Tag: writing

THE CALL OF GOD’S NATURE

THE CALL OF GOD’S NATURE By Katherine B. Parilli The wind is blowing softly in the background as I sit idly by the ton of papers and books which I should be studying. My eyes wander from the sky to tree. I take notice of everything but the object of my perplexity. I know that … Continue reading THE CALL OF GOD’S NATURE

Achy Bones

This poem was inspired by my battle with fibromyalgia, chronic pain, and migraines. Instead of living life, I spend far too much time curled up in a tight ball longing for relief. Yet as hard as it is to battle with this invisible foe, I hold onto the hope that glorious day when the trumpet … Continue reading Achy Bones

Nursing School Clerihew 1

This clerihew was inspired by attempt to go to nursing school. Sadly poor health prevented me from completing the course, and made completing school a dream. But I will never forget that time and will forever wish that my health had been stronger.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmKKvpHYEGQ   If you enjoyed this school inspired poem, you might … Continue reading Nursing School Clerihew 1

And So the World Travels

As I look at the rapid changes taking place in the world, my heart has grown heavy. Sorrow of every type and stripe is filling the land as mankind increasingly grows numb to the cries and needs of his neighbor. As I look at the increase in crime, hatred, sickness, and want, my mind has … Continue reading And So the World Travels

Zip Zap

Sometimes, in our hurry to get ahead, to reach some artificial milestone that we have set for ourselves, we zip zap along. Pushing away at full steam, revealing in the certainty that we know where we are going, how we are going to get there, and just what we will do once we get there. … Continue reading Zip Zap

Happy’s Dance

Happy's Dance is a merry little poem that was inspired by the day when everything was twisted upside down and instead of going shopping for the things on our list, we walked out of the door with our little dog Happy. That Sunday morning we left our house with a long list of places that … Continue reading Happy’s Dance