Reflections on Life

By John Matthews

Reflections on Life is a series of poems covering one mans journey through lifeits trials, failures, successes, and dreams. It is a reflection of lifes true values and ultimate satisfaction. This collection is dedicated to my friends and my family, who have given me love and comfort. I especially thank my mother, who has supported me in hard times without reservation, and my wife, Frances, who encourages me every day to write. I hope you enjoy reading these poems as much as I have enjoyed writing them.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Feb 12, 2016
• ISBN: 9781514460092

John Matthews

John Matthews is a world-renowned authority on the Celtic wisdom tradition and the Arthurian legends. He is the author of numerous books, including The Encyclopedia of Celtic Wisdom. 

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Rev. date: 02/12/2016

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Contents

Author’s Note

How to Have a Good Day

Moonlight in Spring

The Ballerina

I Hear the Symphony

A Mother’s Love

Summertime

Simplicity

Winter

The Thunderstorm

Quiet Elegance

Our New Adventure

On a Summer Evening

A New Beginning

What Is a Day?

Voices in the Wind

Bluebonnets

The Little Tree

Fishing

My Favorite Creek

Sunrise

Solitude

Sitting at the Park on a Summer’s Day

Beauty

The Gift

Modern Lament

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Beautiful Thoughts

The Artist

Love

After the Rain

Ecstasy

Payday

Absence

Lost Moments

Lost Memory

The Order

The Dance

Deep in the Dark Ages

Looking at the Morning Snow

The Wind

Snowed In

Empty Boots by My Door

Empty Boots and Empty Saddles

The Old Porch Swing

Waters

The Waterfall

Sacre Coeur

To a Mockingbird

Ships in the Night

My Lady

Out of Whack

My Fortune Cookie

The Perfect Day

The Homecoming

Why Can’t I Go?

The Art of Doing Nothing

Vastness

Getting Older

The Ladder

On My Dying Day

It’s a Boy

Hidden Beauty

Where Have All the Bluebirds Gone?

Two

One

My Mind Is Free

Peace in My Mind

The Quiet

The Dying Leaf

It’s Time

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Author’s Note

Reflections on Life is a series of poems covering one man’s journey through life—its trials, failures, successes, and dreams. It is a reflection of life’s true values and ultimate satisfaction. This collection is dedicated to my friends and my family, who have given me love and comfort. I especially thank my mother, who has supported me in hard times without reservation, and my wife, Frances, who encourages me every day to write. I hope you enjoy reading these poems as much as I have enjoyed writing them.

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How to Have a Good Day

Sometimes when we wake,

We find the world has gone astray.

Our spirit drops to low esteem.

Not much good can come from today.

I hear the birds chirping outside,

Little rabbits running to and fro.

What is there for us to do

To make this day turn around?

Drink coffee on your porch swing.

Use those special flavors you got for Christmas.

Walk through a garden of flowers.

Smell a bright-red rose.

Dress up in your best clothes.

Look at yourself in the mirror.

Say, You look really good for your age,

Then laugh as loud as you can.

Take a walk around the town square.

Stroke a kitten until it purrs.

Buy behind you in the 7-Eleven.

Wear unmatched colors and socks.

Buy a young soldier’s dinner.

Be proud of who you have become.

You are a uniquely created person.

There is no one as special as you.

Do a dance around the room.

Call grandchildren on the phone.

Read old letters from a friend.

Draw a picture of your home.

Remind yourself that this day will end.

Sunset is coming fast.

Smile as you watch the sun sink