Love’s ContrastsWithout love there’s an emptiness,And hopes that disappear.But with it close, the confidence,There’s nothing more to fear.And with love, strength and energyWith dreams beyond compare.Yet then without, a loneliness,Frustration and despair.And every day, it touches us,In heart and mind and soul.Yet when from love, too long apart,Life does exact a toll.But still, beyond this…
Month: May 2025
Sharing A Bit Of Me
Sharing A Bit Of DavidPoetry from 2012 and BeyondHeaven SenseBefore the Dawn I listened to my spirit callawakened to its songWondered why I had been lostthough now I do belong I touched the essence of my soulwith starlight from the skyThere found a bit of Heaven SenseOn which I can rely I saw there too…
Sedona Arizona A Poet’s Guide
Sedona ArizonaA Poet’s GuideIt’s Essence and Its BeautyDavid L. Devaneypoetnola.com©01-10-2010EditorAnnabel SchleifsteinDedicated toThe Children in My LifeAmanda, Adam, David, Michael,Annabel, Bailey, Gage, Harry, PandoraAnd to VanessaThe Child in My HeartSedonaA prisms palette on displayFrom dawn till dark of nightGod’s resting place that seventh dayTo heaven our first linkSnoopy and his BrewI shared my chocolate brimming hotFrom…
A Year Of Musings
A Year of Musingsso mote it be…by David Devaney2006edited by Annabel Schleifstein2025Dedicated to time and love, family and friends, and life.TABLE OF CONTENTSAs It Begins 01-01-2006The Love you Bring04-11-2004Heaven’s Silhouette07-30-2006Popsicle Days04-17-1998Timeless and Eternal01-12-2006The Reason Why07-23-2006In The Twilight11-26-20061 Am Becoming07-05-2006Do Fade07-30-2006The Ebb and Flow08-05-2006A Surfside Christmas Morn11-27-2006May This SeasonDecember 2006As It BeginsLove is the inspiration to…
Reflections With The Dawn
Today, 05/28Supportive friends and neighbors A loving communityCourage through awarenessThought: Self Awareness brings a new beginningReflections With The DawnWhen looking in my mirrored glass,At times I never see.That person who I really am,The one I choose to be.For images reflected there,Were formed without my choice,A composite of life’s endless schemes,The I, it had no voice.And though…
Where Happiness Prevails
City Park In New OrleansWhere Happiness PrevailsJust like a cornucopia,Most plentiful, yet rare.This forest glen in New Orleans,Does, each day beauty, share.It is that place most mystical,And magically unique.That visitors from round the world,Do here, life’s treasures seek.Creatively imagined,Like rainbows in the sun.A place of pure serenity.As life’s each day, begun.Great oak trees, most magnificent,Reveal…
Move’s Wisdom
MOVE’S WISDOMKnowledge Versus GuiltThrough Move, I’m everyday aware,Of how to, health, achieve.Their message is a simple one,To, in myself, believe.With patience, they have guided me,To always be aware.Perfection is impossible,When for myself, I care.I must each day be diligent,As I pursue each goal.Yet being of a human ilk.Success, becomes the toll,There is no judge nor…
No Place Like Home
“There’s No Place Like Home”In this land of opportunities,To serve became your choice.In every branch of Service,This nation heard your voice.This world you’d circumnavigate,On ships and submarines.Across the “Oceans Blue” you sailed,Midst life’s idyllic scenes.Then soared above this Mother Earth,Through “Yonder’s Wild Blue”.Defending our democracy,Did mankind’s dreams renew.Responded first in battle,When war was imminent.“Semper Fi”…
When People Come
When People ComeTreasures EverywhereWhen people come to City Park,Great treasures they will find.Of every known variety,Of every sort and kind.There’s forests filled with ancient oaks,Great palm trees by the lake.Museums, where great intellects,Imaginations make.There’s gardens too, botanicalAnd those with sculptures filled.Amusement parks and choo choo trains,Where new dreams are instilled.Friendly people everywhere,Who share the joy…