January 10, 2010 – 7:24 am
Everyday I look around and see the blessings in my life.
Even though there are so many times that I have felt so much strife.
The smiles on my children’s face teach me how to live,
I really try in every way to give and give and give.
I lost a friend the other day and was so surprised [...]
November 23, 2009 – 7:57 am
Thomas read some of his poems at the opening reception of our 3rd annual Art of Recovery: The Human Journey show. He gave us permission to share his poetry with you here.
There’s still time to view the show through November 30, 2009, at the Inside Out Gallery in Traverse City.
Down Time
down time is when [...]
November 19, 2009 – 12:03 pm
Thomas read this poem at the opening reception of our 3rd annual Art of Recovery: The Human Journey show. He gave us permission to share it with you here. There’s still time to view the show through November 30, 2009, at the Inside Out Gallery in Traverse City.
Providence falls like rain upon those of [...]
November 12, 2009 – 5:17 am
PheneX is an artist exhibiting at Northern Lakes CMH’s 3rd Annual Art of Recovery: The Human Journey show, which is on display through the end of November at the Inside Out Gallery. She shared her feelings about the Human Journey at our opening reception and gave permission for us to share excerpts with you here:
What [...]
My mountain
Is not too hard to climb,
I just take one step at a time.
One step is not that much to take,
Just one try is not too much to make.
One step, one try, one smile
Will shortly stretch into my mile.
And everything worthwhile is done by taking
One small step.
To reach my goal, one small step more…
Take one [...]
This is R.D. (short for Recovery Doll)
He comes with many parts and many colors.
We too, have many parts and come in many colors.
If someone hits R.D.,
it doesn’t hurt him.
If someone hollers at R.D.,
he doesn’t let it bother him.
If someone hits you,
don’t let it hurt your feelings.
If someone hollers at you,
don’t let it bother you,
no matter [...]
National Poetry Week is a good time to celebrate people’s creative talents and inspire others to express themselves. Watch later this year for a collection of poetry, artwork, and stories of recovery to be published by Northern Lakes CMH.
Life, by Christine Kelly
Life is a book
That is being written
Each day.
We choose the way
It will play out.
Choose [...]
My Dreams, by Christine Kelly
As my dreams appear,
I assess
if I can make some sense
of this mess.
They’re jumbled together,
and some have died.
Some I’ve made true,
or really tried.
I hope that I keep
these dreams,
and work really hard,
and don’t come apart
at the seams.
Another poem for your enjoyment, in celebration of National Poetry Week:
My Life, by Christine Kelly
My life is what I make it,
I know this to be true.
I make my own decisions,
And try to see them through.
I try to keep this in mind,
When decisions come my way.
I always decide thoughtfully,
Each and every day.
April is National Poetry Month, and in celebration, we are sharing this poem which was submitted by one of our consumers. We will be publishing a booklet next fall which will contain poetry, artwork, and photobiographies in order to spread the word about recovery and recognize the amazing talents of our consumers. Watch for it!
If [...]
