A poem, by Tricia Bates Smith, 7-31-2023
You left when I was so small, leaving a bitter mother and a loss of childhood. He’s no good was all I heard said of you. I worked so hard to make up… continue reading
But … can you come back to me?
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Author Archives: Tricia
Joy Ball
TBS 7-29-2023, a poem
Bounce, bounce, bounce the ball. Share it with your friend. I’ll just hold onto mine, I’m fine the way I am. But it’s time to play. Look! If I send it out, it comes right back… continue reading
Sunday 7-23-2023 It’s all Love.
Happy Sunday!
In May I purchased the book “The Body Code” by Bradley Nelson. With my interest in kinesiology, I was very excited when Regina Meredith interviewed him and I learned of his energy healing modality. I began reading the … continue reading
The shame drone.
TBS 7-22-2023 poem.
Thump. Thump. Thump. It approaches. Push it back. Bad memory, don’t come. Ow … I don’t want you back!
Thump. Thump. Thump. Why did I do that? I’m an idiot! Did you see how they looked at… continue reading
So deeply hidden.
TBS 7-21-2023 poem.
So deeply hidden, you’ve blocked my uncovering it for so long. Not a wall but a fortress you built around my heart. I’ve worked and worked to improve and grow, only just tending the garden around your… continue reading
I expected a perfect world.
TBS 7-20-2023 poem
Made in Your image, filled with light, did I come shining into this world. A family of nine, all with struggles of dark and light on this human path. I didn’t see it as I pranced around… continue reading
You didn’t love me.
TBS 7-19-2023 poem
You didn’t love me as I needed. I hovered around smiling and light filled. You didn’t see my shine; you were just too busy.
You didn’t hold me as I needed. Where were the cuddles? My lite… continue reading
Little Girl in Me.
TBS July 7, 2023, a poem.
Little girl in me, come out to play. It is too long you have been sheltered. The Sun shines bright. I wish to see it sparkle in your hair. I need the light of… continue reading
Sunday 5-7-2023 Forgiveness is a miracle.
“What keeps the soul in perplexity is the threefold aspect of manifestation, and as long as the soul remains puzzled by this, it cannot arrive at the knowledge of the One. These three aspects are the seer, sight, and … continue reading
Sunday 4-30-2023 Transition
“… we are a culture of productivity and efficiency, not terribly patient or even open to growth. God is clearly much more patient—and, finally, much more effective, patiently supporting our inner transformation through all of life’s transitions.” ~Richard Rohr, CAC … continue reading