Writing poetry is my favorite hobby, and somehow I have instilled that poetic trait in my children. I am not sure that it was intentional, but it makes me proud in any case.
When my kids were babies, I would rock them to sleep, and sing to them. However, I could never remember the words to any lullabies, except for "Rock-a-bye- baby", and something about that one never sounded right to me. I mean, really, why was the cradle in the tree, and what parent would just let their baby fall like that?
So, I would make up my own poems to sing to my children. And last night, my Kaylysa(the 5 year old) was tucking in her baby-doll, and singing a poem to the doll. It was her own version of one of the lullabies that I sang to them when they were babies, and occasionally still, if they wake with a bad dream or something. I was so impressed and proud! She was just naturally creating rhymes, and it was so adorable!
I thought that I would share a few of my favorite poems with you, and maybe you will share them with your little ones. Or be inspired to create your own.
ROCK-A-BYE
Rock-bye darlings
On the hilltop,
A gentle breeze blows,
Your cradles will rock,
The stars shine on darlings,
All through the night,
The moonbeams will keep
You snuggled up tight,
When the morning comes,
The sun will shine,
And the birds will sing
For darlings mine.
HUSH
Hush my darlings, go to sleep
Sweet and quiet, your dreams I'll keep
Hush my darlings, no more tears
I will sing away your fears
Hush my darlings, no need to cry
You're safe and loved within our lullaby
LITTLE LOVES
Little loves, go to sleep
Tomorrow is on its way,
Happy dreams are yours to keep
As memories you made today
Little loves, drift away
To sleep with peaceful dreams
Morning will bring a whole new day
Much sooner than it seems
Little loves of mine,
The stars that are above,
Just for you they shine
To show you all my love
About the Author
Catherine is a mother of three and staff writer/blogger at LikeThatName.com. LikeThatName provides a fast and fun way to discover thousands of interesting baby names, along with a supportive community and information for new parents. To read the latest articles and join our community, visit us online today!
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Poetry Terms For Beginners by Kit Marsters 0 votes vote If you are new to writing poetry, and have just started posting your work online, feedback
If you are new to writing poetry, and have just started posting your work online, feedback by others can be confusing. Often, they will use terms you might not be familiar with. Don’t worry, this happened to just about all of us.
This article covers some common terms. It is by no means a complete guide. It is my hope that it will help you make sense of reviews and critiques, and that it’s a first step into your exploration of the world of writing.
Stanza
A stanza is a collection of lines within the poem. You could see it as a group of lines that form a division within the piece. The lines belong together, and tend to be used to get across a certain feeling, emotion or image to the reader. Often, a poem will have at least two stanzas. Each stanza tends to follow a similar pattern of meter and rhyme to the other stanzas.
Imagery
Imagery is used in poetry to help the reader experience the piece. A simple, common way to explain it is that you are painting a picture with your words. It’s what can make poetry such a powerful experience for the reader �" you’re helping them imagine what you had in mind when writing your poem.
Often, a poet will include the five senses in their work. Incorporating sight, smell, taste, sound and touch aids the overall enjoyment and understanding of what you, as a writer, are saying.
Rhyme
Rhyme is often (but not always) used in poetry. It tends to aid the overall reading experience and can help make a piece memorable. Rhyme is the use of the same or similar sounds at the end of two or more words.
Many poetry forms use a certain rhyming scheme, which is often indicated by using different letters for each final sound. A pattern of abab, for example, tells the poet that the final words of lines one and three should rhyme with the other, and that the same goes for the final words for lines two and four.
Meter
The meter indicates the amount of syllables to be used in a line of poetry, as well as the rhythm that should be used. Some poetic forms make use of a certain pattern of stressed syllables.
Syllables
Syllables are often compared to "building blocks" of words. Each word contains at least one syllable. In poetry, syllable counts are used to create the desired rhythm and flow of the poem.
Many forms, such as the Haiku, have rules about how many syllables to use per line. You will find that if one or two lines in your poem have far more syllables than the other lines, the rhythm and flow of the piece is significantly affected. Therefore, it is always helpful to keep a balanced syllable count throughout your poem.
About the Author
Kit Marsters is an author on http://www.Writing.Com/ which is a site for Poetry.
This article covers some common terms. It is by no means a complete guide. It is my hope that it will help you make sense of reviews and critiques, and that it’s a first step into your exploration of the world of writing.
Stanza
A stanza is a collection of lines within the poem. You could see it as a group of lines that form a division within the piece. The lines belong together, and tend to be used to get across a certain feeling, emotion or image to the reader. Often, a poem will have at least two stanzas. Each stanza tends to follow a similar pattern of meter and rhyme to the other stanzas.
Imagery
Imagery is used in poetry to help the reader experience the piece. A simple, common way to explain it is that you are painting a picture with your words. It’s what can make poetry such a powerful experience for the reader �" you’re helping them imagine what you had in mind when writing your poem.
Often, a poet will include the five senses in their work. Incorporating sight, smell, taste, sound and touch aids the overall enjoyment and understanding of what you, as a writer, are saying.
Rhyme
Rhyme is often (but not always) used in poetry. It tends to aid the overall reading experience and can help make a piece memorable. Rhyme is the use of the same or similar sounds at the end of two or more words.
Many poetry forms use a certain rhyming scheme, which is often indicated by using different letters for each final sound. A pattern of abab, for example, tells the poet that the final words of lines one and three should rhyme with the other, and that the same goes for the final words for lines two and four.
Meter
The meter indicates the amount of syllables to be used in a line of poetry, as well as the rhythm that should be used. Some poetic forms make use of a certain pattern of stressed syllables.
Syllables
Syllables are often compared to "building blocks" of words. Each word contains at least one syllable. In poetry, syllable counts are used to create the desired rhythm and flow of the poem.
Many forms, such as the Haiku, have rules about how many syllables to use per line. You will find that if one or two lines in your poem have far more syllables than the other lines, the rhythm and flow of the piece is significantly affected. Therefore, it is always helpful to keep a balanced syllable count throughout your poem.
About the Author
Kit Marsters is an author on http://www.Writing.Com/ which is a site for Poetry.
Effective Tips to Succeed in Poem Publishing by Wordclay 0 votes vote As the traditional book publishing industry becomes warier of risk and more
As the traditional book publishing industry becomes warier of risk and more dedicated to sure-thing titles by celebrity authors, movie tie-ins, and self-help books, poets in particular can find it hard to find a foothold.
While artistic success in poetry might simply lie in the writing itself, commercial success can be trickier to achieve. For the poet, the dream of keeping pace with best-selling authors like J.K. Rowling, John Grisham, and Danielle Steel may be an aspiration that’s hard to reach. This doesn't mean that poets cannot find success in publishing poetry, though; success can be achieved by marketing in the right way to the right people.
Nurturing an audience hungry for published poetry
For many poets, the joy of poetry is in the expression itself. Others find that sharing their poems with an appreciative audience brings a heightened sense of fulfillment.
The poet seeking to market their writing must be willing to search out and find their audience, an audience hungry for poetry. A strong DIY ethic serves the poet well in accomplishing this task. Promoting on a "grassroots" level is often the best way for an aspiring poet to find their niche audience, which is frequently a group of other writers who share a passion for poetry.
While self-publishing is the poet's greatest tool when it comes to getting published, traditional publishing can still play a role in building an audience. If a poet is lucky enough to be accepted by a large-scale, traditional publisher, the accomplishment should be celebrated. It’s an invaluable accomplishment to build on. The downside is that in the industry, poetry books do not receive much in the way of a marketing push. In the gambler's game of publishing, publishers stack their odds by putting all of their marketing efforts towards a few selected titles in hopes of creating bestsellers, while leaving a sea of titles neglected. Unfortunately, the bestselling titles are rarely collections of poetry.
Instead of becoming frustrated by large national publications, concentrate locally. In addition to self-publishing, small or regional literary publications are the most sensible places to submit works if you're looking to publish traditionally. Not only will you have a much greater chance of being accepted, but other networking opportunities can arrive. Through small-scale local publishing you can begin building an audience. Additionally, these publications often include classified listings for local and online writer’s groups.
Writer's groups can provide a supportive environment and constructive criticism, both which can help refine the poet's skills and voice. Sharing work with peers is satisfying to many poets, and will provide a diversity of opinions and advice. Poets who have trouble finding a local group can turn to technology to find a community. Search for writer's groups on Facebook or find other writer's forums and start social networking with other authors. Online writer's forums can provide valuable connections and feedback as well, but unfortunately, they lack the face-to-face contact that offers the poet the best chance to see how their words affect others.
Poem Publishing for the DIY Poet
The rise of self-publishing technology has given writers, poets, and artists with niche audiences more control over their own destiny. For the first time in history, the tools of the publishing industry are available to writers everywhere. Instead of a small number of people deciding what gets printed and what doesn’t, anyone who has the will to write has the freedom to pursue publication.
Poets in particular stand to gain greatly from the ongoing development of self-publishing and new publishers. One such publisher is Wordclay, an online publisher where authors can publish books for free. A poet can now create an attractive, professional presentation of their work, and make it available to the audience they have worked so hard to cultivate.
By combining the new technology and freedom offered through self-publishers and using a grassroots mentality to develop a niche audience, poets can enjoy the success of book publishing along with the pop-fiction novelist.
About the Author
http://www.wordclay.com
While artistic success in poetry might simply lie in the writing itself, commercial success can be trickier to achieve. For the poet, the dream of keeping pace with best-selling authors like J.K. Rowling, John Grisham, and Danielle Steel may be an aspiration that’s hard to reach. This doesn't mean that poets cannot find success in publishing poetry, though; success can be achieved by marketing in the right way to the right people.
Nurturing an audience hungry for published poetry
For many poets, the joy of poetry is in the expression itself. Others find that sharing their poems with an appreciative audience brings a heightened sense of fulfillment.
The poet seeking to market their writing must be willing to search out and find their audience, an audience hungry for poetry. A strong DIY ethic serves the poet well in accomplishing this task. Promoting on a "grassroots" level is often the best way for an aspiring poet to find their niche audience, which is frequently a group of other writers who share a passion for poetry.
While self-publishing is the poet's greatest tool when it comes to getting published, traditional publishing can still play a role in building an audience. If a poet is lucky enough to be accepted by a large-scale, traditional publisher, the accomplishment should be celebrated. It’s an invaluable accomplishment to build on. The downside is that in the industry, poetry books do not receive much in the way of a marketing push. In the gambler's game of publishing, publishers stack their odds by putting all of their marketing efforts towards a few selected titles in hopes of creating bestsellers, while leaving a sea of titles neglected. Unfortunately, the bestselling titles are rarely collections of poetry.
Instead of becoming frustrated by large national publications, concentrate locally. In addition to self-publishing, small or regional literary publications are the most sensible places to submit works if you're looking to publish traditionally. Not only will you have a much greater chance of being accepted, but other networking opportunities can arrive. Through small-scale local publishing you can begin building an audience. Additionally, these publications often include classified listings for local and online writer’s groups.
Writer's groups can provide a supportive environment and constructive criticism, both which can help refine the poet's skills and voice. Sharing work with peers is satisfying to many poets, and will provide a diversity of opinions and advice. Poets who have trouble finding a local group can turn to technology to find a community. Search for writer's groups on Facebook or find other writer's forums and start social networking with other authors. Online writer's forums can provide valuable connections and feedback as well, but unfortunately, they lack the face-to-face contact that offers the poet the best chance to see how their words affect others.
Poem Publishing for the DIY Poet
The rise of self-publishing technology has given writers, poets, and artists with niche audiences more control over their own destiny. For the first time in history, the tools of the publishing industry are available to writers everywhere. Instead of a small number of people deciding what gets printed and what doesn’t, anyone who has the will to write has the freedom to pursue publication.
Poets in particular stand to gain greatly from the ongoing development of self-publishing and new publishers. One such publisher is Wordclay, an online publisher where authors can publish books for free. A poet can now create an attractive, professional presentation of their work, and make it available to the audience they have worked so hard to cultivate.
By combining the new technology and freedom offered through self-publishers and using a grassroots mentality to develop a niche audience, poets can enjoy the success of book publishing along with the pop-fiction novelist.
About the Author
http://www.wordclay.com
I want to write, but where the heck do you start? by Christine Jones 0 votes vote Copyright (c) 2007 Christine Jones A story can be fictitious or
Copyright (c) 2007 Christine Jones
A story can be fictitious or fact, in some cases both. I believe everyone on this planet has a story to tell in some form or another. So many times people say to me, 'I could write a book about my life'. I reply, 'why don't you'. They usually come back with, 'wouldn't know where to start', followed by, 'I don't have the time'.
Okay, lets start with, where to start. I say anywhere! Could be yesterday, last week, last year or five minutes ago. Start anywhere! You can rearrange paragraphs, chapters etc later. Don't stunt your thinking with once upon a time.... Let's say you want to write about your life. You can start with, I'm sitting here without a thought in my head, but five minuets ago, I got a phone call from Joe blogs. Another salesman trying to sell me a mobile phone. Keep going, what happened before that? I was sitting there talking to my friend Betty, before rudely interrupted by the phone. Before that, I was moping the floor. Before that, eating breakfast and my son, daughter, dog, cat, whatever, knocked a pot plant over, messing up my floor. Work backwards if you have to, jump all over the place. Just get your thoughts down, can be 5, 50, 100, 200 pages of just thoughts, then do the rearranging. I call this my first draft. Second, the filling out, third, rearranging, fourth and a thousand times over, proofreading. Some writers would not agree with me on this, everyone is entitled to there opinion. If I'm wrong, why is there such a thing as writers block and the question, where do I start?
Okay, scared to tell people your life history, but want to? Turn it into fiction. Tell your story, giving yourself and others fictitious names, places and settings. Pour your heart out; make readers laugh and cry with you. Don't want dear old mum and dad having a heart attack if they read it, give yourself a pen name. Don't want your girl friend getting her nose out of joint because she does things you aren't game to tell her, make she into a he, the snotty nose two faced snob or the Aunty from hell.
Want to go further; turn your work into a full-blown fictitious novel? Your best mate suddenly becomes the miracle worker, who not only saved your pot plant but your kid, who supposedly fell out of the highchair! The man, who rang you, becomes a stalker. Mobile phone sales were down, the boss was on his back; your refusal of the offer was the last straw. He blames you for being sacked. Add, add, add, use your imagination, it's your life, mix fact with fiction, do what you will with it. Give it a twist; you eventually leave your hubby for the stalker. The stalker teams up with you to get rid of the Aunty from hell. The stalker is really an alien, teaching you a lesson in something. Imagination and fact is wonderful and anything can be done with it.
One thing I always suggest to writers, forget who is going to read it. This will free you up to write what you want and not what you think others are going to like. Remember, you can never please everyone and don't even try to. If you don't love what you're writing with passion, you leave yourself open to beat yourself to death over the slightest criticism.
I personally believe that in every fiction book is part of the author's personality, life, loves, hates, family, acquaintances and all written within the words of a poem, short story and novels.
Haven't got the time? This to me says, I don't want to write, so don't. Better to be honest and say it than to have someone like me trying to convince you to do it. If this is not the case and you really do want to write a story, would it really kill you to dedicate 10 minutes a day to writing one paragraph? Or like some do, jot down a daily note in a diary. Just think; one day you can hand it down to a family member, who might make a million dollars out of it. Take the bible for example; it is a book of letters and private notes. Stones and scrolls exchanged and collected. One day they stuck it all together and whammo, the worlds best selling book. So, there is no reason for people not to write, only if they really, really don't want to be a writer and not everyone wants to. Alas, the reader and the world needs them just as much as writers.
About the Author
Author Christine Jones http://www.cjbooks.net
A story can be fictitious or fact, in some cases both. I believe everyone on this planet has a story to tell in some form or another. So many times people say to me, 'I could write a book about my life'. I reply, 'why don't you'. They usually come back with, 'wouldn't know where to start', followed by, 'I don't have the time'.
Okay, lets start with, where to start. I say anywhere! Could be yesterday, last week, last year or five minutes ago. Start anywhere! You can rearrange paragraphs, chapters etc later. Don't stunt your thinking with once upon a time.... Let's say you want to write about your life. You can start with, I'm sitting here without a thought in my head, but five minuets ago, I got a phone call from Joe blogs. Another salesman trying to sell me a mobile phone. Keep going, what happened before that? I was sitting there talking to my friend Betty, before rudely interrupted by the phone. Before that, I was moping the floor. Before that, eating breakfast and my son, daughter, dog, cat, whatever, knocked a pot plant over, messing up my floor. Work backwards if you have to, jump all over the place. Just get your thoughts down, can be 5, 50, 100, 200 pages of just thoughts, then do the rearranging. I call this my first draft. Second, the filling out, third, rearranging, fourth and a thousand times over, proofreading. Some writers would not agree with me on this, everyone is entitled to there opinion. If I'm wrong, why is there such a thing as writers block and the question, where do I start?
Okay, scared to tell people your life history, but want to? Turn it into fiction. Tell your story, giving yourself and others fictitious names, places and settings. Pour your heart out; make readers laugh and cry with you. Don't want dear old mum and dad having a heart attack if they read it, give yourself a pen name. Don't want your girl friend getting her nose out of joint because she does things you aren't game to tell her, make she into a he, the snotty nose two faced snob or the Aunty from hell.
Want to go further; turn your work into a full-blown fictitious novel? Your best mate suddenly becomes the miracle worker, who not only saved your pot plant but your kid, who supposedly fell out of the highchair! The man, who rang you, becomes a stalker. Mobile phone sales were down, the boss was on his back; your refusal of the offer was the last straw. He blames you for being sacked. Add, add, add, use your imagination, it's your life, mix fact with fiction, do what you will with it. Give it a twist; you eventually leave your hubby for the stalker. The stalker teams up with you to get rid of the Aunty from hell. The stalker is really an alien, teaching you a lesson in something. Imagination and fact is wonderful and anything can be done with it.
One thing I always suggest to writers, forget who is going to read it. This will free you up to write what you want and not what you think others are going to like. Remember, you can never please everyone and don't even try to. If you don't love what you're writing with passion, you leave yourself open to beat yourself to death over the slightest criticism.
I personally believe that in every fiction book is part of the author's personality, life, loves, hates, family, acquaintances and all written within the words of a poem, short story and novels.
Haven't got the time? This to me says, I don't want to write, so don't. Better to be honest and say it than to have someone like me trying to convince you to do it. If this is not the case and you really do want to write a story, would it really kill you to dedicate 10 minutes a day to writing one paragraph? Or like some do, jot down a daily note in a diary. Just think; one day you can hand it down to a family member, who might make a million dollars out of it. Take the bible for example; it is a book of letters and private notes. Stones and scrolls exchanged and collected. One day they stuck it all together and whammo, the worlds best selling book. So, there is no reason for people not to write, only if they really, really don't want to be a writer and not everyone wants to. Alas, the reader and the world needs them just as much as writers.
About the Author
Author Christine Jones http://www.cjbooks.net
What Everyone Should Know About Inspirational Poems by Gray Ward 0 votes vote What Everyone Should Know About Inspirational Poems Inspirational p
What Everyone Should Know About Inspirational Poems
Inspirational poems are everywhere. They line the walls in churches and community centers. They sit neatly above the seats on city buses. They appear in magazines and on the inside flaps of countless non-fiction bestsellers. Inspirational poems are used to motivate those with illness, those who have lost someone, those who are depressed, or merely those who are on a diet. The inspirational poem is the perfect message, designed to share just the right balance of everything someone needs to hear at a hard time.
How an Inspirational Poem Inspires
Inspirational poems are so effective because they can unlock the secrets of human emotion and motivation unlike any other forms of poetry. A well written inspirational poem displays multiple levels of insight that no other art form can claim, allowing their readers to step inside the shoes of someone who understands what they are going through. To those that have been through a particularly intense or disturbing emotional trauma, an inspirational poem asserts that they are not alone and that the world is an essentially good place, one in which they will find peace.
Inspirational Poems for Different Times
There are plenty of different times in which someone might need the assistance of a truly poignant poem. These instances are often not the best moments in their lives and if you have ever been in such a position, you know how hard it can be. So, finding the right words to relieve some of that stress or worry is a great gift. These writers have all contributed to the canon of inspirational poems, helping to make those people in a hard place feel better about themselves.
Where to Turn for Truly Inspirational Poems
The list of writers who have written inspirational poems in their life is very long. Each one has something to offer in their words that few others can because they lived entirely different lives. The poets of our lifetime take much of what they learned from the inspirational words of those that came before, both in life and in the art of poetry.
William Wordsworth was considered one of the premiere English poets of the 19th century, writing prolifically in the romantic style of the time. Serving as the English Poet Laureate for seven years, his work has been cited repeatedly as a source of great inspiration. "Daffodils" is a particular popular poem written by Wordsworth that displays that very inspirational style.
Famous for his mastery of the English language and an idol to many of the Victorian poets whose work is still read in classrooms today, Percy Bysshe Shelley was another Romantic poet who wrote great inspirational works. His long piece, "The Cloud" is a classic example of elaborate allegory and detailed description designed to uplift the spirits.
While the romantic poets of the early 19th century wrote a great deal of inspirational poetry, there are hundreds more poets who freely shared their inspiration poems with the world.
About the Author
Gray Ward loves to use poems to express his feelings for the right occasion, why not enjoy more articles and poems by visiting his website at http://www.poemanswers.com and http://poemanswers.blogspot.com where you too will find the right poem for you.
Inspirational poems are everywhere. They line the walls in churches and community centers. They sit neatly above the seats on city buses. They appear in magazines and on the inside flaps of countless non-fiction bestsellers. Inspirational poems are used to motivate those with illness, those who have lost someone, those who are depressed, or merely those who are on a diet. The inspirational poem is the perfect message, designed to share just the right balance of everything someone needs to hear at a hard time.
How an Inspirational Poem Inspires
Inspirational poems are so effective because they can unlock the secrets of human emotion and motivation unlike any other forms of poetry. A well written inspirational poem displays multiple levels of insight that no other art form can claim, allowing their readers to step inside the shoes of someone who understands what they are going through. To those that have been through a particularly intense or disturbing emotional trauma, an inspirational poem asserts that they are not alone and that the world is an essentially good place, one in which they will find peace.
Inspirational Poems for Different Times
There are plenty of different times in which someone might need the assistance of a truly poignant poem. These instances are often not the best moments in their lives and if you have ever been in such a position, you know how hard it can be. So, finding the right words to relieve some of that stress or worry is a great gift. These writers have all contributed to the canon of inspirational poems, helping to make those people in a hard place feel better about themselves.
Where to Turn for Truly Inspirational Poems
The list of writers who have written inspirational poems in their life is very long. Each one has something to offer in their words that few others can because they lived entirely different lives. The poets of our lifetime take much of what they learned from the inspirational words of those that came before, both in life and in the art of poetry.
William Wordsworth was considered one of the premiere English poets of the 19th century, writing prolifically in the romantic style of the time. Serving as the English Poet Laureate for seven years, his work has been cited repeatedly as a source of great inspiration. "Daffodils" is a particular popular poem written by Wordsworth that displays that very inspirational style.
Famous for his mastery of the English language and an idol to many of the Victorian poets whose work is still read in classrooms today, Percy Bysshe Shelley was another Romantic poet who wrote great inspirational works. His long piece, "The Cloud" is a classic example of elaborate allegory and detailed description designed to uplift the spirits.
While the romantic poets of the early 19th century wrote a great deal of inspirational poetry, there are hundreds more poets who freely shared their inspiration poems with the world.
About the Author
Gray Ward loves to use poems to express his feelings for the right occasion, why not enjoy more articles and poems by visiting his website at http://www.poemanswers.com and http://poemanswers.blogspot.com where you too will find the right poem for you.
Funeral Poem of Love, Faith and Hope by Dave Pipitone 0 votes vote Can an inspirational funeral poem help the family and friends of a departed lov
Can an inspirational funeral poem help the family and friends of a departed loved one deal with the loss or sudden death of that person?
Mothers and fathers who lose a child; a husband whose wife dies; the death of a parent or grandparent are very sad times. Most people have many questions about what happens to their deceased loved ones after death. Is she free of pain? Is he safe? Will we ever be with them again or see them?
In the Christian religion, the belief in eternal life with God is based on the foundation of living a life united with Jesus Christ. The resurrection of Jesus opened the door to lasting life and destroy death.
Although the physical body may die, Christians believe that God will resurrect the person into a new way of living beyond the physical existence on earth. A funeral poem that recalls these truths is comforting during a time of loss.
Funeral services offer a family and friends the chance to gather together in mutual support after the death of a loved one. Often, in the funeral parlor of a funeral home, the remains of a physical body of a loved one is present.
Many families choose to use a casket to carry the body of their deceased loved one. Others choose a direct cremation option. Some Christians desire burial of the ashes, or placement in a mausoleum which honors the physical body and respects that one day it will be made new. Depending on the condition of the departed body, face-to-face mourning during a visitation is a positive step.
Family and friends write memorial poems to help work through the mourning process. Churches and funeral homes may offer standard funeral memorial poems which have consoling words about a deceased loved one.
Religious good stores and inspirational gift websites sell funeral memorial poems that you can carry with you or display in your home. The best poems speak about the good ness of life and and life after death. At a family funeral, you can give these cards during a wake or read them at the funeral service, in memory of the departed loved one.
Having to make funeral arrangements after the death of a loved one is difficult. When you grieve the loss of a loved one, you feel shock, sorrow and pain. The experience is often stressful and overwhelming.
All at once, you have many decisions to make. Some of these include contacting family and friends, writing and publishing an obituary, planning the wake, religious services, and burial, and many other particulars.
When the flowers from the funeral are wilted and the services are finished, the real work of the grieving process will begin. During the days that follow the funeral, the support of family, friends, church, and community is helpful.
Sharing, telling and hearing stories of a departed loved one's life are like medicine for the soul. Be sure to mention different times that were funny and touching moments. Remember special times when you felt very close and connected. Having inspirational memorial poems can bring a smile to a tearful eye.
Your connection with your departed loved ones does not end when they die; it changes. You now connect through faith and imagination - using the virtues of love, faith and hope.
When you use an inspirational funeral poem that recalls how you are still connected, you can help ease the pain of loss and eventually experience the joy of one day being reunited with your friends and family.
About the Author
To find an inspirational funeral poem that you can share with friends and family, visit www.my3strands.com.
Mothers and fathers who lose a child; a husband whose wife dies; the death of a parent or grandparent are very sad times. Most people have many questions about what happens to their deceased loved ones after death. Is she free of pain? Is he safe? Will we ever be with them again or see them?
In the Christian religion, the belief in eternal life with God is based on the foundation of living a life united with Jesus Christ. The resurrection of Jesus opened the door to lasting life and destroy death.
Although the physical body may die, Christians believe that God will resurrect the person into a new way of living beyond the physical existence on earth. A funeral poem that recalls these truths is comforting during a time of loss.
Funeral services offer a family and friends the chance to gather together in mutual support after the death of a loved one. Often, in the funeral parlor of a funeral home, the remains of a physical body of a loved one is present.
Many families choose to use a casket to carry the body of their deceased loved one. Others choose a direct cremation option. Some Christians desire burial of the ashes, or placement in a mausoleum which honors the physical body and respects that one day it will be made new. Depending on the condition of the departed body, face-to-face mourning during a visitation is a positive step.
Family and friends write memorial poems to help work through the mourning process. Churches and funeral homes may offer standard funeral memorial poems which have consoling words about a deceased loved one.
Religious good stores and inspirational gift websites sell funeral memorial poems that you can carry with you or display in your home. The best poems speak about the good ness of life and and life after death. At a family funeral, you can give these cards during a wake or read them at the funeral service, in memory of the departed loved one.
Having to make funeral arrangements after the death of a loved one is difficult. When you grieve the loss of a loved one, you feel shock, sorrow and pain. The experience is often stressful and overwhelming.
All at once, you have many decisions to make. Some of these include contacting family and friends, writing and publishing an obituary, planning the wake, religious services, and burial, and many other particulars.
When the flowers from the funeral are wilted and the services are finished, the real work of the grieving process will begin. During the days that follow the funeral, the support of family, friends, church, and community is helpful.
Sharing, telling and hearing stories of a departed loved one's life are like medicine for the soul. Be sure to mention different times that were funny and touching moments. Remember special times when you felt very close and connected. Having inspirational memorial poems can bring a smile to a tearful eye.
Your connection with your departed loved ones does not end when they die; it changes. You now connect through faith and imagination - using the virtues of love, faith and hope.
When you use an inspirational funeral poem that recalls how you are still connected, you can help ease the pain of loss and eventually experience the joy of one day being reunited with your friends and family.
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Writing Love Through a Child's Eyes by Belinda Osgood 0 votes vote The subject of love is one of which the world will never tire. Many writers hav
The subject of love is one of which the world will never tire. Many writers have built flourishing careers based purely on love and all its different courses.
Yet, when it comes to defining love we find its meaning written in thousands of ways throughout history, but still without an absolute, single definition. It is a complex array of emotions, needs, feelings, and more. Yet, in its purest form, love is so very simple.
Have you ever watched a small boy who is enthralled by a caterpillar spinning its cocoon, or seen the rapture on a young girl's face as she greets her first doll? Sincere, uncomplicated adoration is reflected in many childhood experiences. A child loves without condition; they love fully with no ulterior motive. They are both honest and expressive in their affections, and just as honest and expressive when things don't go their way. The tantrum of a two-year-old reminds us well!
Sadly this unadulterated love does not last long. Children face peer pressure, stresses of learning and making new friends. Changing responsibilities and concerns press upon each one of us as we grow through our childhood. Eventually someone will break our trust. When this happens we become less free in where we place our trust and our so it follows that our love is then given more selectively.
We can learn much from observing a child's expression of love in those early, trusting years. This type of love brings us a depth to explore in our writing. It is possible to capture that precious and uncompromising sincerity. To invoke the memories and sensations of a child-like love approach, place yourself in these situations:
* the delight of your first pet
* the gratitude in a candy from Grandma
* the complete adoration you felt towards a first crush
* the respect held toward a role model (teacher, older sibling, minister...)
* the trust in your parent as they removed a splinter from your finger
* the sudden and unbidden jealousy as a new baby takes attention away from you
* the serenity of falling asleep - warm, cozy, and secure
* the excitement of going somewhere special with dad or mum (without other siblings)
* the inconsolable anxiety of being separated from mum and dad for the first time
* the contentment of sitting on a parent's lap
Think about the above scenarios, remember what it was like in your own childhood, or observe the reactions of your children or grandchildren. Use both what you see and remember, and add to it the emotion those memories and observations engender within you to bring a deeper emotiveness into your writing. Rejuvenate tired love with the simplicity of a child's passion. Be inspired by a love both complete and honest.
Once the mindset of love through a child's eyes is developed the wording should reflect the innocence of that emotion. Word choice can completely alter the effect and meaning of a scene.
Go ahead now and write, imbuing your story or poem with the tender and sincere love as seen through the eyes of a child. Happy writing!
About the Author
Belinda Osgood is an author on http://www.Writing.Com/ which is a site for Creative Writing.
Yet, when it comes to defining love we find its meaning written in thousands of ways throughout history, but still without an absolute, single definition. It is a complex array of emotions, needs, feelings, and more. Yet, in its purest form, love is so very simple.
Have you ever watched a small boy who is enthralled by a caterpillar spinning its cocoon, or seen the rapture on a young girl's face as she greets her first doll? Sincere, uncomplicated adoration is reflected in many childhood experiences. A child loves without condition; they love fully with no ulterior motive. They are both honest and expressive in their affections, and just as honest and expressive when things don't go their way. The tantrum of a two-year-old reminds us well!
Sadly this unadulterated love does not last long. Children face peer pressure, stresses of learning and making new friends. Changing responsibilities and concerns press upon each one of us as we grow through our childhood. Eventually someone will break our trust. When this happens we become less free in where we place our trust and our so it follows that our love is then given more selectively.
We can learn much from observing a child's expression of love in those early, trusting years. This type of love brings us a depth to explore in our writing. It is possible to capture that precious and uncompromising sincerity. To invoke the memories and sensations of a child-like love approach, place yourself in these situations:
* the delight of your first pet
* the gratitude in a candy from Grandma
* the complete adoration you felt towards a first crush
* the respect held toward a role model (teacher, older sibling, minister...)
* the trust in your parent as they removed a splinter from your finger
* the sudden and unbidden jealousy as a new baby takes attention away from you
* the serenity of falling asleep - warm, cozy, and secure
* the excitement of going somewhere special with dad or mum (without other siblings)
* the inconsolable anxiety of being separated from mum and dad for the first time
* the contentment of sitting on a parent's lap
Think about the above scenarios, remember what it was like in your own childhood, or observe the reactions of your children or grandchildren. Use both what you see and remember, and add to it the emotion those memories and observations engender within you to bring a deeper emotiveness into your writing. Rejuvenate tired love with the simplicity of a child's passion. Be inspired by a love both complete and honest.
Once the mindset of love through a child's eyes is developed the wording should reflect the innocence of that emotion. Word choice can completely alter the effect and meaning of a scene.
Go ahead now and write, imbuing your story or poem with the tender and sincere love as seen through the eyes of a child. Happy writing!
About the Author
Belinda Osgood is an author on http://www.Writing.Com/ which is a site for Creative Writing.
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