The Garden Lady

A long time ago in a faraway land
lived a gentle, old woman with a
garden quite grand.

She went out each morning with a
smile on her face admiring with
wonder her garden's quiet grace.

Everyone told her they loved her garden best.
She was just happy to sit down and rest
after weeding and planting and talking with guests.

The happiest moments, she felt in
her heart, were the times she
spent quietly growing her art.

Lisa McIntosh

Kindness

Share a bit of loving kindness
as you go about your day.
Look at those who share life's journey
in a kind and gentle way.
When you want to treat another
in a way far less than kind,
take a moment and remember,
you can change your frame of mind.
If we stop and treat each other
as we would our dearest friend,
we could learn to share our kindness
in a circle that will never end.

Lisa McIntosh

Life

Sometimes I need to stop and see
what is right in front of me.

It's easy to rush from place to place
without a smile upon my face.

To brighten someone else's day
is easy if I stop along my way.

Life is a journey that we share.
Of this, I have become aware.

I need you, and you need me.
Let's open our eyes and truly see.

Lisa McIntosh

Happiness

I look up
and see the sky.
I watch the clouds
float slowly by.
I hear the breeze
move through the trees.
I take your hand
and see your smile.
Let's sit down here
and rest awhile.

Lisa McIntosh

Daily Bread

Loving God,
open my eyes.
Fill me with patience.
Provide me with strength.
Clothe me with love.
Remind me I need
only bread for today.
In your hands, dear God.,
you hold my future.
Free me from fear.
Remind me to lean on you.
Thank you.

Lisa McIntosh

Moonlight

Stars dance in the sky.
Moonlight bathes the forest.
Beauty is found
in these small scenes.

Lisa McIntosh
2010

Joy

Laughing together
joy is found in such moments
blessings surround us

Lisa McIntosh