This poem was inspired by my previous post, “What is Perfection?”, and I just had to share it with you.
Perfection is in the Imperfections
There is a perfection, that will never stay true. The perfection in your mind, stopping you. The word perfection, has a flaw. Perfection is in the imperfections, this is my law. When you believe this, you can start where you are. Then you’ll make progress, then you’ll go far. So eliminate perfection, from your life right now. Keep going, stay strong, Imperfections are WOW!!
I once read somewhere that motivation is like showering, you need it everyday. I can honestly say that I do listen to a little bit of motivation every day, normally first thing when I wake up – it’s a great way to start the day. Below is a motivational poem I created for you, I hope it gives you that little nudge that you need to get going today. Lots of love Clarabelle.
When Motivation is Low
You haven’t moved, You do not know. One cause to being stuck, Is your motivation is low.
Your mind is numb, Your body feels lazy. Lost in time, This all feels crazy.
What can you do? How can this be? Let me help you up, Let me help you see.
Turn on the music, Open your heart. Listen to the sound, Of your favourite hit chart.
Then go for a walk, To clear your head. This is much better, Than lying in bed.
Or pick up the phone, And call a friend. They’ll be happy to hear you, And it will help you mend.
There is many little things, That you can do. To shift your energy, Make you feel happier too.
So when motivation is low, All you have to do, Is one of the above. And you’ll feel motivated too.
Today’s poem is all about gratitude – one of my top values is being grateful in life. I hope you like this one and thank you for being here. Love Clarabelle
I Am Grateful
I am grateful for my health, and the happiness I see. Grateful for the sun, shining down on me.
Grateful for the rainbow, with colours so bright. Grateful for the youthfulness, making me feel light.
I am grateful for, just everything, I am grateful for, the joy it does bring.
For once I forgot, to thank all that I own. I was never gratefully mindful, when I was alone.
But something happened, to me on my path. Something so serious, but now I do laugh.
Because life is what you make it, see it shine. Let it dance in your soul, and you’ll feel better than fine.
Have a grateful heart, and happy spirit too. Because an attitude of gratitude, will always shine through.
I created this poem below a while ago, I actually forgot all about it, until I was going through some saved notes on my iPad last night. I really do love this wee poem and I feel most people, if not all, could relate to it in some way, shape or form. I hope you like it. Lots of love to you today and always, Clarabelle.
Sometimes
Sometimes you don’t always, get it right, Sometimes you can’t, sleep at night.
Sometimes the thunder, drowns out your prayer, Sometimes you’re lonely, when no one is there.
But a lot of times your smile, is brighter than the sun, A lot of times you skip, rather than run.
A lot of times your happiness, cheers up a friend, A lot of times your heart, reaches the rainbow’s end.
So when life gets you down, as it sometimes will, When the frosty ice, is making you chill.
Remember the love, warming you up, Remember the joy in me, filling your cup.
Remember you are strong, nothing can break you, Remember the courage living in you too
. It’s so easy to forget, the difference you make, It’s so easy to give, and to never take.
But I want you to know, that I am here, Always for you, bringing you cheer.
My smile is for you, my hand is to hold, Melting the ice, in the bitter cold.
A friend is in me, a friend is in you, Together we’re stronger, this is so true.
A friend allowed me to share with you a stunning photo (below) he took of Loch Lomond, Scotland recently and it inspired me to write the poem about it below, I hope you like it. Thank you to Gerry Mitchell for allowing me to use his beautiful photo of Loch Lomond for this blog post. Lots of love to you all today Clarabelle
Loch Lomond, Photo by Gerry Mitchell
Loch Lomond Sky
A bird flies high,
Beneath the Loch Lomond Sky.
With freedom in its wings,
The whispers of its soul sings.
A beautiful tranquil day,
Where shadows guide the way.
And reflections of white light,
Keep my heart bright.
As I stand here all alone,
Loch Lomond feels like home.
It takes my breath away.
Forever this moment will stay.
Welcome to today’s post which is another video poem from myself, entitled “I Will Fly, I Will Fly”, I hope you like it. Make this year count, make it a year where you are your own catalyst for positive change in your life, for only YOU can turn your life around for the better. So go make YOUR life a GOOD LIFE.
Happy Happy New Year to you, right now, I am celebrating the birth of 2014 in Manchester City Centre with one of my best friend’s, Sharon. I love to get away now and again and I love the energy that a City can bring, that happy vibe and beauty of the City lights at night. So in happy celebration of the beginning of this new year, I dedicate this new year poem to you. Thank you for being here and I look forward sharing my heart’s wisdom with throughout 2014, on this blog. Love Clarabelle.
Forever Happiness
I wish for you, forever happiness. Lots of love, and much success. Dreams you feel, close in your heart. Lots of smiles, may sadness depart. I wish for you, a happy new year. Everything you want, facing the fear. This is the time, to show you are strong, This Happy New Year, Is where you belong.
It’s good to reflect on the past year, What did you learn? Who did you meet that you didn’t know before? What were your best moments of 2013? This next New Year poem is all about those reflections and taking the best memories and making even better memories in 2014. Lots of love to you for a prosperous and very Happy New Year, love Clarabelle.
2014
Reflect on the year gone by, Think of the lessons and why. What was the best time of all? What made you smile and break down the wall? Who made it memorable, just for you? Who held your hand, when you were feeling blue? This year will soon go to bed, And 2014 will raise its happy head. So I wish you good fortune and beautiful days. As 2013 fades into the haze.
2014 is just around the corner and it’s now time for you to get thinking about all that you want to achieve next year. Let 2014 be a year to remember, a year where you take full control of your life and make life changing decisions that will catapult you to the next level. The important part here, is that you must know where you are going…..yes, that’s step 1 of the process, because if you don’t know that, then chances are you could be going around in circles. So where are you going? Take some time today, to think about answering that question for yourself. This next poem is inspired by just that. Start your New Year planning NOW!! After all there is no time like the present. Lots of love to you today, Clarabelle.
The New Year
Where are you going? Not just for today. What steps are you taking? To move you on your way. Let the New Year, Be prosperous for you, Decide NOW, What you’re going to do. For this is your chance, To turn life around, No more negativity, Or staring at the ground. Lift up your head, Stand up tall, Go make it happen, This one’s your call.
I hope you had the most beautiful Christmas Day and that you are feeling very grateful for the loved ones you have in your life right now. Christmas is over for another year and I want to now shift focus on this blog to celebrating the abundance that is coming to you in the new year ahead.
Make 2014 your best year yet, I know you can, just decide and do it. This next poem is a lovely Happy New Year Poem created by the super talented Maureen Turner. Maureen has shared some lovely poems on this blog with us before and it is a real pleasure to have her back. Thank you to Maureen for sharing your poetry with us, we love you for it.
Happy New Year
The end of the year, is just close by,
So let’s raise a glass, and end it on a high.
Did it all go according to plan, or did it end, just as it began?
The hopes, the dreams you made for the year, did they come true or are they still here?
So let’s look forward to 2014, stick to your plan and follow your dream.
Be happy and healthy, stay strong and be clear, and do whatever you can, to make it a successful year.
Created by Maureen Turner, December 2014 (Copyright Maureen Turner)
If you would like to know more about Maureen Turner and her amazing poetry, please click on her Guest Post Page here on this blog: Maureen Turner, Guest Blogger
A very Merry Christmas to you, may today bring endless love to your heart, treasured dreams to your soul and forever happiness to your beautiful spirit. Whatever is going on in your life today, put any sadness on hold for the next 24 hours and let love, fun and laughter swell your heart with gratitude and the magic of Christmas. Today is filled with many miracles, they are surrounding you right now on this Christmas Day, close your eyes, open your heart and feel them. Christmas Day is so very special and so are you, believe that and let your heart smile inside.
What’s So Special About Christmas Day?
What’s so special, about Christmas Day? Why all the hype? I hear you say. Why celebrate, on the 25th of December? Why is this date, one to remember?
I’ll tell you what Christmas, means to me, It’s a day filled with love, to spend with family. A time to rejoice and have faith in all good, A time for unity, in your neighbourhood.
Christmas will come, and Christmas will go, But to ignore this present, is like a heart with no glow. Because Christmas is a gift, so special and true, It’s like falling in love, the bond needs no glue.
So breathe in life, on this Christmas morn, Smile through any heartache, be glad you are born. Believe you are loved, forever and a day. You are held in many hearts, as Angels pray.
And the candle that burns, is shining so bright, Sending you warmth, like a healing light. Unwrapping your heart, melting the freeze. Breaking the chains, with a soft gentle breeze.
Capture this day, let the memories free you soul, A new year is dawning, where you’ll reach every goal. So celebrate early, rejoice this Christmas Day, Have faith and believe, only good is coming your way.
Christmas Eve has fallen upon us, may you have the sweetest love of others around you this Christmas time. Day 24 and I share with you this next Christmas Poem, “On This Christmas Eve”, I hope you enjoy. Christmas love to you today, Clarabelle.
On This Christmas Eve
Do I hear Santa outside my house?
He’s very noisy, not quiet like a mouse.
I hear his footsteps, in the snow,
I hear him sing, ho, ho, ho.
I hope he thinks, that I’m asleep,
I tried counting sheep, like little Bo’ peep.
But excitement and fun, took over me,
I do love you Santa, please let me see.
I want to give you, a great big hug,
I want to tell you, I’ve left milk in your mug.
I want to sleigh ride, high in the sky,
Waving down at the snowmen, as we pass by.
My dearest Santa, you bring great joy,
To every family, and little girl and boy.
You make me smile, on this Christmas Eve,
Can you stay Santa? Please don’t leave.
I’ve got lots to tell you, for I’ve been good,
Please don’t eat the carrots, that’s Rudolph’s food.
Welcome to the eve of Christmas Eve and Day 23 of sharing a Christmas Poem with you. We all miss loved ones at Christmas who can’t be with us but they are always on our minds, even more so at this time of year. This next Christmas Poem is a precious sentiment to all our loved ones who can’t be here in body but I am sure are with us in spirit, every part of this Christmas Day. Lots of love to you this Christmas.
I’ll Never Stop Missing You
I’ll never stop missing you, At Christmas and the whole year through. You’re in my heart, everywhere I go, In my tears, when I feel low. Only because I want you here, To hold you tight, to have you near. Just one more time, to see your face, To hug you close in a warm embrace. When you did go, darkness fell, You went to heaven, earth felt like hell. I battled I struggled, my heart was torn, You were always there, from the day I was born. And even though, time has past, I remember our chats, forever they’d last. The fun times we had, walking together, Hail, rain or snow, whatever the weather. Christmas is upon us and I want you to know, When I look above, I know you show. I know you’re here, every step of the way, Every move I make, every whisper I pray. I love you more, than you’ll ever know, Beyond the stars, beyond their glow. And on this Christmas morn, my heart does smile, You want me to be happy, forever and a while. So I’ll take a deep breath, and rejoice this Christmas Day, Because that’s what you’d want, I can hear you say. So when I see little Robin, chirping at me. I know it’s a symbol that you are free.
Photo: Painting from Kelvin Hall Art Gallery, Glasgow, Scotland, UK
May All Your Christmas Dreams Come True
A very warm and loving welcome to Day 22 of sharing a Christmas Poem with you. Below is another beautiful poem for you to enjoy this Christmas time, it speaks of truth from my heart and soul. You are very special, each and every one of you and if you’re missing someone very special in your life right now, the words may resonate with you. May all your Christmas Dreams come true. Love Clarabelle
Christmas Dreams
I think of you, only you, You’re floating in my head. I wonder what you’re doing this Christmas, As I lie here in my bed.
I dream of this, I dream of that, But one thing is for sure, When you are in my Christmas dreams, All sadness you do cure.
I know you might be smiling now, A wee chuckle in your heart. But it’s how I get through my Christmas day, When we are apart.
But patience is a virtue, And when the time is right, We’ll be snuggled up together, And hugging all through the night.
Please take this little poem, A Christmas gift to you from me. Whispers from my soul. Secrets that Santa can’t see.
Cos even when I’m quiet, Silent Night holds the key, Filling the space with Christmas love, Unleashing more of “you & me”
You are very special, Lovely in every way, I’m excited to see you again, At Christmas and every waking day.
Created by Clarabelle for someone very special, 21 December 2013
The countdown is on to Christmas Day so let’s celebrate with yes, you know it, another Christmas poem, woo hoo!! I am really enjoying sharing these Christmas poems with you, we’re nearly there and I hope you are all organised for Santa coming. Happy happy Christmas to you and well, Happy Everything too!! Love Clarabelle
Happy Happy Everything
Happy happy everything, on this Christmas day. I wish you joy and lots of fun, in a Merry Christmas way. Enjoy the love, embrace it all, it’s only once a year. Happy happy everything, for Christmas and New Year.
Happy Day 20 to you of sharing a Christmas Poem with you every day until Christmas Day. This next poem is from my eBook, “It’s All About Christmas”, I do hope you like it. May you embrace the true beauty of Christmas spirit in your heart today. Love Clarabelle
Photo of Clarabelle’s Little Glowing Snowman by the Fire
Happy Christmas Poem
Welcome to Day 19 of sharing a Happy Christmas Poem with you on this blog. I was given a beautiful little Snowman yesterday with a pink hat and pink scarf, such a wee cutie and of course this inspired today’s Christmas Poem. Thank you to Maureen Turner for giving me the little Snowman and also for my extra special personalised Christmas gift. Wishing you all a beautiful time this Christmas. Love Clarabelle
Oh Little Snowman
Oh little Snowman, hanging by the fire. Your light is so warm, your smile a desire. You bring lots of love, at this time of year. You look very cute, and full of good cheer. I love your pink hat, and matching scarf too. Oh little Snowman, I really love you.
Woo hoo Day 18 already of sharing a Christmas Poem with you every day until Christmas Day. Some of us have loved ones who live far away from us, but they make that special trip to visit us at Christmas time. This next Christmas poem is all about that, about the excitement of loved ones arriving for the festivities on Christmas Eve. Wishing you a wonderful time with your close family and friends this Christmas. Love Clarabelle
On Christmas Eve
Love from a distance, breaks my heart. When we’re not together, when we are apart.
But on Christmas Eve, you’ll arrive with a smile, So loving and caring, we’ll hug for a while.
I get excited, when I think of you. I feel you here, do you feel me too?
Usually Santa Claus, is the star of the show. But in my eyes, it’s always you, you know.
A special Christmas welcome to Day 17 of sharing a Christmas Poem with you. Here is a little cute fun one for you and one to share with the family. I HO HO HOpe you like it!! 🙂 Love Clarabelle
It’s Day 16 of sharing a Christmas Poem with you……wow oh wow, can you believe it, 16 days in already!! I have really enjoyed sharing these Christmas Poems with you because Christmas can be such a wonderful time of the year. May all the joy of Christmas dance in your heart forever. Love Clarabelle
All the Joy of Christmas
All the joy of Christmas, Dances in my heart.
All the love of Christmas, Fills every little part.
All the happiness of Christmas, Lives forever in me.
All the peace of Christmas, Spent with close family.
All the excitement of Christmas, Sings deep within my soul.
All the beauty of Christmas, Makes me feel so whole.
Today is Day 15 of sharing a Christmas poem with you every day until Christmas Day. This next Christmas poem is from my eBook of Christmas poems and it just for you, I hope you like it.
It is so lovely to receive an unexpected call from a true friend at Christmas time. I am just off the phone from a really good friend of mine who moved away from Scotland this year and it was so lovely to hear her voice and chat and laugh with her. This has inspired this Day 14 Christmas Poem. Go on, pick up the phone today and give a true friend some warm Christmas Love. Clarabelle
Friends at Christmas
Friends at Christmas, are so special and true. A chat full of joy, through and through. We talk of good times, we laugh a lot. We think of Christmas, and all we’ve got. Friends at Christmas, are so precious to me. Phone a friend this Christmas, and let true friendship be.
I treated myself to a very cosy pink faux fur hat at the weekend, I saw it, loved it, tried it on, bought it and wore it straight away – “no bag please, I’m just going to wear it”. Below is a recent photo of me in my new winter’s hat.
Clarabelle wearing her new pink hat.
So this has inspired my Christmas Poem for Day 12. I do hope you like it, it’s just a little sweet fun one.
Christmas is the Best
Christmas is fun, for everyone. Smiles in our eyes, a happy surprise. A pink fluffy hat, wear it like that. A champagne drink, a mistletoe wink. Love and joy, a funny toy. Christmas is the best, it beats all the rest.
A very warm welcome to you on Day 11 of sharing a Christmas Poem with you. Today I am so delighted to share a Christmas Poem with you that was created by the wonderfully talented Maureen Turner. Maureen has been a Guest Blogger for us before on this Clarabelle Blog, here is a link to Maureen’s Guest Post from March 2013 where she shared with us her lovely poem entitled, “Happiness“. However, today is also about happiness, happiness at Christmas time and I just know you’ll love Maureen’s Christmas Poem, entitled “Christmas Comes But Once A Year”. A very special thank you to Maureen for sharing her happy spirit and creative talents with us here on this Clarabelle blog.
Christmas Comes But Once A Year
Christmas comes but once a year
The sleigh bells ring and Santa’s here
The tinsel, the tree for all to see
The presents we gave one for you, one for me
So let’s raise a glass to the year gone by
Did you laugh, did you cry or did it end on a high?
Regular visitors to this blog will know that since the first of December I have been creating a Christmas Poem everyday for you up until Christmas Day. Today I want to share with you a Christmas Poem that you could write in a Christmas Card and give to your beautiful mum. It’s always nice to add that personal touch, it is so much more precious and meaningful. So today’s little poem is short enough to go into your Mum’s Christmas Card. I made this poem especially for my own Mum’s Christmas Card, which I also designed too. I hope you like it and please feel free to use it in your Christmas Card for your lovely mum this Christmas and I am also very happy for you to share this with others. Lots of love Clarabelle.
Happy Christmas Mum
Christmas red berries
bring much love to you.
Because you are special
the whole year through.
Much love to you Mum
on this Christmas Day
I love you forever
forever and a day.
Happy Christmas
Created by Clarabelle, 9 December 2013
Below is a link to the personalised Christmas Card I designed for my Mum:
A beautiful and loving welcome to you, thank you for visiting this Blog and welcome to Day 9 of my daily Christmas poems leading up to Christmas Day.
Christmas Candles
I love candles I think they add a real beauty and ambience to any room, especially at Christmas time. This next poem is about just that, I hope you like it.
The Christmas Candle
A flicker, a glow, pure beauty on show. That’s the Christmas Candle.
At peace, at one, love for everyone. That’s the Christmas Candle.
A glitter, a shine, simply divine. That’s the Christmas Candle.
A warmth, so bright, On this Christmas night, That’s the Christmas Candle.
A very warm Christmas love welcome to you and to Day 8 of sharing a Christmas poem with you everyday until Christmas Day.
A Winter’s Day
I love to look out on a Winter’s Day, snow softly falling beneath the soft pink sky and unique tranquility in the air that you can really only feel and not describe with words. This next Christmas poem is inspired by just that. Stay snug and warm this Christmas. Christmas love to you, Clarabelle.
And then it snowed!
A child in the moment, I look up to the sky. A mesmerising pink, I’m flyng high.
For in this beauty, everything glowed. Lost in the tranquility and then it snowed!!
I run outside, I wanted to feel. Snowflakes on my face, this magic was real.
Whiter than white, but really not that cold. Amongst this miracle scenery, secret dreams I hold.
I look up to the light, white blobs fall fast. Connected to the now, I hope this will last.
And as I close the door, on this winter wonderland. I feel blessed and so grateful, as snowflakes melt in my hand.
You deserve the best in life, you deserve to have everything you have ever wanted and I definitely believe that is so possible. This next poem below was created by me after I completed my Vision Wall, way back in 2012. If you want to know more about how to create your very own Vision Wall to empower you to make positive changes in your life, then please click on this link: https://clarabelle.org/personal-development/vision-wall/
The New Me
I can honestly the words in this poem “The New Me” definitely ring true for me and I am happy to say that I feel that I am “The New Me” – not a different person but just more of who I really am…..I suppose you could say I have come home. I do hope you enjoy it and thinking ahead to the New Year, creating your very own Vision Wall might just give you the push that you need to turn your dreams into reality.
Photo: Painting from Kelvin Hall Art Gallery, Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Christmas Welcome
A very warm Christmas welcome to Day 6 of my Christmas poems leading up to Christmas Day. I do hope you like the next one, it may make you think about the precious love that surrounds you at Christmastime, embrace it with open arms because you are very blessed indeed.
On Christmas Morn
She looked out of the window, on Christmas Day. She remembered her past, a time to pray.
For now she is older, she is eighty three, and sits alone, there’s no “you and me”.
She had a love, a husband that cared, They loved Christmas, everything was shared.
But he passed away, 10 years ago. She remembers his smile, and them dancing in the snow.
She isn’t sad, she doesn’t feel lonely. She is grateful for this life, and her one and only.
She misses him much, he’s always in her thoughts, On Christmas morn, He’d say “I love you lots”.
She awaits her carriage, her wonderful son. Who is so special, he looks after his mum.
Today she is part of, a family filled with joy. With 4 happy grandchildren, 3 girls and a boy.
She loves them dearly, they are her life. A special Gran, a loving mother, and in her heart a happy wife.
She tells them stories, of times gone by. She laughs with her grandchildren, and enjoys a mince pie.
She feels amazing, so precious and true, To my hubby in heaven, I will always love you.
The tide is turning, EVERYTHING is changing for the better, 2014 welcomes you with open arms, get ready to rock ‘n roll and take the challenge on…..success is on the horizon, I feel it for you, BELIEVING is seeing, make sure you do that. This next poem is inspired by just that and it is for YOU. Love Clarabelle.
YOU Are Gold
In every challenge, there’s potential in you. In every thought, in all you do.
Believe the hype, believe it’s true. You are special, So loved through and through.
A broken heart, drowning in the sea. Mind swirling around, Set yourself free.
As the high winds howl, like a wolf in the night. Look for the stars, They are your guiding light.
When you are the bottom, the only way is up. When shattered dreams, feel heavy in your cup.
But one year on, You’ll look back on this day. Success was in the failure, because you found your way.
The path of life, never goes straight. One day lost in the maze, One day finding the gate.
The way out is clear, you can’t see it with your eyes. It’s from deep within your heart, Its whispers are wise.
The people on your road, are here for a reason. Some for a lifetime, some just for a season.
But remember this, YOU are gold. A precious stone, No one can mold.
So when darkness falls, and you have no light. Remember your heart, will always shine bright.
Like an angel in the wind, Floating by your side. She appears in many people, Being your silent guide.
A warm festive welcome to Day 5 of my Christmas poetry. Everyday between now and Christmas Day I will share with you a happy Christmas poem. I hope you enjoy today’s Christmas poem, called “Go Santa Go”.
Go Santa Go
Go Santa go, Ride through the snow. Come to my house, Be as quiet as a mouse.
Go Santa go, Let Rudolph glow. His nose so bright. A happy guiding light.
Go Santa go, I love you, you know. In your cosy red suit, Coming down the chimney shoot.
Go Santa go, Singing ho, ho, ho. You are magic all around, Snowy footprints on the ground.
Go Santa go, I’ve left you 3 in a row. Milk, carrots and a warm mince pie. See you next year Santa, with love, goodbye.
Welcome to day 3 of my Christmas poems. Everyday between now and Christmas Day I will share with you a lovely Christmas poem. This one today is about Christmas Love, a love that is so very special and true. Lots of love to you this Christmas. Clarabelle
My Christmas Wish
Holding hands, Covered in snow. Smiles on our faces, A loving glow.
A sparkle in the sky, A jewel at night. Blessed in this beauty, On this Christmas night.
Together as one, Nothing else matters. Laughing and giggling, As mad as hatters.
A mistletoe kiss, The warmest cuddle. Under snowy rooftops, and an ice freezing puddle,
Christmas is bliss, Because of you. You’re my Christmas wish. so special and true.
Every day between now and Christmas I am going to share a Christmas Poem with you. The one below speaks from my heart this Christmas time.
Loved Ones
Christmas is a beautiful time to spend with your family and close friends and this is often a time when you also think about your loved ones who can’t be with you right now and I know you can relate to that, just like me.
This next Christmas poem is all about that and this one is dedicated to my Wonderful Dad in heaven, “I Miss You Forever”.
I Miss You Forever
I miss you forever, forever and a day. But it seems to get harder, when Christmas comes our way.
I think of your smile, I think of your love. When Christmas is with us, And you are above.
Kindness is in the air, All I want to give to you. Is the biggest ever hug, This is what I’d do.
If only Santa Claus, Could make my dreams come true. We’d be putting up the tree, Instead, I’m feeling blue.
But Christmas is upon us, and you are in my heart. Shining like a beacon, Flowing through every part.
I miss you forever, and on this Christmas Day. I love you more than you’ll ever know. And in my heart for you I pray.
Every day between now and Christmas Day I am going to make up a poem for you and share it here on this Clarabelle Blog. If you would like to inspire one of the Christmas poems or better still, if you want create a special Christmas poem for this blog, then please just let me know on the comments section below. Poems can be about anything related to Christmas, for example, you might want one of the Christmas poems to be about a Snowman or Father Christmas or Christmas Candles or Christmas Love….whatever you want, please just let me know. I can’t promise that I will be able to include everyone’s Christmas poems or ideas but I will do my very best to capture what I can. Here is the first one for you:
Christmas Bells
The sound of love, The sound of joy. Giggles and smiles, From every girl and boy.
The sound of hope, The sound of fun. Christmas bells ring, Uplifting everyone.
Treasure this time, Play in the snow. With Christmas jingles, And Santa on show.
Let the tree, Light up the room. Give warmth this Christmas Let the Christmas flowers bloom.
The following poem, which I have recorded on video for you, is one of my favourite poems, it’s about being open to change and moving forward with your life.
Shape Your Future
Focus positively on what you do in the NOW and in what you Think, Feel and Do, because that will surely shape your future and I know you want it to be a good one.
Here’s to the best days of your life, that have still to come.
Love Clarabelle.
The Best is Yet to Come
Goodbye to my past, I’m letting go of you,
Now I focus on the present, this beauty is shining through.
I’ve closed the door to your love and finally have moved on,
Too many sleepless nights, and worry from dusk till dawn.
I didn’t need another, to help me close the book,
I know the early chapters, were always worth a look.
But the best is yet to come, the rainbow is on its way,
It paints a bright picture, of the excited thoughts I hold today.
Each step forward, I dance between the puddles,
Like an umbrella of magic, embraced with joyful cuddles.
Some will join the journey, others will choose to stay,
But I will not forget you, in my heart for you I pray.
Life can turn around fast, but only if that’s your choice,
I say yes to change, by listening to my inner voice.
May I wish a beautiful Thanksgiving Day to all who are celebrating it today. This Thanksgiving Day poem is just for you. Thank you for being here, Clarabelle.
A Grateful Heart
A grateful heart,
is so special and true.
A beautiful moment,
a caring you.
A grateful heart,
brings warmth everyday.
A magical time,
in a meaningful way.
A grateful heart,
is open and heals.
kindness in your soul,
it lovingly feels.
A grateful heart,
on this Thanksgiving Day.
Brings loved ones together,
in a wonderful way.
Created by Clarabelle, 28 November 2013, Happy Thanksgiving Day to YOU
I enjoy creating these video poems for you, I feel they bring out the best in the poems and makes them come alive. The video poem below is called “Green is for Go“, I do hope you like it and that you have a green light day today. Love, Clarabelle
Green is for Go
Green is for go, I see it everywhere,
Moving me forward, it’s so special and rare.
The key to the door, the answer to my prayers,
The blossoming of the flower, uncovering deep layers.
The sparkle in the sky, the smile on the street,
An abundance of joy, dancing in my feet.
The seasons have changed, a new freshness is in the air,
Well I’ve been at it again and if you read my earlier blog post from today you will know that I am in S.F.A.M (Super Focused Action Mode), hence all the wonderful eBooks and Songs I have been creating recently. I am so passionate about this stuff and I am keen and eager to share it with you.
Why a Book on Christmas Poems?
I LOVE Christmas and I LOVE Christmas with the family so I integrated my passion for poem writing with my LOVE for Christmas and this is what you get. Whenever I post a Christmas poem on my facebook page or on here it always gets lots and lots of wonderful likes and positive responses so I know people really love them a lot.
A Family Christmas Poem for Everyday of Advent
If you are interested in purchasing this 34 page self published Family Christmas Poem eBook then please,
The eBook costs, one single payment price of £2.99 and it is delivered in the universally accepted PDF format. As soon as you pay, you will be instantly taken to a secure page on Gumroad where you can download your eBook.
It’s All About Christmasis a 34 Page eBook by Clarabelle
Christmas is such a special time of the year to celebrate with the family.
This eBook created by Clarabelle contains 25 Original Family Christmas Poems,one for each day of Advent leading up to Christmas Day.
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Festive Family Christmas Poems in this eBook are:
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1. A Christmas Gift
2. Oh Mr Snowman
3. This Christmas
4. Christmas is Here
5. Father Christmas
6. Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell
7. The Christmas Tree
8. Sweet Christmas Angel
9. Merry Merry Christmas
10. Christmas is Coming
11. A Christmas Wish
12. It’s Nearly Christmas
13. Merry Christmas Everyone
14. My Christmas Life
15. Christmas Is
16. Little Christmas Robin
17. Jump on that Christmas Cloud
18. Christmas is a Happy Time
19. Christmas Merry Christmas
20. I love the Snow
21. Christmas is Special
22. A Happy Christmas
23. Christmas is Here
24. On this Christmas Eve
25. On Christmas Day
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These Family Christmas poems are loving, heartfelt and make a beautiful start to each day of Advent leading up to Christmas Day.
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Enjoy with the family and let the magic of these Christmas poems melt your heart with Christmas love and joy.
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The eBook costs, one single payment price of £2.99 and it is delivered in the universally accepted PDF format. As soon as you pay, you will be instantly taken to a secure page where you can download your eBook. CLICK HERE TO ORDER.
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Thank you for purchasing this eBook and if you have any queries in relation to the purchase or this eBook, please email me, Clarabelle at claire@murraypeople.com
I seem to be getting into the festive spirit already and accordingly to the recent UK weather forecast there will be plenty of opportunity over the next few months to make as many snowmen as we want. I hope you like this Family Christmas Poem below, it is from my latest eBook, “It’s All About Christmas”. Sending you some early Christmas love, Clarabelle
A young Clarabelle, Age 10, (2nd from right) with friends from School.
Oh Mr Snowman
Don’t believe a snowman,
Has no heart inside.
Because he was built,
By a child with pride.
He was a dream,
A vision of fun.
He brought the family together,
And lives in everyone.
Oh Mr Snowman,
You stand still, with a smile.
I could look at you forever,
Come walk with me for a mile.
Oh how I wish,
That could be true.
We’d be dancing and laughing,
Yes, snowballs fight too.
So when the snow comes,
In the big icy freeze.
Your snowman’s heart, lives in you,
Remember this please.
By Clarabelle 21 November 2013
Family Christmas Poems
Please check out Clarabelle’s eBook of Christmas Poems, entitled “It’s All About Christmas” – it contains 25 festive poems for all the family, one for each day of Advent leading up to Christmas Day. Please CLICK HEREfor more information/to purchase. PRICE: £2.99
Here is another video poem for you. This poem was created by me and it is entitled, “Let Life in”. I do hope you like. I have included the words below also for you. Have a beautiful day. Clarabelle
Let Life In
Celebrate, each brand new day,
Let life in and lead the way.
Embrace the moment, take a chance,
Go for it, smile and dance.
For happy are, the enthusiastic ones.
Their passion shines through, hearts beating like drums.
I started this blog up in April 2012 to originally share my own poetry with you. I remember looking at all the hundreds of poems I had written but had never really shared them with anyone, hence the idea for the blog came about.
It’s quite funny because this blog wasn’t planned, it wasn’t on my list of things to achieve and wasn’t a specific goal I set out to do at the beginning of year. It was something that just came over me that day, I remember having a quiet solitude moment to myself and in popped the idea.
I had started a blog prior to this one in 2009 which related to my Murray People Coaching Business but I wasn’t consistent with my blog posts and therefore that blog then became redundant.
Something about Clarabelle
But…. and I mean a BIG BUT HERE, there is something about this Clarabelle blog that I just, quite simply, love. I think I am in love with it hahahahah. 🙂 I know this because of how excited I am to write blog posts almost everyday.
If you’re a regular visitor to this blog you will now know that I don’t only share my poetry, I share my thoughts on topics around self help, personal development, coaching tools, songwriting, songs, guest bloggers, interesting conversations I have, road running, birthday celebrations, eBooks, quotations, affirmations, photography, music etc….basically anything that I feel passionate about writing.
So why am I sharing all this with you?
Well, I really really do value YOU for visiting this blog and I feel it is important for me to give you a voice and tell me what you like about this blog and what you don’t like. Please feel free to note your responses on the comments section below or email me at claire@murraypeople.com. I will use your valuable feedback to make this blog even better because I am committed to it and I am committed to give YOU more of what you really like.
So, beautiful people, open up your voice box and let me know what you really think. Thank you and I look forward to hearing your feedback.
Question for YOU: What do you like/dislike about this blog and why?
You have a beautiful heart, let it shine today, let it radiate amongst others and cultivate happiness within you. This next poem is for you, for you are indeed so very beautiful. Love Clarabelle
Where is the Beauty?
Where is the beauty?
Where does it go?
Here comes the dancing,
Here comes the show.
Open your eyes,
Let the world in.
Open your heart,
And forever you’ll win.
Time is so precious,
Treasure it well.
Believe in your talents,
They’re a magical spell.
For the beauty is in you,
It goes with your heart.
It’s my lovely Mum’s birthday today, she is 71 years young and looks wonderful on it too. 🙂 I love birthday celebrations, lots of smiles, hugs, fun and laughter……and of course, yummy birthday cake too!!
Below is a little poem I created this morning, which I will write on the inside of the birthday card I give to my mum today. Looking forward to celebrating this special day with my mum and the rest of the family.
Happy Birthday to my Beautiful Mum
Happy birthday,
to my beautiful mum.
You’ve always been,
my number one.
So lovely and caring,
a heart made of gold.
Your hugs warm me up,
when I’m feeling cold.
Such a loving touch,
and engaging smile.
Your words of wisdom,
walk the happiness mile.
So may today,
be so special for you.
I love you mum,
May your birthday dreams come true. 🙂
I am enjoying doing these video poems for you and it is wonderful to hear from you that you like them too. This video poem below is called, “Language of the Heart”, I do hope you like it. Speak with true love in your heart today, speak it, feel it, live it, do it. Clarabelle
After I shared the last blog post, it inspired me to write this poem. True friends will remain in your heart forever and ever and ever and ever. Say hello to your true friends today.
The Path of Friendship
There is a road,
that’s never long.
It’s full of joy,
where friends belong.
A path so wide,
a trail so open.
Full of love,
and future hoping.
The path of friendship,
is a happy one.
It’s full of energy,
it’s full of fun.
Hold your friends,
dear to your heart.
Today they maybe here,
tomorrow they may depart.
But their soul will always,
dance with you.
Their laughter will sing,
to help you shine through.
Friends are special,
one of a kind.
You are my friend,
and always on my mind.
The video below shares with you the poem that inspired the “Clarabelle” logo with the blue butterfly and the Scottish tartan background. For those of you who are not familiar with the Clarabelle logo, here it is below:
It was created by my friend Jennifer, who is a fabulous Graphic Designer, after we had a deep and meaningful discussion about what I wanted.
I wanted to keep the logo quite simple with the following:
The “Clarabelle” name,
A butterfly, representing change/transformation and free spirit,
The colour “azure blue” which I really love and was so drawn to at the time (this is also the colour of my car) and which I didn’t know at the time, this is the colour for the communicationchakra…..how apt.
I also wanted a connection to my Scottishroots, I think that was Jennifer’s idea and I really liked it.
At the time of our initial discussions Jennifer handed me a piece of paper and asked me to sign the “Clarabelle” name, I then went back to her with some other ideas about the butterfly having a heart (I later decided not to use this), and she did the rest, and what an amazing job she did.
Jennifer originally provided me with the following wonderful examples for the Clarabelle Logo:
Feedback
I then used the above sample designs, to ask people I know and work with which was their favorite logo and why, this was to help me make the final decision on which logo I finally went with. I must say that the white/hearts butterfly logo above, came a very very close second. 🙂
Thanks again to Jennifer for creating this logo, every time I see it I think of this poem that inspired it.
I do hope you enjoy this video poem below, “I Wish I Was A Butterfly” that inspired the logo:
I Wish I Was A Butterfly
I wish I was a butterfly, dancing in the air,
Sparking in the sunshine, so wonderful and rare.
The beauty is in the detail, the colours so bright,
I watch you fluttering, in the magical sunlight.
You are on a journey, now you are free,
To move in the moment, like a honeybee.
Fragile in my hands, strong in the mind,
I’m mesmerised by your life, it’s one of a kind.
Sweet, sweet, butterfly, where do you go?
A soft breeze under your wings, only you do know.
You’ve awakened my soul, the world is your own,
You’ve come through the stages, developed and grown.
I look in the mirror and to my surprise,
A butterfly is on my shoulder, I can’t believe my eyes.
You represent free spirit, inside of me,
You whisper the truth, of what I’ve always wanted to be.
Today I am here, with my dreams in my heart,
The suitcase is ready, waiting to depart.
The destination is exciting, I’ve waited so long,
Now I am ready, I know where I belong.
Patience was a virtue, so evident and true,
Babysteps forward, from the back of the queue.
I’m next in line, a new chapter awaits,
As I close the door behind me and enter new gates.
Life can go so swimmingly well and then crash, down comes the biggest wave you’ve ever seen, you didn’t expect that one and it takes the wind out of your sails. But hey, this is what you’ve got to do, you’ve got to get back up again, get back on track, baby step after baby step and when you look back, you will have surely come along way. This next poem is inspired by just that. Say “Yes, I Can Do This”.
“Yes, I Can Do This”
You’ve got to push yourself,
as much as you can.
Even though you don’t feel it,
it’s a sure good plan.
No lying on the couch,
thinking so low.
You’ve got to get up,
no matter how slow.
The mind sees red,
and gets tangled inside.
To loosen the knots,
get out, don’t hide.
I know it’s hard,
I know it’s tough.
It’s the last thing you want,
when feeling rough.
But you’ve got to move,
you’ve got to believe.
Don’t waste your talents,
You’ve so much to achieve.
Look in the mirror,
and shout out loud, “Yes, I can do this”
Shout it loud and proud.
Life can be scary sometimes, a bit like the first time you hear the huge roar of thunder in the stormy skies. Think about this though, thunder never lasts that long, it soon passes and usually what comes after it is a feeling of pure calmness and lightness in the air. If it feels like it is thundering in your life right now, I want you to hold onto the thought that underneath all that darkness and noise is a beautiful bright sunny day filled with happiness and joy for you. It is there now……I see it and I hope you can see it in your mind and feel it in your heart too. This next poem inspired by just that.
I Know You’re Scared
I know you’re scared,
I see it in your eyes.
I hear you tremble,
Like thunder in the skies.
I feel your heart,
beating so fast.
Thoughts of what happened,
in your past.
Believe this time,
it won’t be like that.
Have faith and trust,
choose to wear that hat.
I see you moving forward,
all of the time.
I see you celebrating,
and all is fine.
I see the rainbow,
shining all around you.
Every step you take,
it will see you through.
For you are a good person,
you light is full of love.
Your smile is brighter,
than every star above.
The rain may fall,
when the clouds appear.
But today, let your mind,
be pure and clear.
You are special,
like no other one,
You have true beauty,
now let in some fun.
For life can be tough,
if you see it that way.
Change your perspective,
and you’ll feel happier today.
What is the perfect home environment for you? You may already be there but if you’re not, maybe it’s time to get thinking about it.
I See Myself
I have been thinking about the perfect environment for me going forward in my life. As much as I really do LOVE the vibrant energy of the city, I now feel that I don’t want that all the time. Lately, I have had this strong inner desire to live in a beach house by the sea. I see myself, waking up there every morning, heading out onto my sea view balcony and being mesmerised by the golden sandy beaches kissing the edge of the clear blue ocean. This is where I will continue to write creatively and meaningfully everyday, my heart and soul is beautifully refreshed by the breath of the sea breeze flowing through my body.
This one thought, this one vision is the beginning of its manifestation……and this next poem is inspired by just that.
Happiness on Golden Sands
The clearest water,
the purest mind.
A giving heart,
so true and kind.
Beware of the bumps,
upon the city road.
Sometimes their light
sometimes a load.
The eyes see the colours,
the soul feels the beat.
Sweet memories last forever,
and new people you will meet.
The clouds float above,
Drifting to far lands.
My beautiful beach house view, True happiness on golden sands.
Created by Clarabelle, 21 October 2013
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