Poem:Dreams of the Night

Dreams of the Night

When I lay myself to sleep at night, 
Sometimes the questioning things that I see through the depths of my mind 
May seem just not quite right.

The faraway lands and places that I might roam, 
Or the people and strangers that I may meet, 
Sometimes some of these things can scare me 
To the very tips of my feet.

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Poem: The Gift of Life

Life will kick you down,
but then you kick it right back.

Sometimes you felt that it wasn't worth all of the pain,
But there is so much more in life worth to gain.

Don't let life get you down,
God didn't create us to wear a frown.

Why so serious?
Laugh!
God gave us the gift of joyous laughter.
That is definitely one reason to smile.

Sometimes, you have to take a chance.
Roll the dice... and pass go!

Don't get stuck in the mud,
just take off your shoes, and keep on going.
That's why God gave you feet!

It's time to smile, laugh and pick up the pace.
Look up to the sun, and let the light shine on your face.
Bask in God's glorious warmth.

And always remember the simple things...
Without all of those small reminders, life would just be too difficult.

You only live once in this life-time.
Make it worth your while,

Life is the one gift that you can never take back.

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Central IL Hometown Poetry Club in the News

I have a poetry club that has been together since 2005.


While we are a small group, we keep on trudging along, trying to bring inspiration and happiness with poetry. We are always on the lookout for new members, and welcome any type of poet with open arms. 


Awhile back, I was interviewed by an online magazine about my club. The magazine centers around taking care of those in nursing homes. I was quite surprised to get the call. I have been waiting for quite some time, wondering if it had ever been published. After not hearing for quite awhile, I pretty much gave up.


Just recently, I found the link while doing some Google research--seeing where my website ranked, etc. The story about my club reading at the nursing home had been published!--back in February....And now--8 months later--I find out....Better late than never!....


It is a lovely article.  You can see the article about my club reading at the Arcola Healthcare Center by clicking on the link below:
http://www.caringfortheages.com/news/ltc-features/single-article/facilities-find-residents-receptive-to-poetry/1b6ebf73d917f373abd0d1109e29933f.html


One of our other hopes of the club is to gain more members... If you are in the central IL area and enjoy poetry or know of others who are, our club is always in search of new poets....Read more about our club at: 
http://www.arianacherry.biz/poetryclub.html