Priceless Memory
by Gertie
Watching the faces of
loved ones open their
Christmas gifts
is a
priceless memory.
A priceless memory
that will last forever.
Tag Archives: Poems
Intro to Poetry, Day 1: Water
The Peace of a Brook
by Gertie
Listening to a
peaceful stream known as a brook,
brings peace to one’s soul
Writing: Intro to Poetry; Day Ten: Future
Untitled Poem
by Gertie
The future is now.
The future is here.
This is the day we have been waiting for;
The first day of summer;
Known as Summer Solstice.
A time to celebrate.
A time to be aware of what this new season brings us.
Now its time to continue to stand up.
Stand up to the racism that divides this country.
Time to support our friend of color.
The future is NOW.
Writing: Into to Poetry; Day Nine: Landscape
Untitled Poem
by Gertie
First I hear you;
At first it is just a trickle.
As I get closer your trickle gets louder;
Now I spot you.
You are just a brook.
A brook calling out to me;
Calling out to me to just take a deep breath and enjoy the moment.
I thank you for the moment of being in the present.
I thank you small brook for the breath.
Writing: Intro to Poetry; Day Eight: Pleasure
Bring on the Challenge
by Gertie
Bring on the Challenge of pleasure during uncertain times.
Bring on the challenge of enjoying simple things like coloring when mental health symptoms increase.
Bring on the challenge of walking through nature when life gets too hard.
Bring on the challenge of being yourself in a cruel world.
Just bring on the challenge of what you desire.
Writing: Intro to Poetry; Day Seven: Flavor
Untitled Poem
by Gertie
The smell of salt water
and the feel of the waves splashing in my face
reminds me of a more peaceful time in my childhood
A childhood that was full of trauma but at least there
were good moments.
Good moments like the taste of a double scoop ice cream cone
with mint & chip flavor and cookies & cream flavor
while at the beach on an extra hot day in California.
Writing: Intro to Poetry; Day Six: Screen
Untitled Poem
by Gertie
Too many people looking at their phone screens,
as they sit in the company of their friends and family.
I say put down those phones and spend time with those you love
as whatever is on the screen of your phone can wait an hour or two.
You never know how much time you have with those you love.
Writing: Intro to Poetry; Day Five: Imperfect
Abscessed Flute
by Gertie
Life is full of imperfection,
Like an out of tune flute section.
Now is the time to be tuned,
Or you might become imperfect like an abscessed wound.
Best not become an infected wound and play that flute to perfection.
Poetry; Day Six: Screens
Untitled Poem
by Gertie
At first its like a movie. A movie that wont stop.
A movie that cant be put on pause.
A movie that makes you feel like you a re-experiencing what’s in the movie.
A re-experience nobody wants to deal with to begin with.
Poetry; Day Four: Journey
The Journey of Recovery
by Gertie
Recovery is a path.
A path that is journey.
A journey that has valley’s as deep as Death Valley.
Peeks so high that its like you are looking down from the peek of Mount Everest.
The journey isn’t always deep or high its sometimes flat and boring or even like a rollercoaster that goes upside and backwards.
The journey of recovery isn’t meant to be flat and easy but its well worth it.
It’s worth it to have a life worth living, whatever that looks like to you.
Gertie's Journey 