Food for the Soul

By Rita A. Walker-Radford

This is my second collection of poems that are a mixture of experiences in South Africa and returning to the United Kingdom twice to visit my elderly mother and aunt. Eventually, they both had to go into care homes. My mother had senile dementia, and my aunt had arthritis and memory failure. I gave them Reiki healing, which eased their pain and renewed their energy levels.

Writing these poems helped me come to terms with the sadness associated with aging but also making the best of it.

I pray this book may uplift and encourage others going through the many trials of life.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris UK
• Release date: Dec 20, 2016
• ISBN: 9781524595814

Rita A. Walker-Radford

Originally from Morden, Surrey, United Kingdom, Rita Walker-Radford is presently residing in South Africa. As an experienced Reiki healer and trained hospice counselor, Rita has compiled her second collection of outstanding poems, which should inspire people of all ages. This thought-provoking book will prove both moving and uplifting to those who read it. Words have the utmost power to heal and transform lives regardless of what has to be faced! It is overflowing with beauty and wisdom. If you have a belief that there is more to this life than our limited five senses can detect, then the writings within these pages will prove enlightening and valuable. Read, enjoy, and be uplifted and blessed!

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Copyright © 2016 by RITA A. WALKER-RADFORD.

ISBN:      Softcover      978-1-5245-9582-1

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Rev. date: 12/19/2016

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Contents

A Broken Mirror

A Garden In Crawley Down

Holy Spirit

A Park In Tunbridge Wells

A Winner

Agape

Be Peaceful

Bind Us Together

Blessed

Burrswood

Caring For Auntie

Confidence

Core

Crawley Down

Dart Court

Deal With Your Emotions

Dear Mother

Do Not Give Up On Your Dream

Don’t Miss The Boat

Doorways

Earthly Things

Encouragement

Everything Is Possible

Exhilaration

Family

Gate Of Glory

Generosity

God Gives Us Richly

God Looks Down On Us

Goodbye

He

Home With God

I Am An African

I Pray

In Reality

Learning Curve

Let Go, Let God

Life Is Eternal

Lifestyle Nurseries

Love Is Everything

Moving To A Lovely Place

Memorial Park

Men

Mothers’ Day Blessing

My Golden Lion

My Neighbour

No Man Is Truly Married Until…

I Live In The Spirit

Prince And Beggar

Magical Moment

I Love Myself

Rage

Rainbow

Go To The Silence

Thank You Dear God

Thank You For My Granddaughter

The Garden

The Lift

The Most Amazing Person On The Planet

The Treasury House Of Heaven

The Water Lily

The Winding Road

Time

Tulleys Farm

Visit To A Friend

Visit To Brighton

Visit To Eastbourne And St Smithians Church

Visit To Tunbridge Wells

A Child Again

A Love So Close

A Note Of Gratitude

Alpha And Omega

At Peace And Whole Again

Be The Master Of Your Ship

Be Willing

Beacon

Beautiful Fragrance

Beauty And Love

Best Of Me

Bigger Than My Circumstance

Bliss Of Being

Bridge Of Hope

Centre Of My Being

Church Of Christ

Circle Of Light

Creative Energy

Crossing The Bridge Of Light

Destinies

Detaching From Drama

Direction

Divine Peace

Divine Understanding

Every Step Of The Way

Everything Unfolds

Expectations

Failure Is A Stepping Stone

Falling In Love

Filled With Love

Fishhoek

All At Sea

Frets And Fears

Fruit Tree

Spirit of Generosity

Gentle Wisdom

God Is Love And Joy

God Is The Vine

God Lift Me Up

God Power And Trust

God Sorts Things Out

God’s Garden Of Peace

Going Home

Golden Life

Great Love And Joy

Hand It Over

Heaven And Earth

I Am A Learner

I Am Divine Energy

I Am Learning

I Am Of Nature

I Give You Your Freedom

I Have

I Trust The River Of Life

I’m Flying My Kite

I Am Ready

In Clover

Inner Healing

Into God’s Glory

Jesus

Dear Friend

Kalk Bay

Keep It Simple

Kirschtenbosch

Letting Go

Life

Light And Energy

Living In Bliss

Dedication

I would like to dedicate this book first of all to my family and friends, then to all people in the medical profession, healers, carers and those who make a wonderful difference in the lives of others.

May you be blessed, guided, and assisted in your mission whilst on Earth.

A Broken Mirror

A cracked picture frame can always be mended when impaired

But a mirror once broken can never be repaired!

A marriage once, twice or three times betrayed

Loses its lustre and the edges can become frayed.

For a relationship to flourish and to grow

Needs total trust, honesty, and respect to show.

Explaining how you think and feel is the key

To open the door to more love and inner security.

What has gone has gone and can never be replaced,

But a heart that is open and loving lives in grace.

A Garden In Crawley Down

This is such a bright and glorious day.

This is such a peaceful time to laugh and play.

This is a time for reflection and honour.

This is a time to visit old folks and bother.

This is a time for great joy and fulfilment.

This is a time for sweet success and contentment.

This is a time where I can say

I did my best and enjoyed my stay.

This is a time for me to grow and shine.

This is a time to connect with powers sublime.

This is a time to give out all I know.

This is a time to love, cherish, respect and to know.

This is a time to be more than I thought.

This is a time to share, trust, and give my support.

This is a time to expand my knowledge and learn.

This is a time to mend, unite, and discern.

This is a time to be acknowledged and loved.

This is a time to receive rewards from above.

This is time to break loose and free.

This is a time to face life and my destiny.

Holy Spirit

I sincerely trust my Lord.

We walk together in one accord.

My faith is strong, I carry on,

Keeping His counsel, I overcome.

Resonating with His Holy Spirit and having fun,

I have love and respect for everyone.

For we are all children of the Universe.

We are from the same Godhead and source.

So let us try to get along with each other.

To honour, respect, and help our sisters and brothers.

Let us strive for unity in everything we do,

Being like-minded, brave, honourable, and true.

Have concern for other people too,

And you will be rewarded by a fulfilment true.

This will last your whole life long until this journey ends,

And you will be successful your whole life, my friend!

A Park In Tunbridge Wells

I’m sitting in a beautiful garden in England and

Masses of pale pink roses are in front of my hand.

The stems and flowers are dancing in the breeze.

The wind is cool but it doesn’t chill or freeze.

The leaves are shining and glistening in the sun;

Their vibrant blooms are opening out to everyone.

The darker shrubs behind are varied and dense,

Hiding the sight of a small black fence.

The quaint tea-room has hanging baskets outside.

The blue and red flowers are cascading over the side.

The dark green foliage is swaying in the wind current.

The gray clouds overhead have obscured the sun for a moment.

They are heavy and pregnant with future rain,

But hopefully they will move on and momentum gain.

For the sun wants to pour down her sweet hot rays

To brighten up this nature walk in all ways.

I am now approaching the Italian gardens up the stairs.

There are masses of multi-coloured flowers there.

On the left are different types of lavender, purple and blue,

And a few pale mauve and pink blossoms too.

The privets are a deep symphony of colour of gold and green,

In beautiful squares and rectangle shapes to be seen.

A stone sundial sits in the centre of the bed

But it no longer has its original shadowy head.

Poplar trees are on the circumference together with roses red

And purple petunias are behind the wooden seat where I am led.

This really is a very pretty, delightful place indeed.

This park has everything a person could desire or need.

I am sure I will