Joyful Ruins

Discovering joy in the hard places


poetry

  • Knitting Safety

    Feeling safe after trauma does not happen all at once but in steps like the knitting of a blanket to cover you or the building of a bridge to cross Sometimes it may come instantly with certain people who already feel safe Through hugs or words or presence but most of the time it will… Continue reading

  • Kindred Spirits

    Kindred Spirits

    I seek companions who notice the stars Those wildflower investigators and wondered-eyed bug observers Companions who pause to watch a bird a snail Who stand in awe as they look up at any tree Who trace the edges of a cloud marveling at their mastery These kindred spirits are of my kind living quietly among… Continue reading

  • Ecosystems Within

    Ecosystems Within

    The reason why you feel so much is because there are ecosystems within you Oceans that can rage Glassy calm lakes Deserts full of red rocks Snowy tundras Mountain tops Of course there are days you feel a lot and sometimes you don’t understand them It is because the beauty within you supports a diversity… Continue reading

  • Ecosystems

    The reason why you feel so much is because there are ecosystems within yoy Oceans that can rage Glassy calm lames Deserts full of red rocks Snowy tundra Mountain tops Of course there are days you feel a lot and sometimes you don’t understand them It is because the beauty within you supports a diversity… Continue reading

  • Canopy Truths

    Canopy Truths

    The sunlight coming through the canopy is a lot like life If we saw the truth all at once we might be blinded But those gentle things like trees, leaves, and clouds They help us see the truths in the tenderest way So tender it’s beautiful Continue reading

About Me

An obsessive journaler who loves meeting others along their journey and giving them a hand to hold through pieces of writing. I write about the heartbreaks of life and the joys, the ups and downs, and I often learn my greatest lessons and miracles from nature.

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