Poems

Sometimes clients share poems or prose that have moved, validated, or challenged them.

With their permission, a selection are offered here as a resource for others.

*This is not an endorsement of the ideas on this page. They are reflections of our diversity, and a small library of inspiration from fellow travellers, each on their own path.

A line drawing of a bird perched on a branch with flowers, in purple on a black background.
A poem titled 'The Journey' by Mary Oliver accompanied by illustrations of dried and blooming flowers on the right side of the page.
A quote about intimacy and self-awareness with the author, Jeff Brown, at the bottom, presented in centered black text on a white background.
A piece of paper with a poem written on it, held by a person's fingers.
A quote about emotional maturity by Francis Ward Weller, alongside an image of a person walking alone on a snowy, deserted road.
Poetry titled "Wild Geese" by Mary Oliver, describing themes of self-acceptance, nature, and freedom, set against a plain white background.
Page from a book discussing the difficulty of confronting abusers or neglecters, emphasizing the importance of psychological resilience and personal accountability.
Page from a book titled "The Peace of Wild Things" by Wendell Berry with a poetic poem about nature and peace.