River Michaels

Heart Flowers

2012-01-25T14:51:00.000-06:00

There is a light in my eyes once again,

As I walk through life with my best friend…

Little flowers are bursting from my heart,

Painting our love into a work of art…

This love I’ve found has made me whole,

Like a summer breeze that soothes my soul…

When I’m driving home I can’t wait to play,

I’m anxious to see you at the end of the day…

The roads I traveled that led to pain,

Have been washed away like beads of rain…

The yellow brick road has led me to you,

Like a rainbow of love without the blue…

Our fresh red rose is in full bloom,

There is no smell like your perfume…

You take my breath with those green eyes,

And fill my belly with butterflies…

Each day I awaken with so much joy,

Like Christmas morning with a brand new toy…

You are as refreshing as a morning shower,

I am sending you my Heart Flowers…

River Michaels

January 25, 2012

What I Know For Sure... Part Deux

2011-09-12T14:52:00.023-05:00

1. That it is so much better to notice what is right about a person rather than what is wrong.

2. That if you make a mistake, ask “Will anyone remember this in 100 years?” if not, move on and forgive yourself.

3. That fear can drive a person to do the unthinkable.

4. That you just never know what is going on another’s life. Be kind…

5. That sometimes it is best to say nothing at all…

6. That I do not need to be “validated” to be right.

7. That handmade gifts are far more valuable than any store bought item.

8. That you should always mail a Thank You card when “thanks” are in order.

9. That what happens in the dark will always come to light.

10. That life has no guaranteed entitlements so be grateful for what you do have.

River Michaels

September 12, 2011

What I Know For Sure...

2011-09-12T14:40:00.000-05:00

1. That storms will never last – even if you want them to, the rain will fade.

2. That time heals all non-fatal wounds.

3. That no one is attracted to weakness.

4. That lashing out to the unattainable person you love will only drive them farther away.

5. That you cannot make someone love you.

6. That what you think about expands into reality. So choose your thoughts carefully.

7. That you are responsible for your own happiness and no one else.

8. That you are in control of how you choose to react to a situation.

9. That life can be good and true love does exist.

10. That for every ending there is always a beginning.

11. That if you show love to your pets they will always love you back.

12. That if you give the world the best you have, the best will come back to you.

13. That if you have a choice to be right or to be kind, choose kindness.

14. That love lives in the energy of sincere intentions.

River Michaels

August 30, 2011

Painted By You

2011-04-18T13:21:00.000-05:00

The annual calendar hangs on the wall,

And the days like rain they seem to fall…

When the month is over and we turn the page,

We must find gratitude in another day…

These sheets of paper with dates in a block,

Are like hands of time spinning on a clock…

The numbers in a box are precious time,

May we age with grace like sweet red wine…

We can thumb our way through pages of time,

Not knowing the day when the bells will chime…

But when the dates collide with a dash between,

The movie is written and cast on the screen…

May a rainbow of color echo your love,

With a beautiful song for the lonesome dove…

May a butterfly land in the palm of your hand,

As a sign of the Spirit, so mighty and grand…

When the heavenly clouds are in your view,

May you see the beauty in the shades of blue…

God’s light twinkles in the morning dew,

The colors of life were Painted By You…

River Michaels

April 18, 2011

Leaving Traces...

2011-03-27T12:11:00.000-05:00

Looking back on life and the choices I’ve made,

There were so many roles that I’ve played…

What seemed so important at the time,

Was nothing more than part of the rhyme…

There are no points for playing by the rules,

There are too many willing to make you the fool…

When there’s nothing to do and you have no control,

Let’s see who plays and whose hand will fold…

What I am leaving behind are mere memories,

Of people that I've loved and who are loving me…

There are no answers on the written page,

Only wisdom and patience as we age…

Some will fight to live another day,

And some will choose death when they pray…

There is no bell to ring at the end of your life,

Just the measure of grace in your pain and strife…

Will there be someone in the mirror when you drive away?

Or a lonesome road that fades to grey…

When you are looking back on all of the faces,

Know that each living day you are Leaving Traces…

River Michaels

March 27, 2011

Yesterday...

2011-03-17T07:41:00.003-05:00

When I watched this story last night on ABC News with Diane Sawyer - it touched my heart in an unforgettable way. The end of the story shows a dog looking out for his fellow wounded dog but when the speakers rang out at 5 o'clock playing the instrumental version of "Yesterday," I was overwhelmed with emotion. I thought about all of the people that are still alive, trapped, and cannot be heard. The Japanese people amaze me with their compassion and human spirit by having the wisdom to play music - a universal language. A universal comfort thats touches the soul. God bless the people of Japan - I am praying and thinking of you.

Bamboo Debris

2011-03-15T10:31:00.004-05:00

It is March 11th, two thousand and eleven,

So many in Japan are now in heaven…

I close my eyes and listen for souls,

So many have lost their hand to hold…

The earth was shaken in a natural way,

As we watch in awe with nothing to say…

There are cars, boats, trucks and trains,

Painting the picture of so much pain…

The power of water as it rushes in,

Erasing generations of family and kin…

With nothing left but sticks and stone,

And nowhere to go without a home…

Mother and child are torn apart,

She is crying out and pounding her heart…

The steps to their home somehow remain,

They lead to sorrow and overwhelming pain…

The old and the wise keep a steady pace,

They are true survivors of this human race…

They pray to God that the dead are free,

Carving chopsticks out of Bamboo Debris…

River Michaels

March 15, 2011

This poem is dedicated to all of the people in Japan and to the resilience of the human spirit. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with the people of Japan. May God bless them and ease their pain.

No Regrets and No Remorse

2011-02-14T23:00:00.005-06:00

It feels bittersweet when I think of you…

I can see those eyes they are electric blue…

There is a full moon rabbit in the evening sky,

Just believe in faith and never ask why…

When you close your hands and begin to pray,

You gather your strength to seize the day…

When the road of life makes a sharp turn,

May you fight the fire and accept the burn…

If darkness comes and knocks on your door,

May the power of love rise from the floor…

May you always be held with loving arms,

And never lose your magical charm…

When I close my eyes, I can see your face,

Your lightning spirit has left a trace…

Your dragonfly wings will fly again,

Higher and farther than you’ve ever been…

The reflection of God shines in your eyes,

When you tie your shoes and look to the sky…

There you go, walking your course,

With no regrets and no remorse…

River Michaels

February 14, 2011

This poem is dedicated to my friend, Brenda Daugherty, who is battling brain cancer. Brenda is the "Red Velvet Dragonfly" from my first book, "A River of Rain - Book of Poetry," in 2008.

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2009-07-08T12:47:00.023-05:00

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