Reflecting: Well, in today's computer age we all know about computers crashing. However, back in the early 80's, not so much! I can't tell you how many times we needed to get to Fed Ex at the airport by the end of the day. They were just starting to get computers into the workplace. Most of the managers brought their own computers from home -- that's how I learned and everyone else in the company at the time. It worked great for me because I love learning. Crashing computers was not a pretty sight, even back then.
COMPUTER CRASH
I worked and worked for weeks on end,
There were changes around every other bend.
You type, edit, then a hard copy is run,
Only to add and delete, which isn't much fun.
Hurry, rush for this ending game,
Fed Ex and counter-to-counter it's all the same.
Get the forms and AOG; I'll drive, you read,
Down the highway we would speed.
To deliver these packages by the next flight,
Which always arrives in the middle of the night.
Then one day as corrections were made,
A guy named "static", a long visit he paid.
He scrambled and jumbled, our disks he did crash,
Our hopes of Fed Ex were surely smashed.
When you use a computer's delight,
Always make sure "Mr. Static" is nowhere in sight.
So when you work and work for weeks on end,
You can take care of the changes coming around the bend.
Gloria Hildreth
"Reflections: A Moment in Time"
copyright 2009
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
TIRED
Reflecting: If you have a job but it feels like two jobs because you work 50 to 60 hour weeks, you are guaranteed to get tired. You might be working long hours and going to school to get a degree. That's what I did. Exhausted doesn't begin to cover it. I am glad I went back to school; it helped get me out into this great big world. It satisfied my passion, which is life-long learning. It was very, very tough. But I wouldn't have changed that for the world.
TIRED
I'm so tired; what day is today,
I just wish everyone would go away.
The days are long, the nights are short,
Sometimes around me I need to build a fort.
Crisis after crisis is what each day brings,
It just keep unwinding like a ball of string.
The work load needs to be organized and relaxed,
Instead of feeling we are always taxed.
It's hurry up, we have to rush this out,
Only to change it again with more running about.
Morale is low, productivity down,
And most of us feel we are about to drown.
A few try to boost the others' spirits up,
We know it will come full circle, one day they will fill our cup.
Today I'm not really in the pink,
I'm so damned tired I can't even think.
Gloria Hildreth
"Reflections: A Moment in Time"
copyright 2009
TIRED
I'm so tired; what day is today,
I just wish everyone would go away.
The days are long, the nights are short,
Sometimes around me I need to build a fort.
Crisis after crisis is what each day brings,
It just keep unwinding like a ball of string.
The work load needs to be organized and relaxed,
Instead of feeling we are always taxed.
It's hurry up, we have to rush this out,
Only to change it again with more running about.
Morale is low, productivity down,
And most of us feel we are about to drown.
A few try to boost the others' spirits up,
We know it will come full circle, one day they will fill our cup.
Today I'm not really in the pink,
I'm so damned tired I can't even think.
Gloria Hildreth
"Reflections: A Moment in Time"
copyright 2009
Monday, July 16, 2012
COMING HOME
Reflecting: For the first time in my life I was living on my own. I went from high school right into a marriage and had my first child four years later. I made my home family friendly. I didn't have a real sense of decorating style until I was on my own. I loved decorating that home just for me. I started to be called a girly-girl. And surprise, surprise I really was. I had always been a tomboy, now I was a girly-girl. I really was becoming a new me. Enjoy your home, wherever you make it. Make it you, the new you. You will enjoy it much more, especially if you love "little critters" who welcome you with open paws!
COMING HOME
At the end of the day I leave my job,
To head into traffic and the rush hour mob.
Only a few minutes it does take,
From door-to-door a short trip it does make.
I come home to a welcome greeting,
My little charges waiting joyously for this meeting.
My home is my castle where I go for relaxing,
Away from the pressure of the day so taxing.
All neat and clean, a decorator's delight,
I wander from room to room surveying the sight.
This is who I am, where I retreat,
To make my home life so wonderfully complete.
How happy my new home makes me feel,
How lucky I am, sometimes it makes me reel.
I did this all my self, how proud I am of me,
To be able to retreat to just sit back and see.
So when at the end of the day I'm feeling mobbed,
Much peace travels through me heading home from the job.
Gloria Hildreth
"Reflections: A Moment in Time"
copyright 2009
COMING HOME
At the end of the day I leave my job,
To head into traffic and the rush hour mob.
Only a few minutes it does take,
From door-to-door a short trip it does make.
I come home to a welcome greeting,
My little charges waiting joyously for this meeting.
My home is my castle where I go for relaxing,
Away from the pressure of the day so taxing.
All neat and clean, a decorator's delight,
I wander from room to room surveying the sight.
This is who I am, where I retreat,
To make my home life so wonderfully complete.
How happy my new home makes me feel,
How lucky I am, sometimes it makes me reel.
I did this all my self, how proud I am of me,
To be able to retreat to just sit back and see.
So when at the end of the day I'm feeling mobbed,
Much peace travels through me heading home from the job.
Gloria Hildreth
"Reflections: A Moment in Time"
copyright 2009
GRACIOUS SPLENDOR
Reflecting: Enjoy whatever your "gracious splendor" is. You will have more of those days, take advantage of them. Relax, take pictures, write in a diary and enjoy your gracious splendor, so that you can look back one day to see how far you have come.
GRACIOUS SPLENDOR
I sit here in gracious splendor,
Total amazement causes me to wonder.
Why am I so lucky, I say?
As I look out my window at this lovely day.
It didn't come easy, this life of mine,
I paid a heavy price for this day so fine.
I wouldn't want to do it this way again,
I would choose a different way for my life to begin.
I learned who I was along this path,
I wish I could have avoided much of the wrath.
But to each lesson is hopefully learned,
As we trip and stumble and we get burned.
Because of the heavy price I had to pay,
I appreciate this beautiful sunny day.
While I've earned this gracious splendor along the way,
It still causes me amazement, I would surely say.
Gloria Hildreth
"Reflections: A Moment in Time"
copyright 2009
GRACIOUS SPLENDOR
I sit here in gracious splendor,
Total amazement causes me to wonder.
Why am I so lucky, I say?
As I look out my window at this lovely day.
It didn't come easy, this life of mine,
I paid a heavy price for this day so fine.
I wouldn't want to do it this way again,
I would choose a different way for my life to begin.
I learned who I was along this path,
I wish I could have avoided much of the wrath.
But to each lesson is hopefully learned,
As we trip and stumble and we get burned.
Because of the heavy price I had to pay,
I appreciate this beautiful sunny day.
While I've earned this gracious splendor along the way,
It still causes me amazement, I would surely say.
Gloria Hildreth
"Reflections: A Moment in Time"
copyright 2009
Thursday, May 10, 2012
HEIDE
Reflecting: I love animals and made them a part of my new life. Wherever I looked to live, I made sure I could have pets. They listen to you when no one else will, they kissyou when you're all alone and they know when you are sad and when you are glad. They are a great comfort and you are no longer alone.
HEIDE
Heide, black as coal,
She was my ultimate goal.
So tiny and sleek,
Always ready to greet.
You scold and then hug,
For the holes she's dug.
She barks, then whines,
When it's dinner time.
Each night we go for a walk,
Then sit down for a little talk.
She sprawls and cuddles,
Oh no, not another puddle.
With each other we will continue to live,
So much love we have to give.
What a pleasure this little family of mine,
We're learning together, we are doing just fine.
She was my ultimate goal,
This little ball of fur, that's black as coal.
Gloria J Hildreth
"Reflections: A Moment in Time"
copyright 2009
HEIDE
Heide, black as coal,
She was my ultimate goal.
So tiny and sleek,
Always ready to greet.
You scold and then hug,
For the holes she's dug.
She barks, then whines,
When it's dinner time.
Each night we go for a walk,
Then sit down for a little talk.
She sprawls and cuddles,
Oh no, not another puddle.
With each other we will continue to live,
So much love we have to give.
What a pleasure this little family of mine,
We're learning together, we are doing just fine.
She was my ultimate goal,
This little ball of fur, that's black as coal.
Gloria J Hildreth
"Reflections: A Moment in Time"
copyright 2009
ALONE
Reflecting: You will learn so much if you look forward to your future instead of looking backwards to what might have been. Envision what you always wanted to do and go after it.
MY YEARS ALONE
I have grown in my years alone,
I needed much help, I had to be shown.
I learned to work my way through,
All of my hatred I had for you.
I savored my strength as I regrouped,
I marched onward with my many troops.
I have found I am not really alone,
I have many strengths that I have to hone.
When you are happy and bright you have a glow,
Life seems easier, it just seems to flow.
I could not let you destroy me from within,
In the end I knew I would win.
Even though I had to be shown,
I have really grown in my years alone.
Gloria J Hildreth
"Reflections: A Moment in Time"
copyright 2009
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
COLD WINDS
Reflecting: There isn't one divorce that doesn't make you feel like you are in a storm and you are chilled to the bone. It takes sometimes months and even years for the cold winds of divorce to finally pass over. I am down again today.
THE COLD WINDS OF DIVORCE
The cold winds of divorce are upon me,
Sometimes so blinding that I can not see.
The harsh nights of loneliness,
Always seem to end in sleeplessness.
While in the icy days of grey,
No one ever seems to know what to say.
The sun has dropped off the ends of the earth,
As the cold winds of divorce seem to give birth.
Wandering around no knowing which way to turn,
When you need to learn all that you can learn.
The constant feeling of helplessness is brand new,
As the bone-shattering chill is always with you.
Our thoughts whip around at dangerously high speeds,
While in the eye of a hurricane we must plant many seeds.
We try to keep warm as the winds batter us about,
We have to take the time to work it all out.
Although it seemed they would forever last,
The cold winds of divorce has finally passed.
Gloria J Hildreth
"Reflections: A Moment in Time"
copyright 2009
THE COLD WINDS OF DIVORCE
The cold winds of divorce are upon me,
Sometimes so blinding that I can not see.
The harsh nights of loneliness,
Always seem to end in sleeplessness.
While in the icy days of grey,
No one ever seems to know what to say.
The sun has dropped off the ends of the earth,
As the cold winds of divorce seem to give birth.
Wandering around no knowing which way to turn,
When you need to learn all that you can learn.
The constant feeling of helplessness is brand new,
As the bone-shattering chill is always with you.
Our thoughts whip around at dangerously high speeds,
While in the eye of a hurricane we must plant many seeds.
We try to keep warm as the winds batter us about,
We have to take the time to work it all out.
Although it seemed they would forever last,
The cold winds of divorce has finally passed.
Gloria J Hildreth
"Reflections: A Moment in Time"
copyright 2009
Friday, May 4, 2012
THANK YOU
Reflecting: He told me I would thank him one day because he left me, After a move out of state, a very good job offer, loss of weight, making new friends and a new life for myself, I sent him my very first poem
THANK YOU FOR FINDING SOMEONE ELSE
Thank you for the loving times we shared together,
For the fun of boating, skiing, camping and walking hand-in-hand.
Thank you for the plays, art shows, trips and beautiful red roses.
THANK YOU FOR FINDING SOMEONE ELSE
Thank you for giving me two beautiful children,
For the special times when you were kind,
considerate and loving.
Thank you for knowing that I would be stronger without you,
For telling me that I would thank you one day.
THANK YOU FOR FINDING SOMEONE ELSE
Thank you for giving me the opportunity of knowing my own strengths,
For getting to know myself and who I really am.
Thank you for the chance to know what peace of mind really is.
THANK YOU FOR FINDING SOMEONE ELSE
Thank you for telling me I would thank you one day,
Today is that day. Thank You.
Gloria J Hildreth
"Reflections: A Moment in Time"
copyright 2009
THANK YOU FOR FINDING SOMEONE ELSE
Thank you for the loving times we shared together,
For the fun of boating, skiing, camping and walking hand-in-hand.
Thank you for the plays, art shows, trips and beautiful red roses.
THANK YOU FOR FINDING SOMEONE ELSE
Thank you for giving me two beautiful children,
For the special times when you were kind,
considerate and loving.
Thank you for knowing that I would be stronger without you,
For telling me that I would thank you one day.
THANK YOU FOR FINDING SOMEONE ELSE
Thank you for giving me the opportunity of knowing my own strengths,
For getting to know myself and who I really am.
Thank you for the chance to know what peace of mind really is.
THANK YOU FOR FINDING SOMEONE ELSE
Thank you for telling me I would thank you one day,
Today is that day. Thank You.
Gloria J Hildreth
"Reflections: A Moment in Time"
copyright 2009
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
MY SOUL TO KEEP
Reflecting: I learned about my ethics very quickly. Nobody taught me ethics, I just knew I felt very strongly about certain things. Ethics have carried me through many situations.
MY SOUL TO KEEP
Now I lay me down to sleep,
You cannot have my soul to keep.
Too many times in my past so deep,
I've given my soul, only to weep.
I must keep in reserve a part of me,
Where no one can go, where only I see.
My heart and mind will not consent,
To give my soul one hundred percent.
So now when I lay me down to sleep,
I know no one will have my soul to keep.
The peace of mind that it does bring,
To know for me, I will not let you clip my wings.
It's like a cloud that moves along,
Changing shapes but still belongs.
Now I lay me down to sleep,
You cannot have my soul to keep.
Gloria J Hildreth
"Reflections a Moment in Time"
copyright 2009
MY SOUL TO KEEP
Now I lay me down to sleep,
You cannot have my soul to keep.
Too many times in my past so deep,
I've given my soul, only to weep.
I must keep in reserve a part of me,
Where no one can go, where only I see.
My heart and mind will not consent,
To give my soul one hundred percent.
So now when I lay me down to sleep,
I know no one will have my soul to keep.
The peace of mind that it does bring,
To know for me, I will not let you clip my wings.
It's like a cloud that moves along,
Changing shapes but still belongs.
Now I lay me down to sleep,
You cannot have my soul to keep.
Gloria J Hildreth
"Reflections a Moment in Time"
copyright 2009
Friday, March 23, 2012
CASEY
Reflecting: Get yourself some little "critters". They only give out love and you can love them back. Casey was my second little "critter" - a kitty I called Casey. Well, he didn't turn out to stay little - full grown he was 18# with light and dark orange stripes. He was a sweetheart and gave me much pleasure.
CASEY
Casey, so cute and sweet,
Purring as he rubs against my feet.
He is the color of the beautiful sun,
A golden streak as he did run.
Two pounds at the very most,
He sharpens his claws on the scratching post.
He curls up into a tiny ball,
He will never ever be very tall.
Little toys he bats around,
At times his energy does abound.
And then off to snuggle for a little nap,
Sometimes it could even be in my lap.
Then to awaken and investigate,
Only around the corner he does wait.
Running to the front door he comes to greet,
Then purring contently he rubs against my feet.
Gloria J Hildreth
"Reflections: A Moment in Time"
copyright 2009
CASEY
Casey, so cute and sweet,
Purring as he rubs against my feet.
He is the color of the beautiful sun,
A golden streak as he did run.
Two pounds at the very most,
He sharpens his claws on the scratching post.
He curls up into a tiny ball,
He will never ever be very tall.
Little toys he bats around,
At times his energy does abound.
And then off to snuggle for a little nap,
Sometimes it could even be in my lap.
Then to awaken and investigate,
Only around the corner he does wait.
Running to the front door he comes to greet,
Then purring contently he rubs against my feet.
Gloria J Hildreth
"Reflections: A Moment in Time"
copyright 2009
NO DEPOSIT, NO RETURN
Reflecting: Unfortunately, we can't turn our life experiences back in at the local grocery store, when we move on and want or need to start over. It literally is a no deposit, no return life.
NO DEPOSIT, NO RETURN
For the past, we sometimes yearn,
But it's no deposit, no return.
You can't trade in your old dreams at the nearest store,
To be recycled and then ask for more.
There are no more deposits on my life,
No more returns to cause me strife.
By our mistakes we must learn,
It's no deposit, no return.
To start anew with no reserves,
Pushing forward, many obstacles we must swerve.
Knowing deep down we will never again be beat,
Each new challenge, we will gladly meet.
We hold our head high, smiling at the sunny sky,
Never again will we wonder why.
Because with some people you can't go back,
To be bounced around like a ball and jacks.
On the past, our back we must turn,
It's no deposit, no return.
Gloria J Hildreth
"Reflections: A Moment in Time"
copyright 2009
NO DEPOSIT, NO RETURN
For the past, we sometimes yearn,
But it's no deposit, no return.
You can't trade in your old dreams at the nearest store,
To be recycled and then ask for more.
There are no more deposits on my life,
No more returns to cause me strife.
By our mistakes we must learn,
It's no deposit, no return.
To start anew with no reserves,
Pushing forward, many obstacles we must swerve.
Knowing deep down we will never again be beat,
Each new challenge, we will gladly meet.
We hold our head high, smiling at the sunny sky,
Never again will we wonder why.
Because with some people you can't go back,
To be bounced around like a ball and jacks.
On the past, our back we must turn,
It's no deposit, no return.
Gloria J Hildreth
"Reflections: A Moment in Time"
copyright 2009
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
FAMILY PORTRAITS
Reflecting: We all have had a wall of family portraits. We look at it several times a day, as we walk by that wall or up the staircase, where ever you kept that wall of famous faces. I really miss that. When a family splinters, that is one of the most asked questions we ask ourselves - I have no more family portraits on my wall of famous faces.
NO MORE FAMILY PORTRAITS
On my wall of famous faces,
I have no family take up the spaces.
No more collections,
Of quiet reflections.
Or school pictures,
Becoming permanent fixtures.
No more surprises around every bend,
Going up north for color weekend.
No more canoe trips,
With inner tubes that rip.
On my wall of famous faces,
No bride and groom among the places.
Or motorcycle rides,
With new passengers astride.
No potluck dinners,
And games with winners.
No family vacations,
And kids' graduations.
On my wall of famous faces,
There are no kids running races,
No swimming meets,
In the final heats.
Or picnics at the zoo,
With animals looking back at you.
Trimming Christmas trees,
Building snowmen while you freeze.
I have no family pictures taking up the spaces,
On my wall of famous faces.
Gloria J Hildreth
"Reflections: A Moment in Time"
copyright 2009
NO MORE FAMILY PORTRAITS
On my wall of famous faces,
I have no family take up the spaces.
No more collections,
Of quiet reflections.
Or school pictures,
Becoming permanent fixtures.
No more surprises around every bend,
Going up north for color weekend.
No more canoe trips,
With inner tubes that rip.
On my wall of famous faces,
No bride and groom among the places.
Or motorcycle rides,
With new passengers astride.
No potluck dinners,
And games with winners.
No family vacations,
And kids' graduations.
On my wall of famous faces,
There are no kids running races,
No swimming meets,
In the final heats.
Or picnics at the zoo,
With animals looking back at you.
Trimming Christmas trees,
Building snowmen while you freeze.
I have no family pictures taking up the spaces,
On my wall of famous faces.
Gloria J Hildreth
"Reflections: A Moment in Time"
copyright 2009
THE WORLD IS GONNA SEE ME SHINE
Reflecting: Think how wonderful it would be when you set out to let the world see you shine. You picked yourself up, dusted yourself off and started all over again. What an accomplishment you have made through your struggles. People now see the new you shining from the inside out. What a wonderful example you are to the people around you.
THE WORLD IS GONNA SEE ME SHINE
I will not shrink from this life of mine,
The world is gonna see me shine.
What am I trying to prove?
When once again it's time to move.
That I can do it on my own,
All alone I will buy this home.
I am doing quite well,
No longer in a living hell.
My confidence has grown ten-fold,
At times I've even become quite bold.
How dare you think I might fail,
Against the wind I'm going full sail.
I can handle whatever life deals,
For me I hear the bells peal.
There is nothing I can't do,
When I set my mind, I have a perfect view.
Only of me do I need to approve,
When once again I'm on the move.
That's why the world is gonna see me shine,
Because I will not shrink from this life of mine.
Gloria J Hildreth
"Reflections: A Moment in Time"
copyright 2009
THE WORLD IS GONNA SEE ME SHINE
I will not shrink from this life of mine,
The world is gonna see me shine.
What am I trying to prove?
When once again it's time to move.
That I can do it on my own,
All alone I will buy this home.
I am doing quite well,
No longer in a living hell.
My confidence has grown ten-fold,
At times I've even become quite bold.
How dare you think I might fail,
Against the wind I'm going full sail.
I can handle whatever life deals,
For me I hear the bells peal.
There is nothing I can't do,
When I set my mind, I have a perfect view.
Only of me do I need to approve,
When once again I'm on the move.
That's why the world is gonna see me shine,
Because I will not shrink from this life of mine.
Gloria J Hildreth
"Reflections: A Moment in Time"
copyright 2009
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
SOARING
Reflecting: The days will go back and forth, up and down. When you are soaring, make the most of it. What plans have you made for your new life. Ssomething you have always wanted to do: when you are soaring go back to school, travel, join a new group or get a that degree.
SOARING
Birds floating through the air,
Up and down without a care.
With the sky so blue that it teases you,
And white billowy clouds that can surround you.
Planes soaring with silver wings,
Huge and sleek against a force that sometimes sings.
Balloons gliding all colorful and bright,
Slowly moving up until they are out of sight.
People soaring to new heights,
As they wake each day happy and bright.
Like a bird or plane sometimes gliding,
No need to go into hiding.
Always looking to soar with graceful ease,
Throwing caution to the wind you float with the breeze.
As the blue sky teases you,
So does life entice a few.
Gloria J Hildreth
"Reflections: A Moment in Time"
copyright 2009
SOARING
Birds floating through the air,
Up and down without a care.
With the sky so blue that it teases you,
And white billowy clouds that can surround you.
Planes soaring with silver wings,
Huge and sleek against a force that sometimes sings.
Balloons gliding all colorful and bright,
Slowly moving up until they are out of sight.
People soaring to new heights,
As they wake each day happy and bright.
Like a bird or plane sometimes gliding,
No need to go into hiding.
Always looking to soar with graceful ease,
Throwing caution to the wind you float with the breeze.
As the blue sky teases you,
So does life entice a few.
Gloria J Hildreth
"Reflections: A Moment in Time"
copyright 2009
NO MORE FAMILY PORTRAITS
Reflecting: We all have had a wall of family portraits. We look at it several times a day, as we walk by that wall or up the staircase, where ever you kept that wall of famous faces. I really miss that. When a family splinters, that is one of the most asked questions we ask ourselves - I have no more family portraits on my wall of famous faces.
NO MORE FAMILY PORTRAITS
On my wall of famous faces,
I have no family take up the spaces.
No more collections,
Of quiet reflections.
Or school pictures,
Becoming permanent fixtures.
No more surprises around every bend,
Going up north for color weekend.
No more canoe trips,
With inner tubes that rip.
On my wall of famous faces,
No bride and groom among the places.
Or motorcycle rides,
With new passengers astride.
No potluck dinners,
And games with winners.
No family vacations,
And kids' graduations.
On my wall of famous faces,
There are no kids running races,
No swimming meets,
In the final heats.
Or picnics at the zoo,
With animals looking back at you.
Trimming Christmas trees,
Building snowmen while you freeze.
I have no family pictures taking up the spaces,
On my wall of famous faces.
Gloria J Hildreth
"Reflections: A Moment in Time"
copyright 2009
NO MORE FAMILY PORTRAITS
On my wall of famous faces,
I have no family take up the spaces.
No more collections,
Of quiet reflections.
Or school pictures,
Becoming permanent fixtures.
No more surprises around every bend,
Going up north for color weekend.
No more canoe trips,
With inner tubes that rip.
On my wall of famous faces,
No bride and groom among the places.
Or motorcycle rides,
With new passengers astride.
No potluck dinners,
And games with winners.
No family vacations,
And kids' graduations.
On my wall of famous faces,
There are no kids running races,
No swimming meets,
In the final heats.
Or picnics at the zoo,
With animals looking back at you.
Trimming Christmas trees,
Building snowmen while you freeze.
I have no family pictures taking up the spaces,
On my wall of famous faces.
Gloria J Hildreth
"Reflections: A Moment in Time"
copyright 2009
GAME OF CHESS
Reflecting: Sometimes life is like a game of chess, moving pieces of your life all around. Sometimes you have control and sometimes you don't. You never know what ups and downs will hit you next, until it happens.
GAME OF CHESS
There are no more pawns in my game of chess,
I've moved many pieces to eliminate the mess.
Today I look closely at my secure world,
So many things have become unfurled.
I have been able to side-step the usual rat-race,
As my life has done a complete about face.
My mind in a much different place,
My body taking up new space.
My head is stable, my hearts endured,
My strength in me has become secured.
I look around with much contentment,
I've worked out all my previous resentment.
I've taken the time to sit back and look,
At where I've been with life's little hooks.
On my chess board with its squares of red and black,
I've moved the king and queen from front to back.
In the game of chess where is always a knight,
Who guard the pieces without a fight.
As each move is made with careful calculation,
I look ahead with great expectation.
With much peace and contentment I have spawned,
In my game of chess,. there are no more pawns.
Gloria J Hildreth
Reflections: A Moment in Time"
copyright 2009
GAME OF CHESS
There are no more pawns in my game of chess,
I've moved many pieces to eliminate the mess.
Today I look closely at my secure world,
So many things have become unfurled.
I have been able to side-step the usual rat-race,
As my life has done a complete about face.
My mind in a much different place,
My body taking up new space.
My head is stable, my hearts endured,
My strength in me has become secured.
I look around with much contentment,
I've worked out all my previous resentment.
I've taken the time to sit back and look,
At where I've been with life's little hooks.
On my chess board with its squares of red and black,
I've moved the king and queen from front to back.
In the game of chess where is always a knight,
Who guard the pieces without a fight.
As each move is made with careful calculation,
I look ahead with great expectation.
With much peace and contentment I have spawned,
In my game of chess,. there are no more pawns.
Gloria J Hildreth
Reflections: A Moment in Time"
copyright 2009
I HAVE A DREAM
Reflecting: It is always good to dream of what the possibilities might be.
Only then can you envision what you want and reach for that goal.
I HAVE A DREAM
I have a dream to be calm within,
To know who I am, to really win.
I have a dream to be happy and free,
To know what's around me and really see.
I have a dream to conquer my world,
To know much peace, to become unfurled.
I have a dream to gain much wisdom,
To know of life, to retain my freedom.
I have a dream to continue to grow,
To know much love, this will certainly show.
I have a dream for this life of mine,
To know success like an age old wine.
I have a dream to help all sisters and brothers,
To know I am needed by many others.
I have a dream to be totally independent,
To know my life is truly resplendent.
Gloria J Hildreth
"Reflections: A Moment In Time"
copyright 2009
Only then can you envision what you want and reach for that goal.
I HAVE A DREAM
I have a dream to be calm within,
To know who I am, to really win.
I have a dream to be happy and free,
To know what's around me and really see.
I have a dream to conquer my world,
To know much peace, to become unfurled.
I have a dream to gain much wisdom,
To know of life, to retain my freedom.
I have a dream to continue to grow,
To know much love, this will certainly show.
I have a dream for this life of mine,
To know success like an age old wine.
I have a dream to help all sisters and brothers,
To know I am needed by many others.
I have a dream to be totally independent,
To know my life is truly resplendent.
Gloria J Hildreth
"Reflections: A Moment In Time"
copyright 2009
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
SAN FRANCISCO
Reflecting: This also was fabulous vacation at Christmas time the next year. It was cold, pretty, fun, relaxing and an eye opener for me. Until I moved to Arizona, I had never been west of the Mississippi River, except to Hawaii.
SAN FRANCISCO
San Francisco held many new sights,
The piers and shops with many bright lights.
Fisherman's Warf, the hills and Chinatown,
Of the city we drove 'round and 'round.
The trolley cars were not to be found,
But by reputation, their foundation is sound.
The Bay, the ocean, oh, the fog it did bring,
Crossing the Golden Gate, surveying everything.
Narrow houses with little windows,
Rolling hills and lush green meadows.
Steamers Gold was a place to behold,
Prime rib and seafood amongst the fold.
Union Square we sent to see,
Then on to Neiman-Marcus for the giant Christmas tree.
There are fishing boats that take you out for the day,
And ferry boats to bring you across the Bay.
Artists live up along the street,
Musicians strolling, oh what a treat.
A Relaxing drive along the shore,
Japanese Tear Gardens with flowers galore.
Pagodas, Buddhas and Tora Gates,
Gentle streams with water falls and garden first rate.
There is Sausalito so tiny and quaint,
Sailors and artists who gather to paint.
Napa Valley is famous for the grapes they grow,
To the Sabastiani Winery we did go.
Many wood carvings on the vats full of wine,
And on the tasting so mellow and fine.
Around the square of Sonoma we walked,
With truffles, cheese and many good talks.
There were purchases made that were large and small,
These treasures were bought to remember it all.
To recapture all the vacation sights,
I took color pictures of all the highlights.
These memories will remain vivid and bright,
Of my trip to San Francisco that held many new sights.
Gloria J Hildreth
"Reflections: A Moment in Time"
copyright 2009
SAN FRANCISCO
San Francisco held many new sights,
The piers and shops with many bright lights.
Fisherman's Warf, the hills and Chinatown,
Of the city we drove 'round and 'round.
The trolley cars were not to be found,
But by reputation, their foundation is sound.
The Bay, the ocean, oh, the fog it did bring,
Crossing the Golden Gate, surveying everything.
Narrow houses with little windows,
Rolling hills and lush green meadows.
Steamers Gold was a place to behold,
Prime rib and seafood amongst the fold.
Union Square we sent to see,
Then on to Neiman-Marcus for the giant Christmas tree.
There are fishing boats that take you out for the day,
And ferry boats to bring you across the Bay.
Artists live up along the street,
Musicians strolling, oh what a treat.
A Relaxing drive along the shore,
Japanese Tear Gardens with flowers galore.
Pagodas, Buddhas and Tora Gates,
Gentle streams with water falls and garden first rate.
There is Sausalito so tiny and quaint,
Sailors and artists who gather to paint.
Napa Valley is famous for the grapes they grow,
To the Sabastiani Winery we did go.
Many wood carvings on the vats full of wine,
And on the tasting so mellow and fine.
Around the square of Sonoma we walked,
With truffles, cheese and many good talks.
There were purchases made that were large and small,
These treasures were bought to remember it all.
To recapture all the vacation sights,
I took color pictures of all the highlights.
These memories will remain vivid and bright,
Of my trip to San Francisco that held many new sights.
Gloria J Hildreth
"Reflections: A Moment in Time"
copyright 2009
FRIENDLY SKIES
Reflecting: Obviously, times are different in many ways today, than they were back then. But we had a great time with good memories.
FRIENDLY SKIES OF UNITED
When flying the friendly skies of United,
It is best not to become divided.
The holiday crowds are wall-to-wall,
There are shouts and screams as loved ones call.
Today I am ready and really excited,
To be flying the friendly skies of United.
They say to be at the airport early,
In the long lines some people become surly.
We hurry and hustle with packing and parking,
Only to wait on the ticket they will be marking.
Children crying, people drinking, as tension it does mount,
With a boarding pass they take the final count.
The warning bell sounds, the planes do roar,
Up and into the clouds to gracefully soar.
Of much travel I would like to do,
On a plane I will come and visit you.
After the hustle and bustle, I'm really delighted,
When flying the friendly skies of United.
Gloria J Hildreth
"Reflections: A Moment in Time"
copyright 2009
FRIENDLY SKIES OF UNITED
When flying the friendly skies of United,
It is best not to become divided.
The holiday crowds are wall-to-wall,
There are shouts and screams as loved ones call.
Today I am ready and really excited,
To be flying the friendly skies of United.
They say to be at the airport early,
In the long lines some people become surly.
We hurry and hustle with packing and parking,
Only to wait on the ticket they will be marking.
Children crying, people drinking, as tension it does mount,
With a boarding pass they take the final count.
The warning bell sounds, the planes do roar,
Up and into the clouds to gracefully soar.
Of much travel I would like to do,
On a plane I will come and visit you.
After the hustle and bustle, I'm really delighted,
When flying the friendly skies of United.
Gloria J Hildreth
"Reflections: A Moment in Time"
copyright 2009
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
TRANQUILITY
Reflecting: This was another good day with peace and tranquility. I am starting t have more and more days like this. It feels so good, realizing and still.
TRANQUILITY
Tranquility is a state of mind,
It is not always easy, it is hard to find.
You must work at it from morn to night,
You must always be ready, but not for a fight.
It is being peaceful, serene, with a gentle smile,
To know you have conquered the longest mile.
The inner peace that it does bring,
Is like a gentle bird, as it does sing.
As others see your tranquil strength,
They look to you, leading by a length.
When you're by yourself, you are never alone,
Through you an inner light will always be shown.
You move about with graceful ease,
Of you first, you must be pleased.
The sun seems always ready to shine,
When your happy, tranquil and feeling fine.
There are many who will never know,
As they search through life, looking high and low.
That tranquility is a state of mind.
A peace from within, they will never find.
Gloria Hildreth
"Reflections: A Moment in Time"
copyright 2009
TRANQUILITY
Tranquility is a state of mind,
It is not always easy, it is hard to find.
You must work at it from morn to night,
You must always be ready, but not for a fight.
It is being peaceful, serene, with a gentle smile,
To know you have conquered the longest mile.
The inner peace that it does bring,
Is like a gentle bird, as it does sing.
As others see your tranquil strength,
They look to you, leading by a length.
When you're by yourself, you are never alone,
Through you an inner light will always be shown.
You move about with graceful ease,
Of you first, you must be pleased.
The sun seems always ready to shine,
When your happy, tranquil and feeling fine.
There are many who will never know,
As they search through life, looking high and low.
That tranquility is a state of mind.
A peace from within, they will never find.
Gloria Hildreth
"Reflections: A Moment in Time"
copyright 2009
GARDEN
Reflecting: Life is like a garden. You have to help it grow. To week out, to plan new seeds, to water it, watch it multiply and grow. That is what we must do for ourselves to keep on growing.
HOW DOES MY GARDEN GROW
How does my garden grow?
With the many seeds that I must sow.
Warm fuzzies we all need,
They multiply into tiny seeds.
You can not keep a relationship going,
Unless those seeds you are constantly sowing.
They multiply and flower with each new day.
A road map you will see along the way.
With careful nurturing my garden has grown tall,
It has crawled up and over many high walls.
We must constantly prune parts of our life away.
To let the dried blossoms float into the bay.
With a lot of hard work, we weed out our soil,
So we don't choke on problems over which we must toil.
When you know someone whose seeds need sowing,
I hope you will help them with the growing.
Warm fuzzies everyone needs,
To multiply and grow into tiny seeds.
My bag of seeds I did sow,
That's how my garden, it did grow.
Gloria Hildreth
"Reflections: A Moment in Time"
copyright 2009
HOW DOES MY GARDEN GROW
How does my garden grow?
With the many seeds that I must sow.
Warm fuzzies we all need,
They multiply into tiny seeds.
You can not keep a relationship going,
Unless those seeds you are constantly sowing.
They multiply and flower with each new day.
A road map you will see along the way.
With careful nurturing my garden has grown tall,
It has crawled up and over many high walls.
We must constantly prune parts of our life away.
To let the dried blossoms float into the bay.
With a lot of hard work, we weed out our soil,
So we don't choke on problems over which we must toil.
When you know someone whose seeds need sowing,
I hope you will help them with the growing.
Warm fuzzies everyone needs,
To multiply and grow into tiny seeds.
My bag of seeds I did sow,
That's how my garden, it did grow.
Gloria Hildreth
"Reflections: A Moment in Time"
copyright 2009
HAPPINESS
Reflecting: Today it can't get much better than this. We all need to hear that song in our heart, have a home that is our castle and good people all around us.
HAPPINESS
I wake up each day with a song in my heart,
I'm up and out the door, always ready to start.
I'm off to work learning new things,
There are many days I feel like a king.
I have a future, I', worth a lot,
I'm not just a mixture thrown into a pot.
My home is my castle where I retreat,
To gather more steam to accomplish new feats.
I feel such peace, I handle life well,
I'm relaxed, content I sure feel swell.
I have many happy people all around me,
Who care and show love that completely surrounds me.
I wake up each day with a song in my heart,
With each new day I'm ready to start.
Gloria Hildreth
"Reflections: A Moment in Time"
copyright 2009
HAPPINESS
I wake up each day with a song in my heart,
I'm up and out the door, always ready to start.
I'm off to work learning new things,
There are many days I feel like a king.
I have a future, I', worth a lot,
I'm not just a mixture thrown into a pot.
My home is my castle where I retreat,
To gather more steam to accomplish new feats.
I feel such peace, I handle life well,
I'm relaxed, content I sure feel swell.
I have many happy people all around me,
Who care and show love that completely surrounds me.
I wake up each day with a song in my heart,
With each new day I'm ready to start.
Gloria Hildreth
"Reflections: A Moment in Time"
copyright 2009
Saturday, March 10, 2012
FREE
Reflecting: What a wonderful moment in time. This is one of my favorite poems. I still was having ups and downs but they are farther and farther apart. I hope you will feel this way one of these days. You will see the beautiful butterflies and marvel at their "specialness" You will see how special you are that day.
FREE
I'm as free as my beautiful butterflies,
To soar, to roam and look to the skies.
They are gentle and mellow with so much grace,
Their in no hurry, their not in a race.
They float through the air with style and ease,
They go through life like a gentle breeze.
They are multicolor like crayons in a box,
Scattering about like seeds of lacy phlox.
How long do they live in a warm cocoon,
Before they break out to fully bloom.
To share their splendor for all about,
To glide through the flowers in and out.
They give much pleasure for the eye to see,
Like a camera that captures a single posy.
They come and go soaring high and low,
I also choose this way for my life to flow.
I am not willing to compromise,
I'm as free as my beautiful butterflies.
Gloria Hildreth
"Reflections: A Moment in Time"
copyright 2009
FREE
I'm as free as my beautiful butterflies,
To soar, to roam and look to the skies.
They are gentle and mellow with so much grace,
Their in no hurry, their not in a race.
They float through the air with style and ease,
They go through life like a gentle breeze.
They are multicolor like crayons in a box,
Scattering about like seeds of lacy phlox.
How long do they live in a warm cocoon,
Before they break out to fully bloom.
To share their splendor for all about,
To glide through the flowers in and out.
They give much pleasure for the eye to see,
Like a camera that captures a single posy.
They come and go soaring high and low,
I also choose this way for my life to flow.
I am not willing to compromise,
I'm as free as my beautiful butterflies.
Gloria Hildreth
"Reflections: A Moment in Time"
copyright 2009
CONTENT
Reflecting: I was feeling so relaxed, turmoil is gone for this day. I am feeling content, free, with a solid foundation. I can breathe again, my life is in order. I took control and made a new me!
FEELING SO CONTENT
I sit here writing and feeling so content,
My life used to be twisted and really bent.
How do we get ourselves in such turmoil?
Shrinking away from life and wanting to recoil.
We seem to allow others to shake our foundation,
Brick by brick with careful calculation.
One day we wake up and find we are gone,
The person we used to be seems always wrong.
It sometimes take awhile to find out who we are,
Not sure of anything we look near and far.
We have to sit back and try to recoup,
To find that person who is adrift in a sloop.
We float aimlessly in the sea of life,
Looking for the answers to all our strife.
We start to rebuild from bottom to top,
There is no one there to cause us to stop.
I can take the time now to sit back and look,
To figure out who I am, while reading a few books.
I'm happy my foundation is once again secure,
I've found my way back, I was able to endure.
My life is no longer twisted and bent.
I'm sitting here writing and feel so content.
Gloria Hildreth
" Reflections: A Moment in Time",
copyright 2009
FEELING SO CONTENT
I sit here writing and feeling so content,
My life used to be twisted and really bent.
How do we get ourselves in such turmoil?
Shrinking away from life and wanting to recoil.
We seem to allow others to shake our foundation,
Brick by brick with careful calculation.
One day we wake up and find we are gone,
The person we used to be seems always wrong.
It sometimes take awhile to find out who we are,
Not sure of anything we look near and far.
We have to sit back and try to recoup,
To find that person who is adrift in a sloop.
We float aimlessly in the sea of life,
Looking for the answers to all our strife.
We start to rebuild from bottom to top,
There is no one there to cause us to stop.
I can take the time now to sit back and look,
To figure out who I am, while reading a few books.
I'm happy my foundation is once again secure,
I've found my way back, I was able to endure.
My life is no longer twisted and bent.
I'm sitting here writing and feel so content.
Gloria Hildreth
" Reflections: A Moment in Time",
copyright 2009
INDEPENDENCE
Reflecting: What a beautiful thing - Independence. You never miss it if you have never had it. But once you have it, the world opens up to you, the sun comes out and you are having wonderful, beautiful, freedom to be yourself and not a puppet on a string.
INDEPENDENCE
I always let you lead the way,
I followed you night and day.
I used to be a clinging vine,
I thought to be one was just fine.
To be the introvert was my way of life,
You were the extrovert who caused much strife.
All of a sudden I was on my own,
To become independent I must be shown.
I learned to fend for myself,
I've got peace of mind which is my only wealth.
There is only one now to take care of me,
But it's worth it to feel so completely free.
I assert myself when the need arises,
I've even awarded myself a few prizes.
No one to consult or adjust to their whims.
Life is as easy as singing the old hymns.
How smooth the rhythm of my life has become,
Life is so much easier when there is only one.
Life is no longer a struggle each day,
Bumping into walls and turning away.
I am independent, with joy in my heart,
I no longer allow you to tear me apart.
What I missed for so many years,
I was unaware with so many fears.
I used to be a clinging vine,
Now I stand tall and savor what's mine.
Gloria Hildreth
"Reflections: A Moment in Time"
copyright 2009
INDEPENDENCE
I always let you lead the way,
I followed you night and day.
I used to be a clinging vine,
I thought to be one was just fine.
To be the introvert was my way of life,
You were the extrovert who caused much strife.
All of a sudden I was on my own,
To become independent I must be shown.
I learned to fend for myself,
I've got peace of mind which is my only wealth.
There is only one now to take care of me,
But it's worth it to feel so completely free.
I assert myself when the need arises,
I've even awarded myself a few prizes.
No one to consult or adjust to their whims.
Life is as easy as singing the old hymns.
How smooth the rhythm of my life has become,
Life is so much easier when there is only one.
Life is no longer a struggle each day,
Bumping into walls and turning away.
I am independent, with joy in my heart,
I no longer allow you to tear me apart.
What I missed for so many years,
I was unaware with so many fears.
I used to be a clinging vine,
Now I stand tall and savor what's mine.
Gloria Hildreth
"Reflections: A Moment in Time"
copyright 2009
CIRCLE OF LOVE
Reflecting: I know what my passion, values and mission are in life. I think this poem said it exactly how I feel, before I even knew what they were.
CIRCLE OF LOVE
All I want to do is reach out and touch,
To help those who need it so very much.
I have to repay what was given to me,
A circle of love for everyone to see.
Help can be given in many ways,
To listen, to feel but not always say.
To judge is not for us to do,
But to be there for those who really need you.
Encouragement can be shown by a gentle smile,
A touch, a few words will last awhile.
My circle of love is warm within,
Let me reach out and bring you in.
If what I went through can help you too,
I will do what I can to be there for you.
Empathy will always be a part of me,
To feel what you feel and see what you see.
My circle of love will remain unbroken,
When I reach out and touch, it need not be spoken.
You have the choice to be included,
Please don't hide or become deluded.
Let me reach out and bring you in,
My circle of love is warm within.
Gloria Hildreth
"Reflections: A Moment in Time"
copyright 2009
CIRCLE OF LOVE
All I want to do is reach out and touch,
To help those who need it so very much.
I have to repay what was given to me,
A circle of love for everyone to see.
Help can be given in many ways,
To listen, to feel but not always say.
To judge is not for us to do,
But to be there for those who really need you.
Encouragement can be shown by a gentle smile,
A touch, a few words will last awhile.
My circle of love is warm within,
Let me reach out and bring you in.
If what I went through can help you too,
I will do what I can to be there for you.
Empathy will always be a part of me,
To feel what you feel and see what you see.
My circle of love will remain unbroken,
When I reach out and touch, it need not be spoken.
You have the choice to be included,
Please don't hide or become deluded.
Let me reach out and bring you in,
My circle of love is warm within.
Gloria Hildreth
"Reflections: A Moment in Time"
copyright 2009
TRANQUILITY
Reflecting: This was another good day with peace and tranquility. I am starting to have more and more days like this. It feels so good, relaxing and still.
TRANQUILITY
Tranquility is a state of mind,
It is not always easy, it is hard to find.
You must work at it from morn to night,
You must always be ready, but not for a fight.
It is being peaceful, serene, with a gentle smile,
To know you have conquered the longest mile.
The inner peace that it does bring,
Is like a gentle bird, as it does sing.
As others see your tranquil strength,
They look to you, leading by a length.
When you're by yourself, you are never alone,
Through you an inner light will always be shown.
You move about with graceful ease,
Of you first, you must be pleased.
The sun seems always ready to shine,
When you're happy, tranquil and feeling fine.
There are many who will never know,
As they search through life, looking high and low.
That tranquility is a state of mind,
A peace from within, they will never find.
Gloria Hildreth
"Reflections: A Moment in Time"
copyright 2009
TRANQUILITY
Tranquility is a state of mind,
It is not always easy, it is hard to find.
You must work at it from morn to night,
You must always be ready, but not for a fight.
It is being peaceful, serene, with a gentle smile,
To know you have conquered the longest mile.
The inner peace that it does bring,
Is like a gentle bird, as it does sing.
As others see your tranquil strength,
They look to you, leading by a length.
When you're by yourself, you are never alone,
Through you an inner light will always be shown.
You move about with graceful ease,
Of you first, you must be pleased.
The sun seems always ready to shine,
When you're happy, tranquil and feeling fine.
There are many who will never know,
As they search through life, looking high and low.
That tranquility is a state of mind,
A peace from within, they will never find.
Gloria Hildreth
"Reflections: A Moment in Time"
copyright 2009
Friday, March 9, 2012
RAINBOWS
Reflecting: Life is looking better today. Rainbows seem so fitting to describe our day-to-day life.
RAINBOWS OF OUR LIFE
The colors in a rainbow make up our life,
They blend together sometimes causing strife.
The blues and greens are cool and bright,
They seem to let in so much light.
Red and yellows are warm and cozy,
They usually make us feel mellow and rosy.
While there is no color in black and white,
Like life, they are as opposite as day and night.
Life goes on day after day, blending from one to the other,
Just like the rainbows of our life, going from one color into another.
Who would have thought our life was like a painting,
Using the pallet of the rainbow etched with careful painstaking.
The colors in a rainbow sometimes become muted,
And like life, can often become disputed.
Even with careful nurturing looking up at the sky,
Life will look different from eye to eye.
We continue each day struggling with the hues and tones,
Stumbling through life, trying hard not to aimlessly roam.
But like the sun and the rain that are here to stay,
The rainbows of our life are not easily washed away.
Gloria Hildreth
"Reflections: A Moment in Time"
copyright 2009
RAINBOWS OF OUR LIFE
The colors in a rainbow make up our life,
They blend together sometimes causing strife.
The blues and greens are cool and bright,
They seem to let in so much light.
Red and yellows are warm and cozy,
They usually make us feel mellow and rosy.
While there is no color in black and white,
Like life, they are as opposite as day and night.
Life goes on day after day, blending from one to the other,
Just like the rainbows of our life, going from one color into another.
Who would have thought our life was like a painting,
Using the pallet of the rainbow etched with careful painstaking.
The colors in a rainbow sometimes become muted,
And like life, can often become disputed.
Even with careful nurturing looking up at the sky,
Life will look different from eye to eye.
We continue each day struggling with the hues and tones,
Stumbling through life, trying hard not to aimlessly roam.
But like the sun and the rain that are here to stay,
The rainbows of our life are not easily washed away.
Gloria Hildreth
"Reflections: A Moment in Time"
copyright 2009
SERENITY
Reflecting: Serenity comes in bits and pieces. Just when you think you have climbed that mountain, something or someone will come along and you will slip backward. To have seen that glimmer of serenity is hard work and then working back up the ladder to get it once more.
SERENITY
I have peace of mind at long last,
The kind of serenity that will not pass.
I've learned to live with problems big and small
They don't seem to bother me much at all.
Nothing can be as bad as where I've been,
It's made me stronger in the end.
To put myself first at long last,
Is certainly different than in the past.
I'm growing and learning by leaps and bounds,
Knowledge seems to be all around.
I'm not the person I was led to believe,
I've discovered a person who is beautiful to be.
All the arguing is in the past,
I've found serenity at long last.
I know where I've been and where I'm going,
To know who I am is certainly showing.
I'm proud of myself and how I act,
It serves no purpose to always look back.
To say I've come a long, long way,
Is an understatement I would surely say.
It's onward and upward forevermore,
I choose to do battle no more.
Life is too short to waste it now,
So many things I will never disavow.
I have peace of mind at long last,
The kind of serenity that will not pass.
Gloria J Hildreth
"Reflections: A Moment in Time"
copyright 2009
SERENITY
I have peace of mind at long last,
The kind of serenity that will not pass.
I've learned to live with problems big and small
They don't seem to bother me much at all.
Nothing can be as bad as where I've been,
It's made me stronger in the end.
To put myself first at long last,
Is certainly different than in the past.
I'm growing and learning by leaps and bounds,
Knowledge seems to be all around.
I'm not the person I was led to believe,
I've discovered a person who is beautiful to be.
All the arguing is in the past,
I've found serenity at long last.
I know where I've been and where I'm going,
To know who I am is certainly showing.
I'm proud of myself and how I act,
It serves no purpose to always look back.
To say I've come a long, long way,
Is an understatement I would surely say.
It's onward and upward forevermore,
I choose to do battle no more.
Life is too short to waste it now,
So many things I will never disavow.
I have peace of mind at long last,
The kind of serenity that will not pass.
Gloria J Hildreth
"Reflections: A Moment in Time"
copyright 2009
MOTHERS WHO WAIT
Reflecting: There are many mothers who wait like I did. Some are more fortunate than I was, because they didn't have Super Dads who twists everything that is said. They leave you waiting in the terminal, wondering if someone came to see you or were they talked into another "vacation" that was more fun. So you drive back home alone and go into another downward spiral.
WE ARE THE MOTHERS WHO WAIT
We are the mothers, who gave you your lives,
For the children we want more than to survive.
We care, we love and try to provide,
For the children who end up taking sides.
We are the mothers, who are left alone,
Our children chose to go, they don't even phone.
We struggle through life with no assistance,
We call on inner strength to carry us the distance.
Our love is not measured by the care we give,
Only in ways we can not live.
We are the mothers, who show much love,
Only a few who don't look down on us from above.
We wait for a letter or maybe a card,
Even these are censured by an unseen guard.
We are the mothers, who carry much pain,
For the children we hope to see once again.
We wait for a visit to be granted to us,
Then see how we're deceived and try not to fuss.
The date was set, the plane due in,
We never know until your luggage comes in.
We are the mothers, who cry silently,
As we wait for our passengers anxiously.
Our pain is not visible for the children to see,
We are the mothers, who just wait patiently.
When we see you are cheated mile after mile,
We are the mothers, who put on a smile.
Of our children who blindly try to carry it all,
We are the mothers, who wait for the fall.
We are the mothers, whose ties we'll not sever,
We are the mothers, who will love you forever.
Gloria Hildreth
"Reflections: A Moment in Time"
copyright 2009
WE ARE THE MOTHERS WHO WAIT
We are the mothers, who gave you your lives,
For the children we want more than to survive.
We care, we love and try to provide,
For the children who end up taking sides.
We are the mothers, who are left alone,
Our children chose to go, they don't even phone.
We struggle through life with no assistance,
We call on inner strength to carry us the distance.
Our love is not measured by the care we give,
Only in ways we can not live.
We are the mothers, who show much love,
Only a few who don't look down on us from above.
We wait for a letter or maybe a card,
Even these are censured by an unseen guard.
We are the mothers, who carry much pain,
For the children we hope to see once again.
We wait for a visit to be granted to us,
Then see how we're deceived and try not to fuss.
The date was set, the plane due in,
We never know until your luggage comes in.
We are the mothers, who cry silently,
As we wait for our passengers anxiously.
Our pain is not visible for the children to see,
We are the mothers, who just wait patiently.
When we see you are cheated mile after mile,
We are the mothers, who put on a smile.
Of our children who blindly try to carry it all,
We are the mothers, who wait for the fall.
We are the mothers, whose ties we'll not sever,
We are the mothers, who will love you forever.
Gloria Hildreth
"Reflections: A Moment in Time"
copyright 2009
Thursday, March 8, 2012
SURVIVE
Reflecting: I saw so many women in the various divorce groups and also going into therapy. Two years later they were still stuck and suffering. I was asked what I wanted out of my therapy. My answer - I want to learn how to live without a man and not to be suffering two years later. I put the following letters on individual sheets of paper: "I WILL SURVIVE", on my bedroom ceiling. I repeated saying it every morning and every night before I went to sleep.
I WILL SURVIVE
I will survive your comforting love,
I will survive like a morning dove.
I will survive your destructive lies,
I will survive your empty eyes.
I will survive the sleepless nights,
I will survive and soar to new heights.
I will survive the lonely days,
I will survive in many ways.
I will survive to blossom anew,
I will survive, I will survive!
Gloria Hildreth
"Reflections: A Moment in Time"
copyright 2009
I WILL SURVIVE
I will survive your comforting love,
I will survive like a morning dove.
I will survive your destructive lies,
I will survive your empty eyes.
I will survive the sleepless nights,
I will survive and soar to new heights.
I will survive the lonely days,
I will survive in many ways.
I will survive to blossom anew,
I will survive, I will survive!
Gloria Hildreth
"Reflections: A Moment in Time"
copyright 2009
FRIENDS
Reflecting: Friends, divorcee, happy, sad, trying to grow, tearing down walls, in order to become the new me.
FRIENDS
Friends are there when you just need to talk,
Friends are there when you just need to walk.
Friends are there when you cry silently,
Friends are there for you constantly.
Friends are there when you think out loud,
Friends are there when your head's in a cloud.
Friends are there when the walls come down,
Friends are there when your joy abounds.
Gloria Hildreth
"Reflections: A Moment in Time"
copyright 2009
FRIENDS
Friends are there when you just need to talk,
Friends are there when you just need to walk.
Friends are there when you cry silently,
Friends are there for you constantly.
Friends are there when you think out loud,
Friends are there when your head's in a cloud.
Friends are there when the walls come down,
Friends are there when your joy abounds.
Gloria Hildreth
"Reflections: A Moment in Time"
copyright 2009
BUTTERFLIES
Reflecting: Today I felt so good in a new state and guys flirting with me at my new job. I felt as free as my beautiful butterflies.
BUTTERFLIES
Butterflies are free to come and go,
Butterflies soar high and low.
Butterflies are dark and light,
Butterflies are soft and bright.
Butterflies are as colorful as a new spring,
Butterflies, to me, mean many things.
Gloria Hildreth
"Reflections: A Moment in Time"
copyright 2009
BUTTERFLIES
Butterflies are free to come and go,
Butterflies soar high and low.
Butterflies are dark and light,
Butterflies are soft and bright.
Butterflies are as colorful as a new spring,
Butterflies, to me, mean many things.
Gloria Hildreth
"Reflections: A Moment in Time"
copyright 2009
Thank You
Reflecting: He told me I would thank him one day because he left me. After a move out of state, a very good job offer, loss of weight, making new friends and a new life for myself, I sent him my very first poem.
THANK YOU FOR FINDING SOMEONE ELSE
Thank you for the loving times we shared together,
For the fun of boating, skiing, camping and walking hand-in-hand.
Thank you for the plays, art shows, trips and beautiful red roses.
THANK YOU FOR FINDING SOMEONE ELSE
Thank you for giving me two beautiful children,
For the special times when you were kind, considerate and loving.
Thank you for knowing that I would be stronger without you,
For telling me that I would thank you one day.
THANK YOU FOR FINDING SOMEONE ELSE
Thank you for giving me the opportunity of knowing my own strengths,
For getting to know myself and who I really am.
Thank you for the chance to know what peace of mind really is.
THANK YOU FOR FINDING SOMEONE ELSE
Thank you for telling me I would thank you one day,
Today is that day. Thank You.
Gloria Hildreth
"Reflections: A Moment in Time"
copyright 2009
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Note to readers
I hope you enjoy my poems as you follow along. I kept my poems a secret for almost 30 years. I lost them several years ago until my husband found them in the shed. I started my book by doing the "Forward", which tells you about my life and how this came about.
After 30 years, I let a few of my friends know about my poetry. My husband was the first person to ever read my poems. His instant reaction was "you need to publish, you can help so many people". I did tell a few close friends with the same reaction "you need to publish". I decided to seek out a few editors and quickly got the same reaction "you need to publish". So 0ut came a book, speaking engagements and now my blog.
Have you gone through the same or similar events in your life? If you feel you could share your experience or help someone else, let us know. Everyone has a different experience but there are plenty of us out their who want to help. Venting can be very productive and comes in many sizes and shapes. I secretly and silently vented through my poetry for almost 3o years.
I look forward to chatting with all of you.
Gloria Hildreth
"Reflections: A Moment in Time"
copyright 2009
Part 1 - Forward
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Reflections: A Moment in Time"
My name is Gloria. I was a woman of 40, married for 22 years, with two teenagers. I had just received my two year degree and was recovering from being mauled by two very large dogs, when I was thrust into the world of divorce. After three weeks of non-stop crying, literally pulling the hair out of my head and watching my kids (ages 13 and 18) think only of their father, I decided I needed to work on myself. I had entered into months of divorce therapy, attending many, many divorce networking groups, when my kids moved out of the house to be with their traveling Super Dad.
I had to empty the house by having garage sales, getting rid of everything I wouldn't need, getting a moving van and sell the house with no help. I decided to move out of state in order to start to heal.
My last winter in Michigan, I shoveled a record 75" of snow with no help. I guess I should mention that I am 4'8" and weighed 92# dripping wet. The snow piled up to 6' and I had to lift the shovel and throw it 2 ' over my head. Super Dad said they didn't have to help me, so they didn't. Of course, the snow plows would come along again and I would have to start all over again. Moving to Arizona was the best thing I could have done for myself.
Reflections: A Moment in Time"
My name is Gloria. I was a woman of 40, married for 22 years, with two teenagers. I had just received my two year degree and was recovering from being mauled by two very large dogs, when I was thrust into the world of divorce. After three weeks of non-stop crying, literally pulling the hair out of my head and watching my kids (ages 13 and 18) think only of their father, I decided I needed to work on myself. I had entered into months of divorce therapy, attending many, many divorce networking groups, when my kids moved out of the house to be with their traveling Super Dad.
I had to empty the house by having garage sales, getting rid of everything I wouldn't need, getting a moving van and sell the house with no help. I decided to move out of state in order to start to heal.
My last winter in Michigan, I shoveled a record 75" of snow with no help. I guess I should mention that I am 4'8" and weighed 92# dripping wet. The snow piled up to 6' and I had to lift the shovel and throw it 2 ' over my head. Super Dad said they didn't have to help me, so they didn't. Of course, the snow plows would come along again and I would have to start all over again. Moving to Arizona was the best thing I could have done for myself.
Gloria Hildreth
"Reflections: A Moment in Time"
copyright 2009
Part 2 - Final wake-up call
(continued)
My final wake-up call was watching my ex, who was an alcoholic and a diagnosed pathological liar, having a major mid-life crisis and cheating on me, all at the same time.
My ex was coming several times a week to pickup our daughter. He gave our son the van to drive around town. My son then totalled the van in an accident. Both kids wanted to be with their dad because "he was more fun and took them places." One day I just snapped and pick up a butcher knife as he pulled up to the house.
I was absolutely shocked at myself. I put down the knife, as I said to myself, he is not worth it. From that moment on, I stopped literally pulling my hair out and went to the farthest room of the house so I wouldn't see my ex, hear him or talk to him every time he came to the house. I learned to hang up the phone when we would call and verbally beat me up. While I thought it was rude to hang up the phone (because that's what I was taught), I learned to hang up the phone with a great feeling of control over who said what to me. It was very, very powerful.
I watched women in the divorce groups, who after two years, were still pining for their exes. One day my psychologist asked me "when was I going to stop crying and what did I want from this therapy". My answer was to learn to live without a man. I wanted to be strong, happy on my own and support myself. I wanted to know what I did wrong and how can I could change that so that I didn't repeat the past as I went along with my new life. (continued)
Gloria Hildreth
"Reflections: A Moment in Time"
copyright 2009
My final wake-up call was watching my ex, who was an alcoholic and a diagnosed pathological liar, having a major mid-life crisis and cheating on me, all at the same time.
My ex was coming several times a week to pickup our daughter. He gave our son the van to drive around town. My son then totalled the van in an accident. Both kids wanted to be with their dad because "he was more fun and took them places." One day I just snapped and pick up a butcher knife as he pulled up to the house.
I was absolutely shocked at myself. I put down the knife, as I said to myself, he is not worth it. From that moment on, I stopped literally pulling my hair out and went to the farthest room of the house so I wouldn't see my ex, hear him or talk to him every time he came to the house. I learned to hang up the phone when we would call and verbally beat me up. While I thought it was rude to hang up the phone (because that's what I was taught), I learned to hang up the phone with a great feeling of control over who said what to me. It was very, very powerful.
I watched women in the divorce groups, who after two years, were still pining for their exes. One day my psychologist asked me "when was I going to stop crying and what did I want from this therapy". My answer was to learn to live without a man. I wanted to be strong, happy on my own and support myself. I wanted to know what I did wrong and how can I could change that so that I didn't repeat the past as I went along with my new life. (continued)
Gloria Hildreth
"Reflections: A Moment in Time"
copyright 2009
Part 3 - After the divorce
(continued)
After the divorce, selling the house and with my kids having turned against me, I decided to move to Arizona. I had my mom and a girlfriend who lived in the Phoenix area. I got a good job, rented an apartment and started to learn who I really was inside and out. I started the healing process, started to grow and found out I had a good work ethic. I was finally starting to relax, making new friends, having fun and started looking into getting my Bachelor's degree from the University of Phoenix. This helped me to discover that I was not dumb and stupid. I am so proud of earning that degree at age 50, because it represented and validated that I did have a good mind. To me it is more than just a degree. It represents that I am still growing, learning and loving it.
I finally made up my mind to stop beating myself up, blaming myself for everything and started to "wash that man right out of my hair." I wanted to be a very strong, independent woman. I wanted to heal, find out who I was and how strong I became. You will see by my poetry how I started to grow. (continued)
Gloria Hildreth
"Reflections: A Moment in Time"
copyright 2009
After the divorce, selling the house and with my kids having turned against me, I decided to move to Arizona. I had my mom and a girlfriend who lived in the Phoenix area. I got a good job, rented an apartment and started to learn who I really was inside and out. I started the healing process, started to grow and found out I had a good work ethic. I was finally starting to relax, making new friends, having fun and started looking into getting my Bachelor's degree from the University of Phoenix. This helped me to discover that I was not dumb and stupid. I am so proud of earning that degree at age 50, because it represented and validated that I did have a good mind. To me it is more than just a degree. It represents that I am still growing, learning and loving it.
I finally made up my mind to stop beating myself up, blaming myself for everything and started to "wash that man right out of my hair." I wanted to be a very strong, independent woman. I wanted to heal, find out who I was and how strong I became. You will see by my poetry how I started to grow. (continued)
Gloria Hildreth
"Reflections: A Moment in Time"
copyright 2009
Part 4 -Lost poems (continued)
I began writing poetry in 1983. I started to grow one step at a time and went two steps backwards for quite awhile. Although I had never written poetry before and I never took a class in poetry. So it stands to reason, that I never learned the rules of poetry. One day I was just flooded with words. It didn't matter if I was driving, at a stop light, on my break, or in the middle of my work day. The words just kept flowing and I would just keep writing. On many occasions, I wrote until midnight. I kept paper and pencil in the car, by my bed at night, in the lunch room at work - it didn't matter. It took me almost three and a half years of constant writing before I could begin to see that I was making strides in the growing and healing department. I even lost my poems in a move at one time, only to find them five years later and decided to put them in a scrapbook. I never, ever wanted to lose my poems again.
I hope this book helps you in some way. You are not crazy because of your emotions going up and down, minute by minute. It doesn't matter what your crisis was, a divorce, loss of a child, any loss is difficult. I would write a happy poem one day and five or six sad one's all at the same time. Sometimes on the weekends I would write until midnight. I hope that "Reflections: A Moment in Time" will help you get through some tough times. I hope my book will help you on your way of being a strong, loving, compassionate individual on the inside as well as the outside,
Gloria Hildreth
"Reflections: A Moment in Time" copyright 2009
I hope this book helps you in some way. You are not crazy because of your emotions going up and down, minute by minute. It doesn't matter what your crisis was, a divorce, loss of a child, any loss is difficult. I would write a happy poem one day and five or six sad one's all at the same time. Sometimes on the weekends I would write until midnight. I hope that "Reflections: A Moment in Time" will help you get through some tough times. I hope my book will help you on your way of being a strong, loving, compassionate individual on the inside as well as the outside,
Gloria Hildreth
"Reflections: A Moment in Time" copyright 2009
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