The peaks of mountains are covered by raging fire – burning trees, crying.
Choose Joy: Poems, Prayers and Prose
Choose Joy!
The peaks of mountains are covered by raging fire – burning trees, crying.
Tea leaves steep in peace, soft breezes cool my tea cup – breathe in, breathe out. Joy!
Pearly white grains wait in a pot, soaked in water while I sit and pray.
On wearing masks – I wear masks not out of fear, but out of love. On autumn – Autumn came quickly it took me by surprise! On the need to wait – To wait with patience is an act of love. On walking – Some of the funniest conversations I’ve had were during the times …
Start the day gently…tiptoe into it with prayer,Embrace with gratitude.Welcome it with gladness.Smile at it like a friend.Copyright 2020Carla Romarate-Knipel
Hello! My name is Carla. I was born and raised in Iloilo City, Philippines. Ever since I could remember, JOY, was a huge part of my life. My mother’s name is Ligaya, which means “Joy” in English. Even though our family was not wealthy and had our fair share of troubles and tragedies, I have …
– Carla A. Romarate-KnipelWritten on December 16, 2019A new year will soon be dawningI have but one resolve:to walk slowly, though my mind wants to rush through the day;to be still in my heart, even when my hands are eager to fix broken things;to wait before I speak, and listen to the still, small voice …
