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Poetry, creative & imaginative thinking.

The Beginning of Kindness (poem)

10 Feb

The beginning of kindness

The beginning of kindness, learning how to forgive,
Discovering that there are better ways you can live.
Discovering that you don’t have to let anger win,
That within your own heart is where kindness can begin.
That within this world around you, kindness can be found,
You will find it somewhere, once you start looking around.

The beginning of kindness could be a single word,
A word of encouragement that from you, can be heard.
Or if that is too hard, then begin with just a smile,
Both of them will give kindness to others for a while.
Both of them send out goodwill to anyone you meet,
Even to a passing stranger you meet on a street.

The beginning of kindness can bring an end to fear,
Instead of holding back, you can let people draw near.
When the world gets too tough for them, when nothing seems fair,
You can help them to know that kindness is found out there,
Any kindness that you give will never fade away,
The more kindness you share, the more your kindness will stay.

© Jenny Maryl

Please visit My Poem Index to select other poems to read.

If you would like to use one of my poems or have a question then please Contact Me
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Some poems have been grouped into themes on their own pages: 
Hope and Inspiration – Encouragement and hope in those moments of searching
Inner reflection – Inner reflection of emotions and forgiveness.
Love and Joy  – The love in our hearts and the joy of living.
The Natural World – Nature and its seasons, and of rivers and raindrops.
Time alone with God – Reflections with God, regardless of what you believe.
Christian Poetry – The Gospels and their stories.
Remembrance and Grief – Poems of remembrance and grief for those we have lost 

Donation: If you have enjoyed my poetry, a donation towards my work would be welcomed (maybe for a cup of coffee). My PayPal ID is: Jenny_maryl@yahoo.com.

* All poems and photos copyright protected. All rights reserved. Not to be used without permission.

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Posted by on 10th Feb 2024 in emotion, forgiving, Helping Others, hope

 

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Woodland peacefulness (poem)

27 Jan

Woodland peacefulness

Peacefulness, calmness, there is nothing raging around,
Quietness within the woodland all around you, is found.
The busyness of your life can no longer be heard,
So nature steps in, bringing the singing of a bird.
A whisper comes traveling upon the passing breeze,
From the gently swaying of the branches in the trees.

Within this peaceful moment you have found in this day,
Let nature take all those stresses of your life away.
Let nature do all the work as it passes you by,
Whilst you watch it pushing the clouds across the sky.
Whilst you watch the rivers, their busy waters flowing,
See the riverbanks where the wildflowers are growing.

Nature will keep on working when you need time to rest,
Just let it wander on by, for it knows what is best.
Enjoy this moment, let go of life’s expectations.
Enjoy this moment, accept natures inspirations.
Walking through the woodland, take the peacefulness you find,
Keep it safe within when you leave the woodland behind.

© Jenny Maryl

Please visit My Poem Index to select other poems to read.

If you would like to use one of my poems or have a question then please Contact Me
** Request from charities and voluntary organisations are always welcomed **
To automatically receive my Blogs, you can subscribe at the bottom of this page or you can enter you email in the side column and select ‘Follow Jenny Maryl Poetry’.

Some poems have been grouped into themes on their own pages: 
Hope and Inspiration – Encouragement and hope in those moments of searching
Inner reflection – Inner reflection of emotions and forgiveness.
Love and Joy  – The love in our hearts and the joy of living.
The Natural World – Nature and its seasons, and of rivers and raindrops.
Time alone with God – Reflections with God, regardless of what you believe.
Christian Poetry – The Gospels and their stories.
Remembrance and Grief – Poems of remembrance and grief for those we have lost 

Donation: If you have enjoyed my poetry, a donation towards my work would be welcomed (maybe for a cup of coffee). My PayPal ID is: Jenny_maryl@yahoo.com.

* All poems and photos copyright protected. All rights reserved. Not to be used without permission.

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Posted by on 27th Jan 2024 in Anti depression, nature, reflection

 

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The New Year is coming (poem)

31 Dec

The New Year is coming

The New Year is coming whilst the old gets ready to depart,
The past is packed away as the year’s preparing to restart.
All that has happened in this year will soon become history,
All that is coming with the new year is for now, a mystery.

This year has had its ups and downs, many changes it has seen,
Next year will step into the footprints of where this year has been.
From the moment the New Year’s born, its own future it will find,
Striding off into the new, leaving those old footprints behind.

As we pause in this moment between the old year and the new,
Take a chance to look back at this past year, give it your review.
Just what from this year do you want to keep? Let those bits stay.
Just what from this year do you want to discard? Toss them away.

This New Year brings fresh hope to us, a chance to set our dreams free,
A chance to rearrange who we are and who we want to be.
What traits you take into the New Year, let them be who you are,
Whatever dreams you decide upon, may they carry you far.

© Jenny Maryl

Please visit My Poem Index to select other poems to read.

If you would like to use one of my poems or have a question then please Contact Me
** Request from charities and voluntary organisations are always welcomed **
To automatically receive my Blogs, you can subscribe at the bottom of this page or you can enter you email in the side column and select ‘Follow Jenny Maryl Poetry’.

Some poems have been grouped into themes on their own pages: 
Hope and Inspiration – Encouragement and hope in those moments of searching
Inner reflection – Inner reflection of emotions and forgiveness.
Love and Joy  – The love in our hearts and the joy of living.
The Natural World – Nature and its seasons, and of rivers and raindrops.
Time alone with God – Reflections with God, regardless of what you believe.
Christian Poetry – The Gospels and their stories.
Remembrance and Grief – Poems of remembrance and grief for those we have lost 

Donation: If you have enjoyed my poetry, a donation towards my work would be welcomed (maybe for a cup of coffee). My PayPal ID is: Jenny_maryl@yahoo.com.

* All poems and photos copyright protected. All rights reserved. Not to be used without permission.

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Posted by on 31st Dec 2023 in New Year, reflection

 

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Christmas Eve, that last minute dash (poem)

24 Dec

Christmas Eve, that last minute dash

Christmas Eve is here, time for that last minute dash,
I must remember to pick up that extra cash.
There’s a present that I forget to get last week,
So, to the shopping centre I must go and seek.

There must be a party happening somewhere,
Someone dressed as an elf is sitting on a chair.
I see no Santa as the elf sips some coffee,
But two dressed as reindeer are munching some toffee.

Santa’s grotto has come into sight, with his sleigh,
The children are trying to drag their parents that way.
He has his own elves dressed in red and green,
And beside his sleigh, sack of presents can be seen.

The shoppers are many, the clear spaces are few,
But the shop that I want has now come into view.
Some shouting within it has just begun,
Two people want a present, of which there’s just one.

At last, I have reached it, they still have it in store!
But the queue for the till is heading out the door.
An hour later I am leaving the shops far behind,
Christmas Day tomorrow, that present they will find.

© Jenny Maryl

Please visit My Poem Index to select other poems to read.

If you would like to use one of my poems or have a question then please Contact Me
** Request from charities and voluntary organisations are always welcomed **
To automatically receive my Blogs, you can subscribe at the bottom of this page or you can enter you email in the side column and select ‘Follow Jenny Maryl Poetry’.

Some poems have been grouped into themes on their own pages: 
Hope and Inspiration – Encouragement and hope in those moments of searching
Inner reflection – Inner reflection of emotions and forgiveness.
Love and Joy  – The love in our hearts and the joy of living.
The Natural World – Nature and its seasons, and of rivers and raindrops.
Time alone with God – Reflections with God, regardless of what you believe.
Christian Poetry – The Gospels and their stories.
Remembrance and Grief – Poems of remembrance and grief for those we have lost 

Donation: If you have enjoyed my poetry, a donation towards my work would be welcomed (maybe for a cup of coffee). My PayPal ID is: Jenny_maryl@yahoo.com.

* All poems and photos copyright protected. All rights reserved. Not to be used without permission.

 Jenny Maryl ~ To Contact me: Contact Jenny Maryl

 
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Posted by on 24th Dec 2023 in Christmas, Entertainment, Humour

 

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Let the spirit of Christmas enter within (poem)

17 Dec

Let the spirit of Christmas enter within

Let the spirit of Christmas enter within,
Let the joy and happiness inside begin.
Let it touch your heart upon this day,
Let its smiles and laughter guide your way.
Let it bring a spark of fun into your life,
Let it allow you to be released from strife.

The spirit of Christmas comes every year,
Bringing into our life good tidings and cheer.
A chance to relax in your life for a while,
A chance to replace those frowns with a smile.
A chance to let your goodness open its door,
A chance to let your kindness reach out once more.

Christmas is a time for giving and sharing,
Within your life, to be loving and caring.
Let kindness to others come with this season,
It’s not hard to do, you don’t need a reason.
Bring peace into your world then share it around,
Somewhere within you, those feelings will be found.

© Jenny Maryl

Please visit My Poem Index to select other poems to read.

If you would like to use one of my poems or have a question then please Contact Me
** Request from charities and voluntary organisations are always welcomed **
To automatically receive my Blogs, you can subscribe at the bottom of this page or you can enter you email in the side column and select ‘Follow Jenny Maryl Poetry’.

Some poems have been grouped into themes on their own pages: 
Hope and Inspiration – Encouragement and hope in those moments of searching
Inner reflection – Inner reflection of emotions and forgiveness.
Love and Joy  – The love in our hearts and the joy of living.
The Natural World – Nature and its seasons, and of rivers and raindrops.
Time alone with God – Reflections with God, regardless of what you believe.
Christian Poetry – The Gospels and their stories.
Remembrance and Grief – Poems of remembrance and grief for those we have lost 

Donation: If you have enjoyed my poetry, a donation towards my work would be welcomed (maybe for a cup of coffee). My PayPal ID is: Jenny_maryl@yahoo.com.

* All poems and photos copyright protected. All rights reserved. Not to be used without permission.

 Jenny Maryl ~ To Contact me: Contact Jenny Maryl

 
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Posted by on 17th Dec 2023 in Christmas, forgiving, hope

 

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Sweep away all the bad bits (poem)

26 Nov

Sweep away all the bad bits

Sweep away all the bad bits, clear them out of your mind,
Opening up some clear space for the good bits to find.
It may be an effort, there may be a lot to do,
But it will be worth it, once you have seen the task through.
Open the windows, let the staleness out of the place,
Feel the breeze of new hope drift in, let it touch your face.
Let the light of possibilities return once more,
Then turn towards tomorrow and open up its door.

© Jenny Maryl

If you would like to use one of my poems or have a question then please Contact Me
** Request from charities and voluntary organisations are always welcomed **
To automatically receive my Blogs, you can subscribe at the bottom of this page or you can enter you email in the side column and select ‘Follow Jenny Maryl Poetry’.

Some poems have been grouped into themes on their own pages: 
Hope and Inspiration – Encouragement and hope in those moments of searching
Inner reflection – Inner reflection of emotions and forgiveness.
Love and Joy  – The love in our hearts and the joy of living.
The Natural World – Nature and its seasons, and of rivers and raindrops.
Time alone with God – Reflections with God, regardless of what you believe.
Christian Poetry – The Gospels and their stories.
Remembrance and Grief – Poems of remembrance and grief for those we have lost 

Donation: If you have enjoyed my poetry, a donation towards my work would be welcomed (maybe for a cup of coffee). My PayPal ID is: Jenny_maryl@yahoo.com.

* All poems and photos copyright protected. All rights reserved. Not to be used without permission.

 Jenny Maryl ~ To Contact me: Contact Jenny Maryl

 
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Posted by on 26th Nov 2023 in Anti depression, hope, reflection

 

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Sweet memories that are yet to be (poem)

05 Nov

Sweet memories that are yet to be

Sweet memories that are yet to be,
A better future that I can see.
A promising start for tomorrow,
A life that will lessen my sorrow.
It’s not quite here, but it’s not too far,
Its light is there, like a shining star.
Soon it will be a part of my life,
Ready to sweep away any strife.

Sitting in this moment, inbetween,
I can reflect on all that I’ve seen.
Not everything was bad, that I know,
But some things, I will gladly let go.
Some things are worth keeping, tucked away,
As memories for another day.
The rest I will leave here in a stack,
For I may occasionally look back.

I can see the time’s arrived at last,
Time for me to let go of the past.
That those sweet memories will now start,
As I stand up from here and depart.
I have no idea what I will find,
As I now let the future unwind.
As I start walking towards the new,
Already there is a better view.

© Jenny Maryl

Please visit My Poem Index to select other poems to read.

If you would like to use one of my poems or have a question then please Contact Me
** Request from charities and voluntary organisations are always welcomed **
To automatically receive my Blogs, you can subscribe at the bottom of this page or you can enter you email in the side column and select ‘Follow Jenny Maryl Poetry’.

Some poems have been grouped into themes on their own pages: 
Hope and Inspiration – Encouragement and hope in those moments of searching
Inner reflection – Inner reflection of emotions and forgiveness.
Love and Joy  – The love in our hearts and the joy of living.
The Natural World – Nature and its seasons, and of rivers and raindrops.
Time alone with God – Reflections with God, regardless of what you believe.
Christian Poetry – The Gospels and their stories.
Remembrance and Grief – Poems of remembrance and grief for those we have lost 

Donation: If you have enjoyed my poetry, a donation towards my work would be welcomed (maybe for a cup of coffee). My PayPal ID is: Jenny_maryl@yahoo.com.

* All poems and photos copyright protected. All rights reserved. Not to be used without permission.

 Jenny Maryl ~ To Contact me: Contact Jenny Maryl

 
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Posted by on 5th Nov 2023 in Anti depression, hope, reflection

 

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Nature’s standing on our sidelines (poem)

22 Oct

Nature’s standing on our sidelines

Whatever we build, nature will penetrate any cracks,
It’s just standing on our sidelines, until we turn our backs.
We may cover the earth, create a world for our own kind,
But in amongst it all, at some point a plant we shall find.
Nature just needs a sheltered space, with sun and water too,
From there it will come along, and a new plant will breakthrough.

We may choose to call these weeds, and try to clear them away,
But nature will just try again, upon another day.
Within the smallest of cracks, a seed will one day settle,
Restoring a plant there, whether a rose or a nettle.
Natures choices may not be ours, but this world we all share,
Perhaps where we can, we should just welcome them into there.

© Jenny Maryl

Please visit My Poem Index to select other poems to read.

If you would like to use one of my poems or have a question then please Contact Me
** Request from charities and voluntary organisations are always welcomed **
To automatically receive my Blogs, you can subscribe at the bottom of this page or you can enter you email in the side column and select ‘Follow Jenny Maryl Poetry’.

Some poems have been grouped into themes on their own pages: 
Hope and Inspiration – Encouragement and hope in those moments of searching
Inner reflection – Inner reflection of emotions and forgiveness.
Love and Joy  – The love in our hearts and the joy of living.
The Natural World – Nature and its seasons, and of rivers and raindrops.
Time alone with God – Reflections with God, regardless of what you believe.
Christian Poetry – The Gospels and their stories.
Remembrance and Grief – Poems of remembrance and grief for those we have lost 

Donation: If you have enjoyed my poetry, a donation towards my work would be welcomed (maybe for a cup of coffee). My PayPal ID is: Jenny_maryl@yahoo.com.

* All poems and photos copyright protected. All rights reserved. Not to be used without permission.

 Jenny Maryl ~ To Contact me: Contact Jenny Maryl

 
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Posted by on 22nd Oct 2023 in nature, Seasons

 

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Between Yesterday and Tomorrow (poem)

07 Oct

Between Yesterday and Tomorrow

Tomorrow is not yesterday,
They are always a day apart.
The past has gone its own way,
And the future cannot yet start.

Today stands wedged between the two,
And refuses to let them meet.
Neither of them is here with you,
Each of them must take a back seat.

Today brings a chance to ignore,
Whatever words they may shout.
Today will provide you with a door,
You can step through to shut them out.

Within this day you can let go,
Of all that yesterday left behind.
Tomorrow, you have yet to know,
So let today clear out your mind.

Today stands apart on life’s road,
Where nothing but this moment lives.
A chance to dump life’s heavy load,
And just take what this moment gives.

© Jenny Maryl

Please visit My Poem Index to select other poems to read.

If you would like to use one of my poems or have a question then please Contact Me
** Request from charities and voluntary organisations are always welcomed **
To automatically receive my Blogs, you can subscribe at the bottom of this page or you can enter you email in the side column and select ‘Follow Jenny Maryl Poetry’.

Some poems have been grouped into themes on their own pages: 
Hope and Inspiration – Encouragement and hope in those moments of searching
Inner reflection – Inner reflection of emotions and forgiveness.
Love and Joy  – The love in our hearts and the joy of living.
The Natural World – Nature and its seasons, and of rivers and raindrops.
Time alone with God – Reflections with God, regardless of what you believe.
Christian Poetry – The Gospels and their stories.
Remembrance and Grief – Poems of remembrance and grief for those we have lost 

Donation: If you have enjoyed my poetry, a donation towards my work would be welcomed (maybe for a cup of coffee). My PayPal ID is: Jenny_maryl@yahoo.com.

* All poems and photos copyright protected. All rights reserved. Not to be used without permission.

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Posted by on 7th Oct 2023 in reflection

 

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The First Ripples of Autumn (poem)

24 Sep

The First Ripples of Autumn

Summer is fading a little bit more each day,
As the ripples of autumn begin to spread near.
From the tips of leaves, the greens start fading away,
The reds and yellows of autumn start to appear.

The birds of summer are on their migration,
Heading for warmer lands, until winter departs.
Squirrels are gathering nuts for hibernation,
Preparing for their long sleep, once winter starts.

Autumn will begin to reach out its frosty hand,
Touching the edges of dawn, after a cold night.
A sparking whiteness covering all the land,
Within autumns first chillness, a beautiful sight.

Autumn colours are putting on their brightest show,
Upon a breeze, the leaves begin to tumble down.
The leaves of summer, scattered on the ground below,
Gaps of winter showing in autumns golden crown.

© Jenny Maryl

Please visit My Poem Index to select other poems to read.

If you would like to use one of my poems or have a question then please Contact Me
** Request from charities and voluntary organisations are always welcomed **
To automatically receive my Blogs, you can subscribe at the bottom of this page or you can enter you email in the side column and select ‘Follow Jenny Maryl Poetry’.

Some poems have been grouped into themes on their own pages: 
Hope and Inspiration – Encouragement and hope in those moments of searching
Inner reflection – Inner reflection of emotions and forgiveness.
Love and Joy  – The love in our hearts and the joy of living.
The Natural World – Nature and its seasons, and of rivers and raindrops.
Time alone with God – Reflections with God, regardless of what you believe.
Christian Poetry – The Gospels and their stories.
Remembrance and Grief – Poems of remembrance and grief for those we have lost 

Donation: If you have enjoyed my poetry, a donation towards my work would be welcomed (maybe for a cup of coffee). My PayPal ID is: Jenny_maryl@yahoo.com.

* All poems and photos copyright protected. All rights reserved. Not to be used without permission.

 Jenny Maryl ~ To Contact me: Contact Jenny Maryl

 
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Posted by on 24th Sep 2023 in Autumn, nature, weather

 

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