Tuesday, 22 December 2015

Left Behind

Two years ago
I said goodbye
Goodbye to life
Life as it was

What I had,
Needed to change
My old life,
Now left behind

My new life began
A strip backed life
A new challenge
To learn to live slow

Life was busy
Always on the go
Now that’s gone
A new life learned

A life of challenges
New things to learn
The need to rest
To be content

It took me a while
For contentment to arrive
A long slow journey
One of ups and downs

My old life gone
A new one begun
It’s been a struggle
But it’s going good


Jo Anne Kennedy

December 2015

Life's Journey

Can we do this?
Come together
Be with each other
On this life journey

Would it be hard?
To walk together
Side by side
On this life journey

Could it be fun?
Life full of laughter
With love & friendship
On this life journey

Whatever happens?
On life’s journey
I want and hope
For you at my side



Jo Anne Kennedy

December 2015

My Demon Inside

It’s been a while
Since I lost control
Since I last saw you
My demons inside

No appearances for a while
All quiet at the moment
No opportunities for you
My demon inside

My soul if quiet
My heart at peace
No time for you
My demon inside

Maybe you have gone
Have I said goodbye
To you forever,
My demon inside

Though wishing it was true,
I don’t think you have gone
You may appear again
My demon inside

However, I now know
You can be controlled
I can keep you at bay
My demon inside

So you may well try
But I will try harder
To keep you away
My demon inside



Jo Anne Kennedy

December 2015

Tranquility

Peaceful heart
Calming words
Restful soul
Just stillness

Time stops
Quiet reigns
No busyness
Just stillness

No noise
No trouble
No more strife
Just stillness



Jo Anne Kennedy

December 2015

Be Wise


So many conversations
Every minute, every day
Many words spoken
How much is true?

Do you talk wisely?
Are your words pure?
Or are you foolish?
And speak broken words?

Be careful what you say
Speak only in love
Do not trash talk
Or belittle with words

Sometimes it is wise,
To speak less
And listen more
Be careful with your words


Jo Anne Kennedy

December 2015

Hush Now

Hush now
Be silent
No crying
No talking

Hush now
Be peaceful
No screaming
Just be quiet

Hush now
Sleep quietly
Sleep peacefully
Be still




Jo Anne Kennedy

October 2015

I miss us

I miss us
The wee chats
The laughter
All the fun

I miss us
The walks
The drives
The midnight calls

I miss you
Your smile
Your hugs
All of you




Jo Anne Kennedy

October 2015