A Visit To My Favorite Place

The waterfall I say prayers by

Beauty surrounds me with every step

I leave old hurt behind

Free from all that is ugly and unkind

Hate I cannot see, only the beauty that surrounds me.

I feel peace amongst the flowers

So pretty in all shapes, sizes and colors

Everything more beautiful than the next flower

I could walk for hours 

I wander to the waterfall

I marvel at its beauty and begin to say a prayer

For anyone who needs one

It just feels right to say it there.

I feel stronger

My spirit feels renewed

I know I can face what ever comes my way 

Because in my heart,

Love for this place will always stay

My time in paradise comes to an end

I pause at the door and smile

I look forward to my return

So that

Beauty will surround me with every step

I can leave old hurt behind

Free from all that is ugly and unkind

Hate I will not see, only the beauty that surrounds me.

Everyone has a favorite place they go when they need inspiration or to feed their spirt. For me, that place is the Opryland Hotel in Nashville, TN.  It is incredibly beautiful and calming. It is an incredibly special place to me and always renews my spirit whenever I visit.

The Voice

My Voice

You are my voice when I have none
You say the things my heart feels
You hear me when no one else does
You make me smile when all I see is pain
Giving me a reason to smile through the rain

I know you are always there
Just a melody away
With just the words my heart needs to hear

You were the lullaby to a sleepy child
Tucked safely in her father's arms
You helped her drift off to dreamland
While he kept her safe from harm

You were the voice of peace in a time of war
Your gentle hand helped to calm the fear
Your strong voice brought precious hope near

You were the voice that brought faith to a young girl's broken heart
Your song set her heart on fire and brought strength to her soul
You helped her to feel strong again, complete and whole.

You are the voice of the island
Where my heart goes to heal
You take me to a whole nother world
I can face what ever comes my way
Because you will always take me where Palm trees sway

Your songs heal my heart, your voices are a part of my soul
Because

You are my voice when I have none
You say the things my heart feels
You hear me when no one else does
You make me smile when all I see is pain
Giving me a reason to smile through the rain

Diane Arrambide
December 26th,2013

This poem is lovingly dedicated to those music artists whose music is always there in good times and bad , and has helped to shape who we are as a person.

Phoenix

Phoenix

 

Rising out of the ashes, she stands 

Stronger than she was and ready to fly

She is ready to conquer her fears

And dream as high as the sky

Her spirit has new life

Stronger and feistier with each passing day

She has a strength in her heart that will never go away.

She is a Phoenix

Rising from the fire, strong and true

Ready to live for herself and anything less just wont do

Butterfly

A Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly


Today, I spread my wings and let my spirit fly
Knowing that the song in my heart will never die

Darkness has blinded me for too long
I felt weak and never knew I was strong

I am a butterfly, embracing light
I am strong and ready to fly
Shining my true colors toward the sky

I will never embrace darkness again
I will always embrace the light
Because

Today, I spread my wings and let my spirit fly
Knowing that the song in my heart will never die