Hello everyone. My book HElENA'S CHOICE has been added to the Maryland Writers' Association Contest. I need five votes to make it eligible for the contest. Right now I have three votes. if you could kindly take a moment to read and vote on my book HELENA'S CHOICE for the MWA contest, I would appreciate it. I need 2 more votes!
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
Monday, February 20, 2017
Toast for Life - Poem
I wrote this poem for a contest back in 2010, where they asked "What gets you out of bed in the morning?" This poem was the result. Enjoy!
A Toast for Life
To gather
Soft, willowy wisps of “thank you’s”
And blow them into the air until
A smile returns my way
Soft, willowy wisps of “thank you’s”
And blow them into the air until
A smile returns my way
To favor
Random acts of kindness
To those that hurt so much they cannot see,
Except my outstretched hand
Random acts of kindness
To those that hurt so much they cannot see,
Except my outstretched hand
To find
The path that leads to happiness
One step at a time
With a loved one by my side
The path that leads to happiness
One step at a time
With a loved one by my side
To write
A story so pure and uplifting
That brings tears of joy,
One page at a time
A story so pure and uplifting
That brings tears of joy,
One page at a time
To share
A journey of friendship
That lasts not only a lifetime
But forever
A journey of friendship
That lasts not only a lifetime
But forever
To search
For peace in everything
And once it is found -
Never let it go
For peace in everything
And once it is found -
Never let it go
To gain
The wisdom and foresight
Taught from life’s lessons
That leads me closer to maturity
The wisdom and foresight
Taught from life’s lessons
That leads me closer to maturity
To love
With a pure and forgiving heart
And allowing to be loved
One day at a time
With a pure and forgiving heart
And allowing to be loved
One day at a time
To learn
Through books and classes
Of the universe’s secrets
And respect their power
Through books and classes
Of the universe’s secrets
And respect their power
To depart
This earth one day
Having accomplished my purpose -
To leave a part of me behind
This earth one day
Having accomplished my purpose -
To leave a part of me behind
- Patty Apostolides 2010
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
Eternal Love - Poem
I dedicate this poem to all the lovers today on Valentine's Day:
Eternal Love
Would that the day never end
When the sun and moon do meet
So that night and day entwine
While the stars watch overhead
This everlasting time
Would that the day never end.
When the sun and moon do meet
So that night and day entwine
While the stars watch overhead
This everlasting time
Would that the day never end.
Would that life never end
When joyful sounds of life
Tap into the inner recesses
Of our minds
Burrowing deep into our hearts
Without a clue of cost or price
Would that life never end.
When joyful sounds of life
Tap into the inner recesses
Of our minds
Burrowing deep into our hearts
Without a clue of cost or price
Would that life never end.
Would that Love never end
When the sunshine from your smile
Warms my spirit, soul, and mind
To embrace love faithfully
Enduring all that comes its way
Would that Love never end.
When the sunshine from your smile
Warms my spirit, soul, and mind
To embrace love faithfully
Enduring all that comes its way
Would that Love never end.
Bring the sun, moon, the stars
And your smile to light the way
All together for one moment
To fill up my life with love
So that even for one day
We could feel eternity's embrace
And your smile to light the way
All together for one moment
To fill up my life with love
So that even for one day
We could feel eternity's embrace
That is why Love never ends.
by Patty Apostolides, from Candlelit Journey: Poetry from the Heart
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