Index of Poems:

The Poetry Corner
After a While

Page One
Persistence
I'd Pick More Daisies
If
Only What I Need
Warning

Page Two
The Man In the Glass
As Fall the Leaves
Touch of the Master's Hand
How Do I Love Thee

Page Three
Desiderata

Page Four
Wear Sunscreen

Page Five
The Road Not Taken
The Invitation

Page Six
I've Learned

Page Seven
Your Children

I have always enjoyed reading poetry. On the following pages I would like to share with you a few of my favourites. Thank you to the talented artists who, through words, have touched my spirit and my heart.

The poem that I have placed on this entrance page is one of my favourites. I do not remember where or when I first came across this poem. I only know that it was many years ago.

After a while you learn the subtle difference
Between holding a hand and chaining a soul,

And you learn that love doesn't mean leaning
And company doesn't mean security,

And you begin to learn that kisses aren't contracts
And presents aren't promises

And you begin to accept your defeats
With your head up and your eyes open,

With the grace of a woman,
Not the grief of a child

And you learn to build all your roads on today,
Because tomorrow's ground is too uncertain for plans
and futures have a way of falling down in mid-flight.

After awhile you learn that even sunshine
Burns if you get too much

So you plant your own garden and decorate your own soul,
In stead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers

And you learn that you really can endure...
That you really are strong
And you really do have worth,
and you learn and learn...
With every good bye you learn.
Veronica Shoffstall 1971