Love and Obedience

Love is such a small word that rolls off our tongues

Do we ever consider it’s true deeper meaning?

It floats out of our mouths as we turn to go 

Love you - with that, we just carry on and walk away

We tag it on to material objects, like our favourite mug, pen or socks

But do we ever consider the love that was gifted to us from above?

An invisible, all encompassing love that comes with no hidden strings attached

What was God’s expectation of us in return for his love?

All He asks of us is obedience 

Ten Commandments that what he gave us

If we can follow and abide by these ten simple rules

Our lives will be fuller, richer and we’d be more considerate of others

Love - it surely is the greatest blessing that can be bestowed upon us 

Love and obedience - God coupled them together - hand in hand 

So let’s remember his guidelines that He delivered with love 

Joanne C Hicks

9th May 2025 

Tree Hugging Soul 🌳🥰

Always stop to smell the flowers

Remember life is made up of hours

Stop and soak up the view 

Even if it’s one that’s not new

Remember to let troubles pass you by

They will still be there after you die

Don’t waste your time over trivial matters 

Be positive and use words that flatter 

Nature is full of riches and they are ours for free

So please don’t laugh if you see me hugging a tree 🌳 😂

Joanne C Hicks Pembrokeshire Poet copyright ©️ 

6th May 2025

Author of “Eloquent”, a collection of poems, available on Amazon! 

Sea, sand and me

I gazed across the sea at the white crested waves 

I’m mesmerised; as they dance they hold my gaze

Their energy builds as they curl up into a crescendo 

As they glide over the salty waters like a feisty flamenco 

So much energy flooding towards the soft sandy beach

I stretch out my hand and into the swirling waters reach

The cold icy water rushes around my hand 

As I slowly rest it on the golden sand 

Just taking a moment with the sea, sand and me

As the water pulls back out, I take in the sea breeze

An empty mind and a chilled out vibe 

Yes - this is what the doctor subscribed 

Joanne C Hicks Pembrokeshire Poet copyright ©️ 

5th May 2025

Author of “Eloquent”, a collection of poems, available on Amazon! 

Grow Your Soul

Do you ever lie awake in bed

Your life running around in your head 

Wondering about the life choices you’ve made

Turning down opportunities because you were afraid

So many cross roads you’ve had to ponder

Did you ever take the wrong turn you wonder?

Round and round these thoughts swirl 

Before long your mind is just in a whirl 

But you can’t reverse and go back in time

You don’t need this turmoil at bedtime

So take a deep breath and let it all go 

A calmer soul has room to grow. 

Joanne C Hicks Pembrokeshire Poet copyright ©️ 

Author of Eloquent, a collection of poems, available on Amazon now!