A piece of art “It’s a collapsible sort of day” Said one friend to another Who was feeling a bit weary. Outside the autumnal wind howled And leaves of brown, red and gold Swirled into piles Rustling and chattering On the asphalt. It was a hunkering down sort of day By the fire With a …
Author: Karen Lighthouse
I feel deeply connected to nature and believe we are all part of it. Whilst not religious, I do believe everyone is a unique expression of the Divine and worthy of love and joy. I am also a poet, photographer, lover of words, music and British comedy.
Journey to Authenticity #2
(Image courtesy of: https://depositphotos.com/photos/authentic.html) Stuck in existence of habit Security of the uncomfortable known Intolerable now My soul yearns authenticity My flow My tribe My essence I am learning to dance to the music of my own soul It is safe for me to have feelings and needs It is safe for me to have …
Journey to Authenticity
oppo_32 The journey to authenticity is a challenging road although I believe it to be probably THE most worthwhile of journeys. For what and who are we if we are not our true authentic selves? I have been thrust into this line of questioning recently with the approach of my retirement age and I …
The Pros and Cons of Mild Hoarding
To look at my house, most people wouldn’t call me a hoarder. Yet I have a lot of difficulty throwing some things away and when I watch “Hoarders” on tv. I identify with some of their thinking and behaviours. My mother, God rest her soul was, amongst other things, a hoarder. I have some of …
Forest Spirit
Sit still They come Bellbird, fantail Chaffinch and more The spirits of the forest Speak When you Sit still And listen. © Karen Lighthouse 2024 Namaste. Thanks for reading and take care until next time. If you liked what you read please leave a comment below, like or subscribe to receive my weekly posts straight …
Forest Home
Blue skies Green trees Birds sing Heart pleased Dappled light Through tree and fern Rotting leaves Their smell does burn A place in my heart That I yearn To visit Inhabit Rest my bones The forest surely Is my home. (c) Karen Lighthouse 2024 Namaste. Thanks for reading and take care until next time. If …
Spring Hope
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA. Karen Lighthouse, 2023 Magnificent magnolias Cherry blossom clouds Splashing colour Against the grey sky Bluebells and daffodils Ablaze in the lush green grass Chaffinches and fantails Sing for joy Spring is here! Life transforming The bleak winter depths Bursting forth Announcing new life From death and darkness A season of vibrance New …
If You change The way You look at things The things You look at will Change Dr.Wayne Dyer
Lyons La Foret (en france)
My life is like a forest Some sturdy trunks Roots deep Established Sound. Other new shoots Promises emerging Tender Vulnerable Seeking the light. Some fallen logs Past lives Repurposed now Support new life. Autumns left-overs Mulch underfoot. My life is like a forest I will soon be gone Evidence of where I’ve been Remaining …
En France
Melting into the French summer Long warm days Honeysuckle permeating balmy nights Mouth-watering temptations at every turn Artisan delights Tarte du framboise Pain au chocolat Crusty baguettes Fresh every day. Long supermarket aisles of Fromage, fromage, fromage Mental battery drain Reading foreign labels Piece-meal French we have to laugh at. Rouen city Breath-taking beauty Half-timbered …
Words from the Lighthouse 