Following waking up to sunshine for the last couple of weeks it is a shock to the system to see Tuesday accompanied by the dreary rain, still nevermind as in the words of Dolly Parton,

'The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain.'

I have certainly found in my life that by standing tall when the rain falls the rainbows are well worth waiting for.  As the rain clouds disappear and the sun shines again it is important that we hold on to the experience and the lessons the rain has delivered.  It is my belief that as in nature,  the rain feeds us what we need to grow, to become stronger and therefore enables us to enjoy the sunshine of the good times when they are delivered.

Todays poem is taking from my book 'Made it Thru the Rain' , 'A New Dawn' was written when the clouds had begun to move on following my journey through depression, it was the start of a new chapter in my life, a chapter where my positive thinking had really started to take shape and was bringing to fruitition the reality of my dreams.

So remember if it is raining today in your life, be sure to look forward to that rainbow that is sure to follow.

A New Dawn

  I have turned a corner
               Only I can see
                   I smile inside as
                     The warmth of its direction
                Curls itself around                                
                                My heart
                                    As
                             My thoughts
                                     Turn to light the
                                                Way ahead

 

I'll be There!

It is a hard choice as I look through the poetry of yester year which one to post on each blog. Having gone through depression and many broken hearts there is a part of me that only wants to share the happy days I now live on a daily basis.

I once read that the best poetry is written when one is depressed, while I am not sure this is true in my case I certainly wrote more poetry when I was sad than I do now.  Today I write uplifting newsletters, you can sign up for these on my website.. www.awakenlifecoaching.co.uk, happy, positive words to inspire and help others.  I have been told though, on many occasions by the readers of 'Made it Thru the Rain', that it is the dark days of the first three chapters that have helped them not feel so alone so I guess whether it be the sad times or the happy I am sharing with you, someone, somewhere will relate to the words I have written.

The poem below was written when I lived in Ireland, I was single with a desire to be otherwise.... I remember writing this piece with a knowing in my heart that one day I would indeed be with that special someone.... Let me know what you think...

I'll be There

 

Every day that passes

brings me a step closer to you

Soon we will be together

my love

 

Together we will share our dreams

Our life

 

We will build our future

where rainbows start

our days

and stars light

our nights

 

 

Our love will flow deep

like an ocean that

knows no end

 

The light will burn eternal

on our love

where raindrops will only fall

in order to cool our thirst

for each other

 

Soon you will hold me

within your arms and your heart

 

 

                                                                                Keep alert

                                                                              for I will appear

                                                                                one day

                                                                                 Close by!

 

 

 Beverley Jones - 2002

 

 

 

 

 

Listening to my inner voice!

Well there I was ready to roll with a blog EVERY week, then arrives a cough and cold, this was accompanied by a headache which basically wiped out my energy as well as any inspiration I had! As a result not only did the blog not happen but nor did the newsletters, the social media posts nor in fact any little work....

But I am back, having listened to my inner voice telling me to rest and relax I can now catch up on all the writing that has been waiting in the wings. It is often the case that we do not listen to that voice inside, the voice that knows what is best for us, I have though learnt that recovery comes along faster if we do take heed at the first signs.

As I sit at my desk today it is a delight to see the sunshine outside, I am in fact able to dry some washing on the line, now that hasn't happened for a long time. I hope that you are enjoying the sunshine in whatever corner of the world you are reading this in.

Since I decided to share my poems and quotes via my blog it has become evident what a task that is, I have so many to chose from that it is difficult to know where to start.  I have written so many and I really hope that over time you will enjoy reading them...

Todays poem was written in October 2001 following my move to Ireland, as it talks about my inner voice I thought it apt... reading it brings back some great memories but in it's words also lies the howI feel about my life today...

Smiles

Life is full of smiles these days,
Carefree, happy smiles.
I was at a crossroads and I choose the road for me,
The road where dreams come true....

I saw my life clearly in front of me
and inspiration came from within

It drove me along that road
to where I am today.

I thank my intution for showing me the way!

I give in!

As another vision became reality in 2012 and I became a published author, as a result many can't understand why I don't blog on a regular basis.

The answer is I have no idea....I write daily posts on the 'Awaken Life Coaching' facebook page through which I receive great feedback, I send out an inspirational quote every Monday to those who have signed up to my monthly newsletter, I send out regular newsletters to my database, I send cards and letters, I guest blog for others, I write / publish Ebooks and I write articles... so you tell me why I don't blog!!

Anyway today following another 'Awaken' workshop I have been persuaded again to start to blog my poetry, it is this at present that has no platform.  I have bags of poetry that I have written over the years, when it sees light and people read it I gain positive feedback along with a wonderment of why it has never been shared.

If you have read my book 'Made it Thru the Rain' you will know that in 2009 I crashed out of the corporate world and travelled a journey through the dark days of depression. In this book each chapter of my book does in fact start with a poem, so it seemed a natural course to share this genre of my writing with you.

As I read a number of my old poems now I can sometimes see sadness in the lines, a lot of them were written at the times I suffered a bruised heart, it was my dad that told me a heart gets bruised but it never breaks! I will share many of these poems with you as well as the happier ones and the ones I wrote for my family.

I may even share some of my dear nans poetry, she sadly passed away when I was only twelve but I know she would be chuffed to see that a number of her works were now being shared publically.

Today I will share a poem that was written when I was re-entering the world of relationships, having had my heart bruised it was with trepidation...

Insecurity

Hold me
Not too tight
But just for a moment.....before you leave
This time it's for real
I can feel it
But I need the security of your touch
You run your fingers through my hair
Your lips touch mine......like a breeze on a warm summers day
You let go
You walk away
You turn as you open the door

You smile
'See you tonight'- you call
I laugh at my own
Insecurity!

Blogging and a simple idea!!

With the growth of my business and the launch of my book in the summer of 2012 I do not always have the time to write a full blog as I intenb.  As I was discussing this with my website designer,  Andrew from Eberlin Web Design, last week he pointed out the obvious, 'If you don't have time to always write a blog why don't you share some of your writing and poetry?' he asked....

So over time I will do all three, write a full blog, share some of my newsletter and general writing plus at times my poetry.  I hope all readers continue to enjoy this format and if so please share with others!

Today's memory  therefore comes in a different format, I am fortunate today to have an amazing life and part of that amazing life is a relationship which has traveled through time.  In 1980 I encountered my first relationship but it only lasted 3 months.... This is a poem I wrote way back then..

Its the words you say...

If darkness fell upon the earth
my life would still be light
as long as I have dreams of you
I'll never dread the night

Then if you say you love me
my heart would skip a beat
my life would be so wonderful
No ground would touch my feet

So please don't take away the light
By uttering goodbye
please stay a little longer
as I don't like to cry!

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I am immensely happy and proud that 31 years on in Jan 2011 this relationship was re-kindled and we are now back together.  As its Valentines day I thought I would share that little bit of romance with you and I guess now I need to write a new poem!

I hope you are all having a fab Valentines day and that you are surrounded by love wherever you may be!

Have a great week and join me next week for another memory which again will lead me to share with you the part it has played on my journey to the positive life I live today.