Soul Prints: A Collection of Poems, Letters and Essays

By Helen White Wolf

SOUL PRINTS presents a collection of poetry and short pieces examining the deepest soulful reflections for anyone with a strong faith and belief in angelic guidance. Each poem and short story is simply stated, seeking to share the souls journey here on Earth. The diverse pieces are meant to touch people of all ages and from all walks of life; some offer comfort and joy, while other pieces explore our soulful purpose in this complicated world.

Each story was written to connect from the heart and souldesigned for sacred connection. The short pieces provide a basis to meditate on our individual journey and personal evolution. From the sweet memories of her love now in heaven to a delightful poem about puppies, author Helen White Wolf has captured the emotions of the events that mold our everyday lives in Soul Prints.

SOUL PRINTS
Soul prints is a collection of my private reflections, Of my souls personal journey here on Mother Earth, Of my many experiences and my personal connections, Of my multilayered being, my beliefs, and all their worth.

This beautiful collection takes form in many ways: From sweet love and laughter it will change to sad tears, But all will come from honesty, reflecting different days Of living humanly, not wanting judgment from my peers.

My intentions come from sharing in an imperfect place, Hoping that the various pieces, with so much diversity, Will reach out in this dimension, without a need to race, Simmer, digest, and finally resonate with many a new face.

All I ask of you is to hold, in all your head and heart, One hundred percent compassion, and you will play the perfect part!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Inspiring Voices
• Release date: Jul 28, 2012
• ISBN: 9781462402038

Helen White Wolf

Helen White Wolf grew up and graduated high school in Pennsylvania. While she was a hairstylist and mother, she earned an associate degree in Business Management. She has worked in both office and blue collar work. In her late thirties she educated herself in spirituality and Native American studies. She is certified in hypnosis and has a third degree as a Usui Reiki Master Teacher.

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Contents

A Gesture of Gratitude

Introduction

Soul Prints

Part 1      Sunshine and Angel

Star Mate

Background for Poem

Star Mate

Sunshine

This Is Sunshine

Bubby’s Letter of Love

Puppies

Angel

Remembering the Beauty

How Do I Say Good-Bye?

My Precious Sunshine

Sweet, Gentle Angel

Part 2      Nature and Whimsical

Desiray

Grandparent Tree’s Voice

Whispers

My Rainbow

Butterflies and Fireflies

Cloud Paintings

Rain

A Visit from Dragonfly

Grandfather Sun

My Visitors

Gobble, Gobble

Father Sky

Mercury in Retrograde

Part 3      Introspective

Connected

Wisdom

Dance

Many Lives

Lessons

Beware

Manners

The Dark and the Light

Walk Your Talk

Serenity

Birth

In Harm’s Way

Time

Complete the Circle

Give Back

Trust

Do No Harm

Listen with Heart

More, More, More

It’s Not Your Call

Honorable

Darkness

Part 4      People

Joan

My Firstborn

A Prayer for My Son’s Marriage

My Son’s Birthday

Three’s a Charm

Alex’s Poem

Linda

Winnie

Dr. Jeffrey Langbein

A True Friend

Dolores

My Lighthouse Jack

Jack Mathias Noel

Polly and Me

Joel

For Alice

Loretta

One Earth

God Bless This Day

1999

A Journey to Find Myself

Bear Heart

Joan’s Necklace

Dear Dad

Part 5      My Personal Pieces

Who Are We?

Gotta Be Me

Glimpses

Wishes

Truth

Good-Byes

Beholder

Betrayal

Abundance

Advice

Anger

My Funeral

Let’s Call It a Day

The Curse

Enough

Thanks

Spirit

Helping

The Nest

Being Human

Part 6      God/Angels/Spirit

Angels

Hello from Heaven

Mika’il

Raphael

Ariel’s Nectar

Gabriel

The Heavens

The Four Winds

To the Fullest Extent of the Soul

Miracles

Blessings

Angel Spirit Guides

A Letter to God

My Daily Prayer

What Is Prayer?

Message from Spirit

The Soul

Stone People

Mother’s Day Weekend

Ancient Knowledge

Introduction to Reiki

My Chakras

Chakras

Healthy Lifestyle

Letter to Brian and Matt

A Tale to Tell

A Gesture of Gratitude

This letter is to thank the ones who made this book possible. They start with Sister Corinthia, my sixth-grade teacher at St. Bedes. You taught me to be aware of details, to focus, and then to put the words on paper. You supported and guided me during a very vulnerable time of my life. I think of you often and regret that I never told you how you changed my life. Thank you for teaching me the passion of wanting to learn and be alive.

Next, I’d like to send a shout out to Dr. Langbein. I can’t count the times you told me to write my story. You’ve always made me feel important enough to listen to. In today’s world, it’s hard to find people who care a lot. I love how your head always follows your heart. Maybe someday you could write a medical manual on how to treat your patients with the utmost respect, which is what you’ve always shown me.

Then there’s Winnie Troxel. You’ve given me support in spades. When I wanted to stop writing, you kept telling me to keep going and not throw my pieces out. You listened to my pieces with such an empathic ear, and you gave me much-needed praises. You always let me be me, without judgment on your part. You’ve been instrumental in my evolution for this last decade.

This part is to Linda Hampson. I know you don’t want the public admiration I am giving you. That’s all the more reason—you deserve it. You talked me into the computer, and then you taught me the basic tools I needed to create this book. You gave me supplies to keep the work going. You cared so much for me, Angel, and Sunshine, during the hardest times of our lives. I feel you own this book as much as I do. If anything ever happens to me, the rights to this book are yours, with my gratitude.

If it weren’t for Ryan Stracci, a lot of my basic survival needs would not have been supplied. When people take it for granted that they have food, they tend to forget that others need help getting theirs. Ryan was there to help when my family was not. My life was dependent on him, and he’s actually kept me alive to do my soul’s work here. We have learned many soul lessons together, especially forgiveness.

The last person I’d like to thank is Polly Flanagan. After each piece was written, she was a sounding board. It was honored by being read out loud in her home. She was never too busy to honor each and every piece I presented to her. We are very different people, but she treated all my pieces with honor and respect.

Thanks to all of you, in each unique way that you helped me and supported me while I created this piece of art. I know that heaven looks down on each of you with gratitude too.

—Helen White Wolf

Introduction

This collection of my poems, letters, and mini-essays all have purpose and clear intention.

This world is too complicated and overdone.

I want to leave something behind of value—true value—coming from the soul, my spirit, and my experiences.

I made my pieces as simple as possible, direct and easy to read.

I hope to connect with those readers needing honesty from the heart and soul.

God bless all who read these,

Helen White Wolf

Soul Prints

Soul prints is a collection of my private reflections,

Of my soul’s personal journey here on Mother Earth,

Of my many experiences and my personal connections,

Of my multilayered being, my beliefs, and all their worth.

This beautiful collection takes form in many ways:

From sweet love and laughter it will change to sad tears,

But all will come from honesty, reflecting different days

Of living humanly, not wanting judgment from my peers.

My intentions come from sharing in an imperfect place,

Hoping that the various pieces, with so much diversity,

Will reach out in this dimension, without a need to race,

Simmer, digest, and finally resonate with many a new face.

All I ask of you is to hold, in all your head and heart,

One hundred percent compassion, and you will play the perfect part!

Helen White Wolf

Part 1

Sunshine and Angel

I’ve chosen Sunshine and Angel to start this book.

They were on Mother Earth when I started to write.

It started with Sunshine’s cancer; I wrote his life book.

I didn’t think I’d survive, but I tried with all my might!

I wasn’t a writer, a poet, or an author, but I could speak.

So I took my pen in hand and did what he deserved.

I started at the beginning; I knew I couldn’t be meek.

It really hurt; he was dying; I was totally unnerved!

After his book, the poems birthed and created new life.

Now Angel was living her last year but by my side;

As I wrote and wrote, she supported my pain and strife,

And now they watch me from heaven, and in them I confide!

Now I want the collection all compiled in one book,

To go out on a limb and let the world see

All of my heart and what makes up me!

Helen White Wolf

Star Mate

I am you, and you are me.

Let this unfold, and let this be.

We will dance till the dawn,

So shall you see: I am you and you are me.

From the heavens above and the earth below,

I am you, and you are me.

From the beginning of time,

Your heart has been mine; I am you, and you are me.

The way will unfold if you just let it be.

I am you, and you are me.

The path will open; the skies will clear.

Just keep in the faith, my beloved dear,

For I am you, and you are me.

Together we’ll be through eternity; I am you, and you are me.

The star in the heavens and in your heart

Are one and the same; don’t let them part.

For I am you, and you are me.

And that’s all you ever need to see.

Dedicated to Sunshine, my special