There Is A Time For Everything 

A time to cook, a time to clean
A time to sit, a time to lean
A time for playing with the dog
A time to sleep like a forest's log
A time to read that newest book
A time to sweep in every nook
A time to hear, a time to talk
A time for slow mountainous walk
A time for joy in each sunrise
A time for tears - no prying eyes
A time to stare up at the stars
A time to heal from all the scars
A time to question everything
A time to accept what life brings
A time to spew out all those words
A time for those thoughts to be heard
A time to sew, a time to craft
A time to rewrite that first draft
A time to cuddle and hold hands
A time alone, this I demand
A time of worship and of praise
A time of prayer throughout each day
A time to reflect and review
A time to wipe the slate anew
A time to regret and release
A time to forgive and have peace
A time to dream, a time to dance
A time for recovery, perchance
A time for each season of life
A time to let go of all strife
A time to grasp each day with glee
A time to savor all I see

For I am not promised another day
No, I'm not promised another day...

copyright Linda Whitehead Humbert 8/29/2014

A Heart Wasted

This fragile heart withholds itself -

It never completely surrenders.

The icy fear of rejection

And searing pain is what hinders.

What once was always expanding,

Has become hardened and scarred.

Those abusive years took it's toll -

That perfect beauty now marred.

It didn't happen overnight -

Took half my life to do it.

I wish I could go back in time,

Change my beliefs and redo it.

But choices made can't be undone,

Nor lies I once believed as truth.

The mold has set, the die is cast,

Can only chalk it up to youth.










copyright Linda Whitehead Humbert 4/26/2014
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Mornings

Blissfully soaking

In the warmth of the sun -
Light breeze is stirring,
The day has begun.

On porch with coffee,
My notebook and pen,

A new day's dawning -
Let the fun begin!

Morning time's savored -
Thank God for each day.

Can hurry later,
First take time to pray.

Inner peace is gained
By quiet solitude
And prayers to heaven -
That's what sees me through.

Yearning for quiet
To ponder and plan - 

If I don't have this,
Day gets out of hand.

Filled with thankfulness -
I know that I'm blessed.
Now time to work -
God handles the rest.

copyright Linda Whitehead Humbert 4/24/2014

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Marriage and Servitude

Veins are opened - 

Blood is pumping!

Words and feelings

To paper jumping!

Time of essense -

There's none to spare!

Running, going - 

Verses are rare.

Marching orders

Now more to do!

Less time for self,

Less time for muse.

Voices screaming,

About to burst -

Head's exploding!

Journal thirsts.

Words and verses

Yearn for freedom
From their prison

In other's kingdom.

Linda Whitehead Humbert 4/17/2014 copyright

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Spring

Bradford pear and redbud trees
Just beginning to bloom. 
Light breezes and sunshine - 
Screen doors to let air flow through. 

Birds chirping merrily - 
Singing a song for all.
Daffodils lift their heads
To the season's powerful call.

Hammocks strung and set in place,
Firepits shoveled and cleared, 
Freshly manicured lawns - 
Those are the sounds that I hear.

Newly cultivated earth
Prepared for sowing time.
Tomatoes and veggies - ready!
To plant them by the signs.

A pedicure with bright polish, 
Capris and shirts with short-sleeves, 
Add toe rings and flip-flops - 
This is what Spring means to me!

Linda Whitehead Humbert
4/1/2014 copyrighthttps://www.facebook.com/lwhumbert