Missing you as day begins.
Poetry & Art
This poetry series started as poems written to comfort my friends and family as they were dealing with various stages of life. Now, I hear them all as songs. I hope to one day make an album from these songs to raise money for Hospice.
Copyright
Art & Poetry copyright © 2011 Atlanta Marie Carrera
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
Saturday, July 20, 2019
Seasons of our Life
Bring flowers in the springtime.
Share laughter in the rain.Free hearts to reach each other.
Touch souls to make us one.
Warm breezes in the summer,
Fill spirits full of life.A harvest full of color,
With fruits from Mother Earth.
In fall we know our Graces,
Crisp leaves in fragile flight.
Enlightened now by wisdom,
The autumn of our life.
The frost of winter on us,
Pull close to feel the warmth.
A sea we crossed together,
While safely in your arms.
Sunday, May 12, 2019
White Roses
I shall see you at His table
"White Roses" by Atlanta Marie Carrera
in a garden
where white roses bloom.
You are dining with our Savior
among the flowers
of purest white.
Enjoy the feast of endless blessings
shared with friends
and flowers of light.
Smell the scent of ageless roses
surrounding sweet
eternal life.
You are at peace with all the roses,
ever blooming,
ever bright.
Wednesday, April 17, 2019
When Angels Fly
Thursday, January 17, 2019
Our Love
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
Bluebird
"Tree Swallow" Collage by Atlanta & Jenny Carrera |
by Atlanta Marie Carrera
Hear the bluebird singing
A joyous trumpeting sound
Heed the message he’s bringing
Finding answers in your prayers
Follow the bluebird flying
Through the baby blue sky
Upwards towards the heavens
Connecting us all as one
Delight in the beautiful freedom
Smile with a happy heart
Release the spirit within us
And rejoice in the boundless love!
Sunday, January 13, 2019
Thank you God
"Sun Swirl" by Atlanta Marie Carrera |
Thank you God for the love we live.
Thank you God for your blessings strong.
Thank you God as we sing Your song.
In Your name we have found our way.
In Your name we gather to pray.
In Your name doors open wide.
In Your name we are by Your side.
Thank you God for Heaven to come.
Thank you God for knowing Your Son.
Hold us now and guide us through.
Give us strength as we come to You.
Tuesday, April 24, 2018
God Gives Me Strength
"Bonsai Tree" by Atlanta Marie Carrera |
Angels help me.
I pray for peace.
You make me smile.
(for Maggie's 4 part breathing exercise
turned into a prayer & song
4 syllables=4 count
think words instead of counting
1st line breath in/notes go up the scale
2nd line hold breath/notes stay same
3rd line breathe out/notes go down the scale
4th line 2 breaths up then 2 breaths down/notes up then down)
Friday, May 26, 2017
Love's Lullaby
Come rest your head
"Flying Hearts" by Atlanta Marie Carrera "Love's Lullaby" by Atlanta Marie Carrera
and lean on me,
let angels sleep,
and love will dream.
A lullaby
of soft refrain,
a breath of hope,
a gentle wind.
I sing to you,
sweet child of mine,
a peace comes soon,
a quiet cry.
I hold you close
and whisper love,
a lullaby
upon your heart.
Saturday, May 20, 2017
In the Garden
In the Garden
"Garden of the Butterfly" by Atlanta Marie Carrera
In the garden,
once the rain is gone,
I feel the gentle breeze,
drying up my tears,
Innocence retained.
In the garden,
as dawn breaks into day,
I watch the flowers bloom,
the fresh scents overtake,
Radiance remains.
In the garden,
when I close my eyes,
I hear the children laugh,
playing at their games,
Joy regains.
In the garden,
a taste of bittersweet
still lingers in my mind.
The butterflies take flight,
and Love sustains.
Sunday, December 25, 2016
Christmas Wishes
Sunday, November 1, 2015
A Child of the Light
Thursday, October 8, 2015
God's Grace
"Shield of Faith" by Atlanta Marie Carrera |
an innocent whose slate is clean,
surrounded now by love supreme,
protected through this very sin.
What does this world now hold for him?
A life of struggle, trapped within,
a lowly state in human terms,
but souls are meant for bigger things.
Our judgement skewed by limited view.
Open wide our hearts to you,
and feel God's Grace upon this earth,
and fear no more from all this hurt.
(for Jackson)
(for Jackson)
Wednesday, October 7, 2015
For what was Lost
I pray for love in tragedy.
Surround our souls with healing force,
and give us strength to find ourselves.
and give us strength to find ourselves.
With hugs and tears, there are no words.
Spread now the light and sound the gong!
so blind will see and deaf will hear.
Our actions speak, so all is clear.
Let faith bring peace upon this earth,
and comfort hearts that bleed so deep
and comfort hearts that bleed so deep
New futures rise and hope endures,
from what was lost that used to be.
(for Abby & Jeremy)
Monday, April 13, 2015
Windsong
"Fly Away" Stained Glass by Pat Miller Windsong Glass Studio on Etsy |
Can you hear the Windsong's words?
It speaks to me with doves of peace.
Can you feel the joy it brings?
It's made with love upon its wings.
Sun shines through the colored glass
and brings to life a vivid path.
Following dreams from vibrant birth,
creations from inspired earth.
Friday, November 7, 2014
Call to the Angels
Compassion and Love,
tend to our needs,
and open our hearts.
Angels of Healing,
easing the pain.
Angels of Prayer,
surround us as one.
Angels of Song,
speak to my soul.
Angels of Hope,
reach deep within.
Guardian Angel,
lift me up high,
joining with others,
in glory and light.
in glory and light.
Thursday, October 23, 2014
Rest Now and Find Peace
Saturday, August 16, 2014
Open Your Heart
"Heart Clouds" By Atlanta Marie Carrera |
and set yourself free.
Release your love,
move closer to me.
Beyond our words,
your spirit’s found.
Through silent hugs,
our souls are bound.
Follow your heart,
wherever it leads,
sharing your love,
with those in need.
God knows your heart,
your essence within,
so open your heart,
by trusting in Him.
Chorus:
Open your heart,
let love flow in.
Open your heart,
let love flow out.
Friday, August 15, 2014
Kissed by an Angel
"Angel's Heart" by Atlanta Marie Carrera |
heart filled with peace
Kissed by an angel
kissed by an angel
Showered in light
touching your soul
Kissed by an angel
kissed by an angel
Weightless and free
Joyful in song
Kissed by an angel
kissed by an angel
Timeless compassion
never ending grace
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