Category: poetry

Adventure Pup: Happy Pup Poetry

Adventure Pup is a little poem inspired by little pup Happy who is always ready for an adventure no matter the time of day or night. If even a halfway reasonable expectation that the word ride, car, travel, trip, etc is of a serious nature does not cause his little ears to wiggle and send … Continue reading Adventure Pup: Happy Pup Poetry

Peace for the Fear Filled Night

Living with a chronic illness that several times has flared up so strong that there several times I was not sure if I was going to survive, there have been quite a few nights when I was fearful of going to bed because I wondered if I would wake up in the morning. My one … Continue reading Peace for the Fear Filled Night

Happy Pup Poetry: If Happy Were a King

If Happy Pup Were a King, is a little poem about what it would be like if my puppy were a king. Would he be the same lovable pup or would the burst of power go to his head turning him into a demanding pup who expecting to be waited on hand and foot? Demanding … Continue reading Happy Pup Poetry: If Happy Were a King

I Dream of

I Dream Of, is a poem that highlights some of my most treasured dreams, such as a life free from the daily pain and fatigue that all to often leaves me sitting on the sidelines.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbNtr9xE9cs

Tired, Tired, I Feel so Tired

  Tired, Tired, I Feel so Tired By Katherine B. Parilli Tired so tired! My body feels so tired. Like a weary shorn out rag I walk around in a worn out daze. My hallow body feels ancient and weighted down from some unseen place deep within; As if an indivisible foe is sucking the … Continue reading Tired, Tired, I Feel so Tired

Earnestly I seek

Doing what I want comes so easy. Walking in the ways of stubbornness and self-satisfaction are second nature. Yet as easy as it is, none of this brings true happiness. It does not fill the heart with lasting joy. For a moment, the pleasures of this life cause the heart to race with excitement, but … Continue reading Earnestly I seek

Happy Pup’s Lullaby

One day while searching for the right music to accompany a video that I was editing for Make Time for Happy 101, I happened upon this sweet melody. As I paused to enjoy the gentle tune, I found myself mentally creating the outline of a little poem about Happy and the joy that he brings … Continue reading Happy Pup’s Lullaby

My Cold Wet Nose

My Cold Wet nose is a poem that was inspired by the memory of my sweet dog named Natasha. After her death, I fondly recalled the way she used to poke my arm or leg with her cold nose whenever she wanted attention. When the grief had subsided enough for me to get Happy, I noticed … Continue reading My Cold Wet Nose