The New Year Opportunity

"The New Year Opportunity"

By:  Adrielle R. Bollin

A brand new slate To start the year

To put forth a goal And forgo all fear

This photo taken by Adrielle R. Bollin

For the storm has past That was yesteryear 

That raging tempest With its lessons so dear

This photo taken by Adrielle R. Bollin

So now we look on To a future that's bright

 Toward new possibilities Born day and night

This photo taken by Mitchell D. Bollin

 Exploring the new While remembering the old

Taking new paths While adventure unfolds

This photo taken by Mitchell D. Bollin

The possibilities are endless, The choices we can make

To be filled with regret, Or to learn from our mistakes

This photo taken by Adrielle R. Bollin

A new horizon is here, To greet the dawn

A New Year is given And is beginning to be drawn

Thank you to all who have taken the time to read, comment, and encourage me this past year!  It has been one of the greatest pleasures of my year, to get to know those of you whose blogs I've had the pleasure of reading as well as to learn of those who have read my blogs and have both commented and remained silent but appreciative.  May all your lives be filled with abundant joy, thanksgiving, peace, love and prosperity in this new year of 2011!  I look forward to challenging myself to be an even better poet, lyricist and photographer in this new year!

Much love to you all,

Adrielle R. Bollin

Merry Christmas!! A Chrismas Blessing

Merry Christmas to all my readers!

"A Christmas Blessing"
By:  Adrielle R. Bollin

May your heart be full, And your lights be warm and bright
May the beauty of the season, Shine through day and night

May your soul be vibrant, With blues, greens, purples and reds

May your head find a soft pillow, And a warm comfortable bed

May the joy of the season, Be aglow on your face

May the whitest of snowflakes, Remind you of amazing grace

May your heart find forgiveness, For all whom you love

May peace e'er surround you, Like a light from above

And joy fill your castle, Like the wise men of yore

Learning of the great tidings, May you never need more

I wish you a Merry Christmas, The best one of all

And that you'd be awed, With the wonder of it all

I Long For Summer

I long for summer

By: Adrielle R. Bollin

Because I wish For summer's sun

And greener grass To play and run

 To gaze at the glory In every living thing

 And become wrapped up In the beauty summer brings

 Because of the births That do reoccur

 Along with the color That paints the earth

I Miss the season Where warmth is rich

Yes I long for summer While winter attempts to bewitch

Winter's Gift

"Winter's Gift"

By: Adrielle R. Bollin 

 Though I don't like the cold, Or the wind of Jack Frost

Nor the perilous drive, On roads that are glossed

I cannot deny, The beauty I see

On windows and lakes, And the branches of trees

That blanket of white, Which covers the north

 Adds mystery and light, And odd feelings of warmth

For when else do you know, A time such as this

When you snuggle up close, And hug all those you've missed

Motivation

"Motivation"

By:  Adrielle R. Bollin

As clear as a cloudless bright blue sky

Certain as the ice cold chill in the winter air

The truth that has been revealed to me

Must provoke, stimulate, drive and dare

I mustn't falter, regret or stand still

I must climb with a sure and calculated aim

Take what I have learned, discovered and found

Use it to the full capacity and for greatest gain

Heart do not despair and soul do not quit

Remember the vision and go ever farther

Follow your instinct that God given wisdom

Hold tight to life lessons and always try harder

Give a great push and light up that fire

Don't settle for less or you ever will ache

Remember your wits and those perilous ruts

Try not to repeat those same old mistakes

Stay true to your core but change your ways

You know what is wrong and why all the falls

Now push yourself forward past all generations

Trust in the Spirit and hear the gentle calls

Never give up and never surrender

Don't let it weigh down your soul's ambition

Though a mighty great feat it is indeed

Keep firm on the road till comes the fruition

The Dawning

The Dawning 

By: Adrielle R. Bollin

A new day is dawning With new realizations

Like a morning mist at sunrise I am seeing revelations 

Though truth is made clear The path is still uncertain

There are yet many questions Round this cursed iron curtain

The beauty of truth Can be so hard to follow

When you've built your foundation On ground that is hollow

But the grandeur of life Is that the will can find a way
Where once there was a ceiling Now stars will obey

 My heart has been aching To be truly free

Of all of these teachings Which crucify me

To follow my instinct And the wisdom you gave

To take the initiative For once to be brave

To take what I've learned To highest of heights

To walk with a purpose And focus my sights

For all I've been given Is all that I need

Help me know what that is How to grow and succeed 

Winter In The Soul

Winter In The Soul
By: Adrielle R. Bollin 

All photos taken by Adrielle Bollin with a Nikon DS3000

 

As winter creeps in Like a thief in the night

Wrapping it’s chill Around all in sight

Putting nature to sleep One snowfall at a time

Rippling waters stilled Sleeping beauties in restful prime

 

And little by little Each in it's own turn

My thoughts will then settle As I attempt to discern

Where destiny lies Is far off from me

 Yet still I will try To plan and to see

I know not where I'm going Nor the path I am on

Only that it seems frozen As if time were gone

In the clouds

"In the Clouds"

By: Adrielle R. Bollin

All photos taken by Adrielle Bollin with a Nikon DS3000

Ever Changing Beauty In The Skies

Reflecting Light From The Sun's Bright Eyes

Holding Me Captive In Far Away Dreams

Of Perching Atop In Pillowy Beams

 Riding Along On The Wind's Icy Trail

Looking Down Upon All Of The Strong And The Frail

Exploring The Countries Both Near And Far

Yet Close Enough To Heaven To Shake Hands With Morning Star

In God and In You

Ah the dynamic relationship of siblings.  I know it isn't prevalent in all sibling relationships but in my family, the blood runs thick whether we see each other often or not.  Still though, no matter how much we try to protect each other and fight for each other, there comes a time (several times in fact) when we must let them figure it out on their own; when you have to just shut up and let them walk right back into the pile of crap they just walked out of.  The time comes when they just have to figure it out themselves.  Perhaps you've had friendships that have ended or even became stronger because of this same kind of experience?  I know I have.  While there are many moments when advice can be given and even received and taken, there are many more where they just have to try it themselves for whatever the reason - or do the stupid thing yet again.  This is about that realization and about the frustration behind it as well as the cure.  Sometimes you just gotta let go and pray like hell that they make it out reasonably unscathed but smarter and wiser in the end. 

"In God and In You"
By: Adrielle R. Bollin

I want to write you a letter
I want to sing you a song
But I think I know better
You'll take what I say wrong

You'll throw up your defenses
And tell me you can't be helped
I'll try to make you see sense
While you drink and I yell

Chorus:
But for once I think I really see
You alone must take your victory
And though I'll pray like hell
As only a sister can so well
Hope against hope that God brings you through
I gotta have faith in God and in you

I want to scream and curse
The very ground she walks on
And then kick you just as hard
Till you see the obvious con

Cause you know I love you
With the fiercest loyalty
You know your sister's love
It's protective quality

Bridge:
I know you my brother
You're better than this
You've got the potential
Don't give it death's kiss

Harness The Wind

Harness The Wind

By:  Adrielle R. Bollin

Oh restless heart

Like a reckless wind

When will you calm

Be still my friend

You rage and push

Till time does bend

Yet still you blow

That fire you tend

A great big noise

A gathered whoosh

You huff and puff

Till shove comes push

A cool refresh

A needed breeze

You cannot mend

You taunt and tease

But strength will wane

And you'll pass by

You'll become weak

At last you'll sigh

Till breath has left

And wore you down

Till you are tamed

You'll wear a frown

Oh hapless heart

Just wait and see

Your joy will come

This I decree

So while you rage

And vent your ire

I'll use your flame

As well your fire

Take care to blow

O'er open seas

And not to break

Or destroy please

For in your hands

A clue resides

Harness the wind

And learn to ride

The Cure

"The Cure"

By: Adrielle R. Bollin

It's in the simple sunrise

And with the shortest prayer

The long winded conversations

The crisp fall air

The sunshine on my skin

The beauty found within

It's the water washing over me

My healthy soul and limbs

It's the wisdom deep inside

A stranger's friendly glance

It's the places that I hide

And the beauty of the chance

It's how I know your patience

And when I learn your grace

It's knowing you can hear me

When I've clearly lost my place

It's the changing of the seasons

With the things that stay the same

It's the confidence in knowing

I can live without the strain

It's in the blazing sunsets

And golden harvest moon

It's in the pull of the ocean

And the calling of the loon

My heart is ever testing

And sensing to be sure

Your love is ever present

Ever proving to be the cure

I Run Away

Prologue
Have you ever tried to express something that refused to flow in your usual style of writing?  Well this song is just that.  It is an expression that at least for the moment, refuses to flow the way I want it to and yet it expresses exactly what I want it to.  This morning as I was reading other blogs, I realized how beautiful some things are when they are simply written down, recorded, and expressed.  (ie.  http://lifeworkandpleasure.blogspot.com/2010/10/bouquet-of-roses.html ) So for the moment (or perhaps forever) I will present it as is.  I hope you enjoy it regardless of it's (in my opinion) lack of perfection.  :)

I Run Away
By: Adrielle R. Bollin

I run away To a place of escape
You follow me To the ends of the sea
In this vast blue world Of ocean waters
I hear you call my name
Your heart beat throbs with the sea
There is no escaping your love for me

Chorus:
So why do I run
Because I'm afraid
Of all you have planned
Of all that's unclear
So why do I run
Because I am broken
Confused and shaken
That's why I run

This ocean is vast Reminding me of you
I'll take you in But only you my friend
I don't want religion And all her lies
I want to breath your freshest air
To take in your beautiful blue green stare
Just us two in your ocean of you

Bridge:
Oh and soon I will see
All the best you have for me
And soon there will be
No more need for this running

And then I will run with you
Take up the world with you
We'll show them the way
To your love filled ocean
Yes I will run with you
Because I am whole with you
Because I am stronger
That's when I'll run

The Buried Dream

 The Buried Dream

By: Adrielle R. Bollin

Dreams come true

From time to time

Cause hearts to burst

With joy sublime

Some will fade

With time and age

Others stay vivid

A never ending parade

Dreams have died

To give new birth

Replaced with logic

And buried in dirt

I buried you once 

And a thousand times more

Yet still you come back

By some unknown force

Like a restless ghost

You haunt my thoughts

Refusing to rest

Or to be forgot

Caressing my heart 

Like a long lost flame

Stalking my memories

You call out my name

But I cannot have you

The cost is too steep

How can I abandon

The blessings I keep

You're like a prized diamond

Engulfed in shards of glass

Beautiful to look upon

But like a snake in the grass

I've chased you before

Always to no good end

I will not go back

For my heart it still mends

And though you might always

Be the thorn in my side

You will not defeat me

Though you certainly tried

Compass

 "Compass"

By Adrielle R. Bollin

I came only for selfish gain

But you didn't mind

I was following a lure

But still you are kind

You never let go of me

Though I pull far away

You lure me, draw me, pull me

Make me hear what you would say

Still you dance with me

Whisk me around and around

I remember your affections for me

Your love the most beautiful sound

Always you hug me

And hold me close

Whisper reassurance

As your love you disclose

Amazing and wonderful

Resilient, vibrant and true

You teach agape with patience

Infinitely caring for all I say and do 

We're tied to each other

Like a sailor to the sea

As a compass needle returns north

 I'm yours eternally

The Beauty of Fall

Even in the rain and mist and cloudy skies, the beauty of fall is unmistakable.  It's a little early for the full explosion of color, but that will come soon enough.  :)  And since I have writer's block...here's some pictures I took today. 

Ode to Summer

Ode To Summer

By Adrielle R. Bollin

Yellow rays beat down on my browning skin

Warming my face as I relax from outside in

The water surrounding laps at my feet

As the soft wind blows and relieves the heat

Not a sound in the air but nature's quiet melody

And the soft low rumble of boats moving restlessly

I breath in the scent of the lake, flowers and grass

And look out sleepily at the sparkling sea of glass

Content as a kitten in a warm patch of sun

Soaking it up, counting blessings one by one

Deep from within me escapes a long sigh

That curves my lips to a satisfied smile

"A New Beginning Again"

"A New Beginning Again"

By: Adrielle R. Bollin

Off to face the bright blue sky

Onward towards a brand new world

My face is lit by the sun's warm rays

The smile of freedom has been unfurled

My heart is dancing in sweet anticipation

My soul carefree and light as a feather

The adventure before me drawing me in

My feet are light as I skip through the heather

The ties are loosed from my spirit now

The chains are gone which held me down

The heavy robes have fallen off my shoulders

Revealing the lightest linen gown

Away from things familiar and drawn

Learning to fight and also to lead

My legs carry me to over and yon

No longer a girl but a woman indeed

Here You Are

"Here You Are"

By:  Adrielle R. Bollin

The day has finally dawned
The sun is shining bright
Today will be a good one
You come home to me tonight

My heart is racing faster
Knowing you'll soon be near
Feels like I've waited for hours
As seconds tic-toc my ear

Then here you are
The waiting is over

Take me in your arms
As I cry on your shoulder
I'm so glad you made it home
I am overwhelmed with love
All the joy inside my heart
Is running over like a flood 

Here you are

How I ever let you go
Is a mystery to me
I know it was necessary
But it made it hard to breath

In a way you never left

In my heart you always dwelled
But it's never quite the same

As in your arms where I was held


My love I hope you always know
My heart is yours come rain, sun or snow

 Photograph taken by Margaret Sandahl Thomas, 1967–1997

Wind

Wind

By: Adrielle R. Bollin

The trees and grass come alive

As a brisk breeze ruffles the grass

Branches wave and flowers bow

Clouds race in a sky of glass

Leaves tumble and fly away

Whipped up again on a current of air

To eagles soaring in the western sky

Dancing and playing with never a care

On it goes bringing warmth and cold

Blowing, whispering, whistling through

Everything touched by it's power and grace

Never once cornered by me or you

God, for real

"God, for real"
By:  Adrielle R. Bollin

Hearts are breakin
All over town
The hometown hero
Was just shot down

He went in to save her
Just doin' his job
A desperate situation
Led to a difficult call

Now life has changed
In the flash of an eye
Hope and faith meet darkness
A challenge high as the sky
How will you bring them comfort
How will they ever see
The love you hold forever
The hurt you share and feel
God, you're for real

The fight was long and brutal
The war had taken it's toll
His soul was heavy laden
Her heart was charred as coal

Somehow the light between them
Caught in the smiles they shared
Those brief and fleeting moments
Grew into love declared

Now life has changed
In the flash of an eye
Hope and faith meet heaven
A challenge high as the sky
How you brought them comfort
Will they ever see
The love you hold forever
The joy you share and feel
God, you're for real

Moving Away From Safe

"Moving Away From Safe"

By:  Adrielle R. Bollin

 

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No longer at home in that home

Nor am I safe in that sacred place

The life I had was sucked from my bones

By rules and laws so far from grace

The dreams I had came true

The ones that warned of running and war

I stood protected despite the scenes

But still the hurt haunts my door

I went back from time to time

To pick up the pieces of life's demise

But still the visions of war invade

Till rubble again has filled my eyes

My God you love me I know it's true

Still questions gather and fear yet maims

My house that was built on solid ground

Got swallowed up in an earthquake's flames

All that stands are you and I

You are a comfort though I sigh

My destination no longer clear

Though I shouldn't, I wonder why

This picture taken by Adrielle Bollin

Two great foundations came tumbling down

Though both seemed built on solid ground

So what is safe and who is there to trust

All doctrine fails, all men combust

I must rely on you alone

Not just in word or deed and song

But in every living thing

Hear you whisper through the throng

Because you speak to me

Through the world you designed

Through every man, woman and child

Even nature sends your signs

What rule can define this love

Or law make anything so clear

The greatest relationship

Is the one that ever draws us near

So though I may seem aimless

Without a sure fire goal

And though I am a stranger

To the common christian role

I do not walk alone

With purpose all forgotten

I'm getting to know my Father

And shedding all that's rotten

I'm moving away from "safe"

Defined in places of old

I'm chancing the great ocean

To see all I can behold

This picture taken by Adrielle Bollin