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My Cup Runneth Over

21/3/2023

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by Maria Lisa Polegatto

​As I stand here naked and alone
Bearing my soul to you my Lord
I call out and you always answer the call
My cup runneth over with your love
You know my truth even before I do
My heart is yours
The steps I take lead to you
You are my Lord, my God, my Savour.


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One Of These Things

18/2/2023

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One of these things doesn't belong with anything:
Potato, Potatoe
Tomato, Tomatoe
Teamwork, Learning
​Help, Sabotage!

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Spinning The Right Way

11/8/2022

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by Maria Lisa Polegatto

Why is it fine for others to tell the truth
But when I do, I'm spinning a story for my own benefit?
I'm tired of being the bad guy
I'm not bad
I love too deeply
I feel too much
I'm sensitive to the things around me
I have to tell the truth
I don't have a choice in that
It's the way I am
Right down to my very core
No wonder I don't truth too easily
Why do people not realize when others spin a story?
Just being it easier does make it true
Just because you like the person talking doesn't mean they tell the truth
Wake up, wake up, wake up!
Wake up little Suzie, it's time to wake up
People who get upset about a lie are not lying
They are passionate about the truth
The truth means something to them
The truth will set you free
The truth is the way to the Light
It's a path to righteous
The right path to be on
One lie leads to another and another
It is a path of many turns, hills, detours, dead ends and tragedy
The Light shines from Heaven straight through to the earth
It freely flows to each of us
All we need to do is get outside and let the Light shine upon us
Let the rays beam down through the clouds on a gloomy day
On the days you are accused of spinning the wrong way
Turn yourself around and go the right way
Away from negativity and enjoy the Light.

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Ode to Dad

17/7/2022

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by Maria Lisa Polegatto
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This man stole my heart
From the second I was born
He never left my side
In good times and bad
He always spoke the truth
Made us laugh, and taught us how to be strong
Today he left us in tears
As he went to rest in peace with our Mom
Life will never be the same
Even at 82
He showed us how to enjoy life and give it your all
He proved age is just a number
Grading was his thing
But he loved each of his fleet like his children
Not one more special than the rest
He loved with his heart
Always had the best advice
He worked hard all his life
God truly blessed us with the best Dad
Take special care of your loved ones
Hug them and talk to them daily
For one day they too will be gone
Always in your heart
When you need advice , just ask yourself....
What would Dad do?
What would he say?
He's lead you this far
The rest is up to you
Carry on in his footsteps
And while they are big steps to follow
He taught you well
Rest in peace my super hero Dad
Love you forever
While my heart is broken
It is better broken
Than to not have had you for my Dad.
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Retaliation

17/7/2022

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by Maria Lisa Polegatto

Oh, it would be so easy to fall for that
To spread the hate in the world
It grows so fast all on its own
It needs no incentive
It stands silently smirking
Making plans with itself as it stands solo
It's so jealous of the Light
Where people are genuinely loving
Their glow is evident for all to see
Some are blessed to be in the Light
Others fear it, for it lies not
It believes in truth, honor, justice and love
You need only give your problems to the Light
And let it be, go on your way, look back not
All will be taken care of
For the highest good of all involved
Divinity is above our understanding
The Light hurts no one
The Light is truth
The Light of honorable
The Light is just
You need only trust it
Fear not for it will revive you
Retaliation is for sinners, not saints
Love has no end in the Light
The Light keeps on shining
You need only see the sun and the moon to know that
And while some believe in the big bang
Maybe, just maybe
God used that to get our attention
It had to be louder than our sorrows
But louder than that still is the beauty before us
The awes of nature
The roaring of the water
Be still and you can hear the Light
As it passes through the leaves
Sending messages to all who stop by it
Humanity's road is no competition for the Light
Let your eyes feast upon the daylight
And know that when darkness falls
It is the Light that overcomes 
For no darkness can ever over shadow the beauty of the Light
Don't waste your time on retaliation
Spend your time instead, in the comfort of Divine Light.



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The Web of Manipulation

17/7/2022

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by Maria Lisa Polegatto

Oh how its web spins the truth
Each section carefully thought out
As the prey enters innocently
The venom is dangerously close
Waiting, wanting......and then it strikes
Each blow delicately placed before the next
Carefully treading its way to the heart
Secretly telling the sweet nothings
And oh so charmingly does it talk
Life a goddess she walks
But underneath the stealth ways
Is a heart of hurt and disrepair
Instead of mending herself
She sets out to destroy the world around
How easily it is to work on oneself
A deep satisfaction of coming into your own
Instead of left hollow as victory has no win
Her emptiness only leads to more destruction
Eventually to herself and the world around
Concentrate instead on the Light within
Let it glow brighter and brighter still
Pay no heed to those who take offense
For those not of the Light will try their best
They will mock you, spread deceit about you
They will turn on you in your time of need
They will see the vulnerable state coming
It is then that they act
For no one but them should be in the spotlight
They are seekers and suckers out of life
For all situation that don't benefit them
They will gain your confidence and information
Only to use it for their own benefit
Seek not to enter the web
Instead run
Run as fast as you can
But at all times tell the truth
For the truth will set you free
The truth overcomes manipulation in the end
Those left in the dust will eventually find their way out of the shadow
Or get sucked into more of the same
The Light needs not to manipulate
It is loving, kind, compassionate toward all
It take no hostage, it mends the broken
It waits for you to accept it, it attacks not
It surrounds you with love, not hate
It teaches, not takes away
It shines so others will shine too
Brightly shining for the greater good for all
Not just one.














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Truth

17/7/2022

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by Maria Lisa Polegatto

Pat yourself on the back
Before others steal your thunder
Remember when it rains it pours
Truth doesn't operate like that
It has no need for deceit
And those that believe it 
Have no respect for themselves or others
The road of deceit of paved with more of the same
Life is much more satisfying with truth
It has no confusion or complication
It doesn't crumble and fall apart
It stands tall in the Light
Brightly shining despite the spite of others.
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Sweet Forgiveness

29/1/2022

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Forgiveness
by Maria Lisa Polegatto

As Hansel and Gretel walked down the path of life
They grew wiser as a result of those around them
Once trusted friends, now frenemies in life
Once fooled, now twice as much on alert
The light bulb illuminated becomes brighter
The truth always shines brighter than deception
As the sweetness of deception draws closer
The sweetness of intuition grows stronger
Trust your inner knowing
Let it lead you until the rest of the truth come to light
Stand tall, be confident, continue on your path
Retaliation and revenge have no place
As they will land you in the gutter
That's not where life is leading you
Take the higher road less travelled
Listen to the sweet promises of others
But know that actions speak louder than words
Forgiveness is a virtue
Your place is not to judge, it is to be judged
Something we do to ourselves all too harshly
Let Him do with them as He wishes
For it is His place to judge us
Go about your path gracefully and truthfully
Let the light guide you
For He is walking with you
All the days of your life
Look around for the miracles of life
His presence is everywhere
Have faith in His love within you
Instead of standing in your ego
Share the love you share with Him with others.
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Fly Like An Eagle

29/12/2021

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Fly Like An Eagle
by Maria Lisa Polegatto

​My Momma taught me to fly
Fly like an eagle
Fly high in the sky

Let your tips touch the clouds
As you pick up speed in the current
Take in the true blue of the sky


My Momma taught me to fly
Fly like an eagle
Fly high in the sky

​Let yourself soar in the winds of change
Come down and touch the earth
Balance yourself to have a good life


​My Momma taught me to fly
Fly like an eagle
Fly high in the sky
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Foundation of Grace

12/12/2021

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Grace
by Maria Lisa Polegatto

Being new in the world is a fabulous thing
Enter with grace and continue on that basis
Allow the world to help find ways of being
It's ok to strive to raise yourself up
Step softly and scan the horizon
Footprints should be gentle as to not destroy the foundation
Come in greeting those who have gone before you
As they wish to greet you too to help you find your way
Both have knowledge that can help the other
The future should be based on success for all
Raising each other up, both old and new
That's when the world enters a new phase of growing
Lifting the vibration to joy and prosperity for all
The foundation will strengthen beyond measure
As each petal of the flower reaches out to the sun
The grace of God will have much favour
Knowing the path is strewn with growth
There will always be those who wish on fault and deceit
The truth is always there for those who wish to see it
The Light can shine on its own
But it shines much more brightly when joined with others
Others that have a common goal that benefits all
Be the Light that shines in the world to help others
Be the Light for truth and justice
Be the Light for growth and prosperity for all
Build the foundation with grace
So when the world shirks and shakes
The foundation becomes stronger. 


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Some Say God is...

28/11/2021

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by Maria Lisa Polegatto

Some say God He is a figment of your imagination
I say God He is a Saviour and leads my soul to Him
Some say God He allows our dying
I say God is the way to truth in this world
Some say God does not care for us
I say God he loves his children more each day
Some say God is cruel and mighty
I say God is weeping with sorrow for our sins
Some say God He is not real
I say God is everywhere open your eyes my child
Open your heart my child
Open your ears my child
As his winds flow endlessly
See the tree tops glisten while everyone listens
To the wind that blows through the branches 
and ice cracks and falls
Just as he lifts us from the wreckage right before our fall
Some say God keeps on giving
I say yes, yes to Him
The Lord is good, the Lord is great
The Lord is everything we are
Follow Him to truth and justice
Follow Him for love
Some say God is a figment of our imagination
I say God He is a Saviour that goes on still
Some say God they don't understand Him standing by as we weep
I say trust and He will be there
Have faith in His Love
I trust and have faith in His Love for our soul
I say trust and have love for one another 
As he has for us 
Have love for one another as He has for us
I say love it is in Him
Free to give to us 
I say love it is in the silence
Reach in and feel its power
Reach in and feel its power and love
I say His love it is a river that flows endlessly
I say God is my Saviour today and every day
I say God is my Saviour today and every day
I say God is my Savour and leads me home to him
I say God is my Savour and leads me home to him
He leads us home to Him
I say God is a Saviour and I follow him everyday.

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Kindness Is A Personality

19/11/2021

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I saw your hate for me today
I saw it in your eyes
I heard it in your voice
I felt it in my soul

The downward spiral you could no longer hold
As you lashed out at me
You could not stand even the sight of me
You tried to erase me with your wrath

Your true colors shone through
Emotions are irregular but this was more than that

Kindness is a personality
Not just for a fleeting moment 

I felt sorrow in my soul for yours
For hating someone is akin to hating yourself
Kindness needs to exist even after you get what you want
It is greeting someone's soul with yours

I prefer to stay in the state of love
It's so much more inviting there
My heart is lighter here
As I feel the warmth of the Light

I've taken your clue and gone the other way
I'll be more cautious approaching you in future
Alas it is not my place to judge you
As I'm busy judging myself already all too harshly.
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When Love Enters Your Home

14/9/2021

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When love enters your home my Lord
I am home with you
I feel your love my Lord
Surrounding me still
I will always love you
Forever and ever
My heart is true to you my Lord
I love you, I love you, I love you true
Into my home my Lord
Come into my home 
Come stay with me
You are my refuge
My safety and protection
I am home my Lord
I am home with you Lord.

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I Believe

14/9/2021

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by Maria Lisa Polegatto

I believe, I believe, I believe
I believe in you Lord
You are the ocean of forgiveness
The winds of many change

I believe, I believe, I believe
I believe in you Lord
You fill me with gratitude
As Your love surrounds me

I believe, I believe, I believe
I believe in you Lord
Your bountiful harvest in nature
Through you I find my way in your world.
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Better Than

11/9/2021

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by Maria Lisa Polegatto

Some people will try to make you feel you are not enough
When in reality you are more than enough
You are not better than anyone else
You are more than they treat you as
They want to hold you back
Hold you down for their own purpose
Instead of lifting you up more
They let their ego stand in the way
They can't admit to themselves or you
That you are doing well
You are right where you are meant to be
Be kind, be real, be you, keep going
Let them deal with themselves on their own
Just remember.....
You are better than they treat you
Head up, keep walking
Pay them no attention
One day they will realize
They should have treated you better
It's their karma, not yours.


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I Am Whale

27/5/2021

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by Maria Lisa Polegatto

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As I swim through the ocean
Once tranquil and free
The world whizzes over the top of me
No thought, no care for my family
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As I gulp and take a breath
Dodging hulls, I dive deep
My offspring I fear for them
They can't stay under as long as I can
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​We breathe like humans, both mammals, but so far apart
As I try to engineer the sea
They engineer ships bigger than me
With blades that run right over me



​Gone are the days I was once feared

Sea Monsters of the past
Now becoming fables of the future
Please don't let it be


More fish I help to produce

But they blame me for emptying the fish in the sea
Yes, I eat lots but nature needs and feeds me
Some of us actually eat plankton and microscopic crustaceans 
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I offer my services for free

Ocean engineers are we
I sequester carbon so you can breathe
Even as I fall to the sea floor
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I pump nutrients a plenty 
And stir up the waters so species can eat
My movements have a big worth
One drop, one ocean, one Earth
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I travel the ocean globally

With my young in tow
Leaping and breaching as I go
Escaping the ocean noise
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​My pod is unique
We have our own sound
We sing through the ocean
 By vibrating our ear drums

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Our huge hearts beat
We are made for the sea
That surrounds us in blue
Once tranquil and free
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We are held hostage in our own home

As noisy monstrosities ram into us 
As we come to the surface to breathe
Cruising the ocean was meant for me
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​I'm not as fast as I'd like to be
To move out of the way as you speed toward me
I sleep at the warmth of the surface
As the null of the hull rushes toward me

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We have seen to the very depths

Man might never ever see
Time is running out, not just for me
Climate is changing too fast, without more of me
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We are trying to repopulate

Humans please understand
We are here by the grace of God
He watches over us
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The time is now

Our benefits are mighty
We can't do it on our own
Please, release the stresses
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We all need to coexist

Slow down and see the beauty
It's all around you
Stop and take a minute
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One drop, one ocean, one Earth
More whales, full ocean, happy Earth
Carbon sequestered, oxygen surpassed
Please, let me breathe.
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Mabel from Sable

21/4/2021

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Sable Island Horse
Mabel from Sable Island that lived at Two Rivers Wildlife Park
by Maria Lisa Polegatto

There once was a horse named Mabel
She came from an Island called Sable
She was wild and very able
Her Two Rivers barn had a gable
While she had French Acadian heritage, she wore no labels
She loved to eat from a bowl on the ground not a table
I never want her to become a fable
Oh how I miss sweet Mabel.
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Conflict

17/3/2021

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For people who are trained to know better
Conflict is a positive thing
Airing out the changes needed to be made
But when lies overshadow
No truth can be seen
But it exists to those who tell it
Even to those who are oblivious 
To the lies fed to them
Building up daily 
Until the next attack strikes fast
A day's wage for a day's work
Apparently that's old news for old views
As today's world takes everything it can
Tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick......
Let the torture begin
If that doesn't work, let's try again
Something more devious
Let's lie and swear to it
That's the new game
Only the ill willed will fall to it's use
Stand tall and be you 
His truth comes forward
It rushes not for there is more to be told
The crumbs lead back to the liar
Eat not from the toxin
Prayer is what keeps you close to His truth
Pray for you and also for them
Absolve yourself from their sin
Restore yourself
Hold your shield high
His Truth surrounds you
Let God deal with this as only He can.

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Fill Your Life With Love

1/2/2021

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by Maria Lisa Polegatto

The lure of manipulation kids me not
I am no stranger to its plots and drama
That then soon unfolds for all to see
The truth sets me free to carry on in the Light
Unencumbered by darkness lurking in the shadows waiting to strike
After its careful deliberation and planning to set the trap
The Light protects me and warns me still
Danger! Warning! Danger!
Proceed ahead with caution!
Although my need for truth has allowed me to speak it
I hear the lies that change as stories are told
I stand back and take the best defense
Wait it out and let the truth be seen, heard and known
For the Light will win out
Even darkness knows the time will come when they need to move on
There is no place for even a hint of seduction in the Light
For love has its boundaries 
It reaches out, envelops the darkness and fills it with Light
Like sunrise on the first morning He opened our eyes
Behold the beauty He has laid out before us
​Fill your life up with His love
It is up to us to see it, feel it
Be it!



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The Last Tremolo Cry

21/4/2019

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by Maria Lisa Polegatto

While it was foggy along the shoreline
The loon call I did hear
I called out and it answered me

The seagulls gossipped as they heard
They knew it was me as they floated near
They knew not the loons and I are old friends

As the clouds turned dark and drew near
They humored me as I mimicked their voices
Delighted to be heard and understood 

​Not a rain goes by they don't come around
I standing on the shoreline wait for them
As their voices echo inside my memories

Seeing them dive deep and resurface 
As the paddle of my kayak dripped dry
Waiting for their next warning 

"Take cover, rain is coming!
Gather your young and drink"
For He has sent forth to feed His flock

A soft mist upon my face begins
I heed it not
Until I hear the last tremolo cry.
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Note In A Bottle

17/8/2018

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by Maria Lisa Polegatto

​A note in a bottle
Once a romantic notion
How far can it travel?

It travels from sea to sea
Creating havoc of world pollution
How long does it last?

Its destruction lasts for eternity
Without life-sustaining nutrition 
How does wildlife live?

It lives in terror of plastic
A fatal blow on comsumption
What can we do about it?

Humanity take note
When marine life is gone
So are we! Clean up or no tomorrow.


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Terry Fox

13/8/2018

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by Maria Lisa Polegatto

Believing in himself and others
He set off to run valleys and hills
He surpassed trials and tribulations
This great land set out beside him
Now in the past but never forgotten
​Terry Fox, Canadian, humanitarian.
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Acceptance

13/8/2018

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by Maria Lisa Polegatto

My Lord, my God, my Saviour
I welcome in your love
With prayers of appreciation
You nurture me with your love
I trust, release and let go
As a witness to your unending Glory
I accept and forgive myself and others
In an expression of your love.
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Oneness

13/8/2018

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by Maria Lisa Polegatto

I stand before you Lord
Arms wide open
Full of gratitude
Filled with your Love
As the sun beats upon me
My heart beats for you
I rejoice and am glad
​We are together as one.
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As I Travel

13/8/2018

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by Maria Lisa Polegatto

And when I walk the road alone
I know that I am never alone
For Thou art with me Lord
All the days of my life
Your sword and your staff
Stand tall and firm
Protecting me from all life's perils
Thank you Lord
For all life's blessing come from You
From you alone as I travel.

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