Lost in lilac living with Addison's

2012-01-03T16:41:00.000-08:00

Challenges

Life is full of challenges,

We can embrace them,

Or let them “drag” us down,

it’s a new year, so we need to be

Ready to create and write new stories Just like a butterfly when it changes form,

It starts so tiny but emerges into something truly

Its beautiful, imprinting everything it touches

So lets those creative juices flowing

Making memories that we can reflect on

& even learn from

But change is necessary,

Unless we realize that

Getting out of our comfort zone

Is not something we want to do,

But somehow, we find in the end

It was worth it,

We can be like a butterfly when it changes form,

It starts so tiny but emerges into something truly

beautiful, imprinting everything it touches,

May we as go along this new year, we need to take on life’s challenges

& changes,

Leaving the imprints of our experiences to reflect on in the future.

Vicki (4th January 2012)

serenity

2011-11-16T12:20:00.000-08:00

Peace, serenity
reaching, touching,
calmness, hope,
sweet whispers
inside,
silent reflection.

Vicki (November 2011)

Golden Glow

2011-11-14T12:26:00.000-08:00

Dancing, reflecting,
shining, reaching,
assuring, giving hope,
peace, listening,
silent reflection,
the whispers of Gods golden glow,
are within your inner being.

Vicki 14th November, 2011

Intellectual Pauses

2011-05-27T21:33:00.000-07:00

Well as one goes through life,
we have moments when we
can't remember what happened yesterday
or even what happened a few minutes ago
this seems to happen as the silver highlights
increase,
some may call them senior moments,
not sure why, we have them
but a very wise friend advised me that these
moments are more appropriately called
Intellectual Pauses....
meaning that we are still so smart, we are just having
a break, not to overdo things,
well that's my theory anyway,
not sure if that's the right theory.
but I have noticed that sometimes
I have many of these moments,
depending on the day I guess..
for example I forget where I put something
or why I went into a room to find that something
I then have to re trace where I have been
& then all of a sudden---my intellectual pause
has cleared.....
what a relief....
but whatever you call these moments,
at least one can have a laugh about them
because many of us do have this problem or
is it a problem?
maybe brain or memory refreshment...
enjoy them, just smile....
show how clever we are
those intellectual pauses....

Vicki ---May 2011

in the stillness

2010-11-05T19:13:00.000-07:00

I felt something,
a gentle touch,
I could see,
a glow, light shining,
I heard a whisper,
soft & gentle,
I could feel
a gentle breeze,
wrapping itself
around me,
purple reflections,
imprinted inside,
sounds hardly heard,
in the stillness....

opaque reflections...

2010-11-05T19:02:00.000-07:00

opaque visions,
imprinted, colours,
gentle breeze,
changing,
light, darkness,
peace, growing,
reaching,
imprinting
opaque reflections....

Silhouettte

2010-11-05T19:00:00.000-07:00

mist, coolness,
eerie silence,
piercing darkness,
creeping shadows,
silhouetted mysteries...

Isolation

2010-11-05T18:57:00.003-07:00

rain, cold,
darkness, silence,
questions, hurt,
scarred heart,
imprinted....
isolation...

2010-10-16T21:23:00.000-07:00

feeling lost, alone,
dark, unsure,
swirling, needing
trying to find answers,
heart burning,
why, why,
someone hear me
listen, to my plea,
all I hear is silence,
reassurance,
where are you?
deep calls unto deep
waterfalls flow over me,
my inner being, trying
to find, light
refreshment,
renewal, peace,
hope, reaching, reaching,
skyward, higher
into the eternal light....

Vicki October 2010

shaded memories

2010-09-11T14:24:00.000-07:00

shaded memories
hidden, secrets,
tears, pain,
splintered glass,
darkness, hopelessness,
pleading, hoping
healing, feeling,
touch, hope,
questions, answers,
scarred hearts,
shaded memories,
light......

Vicki September 2010

pleading....

2010-09-11T14:18:00.000-07:00

Blackness, terror.
screaming, anger,
piercing, pleading,
running, tears,
darkness, feeling helpless,
questions,
needing answers,
can only imagine.........

Vicki-- September 2010

Shadowed memories

2010-08-14T15:45:00.000-07:00

Shadowed memories,
imprinted inside,
untold stories,
of scars & scrapes,
reflections of times past,
winding paths,
rough & smooth,
piercing, images,
silver linings,
waiting, wanting
listening, silence,
the hand of hope,
reaching, touching,
grasping,
peace....healing
shadowed memories...
Vicki --August 2010

a beautiful moment....

2010-07-31T14:33:00.000-07:00

Emotions, swirling,
light, dark,
colours, hope ,
feelings, reflections,
memories,
imprinted, surrounding,
touching, reaching,
holding,
diamonds of peace,
coolness, refreshing,
renewing, growing,
calm, serenity,
tranquility,
emotions,
in a beautiful moment
of eternity...

Vicki--August 1st 2010

two friends

2010-07-24T15:02:00.001-07:00

Two friends,
similar interests,
different stories,
winding paths,
rough & smooth,
seasons of life
coolness & warmth
funny sayings,
chats, laughter,
sharing, reflecting
colours, teal & lilac,
the scent of freesias & roses
fill the air,
stories to write,
chapters to complete
two friends, two mums,
forever etched into
the eternal book of life...

Vicki --July 2010

Maree & Marie

2010-07-24T14:52:00.000-07:00

Two stories of two people
Maree & Marie
two different stories,
similar chapters, same times,
funny sayings,
smiles, laughter,
different journeys
memories forever etched
into the shadows of time,
two people, similar names,
same reflections,
the candle of love,
still dances, still shines,
the eternal flame...

Vicki -July 2010

White Vision

2010-07-24T14:49:00.000-07:00

As I awoke,
A white vision of purity
appeared before me
the radiant image
filled the room &
my inner being
with joy,
a sense of wonder
overwhelmed me,
completely,
As the hand of love reached out
the vision swept over me
filling my heart with a special moment
of purity & hope.

Vicki --July 2010

two mums..two stories

2010-07-16T21:20:00.000-07:00

two mums, with two stories,
very different chapters,
long & winding roads,
two mums, same month,
memories entwined,
into the winds of time,
the scent of freesias & roses
fill the air,
strong love,
funny sayings,
always remembered,
bringing smiles,
special tokens,
a laugh, a bird,
a radiant cloud,
so many ways to reflect
on two mums,
two stories.

Dedicated to Judy & Maree
July 2010

Two acts of kindness...

2010-07-09T19:29:00.000-07:00

It was a cool day,
as I watched, many stories were being
written into the day
I recall two of them,
the first being of two people sharing love & care
for someone who had pain inside of his body,
but his soul smiled,
you could see through his smile,
that this young man
really appreciated the care & love
being shown to him,
Im sure he has a story to tell,
one to inspire & touch the heartstrings....

The other story
was this kindly gentleman,
who smiled radiantly,
he obviously enjoyed his job,
As I approached him,
He reached into his car,
taking out this huge umbrella,
His gentle smile said take this,
keep dry,
He then proceeded to inform
my waiting lift,
that I was ready,
He walked calmly
through the rain,
He then waited till I was
safely inside the car,
I thanked him profusely
I was so touched by this
gesture, was kind,
that one act, really made my day.
just show a little kindness, you never know who
you'll touch....

both of these stories will be with me for a very long time...
Vicki (July 2010)

life

2010-07-09T19:24:00.000-07:00

Life is a journey,
all of us walking different roads,
one direction, then another,
not knowing where we will be,
as we go, our story is forever
etched into the clouds of time,
some journeys are filled with rain,
others have rain & sunshine,
even others say they have roses
with the knarled stems,
but the soft green foliage
ease the hurt,
our lives are a book,
each page, & chapter
are written in eternal ink
for all to see & remember
yes, life, a reflection....a memory

Vicki (July 2010)

Golden glow

2010-07-09T19:14:00.000-07:00

I looked around me,
it was dark & slightly cool,
My eyes were drawn
to the something above,
surrounded by silver gray clouds
there was a golden glow,
a message, a blessing,
something special...

Vicki (July 2010)

A Prayer....

2010-07-04T21:26:00.000-07:00

Dear Lord,
thank you for being my Lord & Saviour
I bring to you, my tensions, my concerns & worries
Father, feel so alone, I keep asking, keep reaching,
I know you're here with me, I know you have kept me
in your arms, Lord this prayer is for me & for those who are hurting
I pray for your Spirit to infuse those who need it,
those who need your healing,
May your lovelight touch all of those who are hurting,
please may they find refreshment in you,
new hope, new peace,
Father I lift all of my words to you,
& ask that your presence touch those who are reaching for you
please may they hear you speak
may they be thirsty for your word,
& be quenched,
May those who are less fortunate then myself
be blessed to overflowing too.

Vicki-- July 2010

you started as a tiny seed...

2010-06-12T20:20:00.000-07:00

You started as a tiny seed,
you were nurtured by the
warmth of the sun
the gentleness of the rain
your branches grew stronger
pine cones & leaves
added to your beauty
the clouds above
when it became twilight time
the stars shone on you
as the years went by
your age began to show
but you became even more unique
you were strong, yet weak
it so long for you to finally
touch the touch the sky
but you are now a memory
forever imprinted into the
shadows of time.

Vicki Thornton
13th June 2010

Gods angel

2010-04-11T18:13:00.000-07:00

Gods angel
silently, gently,
guiding, holding,
glowing light
imprints of love
the journey begins....

Vicki Thornton
April 2010

An angel

2010-04-11T18:12:00.000-07:00

An angel
silently, gently
touching, feeling
peace, whispers
glowing
love imprints.

Vicki
April 2010

Nanna

2010-04-11T18:10:00.000-07:00

In the tapestry of your life
there were many colours
each thread
like you
a unique creation
are a wonderful reflection
of the memories of your life
that are forever woven into
our hearts.

Vicki
April 2010

tunnel vision

2010-01-09T17:34:00.000-08:00

Ive had many visions,
some have left impressions
deep inside,
memories of times past,
walking, journeys,
friendship, conversations,
visions that come from within,
dreams, hopes,
light, shining,
colours of the rainbow,
tunnels of change,
winding, twisting,
experiences, my footprints
forever imprinted in the
tunnels of life.

Vicki Thornton 10th January 2010

Whispers

2010-01-09T17:23:00.000-08:00

Whispers
are words that no one hears,
are sounds that no one hears,
whispering silence is in the
the gentle breeze,
the waves gently breaking
on the shore,
an eagle soaring through the heavens
touching the wispy clouds,
of peace and tranquility,
whispers are conversations,
that stay inside your inner being,
sometimes whispers are in music
just listen,
in the silence of your heart,
you'll hear the words,
that reach deep inside,
enveloping your senses,
memories of times past,
of whispered silence.

fruits of life

2010-01-09T17:13:00.000-08:00

the fruits of life,
are hope, light, peace,
listening, ripening,
the fruits, need nurturing
Living water, love,
growth, change,
softness, reaching,
Life's fruits, are many,
discoveries to be made,
experiences to be had,
learning, sharing,
holding, but the fruits
are life, so many,
ready for the tasting.

Vicki Thornton 10th January 2010

thoughts

2009-11-14T12:56:00.000-08:00

thoughts racing
mind spinning
wondering,
questions,
needing answers,
imagination,
life's journey,
walking along,
through, the forests
of confusion,
imprinting thoughts
along the sands,
feeling the solace
of silence,
thoughts, reflecting...

Vicki Thornton November 2009

in the stillness

2009-11-14T12:38:00.000-08:00

I see the shimmering white glow
reflecting its beauty
like a mirror
on the still water
a gentle breeze,
softly touching the trees,
whispering, feeling,
coolness, refreshing,
the soft pure reflections
creating memories,
imprinted eternally
in the stillness....

Vicki Thornton November 2009

the letter box

2009-10-14T20:09:00.000-07:00

The letter box stands alone, forgotten,
well worn, rusted,
remember when the postie
came more than once a day?
and when he "posted" your mail
the sound of his whistle pierced the air,
how times have changed
you now need a mouse to read your mail/email
I dont know about you, but I prefer the good old days
of finding a long long hand written letter,
addressed to you!
the bunch of the catalogues telling of the latest
specials,
I feel sad, seeing the lonely, letter box
neglected, with stories
that will never be told,
memories locked in the rusted key
just waiting for the a can of WD40
to come to the rescue
and unlock those memories!!

Vicki Thornton October 2009

aromatic memories

2009-10-14T20:04:00.000-07:00

I can recall many aromas
that take me back, to times past
brewing coffee, bread baking,
aromas filling the senses
ah yes, remember the school lunch?
from the school bag?
the freshness of newly mowed grass
vege gardens, the scent of flowers
the fresh clean smell of the local
dry cleaners,
clothes on the line
freshened by sunshine
there are thousands more
aromatic memories
ah yes, what wonderful story tellers.

Vicki Thornton October 2009

I can only imagine

2009-10-14T20:01:00.000-07:00

I can imagine
veils of darkness
splintered innocence
shattered dreams
confusion, choices,
journeys, reaching
I can only imagine...
shattered glass
sharp pain
piercing, the soul,
broken, spinning
life in glass.

Vicki Thornton October 2009

words can paint...

2009-10-14T19:43:00.000-07:00

Words can paint what the eyes cant see,
words can be many colours,
like emotions,
our eyes are the windows to
our inner being,
secrets, stories,
hidden, within the hands of time
words can be creative
like an artist painting
a picture, with palate of
many colours, imagination,
mixing, imprinting
on the canvas of life's journey.

Vicki Thornton October 2009

eternal hope

2009-10-14T19:34:00.000-07:00

The seed was planted,
it was nurtured and watered
as the stems grew
the branches became knarled and rough
the growing was hard
light shone from above
creating diamonds
on the soft green leaves
quenching the dry places inside
finding refreshment and renewal
as the plant grew stronger
finally reaching skyward
revealing a sweet fragrant bloom
of eternal hope and peace.

Vicki Thornton October 2009

dreaming

2009-08-01T22:13:00.001-07:00

visions, purity
dreaming, kaleidscope,
heartstrings, whispers
tugging, entwining
renewing, thirsty
quenched, overflowing
love imprinted memories
dreaming...floating

Vicki Thornton August 2009

whispered silence

2009-08-01T22:10:00.000-07:00

whispered silence
inside quiet, words,
reflections, memories
words, floating,
hearts, feeling
reaching, touching
entwining together,
holding peace
wondering listening
moments in time
thinking, hoping, dreams
echoes of whispered silence......

Vicki Thornton August 2009

listen and silent

2009-08-01T22:05:00.000-07:00

listen and silent
have the same letters
but mean different things
you have to do one
to do the other,
when you listen
you have to be silent
its something we all do
its something we all need
listening is a gift,
silence is a need,
so remember to be silent
when you listen.

Vicki Thornton 2009

Silent Reflections

2009-07-24T18:52:00.000-07:00

I lit a candle a few years ago
I watched the colours of the flame
flicker and dance,
As the candle shone brightly
I reflected on the memories
of times past,
I heard a soft gentle voice
whisper, that I am here
with you,
That same candle is still
shining brightly,
the flame is still dancing
and flickering
the gentle voice, still
whispers,
yes memories and my light are eternal.

In memory of Mum, 26th July, 2009
from Vicki

Father

2009-07-10T22:15:00.000-07:00

Father, thank you
for giving me new life and
a hope that is beyond
imagination, thank
you for knowing the
deep, the dark,
but letting your light
shine inside, touching
giving me a warm glow
inside, thank you Lord
for walking the path of
life with me through
the rough and the smooth
you've always held me tight,
thank you Lord
that when the sun sets,
night will come,
leaving memories imprinted
in times past,
when the sun rises,
a new day begins,
new blessings, hopes
to be fulfilled.

Vicki Thornton July 2009

Dear Lord

2009-07-10T21:41:00.000-07:00

Dear Lord
I'm sitting here,
with so much I need to tell you,
but you can see deep inside,
you know the darkness, and
my thoughts
I feel cold, I feel alone
Yet you're here with me
Ive been blessed by you
refreshed and renewed by your love
you given me inspiration
Dear Lord,
I need to reach out, hold your hand
walk with you, leaving the imprints
of my steps behind,
I need to feel the healing ointment
pour over me
I need to be silent and listen and
hear your soft voice,
deep inside,
I know Lord that your presence
is right beside me,
Father, may I once again
sense the sweet fragrance of your
peace and hope,
I know its always been here its
just waiting to be refreshed and
watered by your Spirit
nutured by your gentleness
in the dry places of my being
and the warmth of your Sonshine
to shine again, so the seed can
grow to reach, up to the Heavens
to reveal the most fragrant bloom
of eternity.
thank you Lord.

Vicki Thornton July 2009

visions

2009-07-09T22:18:00.000-07:00

I walk a path of lavender
roses, lilacs, violets,
visions of colour
a potpourri of perfume
surrounds me,
fills the air,
touches me,
the sun shines through
the canopy of the trees above
like a mist, pure and white
diamonds tears glisten
in the early morn
a rainbow of peace, hope,
lilacs, violets,
roses, lavender.

Vicki Thornton July 2009

Sadness

2009-07-09T22:11:00.000-07:00

feeling sad, blue
downcast
the sky is clear
the sun is above
but there's only cold
dont know why
its too deep inside
to delve
want to reach,
want to feel
But Im too numb
why oh why
can't explain
spinning twirling
I want it to stop
but it keeps getting faster
tears are my comfort
deep calls into deep
the sound of the waterfalls
the waves pour over me
still reaching, calling
Hoping, listening, answers.

Vicki Thornton July 2009

Creativity

2009-06-27T23:00:00.000-07:00

Creativity is many things
of beauty nature
people scenery
its putting your thoughts
together, also your dreams
sharing your talents
reflecting, writing
like a kaleidscope of colours
a ripple effect we have on each other
sharing inspiration
like a glow of a candle
creativity is individual
yes its many things
but its something you cant see
because its inside each one of us
a light that shines from within
a warm soft glow
thats eternal
yes creativity is so many things.

Vicki Thornton 2009

tears of rain

2009-06-27T22:54:00.000-07:00

tears of rain

falling like tears
painting images, reflections
diamond drops
sadness, joy
colour rainbows
glass shining
cool breeze
clouds like floss across the sky
tears from above
touching nurturing
watering growing
tears of love, sadness
echoing sounds
warmth reaching
rain falling like tears
feelings wonder
shining rains tears turn into
rainbow sunshine glowing inside
tears to joy.

Vicki Thornton 2009

Echoes

2009-06-27T22:51:00.000-07:00

Echoes
of love
touch feel
reach unite
peace memories
friendship treasures
hearts reflections
come back to you
Echoes....

Vicki Thornton 2009

lost in lilac

2009-06-20T19:35:00.000-07:00

lilacs surround me,
colour, perfume,
fill my senses,
peace touches me,
I see visions of the long
road ahead,
covered with lilacs, and rose petals,
intertwined with lavender,
potpourri, the scent
really infuses me,
a gentle voice from above
whispers to my inner being,
surrounding me with hope,
holding my hand along journey
leaving my imprints as I go,
yes, Im lost in lilacs.

next summers apples

2009-06-20T15:39:00.000-07:00

Its winter, alls quite,
the apple seeds are
being quitely nurtured,
deep inside,
touched by the coolness,
I see a mist from my window,
but a sweet soft whisper
says, look again,
you will see the apples
there just waiting,
for the coming summer,
then you will see the ripest fruits
of the Spirit, being watered and nurtured
so when you look out your window,
there you will see next summers apples.

Vicki Thornton June 2009

Healing Rain

2009-06-20T15:22:00.000-07:00

Healing rain,
infuse me,
touch me,
in the dry places inside
cleanse the scars and pain
I reach for you
may I hear your voice
healing rain
answer my prayer.

Vicki Thornton June 2009

Firey Background

2009-06-18T14:50:00.000-07:00

The setting sun,
blankets the sky and clouds
with a blaze of colour
an artist mixing
paint on a picture
silhouettes trees
against the firey background
as the sun sets
the colour becomes faded
enveloping the artist's picture
in a curtain of darkness.

Vicki Thornton 2009

tears of rain

2009-04-10T18:35:00.000-07:00

Tears of rain
rain falling like tears
painting images, reflections
diamond drops,
sadness, joy,
colour, rainbows
glass shining
cool breeze
clouds like floss
across the sky
tears from above
touching nurturing
watering growing
tears of love, sadness
echoing, sounds
warmth reaching
rain falling like tears
feelings wonder
shining rains turn into
rainbows, sunshine
glowing inside...
tears to joy.

Vicki Thornton 2007

Seasons

2009-03-05T19:24:00.000-08:00

Seasons of life,
warmth of summer,
aromas of spring,
new life, new hope,
refreshment, renewal,
autumn colours,
leaves falling,
pinks, reds, purple,
brown, imprints,
coolness of winter,
the breeze wrapping itself
memories of life,
imprinted in the snow,
journeys, stories,
written in to
the seasons of life.

Vicki Thornton March 2009

Fragile

2009-03-05T19:20:00.000-08:00

Fragile,
delicate, weak,
spiralling emotions,
splinters, glass,
hurt, pain, hands holding,
fading colours,
pastel memories,
scents, aromas,
reaching grasping
breathless, shadows,
falling, cool, gentle,
fragile.

Vicki Thornton 2009

colours, hopes, pot purri

2009-02-18T20:17:00.000-08:00

pot purri, aromas, scents,
paths of lace,
dreams, hopes,
colours entwined,
fragrances, drifting,
reaching inside,
memories, imprinted,
warmth, cool,
autumn, spring,
leaves, lining
winding paths,
gentle breeze,
wrapping around,
the fragrances of hope,
peace, colours,
& pot purri.

(c) Vicki Thornton February 2009

hopes & dreams

2009-02-16T17:42:00.000-08:00

hopes & dreams
come in many colours
pastel, mixed, alone,
lace entwined,
fragrance filled,
dreams, visions,
hopes reaching,
touching, holding
life's seasons,
change, from warm to cool,
hopes & dreams, rainbows,
reflections forever imprinted
along the winding paths of life.

(c) Vicki Thornton February 2009

colours of life

2009-02-16T17:10:00.000-08:00

Life has many colours,
from dark to light,
even pastel,
some colours show experiences
they search deep inside,
like lifes journey,
colours are all around,
warm to cool,
soothing, comforting,
colours reach into
the inner being,
lifes colours can even be like a painting
mixed into a canvas,
dark, light, pastel
lifes colours,
reflect the seasons of lifes journey.

(c) Vicki Thornton February 2009

Potpurri

2009-01-16T19:53:00.000-08:00

I see myself walking an eternal path
filled with a potpurri
of lilacs, lavender,
laced entwined visions,
dreams, light,
fill my inner being,
a gentle hand,
guides me, along the path
of rose petals,
giving me a sense of refreshment
& hope.

Vicki Thornton January 2009

Lost in lilac

2009-01-16T19:14:00.000-08:00

As I walk through the fields,
my senses are filled with
the aroma of lilacs, violets,
shades of light,
surround me with
dreams and visions,
As I journey through the perfume,
of rosemary and roses,
my memories are enriched
with hope & promise.
Vicki Thornton January 17th 2009