POEMS
I do not claim to be a great poet. I am only a good listener to others, and I finally learned to listen to myself, and... laugh at myself. I learned to dive into my own shadow, and I am learning not to be frightened by my own light. Hopefully my poems can remove some burdens, inspire positive changes, and bring joy to my readers and listeners.
--Liliana Kohann, the author
--Liliana Kohann, the author
*To read more poems by Liliana go to: www.TheHealingPoems.com
MY SUPPER AND THREE DESERTS
My supper and 3 deserts
I just ate.
And ate,
and ate.
And now I am ready to plan
how to lose
all this weight.
And I better do it fast,
before I get hungry
again.
Cause, you see, when Hunger comes
It may also eat
my plan!
THE FIRST WORD ON COURAGE
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I’ve written many poems
but not a single one
mentions the word “courage,”
and that’s because I have none.
I do what I am told
by guilt and by fear
which are so very loud
that my voice - I can’t hear!
©Artpeace 2002
ALMIGHTY GUT FEELING
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Almighty Gut feeling how great Thou are! Too bad I so ignore Thee, my destination star. You speak so very clearly, you want the best for me. Too bad that I ignore Thee, and don’t believe in Thee. Almighty Gut feeling, the best gift that I’ve got Wrapped up in Love and Freedom, directly sent from GOD. ©Artpeace 2003 |
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WHAT LOVE IS NOT
When he looks into your eyes
he doesn’t see you.
He sees a reflection
of unmet expectation.
When he talks to you,
he’s only telling
lies designed
for his protection.
When he listens to you
he doesn’t hear you
he hears his own
critical voice.
And when he asks
for your opinion,
don’t bother answering,
he’s made a choice.
And when he tells you
how much he loves you
yet takes away
all that you’ve got,
just look at him,
but please, see only
a perfect picture
of what love is not.
©Artpeace 2003
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MY THERAPIST SAID
Recited by Joe Brennan
©Artpeace 2010
©Artpeace 2010
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ONLY FROM HERE
Recited by Liliana
On the sunny meadow
So I bowed my head down
And moved…
To the shadow.
And I stood there watching
How others rejoice
Feeling poignant sorrow,
No hope and
No choice.
Yet, it’s only from here,
From this dreary sight,
From this deep, deep darkness
That I saw
The Light.
©Artpeace 2005
The two of me
.
Whenever I fail, or say something wrong,
Eat too much or spill some tea,
I immediately feel the pressure inside,
I get embarrassed and get mad - at me.
“You have to get off your own back,”
Said my good friend, Marie.
And thus I learned why I felt so heavy:
I’ve been carrying the two of me!
©Artpeace 2002
Eat too much or spill some tea,
I immediately feel the pressure inside,
I get embarrassed and get mad - at me.
“You have to get off your own back,”
Said my good friend, Marie.
And thus I learned why I felt so heavy:
I’ve been carrying the two of me!
©Artpeace 2002
ADDICTION
Read by Joe Brennan
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IN THE ARMS OF a LOVER
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In the arms of a lover
to float, to float
to kiss, to discover
a lot, a lot
The freedom of friendship
caress, caress
the words to express it
possess, possess
Careless, spontaneous
to be, to be
The eyes so in love
to see, to see
©Artpeace 2003
WHAT A FEAR
What a fear has overtaken me now
A fear bigger than my heart
It is so present here
That its heartbeat I hear
Its presence takes over
Everything around,
My world, my dreams,
And I... can’t be found
I disappear
In the face of fear
And I don’t know why
I can’t look into its eye
Maybe I sense death...
Or maybe I fear
That once fear is gone
I... would have to appear.
©Artpeace 2001
A fear bigger than my heart
It is so present here
That its heartbeat I hear
Its presence takes over
Everything around,
My world, my dreams,
And I... can’t be found
I disappear
In the face of fear
And I don’t know why
I can’t look into its eye
Maybe I sense death...
Or maybe I fear
That once fear is gone
I... would have to appear.
©Artpeace 2001
i succeeded
They say one must believe to succeed
but if it’s true, how is it that
I didn’t believe I would gain weight
but I succeeded - I’m fat!
©Artpeace 2001
but if it’s true, how is it that
I didn’t believe I would gain weight
but I succeeded - I’m fat!
©Artpeace 2001
TWO CREATURES
Oh, I am so talented,
And so many things I know.
I can do this, I can do that
But the problem is - I don’t!
But it is not my fault, really.
This I swear. It is them!
Those two creatures that live here,
They’re the ones that bring this shame.
And I always struggle with them,
As one makes me work a lot.
Everything must be perfect,
And it is a waste if not.
Yet the other wicked creature,
Tells me how deprived she feels
Of all fun things, friends and laughter,
And how we waste all her skills.
And so many things I know.
I can do this, I can do that
But the problem is - I don’t!
But it is not my fault, really.
This I swear. It is them!
Those two creatures that live here,
They’re the ones that bring this shame.
And I always struggle with them,
As one makes me work a lot.
Everything must be perfect,
And it is a waste if not.
Yet the other wicked creature,
Tells me how deprived she feels
Of all fun things, friends and laughter,
And how we waste all her skills.
So I argued, and I quarreled
Tried to get them out of sight,
But it never worked until I
Really listened to my heart.
And I finally understood
That they are a part of me
And since one must live with creatures,
Learn to live with them must he.
So instead of fighting with them
I began to learn their ways,
And I listened to their needs,
And what they both had to say.
Tried to get them out of sight,
But it never worked until I
Really listened to my heart.
And I finally understood
That they are a part of me
And since one must live with creatures,
Learn to live with them must he.
So instead of fighting with them
I began to learn their ways,
And I listened to their needs,
And what they both had to say.
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Suddenly there was no quarrel
And I heard this nice, fair chat,
And I was so shocked how easily,
All my problems were worked out:
“Oh, I am so overwhelmed
With all the things that I must do.
Can you help me just a little?”
Said one creature. “Please, can you?”
“Yes, I can,” said the other,
“But when all the things are done,
Will you help me?” “Help with what?”
“With just having lots of fun.”
So when you have too much to do
And you don’t know where to start
Just sit down, and really listen,
To the creatures in your heart.
And I heard this nice, fair chat,
And I was so shocked how easily,
All my problems were worked out:
“Oh, I am so overwhelmed
With all the things that I must do.
Can you help me just a little?”
Said one creature. “Please, can you?”
“Yes, I can,” said the other,
“But when all the things are done,
Will you help me?” “Help with what?”
“With just having lots of fun.”
So when you have too much to do
And you don’t know where to start
Just sit down, and really listen,
To the creatures in your heart.
*About thirty percent of Liliana's work is dedicated to mothers and children. To see more of these charming characters with witty minds, and to hear more poems for Mothers and Children click below:
www.SongsAndLullabiesForChildren.com
www.SongsAndLullabiesForChildren.com
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