fiona goodwin

Begins with a barefoot soul.  Speaks in clear words Like the best of cooks, who Takes an onion, pealed down carefully, gingerly in   each  layer, with care…

Is it Joy or pain that I’m feeling? As I sit down to pray And the tears are flowing even before I say I’m here.…

I am made of tears and fears I am made from blood and bone I am made from Finnish stock And my grandmothers bread I…

I think that Light is looking for a dwelling place A physical body That will blatantly go around shining I imagine myself with windows and…

Growing is good No matter how late Finding joy and hope understanding of self Those chains that have bound me Falling away Allowing understanding Bringing…

You are just out of reach, Yet, I got to be there, To ramble and grab words out-of-your-mouth- To smooth back your hair  and  whisper…

Mind’s eye Storing the bounty Assigning places Filling up all the Spaces Whole heart is in the Serving Chambering the light Encouraging Finding opportunities For…

These days’, poems arise. Before the poet does. Rumbling and growling like a hungry ghost. Calling to be fed. The mind is stabilized. Dream’s, reflect…

Booja truffles I melted my expensive chocolate tonight I didn’t mean to melt it, forgot how close to my heater it was I ate it…

You’re not alone in the pages of this story .. my broken heart is evidence of that I fold the corner to mark the day…

Your past is not the sum of Who you are Great suffering can be endured Be still Take in all the wonders Accept all the…

Kindness Compassion Get lost Amongst Yearning Longing Emptiness Not submitting To the screaming The howling Smile Loving I love you Just say it Even if…

A Rose I know has grown Bloomed Right on zoom A new fountain of life Strength Grace on her face Glows of her youth Light…

My mind gains quiet With images of colors Red smells like blood Pouring across the floor It was flung to the walls And smeared on…

Do you hear it? Better fear it Cherishing faith A great escape Love energy Leads the way How do I know you? Help me you…

You know how you can make hope go away, Make your soul grow dim? By denying the kindness within. You can stamp on your dreams…

Healing work Like a video game Unlocking level by level World by world By certain achievments Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Fighting monsters To…

Grateful To love That surounds me Garden Brings insurmountable feasting To my eyes Roses blooming Bees humming Feasting Upon Pollen Bumble bees Hiding deep in…

This poem is to Thay (TAY) THICH NHAT HAHN (formerly of) PLUM VILLAGE, Meyrac 47120 Loubes-Bernac FRANCE In his brown eyes, softened by light, and…

Turn a corner Turn a page A new year, same story. Grand illusions Matrixes, Hall of Mirrors Trust me – no me Hire me –…