry Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ
Burgeoning...
gestation of self confession
emergence and reflection
self examination
sorting out feelings
an innermost understanding
coming to terms - healing
cessation of living in the past
unconditional forgiveness
cleansing of conscience
pleasures and pain
merge into one in the same
peace alas -
inspiration burgeons ...
light in my soul
warmly glows ...
sprouting of zen
conversion of Love
and the ability
to live and love
joyful and wholly
once again ...
Jill Delbridge
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ☮ Peace ☮ ღ ONE Love ღ & Poetry Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ
Gold
warm glow of a loving soul
sunsets halo
flares of meteor showers
field of dancing sunflowers
fallen leaves
from Autumn trees
wings of Angels
flickering candles
casting passions shadows
soft honey sand
of the Mother Land
Jill Delbridge Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ☮ Peace ☮ ღ ONE Love ღ & Poetry Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ
Ocean Adventure
sea winds - stroke - sweep
the ocean deep
spirited waves ripple - flow...then land
atop velvety sand
unveiling hidden - lost treasures
drift wood and a variety of pleasures
cast offs from sunken vessels
crashing waves reveal
wreckage , coins , shells
sea life and pearls
beach combers ,nature hunters ,
and lovers discover
by destiny and/or happenstance
an adventurous ambiance
of exhilaration and romance
amid beauty of dusk's illumination
booty is sorted neath the shade of palm trees
accompanied by placid misty warm sea breezes
Jill Delbridge Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ☮ Peace ☮ ღ ONE Love ღ & Poetry Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ
While You Sleep ...
undeniable as perennials
re-birthing in glorious pastels
of Springs first gardens
your presence
pulses in my havens
my heart bleeds refrain
of loss and pain
I miss your smile and laughter
as you slumber in the here after
I yearn for you
to be with you
where you sleep
my breath choked I weep...
if I close my eyes
I see you in the sunlit sky
tangible just beyond reach familiar
softly I whisper -
“I miss you and love you ”
I will see you again this I know
for your Angelic Spirit glows...
Jill Delbridge Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ☮ Peace ☮ ღ ONE Love ღ & Poetry Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ
Number : D 431915
lying atop
a filthy cot
my efforts are futile
in this stifling cubicle
reduced from human
to an numeration
small blurry window pane
portal to all things sane
figments of my mind
dissipate over time
occupying the space
between hope and promise
despair haunts my solace
cold iron bars clash
sirens blast
cries - wails
echo and assail ...
hard-times toil
tempting to harden my soul
somberness looms
stench of waste fills this tomb
gagging life's sweet breath
stoic executioner
heckles a fellow prisoner
of a slow painful death
praying for freedom
and redemption
from this evil chambers clutch
reminiscing of a loving touch
a rare tear
an overture
of humanity
drips swiftly ...
living a life of atonement
I pray on my day of judgment
I'll fly ...
free and high
amid fellow stars in the sky
Jill Delbridge Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ☮ Peace ☮ ღ ONE Love ღ & Poetry Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ
Natures Marvels
Dawns fire opal sunshine
warming and awakening
hearts and minds
Songbirds symphony
soothing music for humanity
Rainbow tone gardens
wondrous perfume and visions
Natural springs rippling
liquid peace - flowing ...
Graceful butterflies
dancing in flight
Flora and faunas
elegance and delight
Royal blue moon brilliantly
illuminating syzygy (an alignment of celestial bodies)
stellar bodies that sparkle intensely
Simplicity of cosmos beauty
and tranquility
a souls sanctuary
Caressing tepid winds
floating upon tender wings
of love
Spiritual illumination
of natures inspiration
Jill Delbridge Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ☮ Peace ☮ ღ ONE Love ღ & Poetry Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ
a jilted lotus bud
rises above the mud
and trampled
on wild-blossoms
tender petals re-bloom
more vibrant
fragrantly perfumed
and robust
through layers of dirt
and sediment
Jill Delbridge Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ☮ Peace ☮ ღ ONE Love ღ & Poetry Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ
Shangri-la
honey dew vocal chords
drip...enticing - words
hypnotic - nostalgic
intellectual and sensual
kindling...reminiscing
listening-reveling in ... attentively
tantalizing ting
of souls sing
surfing on ...warm misty
-exquisite erotic solar vapor
pitch of our conversations chemistry
inebriating like fine liquor
quintessence of love lingers infinitely
minds abscond...
bodies respond
metaphysical adoration
an amalgamation
of pleasurable sensations
imbibing - canoodling
osculation - genuflecting
indulging on the indulgent
joyful lull
exulting in its pull
wild pheromones
tilt of Eros throes
masterful creations
d
y
f
gravity
spicy as Wasabi
venerated passion
eclectic positions
blush...into Divine revelations
Christening us eternal
we promenade...on fertile
sod of Shangri-la
Jill Delbridge Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ☮ Peace ☮ ღ ONE Love ღ & Poetry Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ
Earth's Palette ...
floating marbled blue
globe a magnificent view
soft green moss sets atop
your brunette carpet
honeydew sunbeams caress
warming your core and flesh
purple and platinum
majestic mountains
seasonal winds shift
waterways free -flow drift ...
Heavens are alive in striations
of a Veridian mural
dancing agape ebony pupils
observe and behold mystery and marvel
basking in each Blessed
tinted moment
be it pastel complacent
or primary turbulent
inhaling the bold and tender
exhaling...Love and valor
tranquil slumber
alabaster restful sleep of Winter
Granny Smith apple green
new life of Spring
crisp sensation and vision
breathtaking tones of Autumn
sultry sweet swelter
of Saffron sunshine t'is Summer
seasonal vibes archived
and embedded
a planet splashed in resplendent color , a place ,
where each unique vivid and softly shaded face
experience , relation ,action - reaction and connection
beholds a unique monochromatic sensation
daring and innocent bent on absorption
lucid moments captured
on lenses if only for a second
in an indelible revelation
leaving a snapshot
within every mind and heart
Jill Delbridge Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ☮ Peace ☮ ღ ONE Love ღ & Poetry Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ
Lucent ...
precious moments shared
in all things we hold dear
whispers of adoration
and comfortable silence
blissful ambiance
every embrace
leaves a trace
free of want ,
need ,and pain
so potent yet, delicate
like falling rain ...
heart flames flicker mellow
love echoes...
in an illuminating glow
Jill Delbridge Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ☮ Peace ☮ ღ ONE Love ღ & Poetry Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ
I Weep...
shedding a downpour ...
for crimes of apathy , hatred , indifference and war
injustice and suffrage inflicted upon innocence
animals , the human race ,
and haphazard destruction of the universe
pondering - if I am doing my part
purging uncertainty from my heart
warm tiny tears of pure cleansing rain ...
ease the ache and pain
each tender droplets brings relief
regrouping purpose and belief
that humble actions and kindness
make a difference
making a vow to lend a hand
whenever and wherever I can
Jill Delbridge Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ☮ Peace ☮ ღ ONE Love ღ & Poetry Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ
Disease of Addiction
once again
you backslid
hard to recognize
no longer a glimmer
in your eyes
fine line between
recreational use
disease and abuse
I empathize and feel
your ordeal
a painstaking endless
mass of hurt ,loss,
and helplessness
rushes within me
you are functioning
but not living
endless teardrops pour...
if only my tears and Love
were the cure
street drugs ,prescriptions pills
took over your will
alcohol and weed
feed your need
illness , tragedy ,
disillusion , and agony,
experimenting, confusion ,
and self medicating depression
a lost Love
all the above
took control
over your soul
seeking a temporary
altered mentality
from the harsh wrath
of reality
you must meet
and greet
fate head on
to be free ...
I wish it could me
to set you free
of your misery
Loving you unconditionally
but , you must
confess and address
this disease
and state of distress
my GOD I miss you
my mood is numb
I sob to keep from
asphyxiating ...
on my own sorrow
for , I too
was living in denial
for a while
I Pray
night and day
to your Guardian Angel
to protect and guide you
on your quest
realizing you must
acknowledge and
seek assistance
to kick this disease
and insatiable addiction
you can do this
so talented
full of promise
and potential
I am here for you unquestionably
remember I will always Love you !
Jill Delbridge Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ☮ Peace ☮ ღ ONE Love ღ & Poetry Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ
came upon a whisper
gradually...its lyric
grew distinct , clearer ,
and prolific
echoing within to inspire
my spirit lifted
and set afire
stirring my loving cup
raising humility up
where wisdom
and grace align
surpassing space
and time
that warm fuzzy place
in me where art
hums in my heart
previously haunted
by hurt and fear
voice of reason
enabled me to listen
and hear
the ability to decipher
deceit from verity
confronting reality
birthing clarity
no longer do I entertain
things that cause pain
trusting my instincts
inner voice - conscience
assurance became promise
yen to reclaim
Spiritual zen
of peace ,love ,
and freedom
Jill Delbridge Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ☮ Peace ☮ ღ ONE Love ღ & Poetry Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ
drifting...in on prayer
Angels sigh...a tender melody
a warm bouquet
of loving energy
whisks - tears away
filling the wishing well
of my soul
with a soothing symphony
Jill Delbridge Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ☮ Peace ☮ ღ ONE Love ღ & Poetry Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ
life is a scattered puzzle
as we grow and travel
collecting bit by bit
piece by piece
shapes fit
take form
and transform
creating a masterpiece
Jill Delbridge Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ☮ Peace ☮ ღ ONE Love ღ & Poetry Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ
glide your soles down
and across rich moist fertile earth
from your toes to crown
sprout rebirth....
be a transient
defy destiny
bypass conformity
embrace sweet mystery
roam - sail...
on an unpaved trail
emancipate yourself from confines
paint a spontaneous design
let life kiss you
brand new
like virgin morning dew
quelling your pain
don’t let them box you in again
let the sweat flow
feel the glow
within your soul
dance at twilight
...till sunlight
Love and life are -born to be
earthy and free...
expand your wingspan
across the plains
fulfill your aspirations
bold and beautiful
free one
glide...high
mist a mulberry sky
live and Love passionately
when you need a friend
no matter where or when
I'll be here unconditionally
then re-take flight glide high
mist a mulberry sky
my heart is unburdening
all forgiving
and loves you endlessly....
Jill Delbridge Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ☮ Peace ☮ ღ ONE Love ღ & Poetry Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ
each individual is a seed
which blossoms in due season
in life's universal garden
some are perceived as weeds
peer past the aesthetics
of colorful petals and fruits
of their outward appearance
appreciate the roots
Jill Delbridge Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ☮ Peace ☮ ღ ONE Love ღ & Poetry Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ
4:43pm · April 21
Invisible
I can see you
but you -
look away from me
I a vessel
sought only in times of troubles
to clear your conscience
of the visible
affliction and rejection
are so common
they have become my norm
am I not a living soul
with hopes and feelings
whose eyes still glow ?
Jill Delbridge Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ☮ Peace ☮ ღ ONE Love ღ & Poetry Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ
Bewitched
current state of our society
obsessed and glued to trendy
lifestyles and gadgets
like maggots
feeding on waste
consuming in haste
siphoning common sense
clinging to objects over substance
of human touch
bewitched by the spell of greed
want over need
tomfoolery
retched stench of gluttony
looms...
multiple paramours
custom detailed cars
belching toxic fumes
do we honestly think salvation
comes within objects -possessions
of instant gratification
we have become ...
superficial and Love dumb
priorities construed
inability grasp and feel
true concept of goodwill
absence of self Love, worth,
mindfulness of all others,
wildlife , waterways ,and flowers
destruction of all things real
and innately beautiful
purpose of life is giving
not consuming
then maintained
not taken for granted
when it is...
its depleted and deleted
intoxicated off items amassed
conscience choice of status
over humanity , health ,
and happiness
life is a precious brief span
for we as humans
can break the cycle
purging the synthetic stupor
of a pilferer
universal need
what our soul's breath ...
all there is and all
we are in need of
pure unadulterated Love
reprieve of humility,
respect , and humanity
you and I must
regroup within gratitude , trust
and most of all...
Love before the final curtain call
Jill Delbridge Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ☮ Peace ☮ ღ ONE Love ღ & Poetry Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ
drugged , gagged ,
blindfolded , and beaten
heart broken -
tears roll...from swollen eyes
desperately seeking allies
no one answers my cries
I pray for my family
and for mercy
uncertain of the date ,
time , and my location
its cold ,dark , and terrorizing
heavy footsteps surround - hover
tread - vex and over power
my hands and feet are bound
I cannot breach the clutch of monsters
will I ever be found ?
armed phantoms with steel hearts scoff
de-bloom and trade off
my body for the highest offer
abused -neglected
held hostage
and treated like an object
will there ever be salvation
or will my spirit haunt
corridors of my torturers
in continuous damnation ?
Human trafficking
Jill Delbridge Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ☮ Peace ☮ ღ ONE Love ღ & Poetry Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ
I was compelled to write (muses talked to me )about this atrocity .Here are some facts about human trafficking .Please beware of your environment especially in unfamiliar environments traveling etc. ,travel in couples - groups. Never divulge personal info to strangers .Never leave an unattended drink or food or take food or drinks that are open from anyone unknown .Teach -talk your children about the above have a secret code . I pray for justice , mercy , and freedom for all the men ,women ,and children who are prisoners of traffickers .
http://www.unodc.org/…/human…/what-is-human-trafficking.html
1 (888) 373-7888
National Human Trafficking Resource Center
What is Human Trafficking?
Article 3, paragraph (a) of the Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons defines Trafficking in Persons as the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harbouring or receipt of persons, by means of the threat or use of force or other forms of coercion, of abduction, of fraud, of deception, of the abuse of power or of a position of vulnerability or of the giving or receiving of payments or benefits to achieve the consent of a person having control over another person, for the purpose of exploitation. Exploitation shall include, at a minimum, the exploitation of the prostitution of others or other forms of sexual exploitation, forced labour or services, slavery or practices similar to slavery, servitude or the removal of organs.
Springtime
cottony clouds are floating ...
across ocean blue Heavens
honey bell sun beams
warm baby chicks
whose melodies drift ...
on birdsong - filled breezes
from boughs of cherry trees
lovely pastel pink and iris blue
wild flowers bloom
April showers ensue
sprinkling perfumed
tender rain drops...
bunnies hop
and scamper across
dewy jade moss
Jill Delbridge Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ☮ Peace ☮ ღ ONE Love ღ & Poetry Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ
luminescent stars glisten
like heavenly candles
crescent moon smiles
ocean waves ripple ~~~~~
mirroring their images
balancing cosmos
of love and promise
nature and people
hug and cuddle
neath a blanket of paradise
Jill Delbridge Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ☮ Peace ☮ ღ ONE Love ღ & Poetry Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ
some fail to see
the beauty
and versatility
of poetry
its capability
to re-connect humanity
by candidly
sharing our weaknesses
and greatness
for all to read
in 3D
Jill Delbridge Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ☮ Peace ☮ ღ ONE Love ღ & Poetry Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ
I retreat ...
carefree on bare feet
strolling atop a bed
of soft sod
delicate petals
of roses
cushion and tickle
my toes
a soft fresh zephyr
carries nature's whisper
wildlife and fireflies
frolic leisurely ..,
an ascension of tension
tenderly...
flows like poetry
lifting me gently
to a higher state of mind
where all is peaceful and kind
Jill Delbridge Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ☮ Peace ☮ ღ ONE Love ღ & Poetry Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ
betwixt hope and uncertainty
my heart aches but still sympathizes
clashes of feelings reel - fervently
I weep ...toss n turn
meditate , pray , and yearn
for peace and solidarity
exhaling ...effervescent energy
of repose , justice ,love and unity
Jill Delbridge Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ☮ Peace ☮ ღ ONE Love ღ & Poetry Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ
my soul is unrest
I know good exists
a light still glows
flickering within my soul
but on the surface tears flow ...
I feel the poems
of my colleagues in poetry
as well as ...
angst of Poe
doom of Emily
intensity of Hemingway
fortitude of Maya
thunder of Baldwin
honesty of Melville
wisdom of Emerson
passion of Nin
romance of Rumi
and reality of Pinero
Jill Delbridge Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ☮ Peace ☮ ღ ONE Love ღ & Poetry Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ
First time ever in all my years of writing poetry .I took on the challenge 30 poems in 30 days for National poetry month.Without the immense support and encouragement of my family ,friends ,and colleagues it would not be possible.Thank you ALL for which I am truly grateful. Writing the poems kept me sane in my time of need that within its self is truly a blessing for which I am grateful. Thank you Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ☮ Peace ☮ ღ ALL Love ღ ☼ Soul Light ☼ & † BLESSINGS † Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ
Rumination
deep in contemplation
eyes swollen
thoughts roam ...
of my future existence
substance over circumstances
my life's purpose
which is Love
...my primary focus
choosing most steps
by testing the depth
heedfully yet fearlessly
selecting other foot steps
haphazardly...
still landing on two feet
deciphering - victory from defeat
a few more irons stoke in the fire
promise-full dreams and desire
time - tick - tocks....
on a well cared for clock
I know beyond a shadow of a doubt
no matter how much clout
misery loves company
and it is the epitome
of equality
ferocious cyclone of turmoil
from which no mere mortal
can escape its omnipotent portal
stones were thrown
from every direction
... I journey on bare soles
with great care
wearing a variety of badges
toting my own baggage
hemorrhaging...wound
of a trampled on heart
still beats... wide open
will I no longer feel doom
or will my future
be riddled in uncertainty
of further torture
I ruminate ...
about what I had
and what I did
cherished moments of extol
are emblazoned upon my soul
an unexpected ending
prospective beginning
for endings are beginnings
Spiritual awakening
refection - transgression
and a time to re-focus
my war-torn wings
will search for a warm welcoming wind
and fly...- free and high
across calico skies
Jill Delbridge Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ☮ Peace ☮ ღ ONE Love ღ & Poetry Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ
I sat on a wooden bench
neath a gallant tree
vibrant beams...
of the harvest sun filtered
through its nearly bare limbs
a comforting tender breeze
rustled Autumns melody
while swirling a bold bouquet
of leaves which carpeted
pavement in floral tones
of rose , marigold , sugar-maple
and chrysanthemum
entranced by the ambiance
I forgot my human self JD
Autumns cranberry
sun-rays...
seep through
Heaven's tender cool blue
spicy perfume
of crisp foliage
and floral petals
dance -descend ...
in un-tamed voltage
Jill Delbridge
stilled lake water
grows calm and colder
neath barren docks
candle flame colored
leaves adorn treetops
nature slumbers
as , daylight arises from dreams
nightfall yawns
golden sunlight beams
through puffy clouds of dawn
morning glories awaken in full bloom
wafting their sweet perfume ,,,
baby blue jays sing pretty melodies
butterflies flutter their rainbow wings
as angelic gentle sea breezes blow ...
whispering to all hello
Jill Delbridge
DNA scattered upon oceans floor
remains wash up on a foreign shore
a skeletal jungle
birth out of hell
where sisters and brothers fell
their unrest souls wander round
a grimy
barren battleground
riddled in bloody stains , crimes
of greed , abuse of power , and mutiny
desecration - disinterment of their dignity
their story
re-scripted by a dishonorable country
lingering opaque haze
of a bureaucratic maze
cover ups
government ploys
and hush ups
employed
casualties and fatalities
treated with disdain
pleas for justice await a revelation
in vain
haunting echoes ...
of machine gun rounds
and bombs bellow...
abominable sounds
pleas of mercy
brutal imagery ...
of burnt flesh, blood shed,
maimed bodies , visions of atrocities
and the dead
loiter war-torn mentalities
their honorable lips sealed in red tape
retched stench
of war and indifference
from which there is no escape
those who survived their stay
are existing
but, not living
no longer revered
discarded uncle sam tricks
Patriotic Soldiers who gave of themselves
loyal and selfless
representing and defending
Us
in reverence
now wallow and endure
an endless tour
fighting a futile war
for this nations
wrong doings and sins
Impossible to win
afflictions...biological
and experimental
restrictions...physical
and psychological
addictive hallucinogens
administered as placation
anxiously await esteem
to be redeemed
through it all they maintain
a dedicated regime
Saluting the flag at ease
Proudly in fatigues !
While I completely abhor war and I am against violence.
I RESPECT Our Soldiers!
In Honor of...
All the Men , Women , and mere Children who are still serving and protecting
and all who lost their lives on and off the battlefield ,to those who have survived and returned home w/ battle
scars !I PRAY everyday for Justice and World Peace.
I APPRECIATE YOU All ! MUCH Respect , Peace ,ONE Love, & BLESSINGS !
JIll Delbridge
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Within these pages you will experience the ups and downs of my life, every life, in fact. My ability to get through it all has been simple, love is the answer to every question. At a tender age. I became aware of the healing power of words. Penning a poem for my Aunt who suffered from depression. I wrote a poem about nature and all its simplistic glory. When I gave it to my Aunt she beamed in joy and encouraged me to write more. That simple poem hung on her refrigerator and it remained there until her homecoming.
I have reverence for all of God's creation; human, animal, nature, and the elements. I attempt to breathe life into them through my poetry. Surmounting obstacles, building bridges and the promise of possibilities are throughout my poetry. My poems speak of life's tribulations and blessings and how I embrace them, one in the same. Balance and duality of life, maintains gratitude and humility. Please enjoy the offerings that I bestow upon you within the pages of this book.
Peace , ONE Love, Light and Blessings
Jill Delbridge
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An eclectic collection of poetry from the Spiritual ,Sublimes to Sensuous in no particular order Enjoy!
* Peace * ♥ℒℴνℯ♥ ☼ Light ☼† Continual BLESSINGS † Jill Delbridge
© 2012 Jill Delbridge ® aka Night Writer all rights reserved, poetry,pics, quotes, etc. reprinted by written permission only. All other copy rights, trademarks, product names, company names or logos or reprints with permission cited herein are the property of Jill Delbridge ,The Artist Lounge ™ © ®2012 aka Night Writer doing so without written permission you will be subject under penalties of criminal and/or civil state and federal laws
where all spirits
ramble fearless
in the vastness
of endless promise
endings and beginnings
...blend
in an ceaselessly flowing...
easygoing ocean
of transcendence
song of creation hums
to synchronous drums
graciousness of forgiveness,
understanding and kindness
are bestowed effortless
absent of indifference
freeing life of enemies
ego and envy subside
to place which resides
in the past
remnants of its lessons
maintain balance
a boundless dimension
absent from tension
where all men
and women
live equally
and Love unconditionally
this place exists in the tender folds
of open hearts , minds and souls
Jill Delbridge
Inspired/mused by " Redemption Song " by Bob Marley
it glistens sweetly
like granules
of raw brown sugar
Breathtaking
it hollows centrally
Nirvana gathered
upon a Spring wind
essence sweet and tangy
(stir of my emotions )
moist as pure rain
(tear-droplets )
smooth ocean peebles
(sensation)
earth tone hues and beryl
(aura)
swirls of luminous sunshine
(hope)
akin to new birth
flavor of Love on my lips
I am dancing free
Serenity...
and melancholy interlaced
in the midst of wistfulness
and sorrow
converging within the moment
caught trembling on the edge
Feasible...
underbelly of its revelation
soft as silken petals
soothing aloe
gentle pastels and bold primaries
prismatic and chromatic
caressing all the colors in my palms
blowing its residue into the rain
(releasing)
"Redemption Song "plays in my mind ...
exhaling its mass of sorrowfulness
ascending to a star dust sky
inhaling gossamer winds of LOVE
unto my straving soul
lingering gently...
simmering consistently
brown sugar and cinnamon
earth and Heacven
Jill Delbridge poem in included in my book "Love Wise"
soft gray moon lanterns
illuminating cobalt heavens
transparent shrouds
of clouds
fleet...as scattered stars eclipse
sparkling like diamond chips
wildlife huddles peacefully
into shrubbery
sheltered from frosty
winds gusting copiously...
crickets soothing melody
serenades humanity
as couples nestle together
warm , affectionate and tender
on a blustery evening in November
Jill Delbridge November 4, 2013
Oil painting by Jason Okoto
Silent bliss of evening falls again
darkness is my solitude
and welcoming friend
the warm moon shimmers
all over my skin
releasing hostility
inviting LOVE
and freedom within
cruising within my dreams
through the night
hazy frenzied chronicles
are brought to light
history flutters....past my psyche
on aged fragile film
smeared by teardrops
yet ,I can still decipher between
toxic and sweet memories
tugging at my heart
my senses wide open
surging through my veins
goose-pimpling my skin
heart beats pump
labored breaths
a flapping fish out of water
tossing affliction to the wind ...
with fortitude
and unequivocal LOVE
I maintain strong
with the will to survive
diving right back
into the salty sea of life
drowning ghosts of bygone
into abysmal depths
resurfacing in affable waters
swimming with blithesome
and insight...
into what the future beholds
Jill Delbridge in my book "Love Wise"
waxing moon has risen
amid starlit coal heavens
boughs of trees
lazily sway
in the chilled breeze
as the end of this day
spills into the seas
great spirit of Love sails free...
Jill Delbridge 10/8/13
I have roamed
on blood orange sand
of the Motherland
where sun and moon
glow dusk to noon
Heavens rainbow tones
cushioned my nude soles and toes
where star dunes
warm appeasing
breezes
flow...
earthly
and Heavenly
realms meld
aglow
I have gazed
at sapphire dancing waves
crystal jewel tone seas
as far as my eyes could see
Amazed!
at this place
where ebony
and ivory
doves fly
Free....
across blue water sky
I patiently
and faithfully
await destiny
for a star to descend
when moon and sun
are as One
as I ascend
or does the Promised Land
reside in me ?
Jill Delbridge May 14, 2012
Blue or green?
Which is the color of the sea?
in my minds eye I see
Heavenly aquamarine
waves melding
undulating...
HARMONIOUSLY
thoughts stir inside of me
questions flood my mind
crashing through the Divine
my Faith deeply embedded
In my fluid cognition
perspective comes along with me
my emotions flow across the pages
expressing my visions , promises ,
and aspirations
speaking hopefully
tactful but , bluntly
with my compassionate heart wide open
my way of coping
examining the world we live in today
amongst people not knowing what to say
and/or think
music of my words soothes me
as tears
flow...continuously
immortalized in bold black ink
Praying for peace on earth
U-N-I-T-Y UNITY
seeing people become ghost
turning their back to me
when I need them the most
sometimes as hard as I try
personalities , circumstances clash
I cry
knowing full well I must part peacefully
it is a challenge to say the least
I'll bid you well in all you do
pretense of all is good
While I no longer like you
is not me
I will always respect and Love you
discarding negative memories
wishing you the best
may you be continuously Blessed
seeing folks without
faith or hope in their eyes
frustration comes my way
endless questions
some without tangible solutions
lost within frustration and confusion
I turn to my Faith and Devotion
of Love unconditional
for one and all
deep inside the chambers of my heart
Its chipped like fragile glass ,
but , not shattered
at peace within a path in my mind
of hope for better days
no way
am I perfect
for , only one is our SAVIOR
many a time I error
my conscience
keeps check of my behavior
I like to lead not to follow
my ultimate grip
Is stereotypes
fat, thin, short, and/or tall
to me makes no difference at all
black ,white, red, yellow, and brown
or a combination of a few or all
straight, bi , lesbian ,or homosexual
religious , spiritual , or atheist
I LOVE you ALL
UNITED WE Stand divided we fall
We live ,we Love ,we learn
how my fellow Brothers and Sisters Love
is not my concern
What is though
IGNORANCE
lack of common sense
rationalization for me
did we not all
descend from the same family?
do I hail from another realm
I Pray not
cause its not
about you or me
but, US
TOLERANCE
No not acceptance
but , RESPECT
must always be ever so present
I stride within confidence
please always know I will be true
with unwavering Love for you
I am not a part time friend
my Love is consistent
No beginning , middle , or end
© 2009 Night Writer
Secret Garden
over an emerald mountain
lies a trickling... natural spring fountain
encased in fragrant shade tress
an endless field of rainbow poppies
I discovered a breathtaking paradise
where wildlife sings Psalms
a rippling ... stream calms
soft earth - green grass surround
simple pleasures abound
where nature and mankind reside
in a precise climate outside
all fear and harm are given a pardon
In the secret garden
filled with endless Love
Bestowed from Above
© 2008 Night Writer
Imagine ...(Much Respect to John Lennon Who Inspired this poem)
Imagine:
sailing....
on a crystal cool
blue ocean
calm waters rippling...
void of commotion
then being reborn as a bird
surpassing the forlorn
the ability to fly ...
across the vast sky
soaring beyond earth
into a dreamland of mirth
Imagine:
trans-versing
the Heavens
sauntering
with an Angel
singing Psalms
of extol
Imagine:
closing
then
opening
your eyes
viewing endless
enchanting visions
while held in the captivation
of your Lovers eyes
Imagine:
a world
where everyone
lives and Loves
as one
sun to sun
brothers, sisters ,
and all GODS'
living creatures
Imagine:
where all embrace
regardless of sexuality,
creed , nationality ,
and/or race
ONE LOVE
reigns in this
wondrous place
of endless grace
Imagine:
blushing pink sunshine
breathtaking and Divine
pure warm tender rain
cleansing away
all worldly ills and pain
promise of a better day
Imagine:
all things simple
but , amply beautiful
placid and peaceful
a genuine smile
sweet yet , sensual
oozing in beguile
Imagine:
delicate bow shaped lips
covering your lips
so soft , velvety,
rich , and creamy
bestowing a kiss
tingling in bliss
setting a Love glow
to your soul
Imagine:
petal soft
fingertips -caress
every inch
of your flesh
akin
to shivering
aspen leaves
wafting ...
a tepid satiating breeze
Imagine:
sipping the nectar
of passions flower
from a virgin spring well
that is abysmal
Imagine :
living the ID
of your dreams
scream
in felicity and delight
beneath platinum moonlight
Imagine:
living carefree
infinite sheer ecstasy
granting and accepting
Love unconditionally
your heart set a fire
Love-making satisfying
every wanton desire
Imagine:
where fantasies
meld into realities
if you can imagine all this
then you know what Love is
Imagine:
Believe
give more than
you receive
and then ah ....yes
all of this can happen
IMAGINE!
2011 © Night Writer
My Eternal Aspiration
LOVE of GOD
Foundation of my existence
My unwavering devotion
Utilized in every...Angle of my intentions
Soul food of my motivation
My sole influence
Strength from which...
Is the conclusion of my every action
Faith which drives me forward
Vastness of natures wonders
Which saturate my dreams
Pure spiritual salve
That appeases my soft soul
Heart warming ray's of Glory
From dawn's golden Sunrise
My definition and completion
An epiphany only experienced
Through worship and prayer
Knowledge and understanding
Virtuous scent of Angelic Divinity
Billowing ....essences of LOVE
Gracefully sprinkled
By gentle fluttering wings
Upon tender warm zephyrs
GODS teardrops (gentle virgin rain)
Cleansing and anointing
Infinite consecrated stars (souls)
Reflecting moon beams of LOVE
Descending from sable Heavens
Absolutely breath taking
Resonant voice
Lingering spirit
Of my peaceful soul
Bestowing a feminine
Embrace of LOVE
Upon all humanity
My aspiration for
Eternity... 2009 © Night Writer
The least outlay is not always the greatest gain.
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