Dreams of the Heart, vol. I

By Joie Schmidt

5 Stars iTunes Review:

"A voice for the optimist."

A collection of poems about inspiration, love, beauty, loss, and life to move the heart and make the spirit continue to soar. A stanza from "And, Blessings Unto You" a poem within this book follows:

"And, blessings unto you, dearest angels, be, not ever blue, for He has always, loved you."

• Language: English
• Publisher: Joie Schmidt
• Release date: Nov 24, 2011
• ISBN: 9781465756473

Joie Schmidt

Joie Schmidt is a writer, inspirational poet/artist, and author of “Dreams of the Heart” volume 1 & 2, compilation books of poetry about life, love, loss and hope; collections created to show others that through life’s ups and downs, your heart Schmidt is working on the novel series of her dreams and several projects connected with writing, inspiration and charity organizations. Part of the “Dreams of the Heart” include reminding others that every dream in one’s heart is “bursting beautiful” and that “the only limits in life are those we place upon ourselves, in other words, you have no limits!” On a daily basis, she consistently supports the dreams and hopes of others, knowing that truly “we must be the change” through working with non-profit organizations like "The New Writers" and "Humanitarian Aid Foundation", among others.

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Inspirational

Blessing

A buried chest of treasures

Splendid to the touch

Dazzling to the eye

A gift beyond measure

Spinning before the mind

Reeling in abundance

Joyful without a care

Rejoicing in the perfect rush

Reach for the sky

Touch the rainbow’s end

It’s yours for the taking

Let your spirit soar high

Dance in humility’s rain

Embrace all that is good

Inhale Spring’s dew kissed air

Risk where other’s have simple stood

Take a chance

Despite all those who haven’t cared

A heart as innocently pure as yours

Is a rare blessing meant to be shared

The Vision in Our Hearts

(Persistence)

Shall not the shadows in your eyes

Form droplets of patience

Blankets of better times

(Success)

Shall not the seas of victor

Create the best of greater days

For are we not children of God

And He, our North Star in every way

- (Or shall we drift aimlessly

forlorn vessels dashed against

a sea of torrential rains) -

(Hope)

Shall we not rise together as one

To face another tomorrow

With sturdy chins and mindsets

Toward the brightest sun

(Trust)

Shall not the vision in our hearts

Blaze the hottest flame of passion

‘Til the walls of our vulnerabilities

Meaningfully, come undone

The Miracle of Life

When under the moon

A crimson river cut through

And, the pale night

Has somehow

Forgotten you

There is the familiar shiver

The night’s air so cool

It calls the spirit to attention

It reminds the heart

That a love so true

Forever blooms

For, it is unlike

The wounded foot

To remain scarred

To remain maimed

Incurably hard

For, like the mighty oak

And the rich green vine

Survival is an insurmountable prize

A sacred treasure to find

Indestructible, unbreakable

The roots dig deeper

Branching out, unshakable

As they stretch and reach

For the gift of light

The nourishing blessing

The miracle of life

And, Blessings Unto You

And blessings unto you

Dearest angels

Be not ever blue

Let immaculate rivers

Delicately, wash over your skin

Let kindness flow gently in

Be comforted

By words of truth

Dearest angels,

Be not ever blue

For He

Has always loved you

Keep Joy in a Pocket

Build your walls stronger

Create your days wiser

Take time to thoughtfully remember

You’ve all the answers inside your heart

Never let anyone drag you down

Or pull your spirit apart

There are angels in the midst

Everywhere you go

You find them in small glances

In smiles that twinkle

In sometimes the most

Unexpected happenstances

Let compliments wash over your soul

Let beauty cleanse everything you know

In heaven there is only good

The rest are spirits wandering

Aching to be understood

Remember this truth

That any unkind remark

Could never be uttered about you

So, keep joy in a pocket

And love in a heart locket

Leave anything else behind

Your spirit can only hear the kind

You can only trust beauty

It can’t help but seek you out

Dear Child, you are loved completely

You never have to worry or doubt

I’ll always be here by your side

Just stop a moment when times are tough

And know that everything you are

Has always been, perfectly enough.

Rainbow Prism Beams

The kindness of one’s soul

Always shines brightly

Through eyes of love

Eyes of genuine affection

When hearts soar and give

Without end or reason

The world is lifted to another realm

Embracing every living thing

Open Your Heart

When one door closes,

Countless more, will endlessly

Open for you

(all painted TRUE.)

When another tear drops,

It’ll wash away all the questions

Of yesterday

(a new