Inspired Eloquence

This is my ever growing collection of free verse poems. Over the years being with nature has evoked in me a way to express my thoughts, feelings and emotions. For many years I have found solace, meaning and understanding in reading the poetic works of Irish Poet John O’Donohue. His gentleness, reflection and expression of the Celtic tradition steeped in nature has landed welcomingly in my being. There are also other poets whose writings bring me solace.

Since turning 50 in 2021 and now it is the year 2022, I feel a certain calming acknowledgement of myself to be open in sharing my poems or what I call Inspired Eloquence. Most of the writings are accompanied by a photograph of the place in nature where the words were evoked along with a reflection of what was happening for me at the time. More recently certain experiences have evoked a string of words from within; for these you can form your own image.

If you feel inspired or evoked in some way by my poems I would love to hear from you. Please do get in touch sue@moveiwithgrace.com.au

From my heart to yours, Sue xx

Cascade Reflections

I saw you and you lured me in; and that’s ok

Thank you

I did not have to question my safety

Nor did I have to seek permission

I did it.

One by one I discarded my clothing then crouched to say hello.

I joined you and you welcomed me with your replenishing embrace.

A smile rose from my soul and a glistening in my eyes sparked nothing but the reflection of myself immersed in your welcoming embrace.

Your bubbles danced around my head

I heard nothing but your joyous calamity of movement

Flowing

Bubbling

Falling

A current of movement creating a beautiful force of pure natural presence.

The boulders guiding you on your journey towards the precipice; that of which can remain a mystery to me.

Invigorated and calm I left your home.

And I sit here now in this space admiring your beauty.

Water

Earth

Ether

Breathing the freshness of this moment.

Feeling the golden flame of life within me.

Connected with all around me.

November 2022 – Kureelpa Falls, Mapleton National Park, Queensland

The Enchanted Forest

I found myself a new forest today
It made me stop and pray
Forgiveness for all my sins.

No judgement was passed as the echoes of history whispered through the trees
The truth of my past secretly fallowed eternally by the keepers of the forest.

Aah but what secrets do you hold deep in your heart?
Secrets of the forest trees, birds, insects and wildlife?
Your burrows and canopies protect these all
When you know it’s your time you allow yourself to fall.

What footsteps have you felt and heard
Whose voices land upon your earth
How many times have you wept for the sadness gently emerging from deep within those who have walked your paths?

What joy do you feel and witness for those who feel the presence of your grandeur and come home to themselves?

You are here eternally, you ask for nothing, you do not yearn for anything. 
Shrouded in your own self belief
You sit and grow and live and breathe.
You are true to your self
You are not afraid. 

I feel your confidence rise from beneath
Holding you strong, holding me strong.

Your twists and turns and corners and peaks
Gently nudge me into my own natural alignment and belief of the self.

‘Be true to yourself’ I hear you whisper.
Stillness surrounds me.
I am home.

My heart yields to myself.
My mind is completely present to these moments of quiet stillness.
A contrast to the moving ocean waves of an ocean.
You can withstand so much in stillness and in movement.
The center of stillness
The center of self
The center of love
is strong. 

Inspired whilst walking in the Enchanted Forest at Cradle Mountain, Tasmania October 2019. 

Thank You Ocean

And as the waves of the ocean serenaded my soul my feet melted into the sand to feel the pulse of Mother Earth.

The tender winter breeze rolled quietly over my skin and the sunshine gently warmed my face.

My eyes delighted in the expansive vista of the ocean and the roar of the waves pierced my ears with a loving lullaby.

Thank you ocean.

Cradled in the presence of the ocean her heart began to sing again. After weeks of healing from a tormented soul the elements of nature infused vitality, love and kindness throughout her whole being once more.

August 2019

The Ocean

And on Saturday the ocean called me into her arms, The water wrapped around me like a shawl of love.

Her velvety allure enveloped my mind, body and soul.

The sand earthed me to the ocean bed.

The waves gently rocked my being up and down.

The moon’s smile still present as the sun shines forth and warms the land.

How deliciously wonderful to be alive. Happy Saturday.

The Ocean at Noosa Heads in March 2019

Walking in the Forest

Follow mother nature’s path to the rhythm of your own heartbeat. There is no need to hurry.
Listen to the whispers from the forest and hear the soothing lullaby of acceptance;
Let all your fears melt away – letting go, letting go.
You have everything you need in this moment, this you know, this you know.

Walking in the Forest at Mothar Mountain in March 2019

Mystery

As you walk this path of passion and unravel the mystery of now;
Where have you come from?
Where are you going?
It is here you be.
There is no mystery to be solved.

Watching the Ocean

Waves rolling in and rolling out – feeling, hearing, seeing the rhythm of the ocean – me breathing in and breathing out – aaah – sea spray scented air.

Seeing the clouds float by and noticing my thoughts come and go, dancing to the tune of Mother Nature. Nothing is permanent.

The sun shines and and the warmth of light lands on my body warming me to the cockles of my heart and soul. The sun is veiled by clouds and an eerie darkness floods the land with a sneaky little chill.

Gusts of wind move across the land – movement is imminent….

Firmly grounded and rooted in my body, the sound of crashing waves powerfully connects me to my core, the truth of who I be and the present moment. This stillness within is empowering.

Aaaah – how wonderful it is to be alive and witness Mother Nature moving with grace.

Does Mother Nature move you into stillness?

Lennox Heads February 2019

Setting Sun

As the sun sets on this balmy hot day,
May the reflection of your inner stillness shine through.
When the moon rises to lighten the darkness of night,
May you hold your hand on your heart and feel gratitude for another day of life.

Setting Sun Currumbin Creek February 2019

Coming Home to You

Befriend your body and your self, become a witness to the present moment and be with the magic of your life. Your true nature lies within you and is waiting for you……ever so patiently.

Breathe. Believe. Be.

Trinity Beach January 2019

Beneath the white magnolia tree

Beneath the white magnolia tree

There is a place for you and me

Where fairies, gnomes and goblins reside;

Being washed by the tears we have cried.

The land is a little different from this side of the world;

Our life, our worlds are being unfurled.

Beyond all that we see the sky isa vast canopy of blue;

Existing eternally, we know this to be true.

Distances apart are separated by land and sea;

But the spirit of love flows in the whiteness of the white of this magnolia tree.

May you feel love.

May you feel strength.

The White Magnolia Tree in Oslo, Norway in May 2018

The Tree

Death escapes no one.

Yet you stand there poised in the knowing of your truth.

Devoid of all your leaves; patiently waiting.

You do no hurry. Your silence echoes.

You stand tall in your stillness; in the company of others knowing that you are not alone.

Your fractured branches with trunk so solid.

But what is inside you, I cannot see, only you can feel.

Rooted in Mother Earth’s embrace, you remain true to you.

The energy of life streaming upwards through your core sustains your presence.

From a tiny seed you grew, and to the earth you will return; your journey you do not know.

But in this moment, you are alive.

You stand strong, contented in your stillness.

This truth you cannot ignore.

And I see you.

The Tree at Gawler Foundation in Victoria while attending Dr Ian Gawler Meditation Retreat in March 2018