Tag Archives: Satisfaction

THAT’S IT!– I DID A THING!

Posted on February 14, 2025 by elainedanforth

That’s it.I did a thing. I thing I knewI wanted to, but wasn’t surethat, to do that thing,I could myselfthere bring. It has me tired,but, deeply, too,inspired. And wondering,though I be rooted to this earthwhen next I may feel just … Continue reading →

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SILENCE– WORDLESS SENSE, TRUE SENSE

Posted on March 31, 2022 by elainedanforth

Silence. . . wordless sense–true sense– not one that isabsurdist– but as trueand targetedand broad,in such awaythat the fieldquite satisfyinglyexcitingly, and safely covers, a quiet sensethat knows just what it wants, from dawn to dusk,through night,and dusk to dawn, and … Continue reading →

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GRATITUDE EXHUMED

Posted on August 30, 2018 by elainedanforth

Gratitude exhumed, where you thought were only blinding mist and toxic fumes– not for the blessings obvious, those ones for which, you’ve probably done and said your piece, but for those obscured or buried in densely thorned and tangled thickets … Continue reading →

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GORGEOUS DAY

Posted on June 14, 2018 by elainedanforth

Gorgeous day, , , windows swung wide open bird song heard and warm fresh air invited in there, although the extended invitation’s mandatory, not an option, it moves and soothes whoever dwells within, So, by good fortune, in the mix, … Continue reading →

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DANG! LIFE CAN BE SO GOOD!

Posted on April 10, 2018 by elainedanforth

Dang! Life can be so good, when you let go all of the ways you know it can be bad. There was, after all, ages ago, the first soul who ever sang, a certain kind of silence forever out to … Continue reading →

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ALLOW ME

Posted on January 12, 2018 by elainedanforth

[This one is a new and (I think) improved version of an older poem, which I originally posted on January 13, 2015.] “Allow me. . . ”: Something someone says to you, in kindness, and in offer of a service … Continue reading →

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YOU ARE WORTHY OF A ZILLION THINGS

Posted on August 25, 2017 by elainedanforth

Ah, you are worthy of a zillion things. . . but you must choose the ones you want, and use them well, with heaven’s care, with sweetest words and tending deeds, that they will know no matter what the others … Continue reading →

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THE FOG BURNING OFF

Posted on July 1, 2017 by elainedanforth

OK, it’s Saturday, and the fog is starting to burn off, exposing the part of the world where I live to the greater Universe. Who is watching? Do they have something to say, long, medium or terse, about the big … Continue reading →

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DISTRACTION

Posted on March 22, 2017 by elainedanforth

Distraction. So common now, to mention its strong drain on power seems almost an infraction. A detour from whatever’s your intended fruitful action, which keeps you poor in pocket, spirit, and much more, as you connect with hot spot towers … Continue reading →

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I WILL OPT FOR BRAVERY

Posted on February 6, 2017 by elainedanforth

I will opt for bravery in my old age. Caution may appear more safe and savory, but only my true, willing heart’s exposure, will lead me through to peace and sated closure of the faithful, ordinary life of an extraordinary, … Continue reading →

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