I’m giving you this feather
To remind you of the endless sky
That even when you feel earthbound
You still have glorious wings to fly
I know life’s not all sunshine
And you won’t escape the aching pain
But like water off a mallard’s back
You too can shrug off driving rain
There’s power in this feather
To remind you of your magic flights
That even when you crash your landings
You still can rise to brilliant heights
I know love’s not all roses
And not all tales have a happy end
But like water from the sacred springs
You too can purify and mend
So hold onto this feather
To remind you that your future’s bright
That even when your feet are muddy
Your spirit’s always light
Wayne Visser © 2016
Book
Seize the Day: Favourite Inspirational Poems
This creative collection, now in its 3rd edition, brings together favourite inspirational poems by Wayne Visser. The anthology takes us on a journey through the peaks and troughs of life, celebrating the indomitable human spirit.. It includes many old favourites like “Poets Must Be” and “Chasing the Blue”, as well as brand new poems like “The Writer” and “Making Ripples”. Sages through the ages wisely say: / Carpe Diem – seize the dawning day / Oh, would that I could assuage that thirst / But the day conspires to seize me first! / With the hurry and scurry / Of home’s frantic flurry / And the hustle and bustle / Of work’s tangled tussle. Buy the paper book / Buy the e-book.
