Poetry - MARIA LISA POLEGATTO, AUTHOR

The Last Tremolo Cry

21/4/2019

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.

Note In A Bottle

17/8/2018

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.

Terry Fox

13/8/2018

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.

Acceptance

13/8/2018

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.

Oneness

13/8/2018

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.

As I Travel

13/8/2018

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.

Together as One

8/8/2018

by Maria Lisa Polegatto

Divided we sit alone
Ends of the bench so cold
Growing farther apart and away

United we sit together
The middle is so much warmer
Our hearts beat together as one

Pick up your ego and throw it away
Search out calm waters and look ahead
Home is the castle we live in together.

Guided by the Light

8/8/2018

by Maria Lisa Polegatto

I stand before you Lord
My heart open to your love
The rest of the world falls away
As you funnel to me love
There is no connection so pure
As the truth of Your Light
I am guided by you my Lord
By the strength of your Light.

Harvest

8/8/2018

by Maria Lisa Polegatto

Bountiful is the harvest
Wellness overflows
We are blessed
Healing takes hold
Hearts of plenty
Minds are pure
That's what happens
When no chemicals are near
Thank you Lord for this harvest
Blessed be, gratitude and love.

Paradise

8/8/2018

by Maria Lisa Polegatto

It does exist
We often look for it outside of ourselves
But it is really located deep within
Close your eyes, breath deeply, slowly
Let your thoughts fall away
Imagine sitting on the shore
A deserted island with no chores
Listen to the waves lull your mind
Paradise!

Climate Change

26/7/2018

by Maria Lisa Polegatto

From ice age to climate change
My has our world changed
1-2-3-4 pillars of the world
We have opened the door
The ozone secure no more
The Arctic melts
My heart welts
Whales need to escape
Caught up in our shame
Tangled and mangled
Coming ashore
Seeking help
Help them live
Saving their life
Is saving humanity.

Nature Blossoms

26/7/2018

by Maria Lisa Polegatto

Wrapped in elegance
Tightly holding on
Keeping secrets close
Is it safe?
Shall I go?
Shall I stay?
Letting go slowly
Sun shining freely
Feeling warm embrace
Little by little
Rejoicing, releasing, reliving
Here I am
In your embrace.

Bud

24/6/2018

Roses are red
Violets are blue
Sugar is sweet
But not as sweet
as Bud :)

Harley

11/6/2018

by Maria Lisa Polegatto

While you are one of a kind in personality
You are officially nearing ONE of a kind in wildlife
As an Eastern Puma nearing extinction
You have taught me to be fearless in this world
Standing as one against the atrocities of humanity
The love within your heart always distinct.

Poetry is....

10/5/2018

Poetry is words that flow from the soul out into the world to inspire, ignite and illuminate other souls to see and feel the world in a new way and uplift them into a higher vibration of love. Maria Lisa Polegatto

Fake News

16/4/2018

Fake News

by Maria Lisa Polegatto

In a world confusing and unjust
Rumors and lies swirling around us fake
I am forced to decipher communication myself
Pull out the shards of the truth
Shed the corrosion and ramp up the volts
I no longer sit in the dark I am fed
Turn on the power, let there be light!

Whales Are People Too

7/4/2018

I wish I may, I wish I might, save a whale tonight
While majestic and pure, they are person-like beings
Cycling water and life as one
They keep all life on earth healthy through sustainable efforts

While majestic and pure, they are person-like beings
Humans and whales can co-exist with our best efforts
They keep all life on earth healthy through sustainable efforts
We need to be in a state of equilibrium with whales and all marine life

Humans and whales can co-exist with our best efforts
They keep all life on earth healthy through sustainable efforts
We need to be in a state of equilibrium with whales and all marine life
Oceans would simply be waters without life within them…and us

We all need to work together as each one is of value to our life
If it were not for these ecosystem engineers deep in the oceans
Oceans would simply be waters without life within them...and us
Whales freely calm the oceans into a place of serenity, song and vibrant health.

Charlie

10/3/2018

Many lifetimes ago, Charlie stood along the shores
Head held high in silence as the wind whispered in his mane
While many are unfamiliar with his former existence
Proof remains in plain sight
As he again prepares to gallop into life
Charlie will stand as a symbol, a sign, a message
The need among nations to unify and stand strong together
In a time of the rising up of the injustices in the world
It is a time more fit for kings to rule with the sword of hope, truth, and renewal
For better tomorrows for all citizens
Not just those who pave over to get their way
As Charlie's mane will again blow in the wind
So too, will protection and grace around him as he is watched over
A symbol of faith among nations
His presence will renew in the face of adversity
Even through the harshness of life
Bringing this world into brighter tomorrows
Standing tall yet humble to be called upon as faithful servant of God
As honor and justice will glorify Him
A protector of national treasures and for the unification of nations
As the sun sets, the moon rises, the tides rise and fall
Seasons have come and gone
Strong ties will bond together what man may never put asunder
His message is clear to one and all
It is time to love one another.

Maria Lisa Polegatto

Reflections of Love

11/2/2018

Rose are red
Violets are blue
My love is deep
And truer than true

Your imperfections
I have never seen
While you are sure
They exist within you

Reflections of love
Flow forth to you
A reflection of love
Coming forth from you.

Maria Lisa Polegatto

What is Poetry?

5/2/2018

Poetry is words from the soul
That come forth
When truth stirs within
And begs to be heard
Until we let them
Live free in the world
In the sharing of emotions
Evoked or reflections within
Sometimes to heal others
Sometimes to heal ourselves
You choose!

Maria Lisa Polegatto

Blue Moon

1/2/2018

by Maria Lisa Polegatto

Blue Moon
Super Moon
Come out and play
Waltz across the sky
As your aura spreads wide
Seeing me, see you
Gone in the blink of an eye
Blue Moon
Truth Moon.

Blue Moon, Super Moon, Truth Moon poetry

Blue Moon, Super Moon, Truth Moon poetry

The Forests

20/1/2018

The forests are where I go to renew and recharge my energy
It is a place where everything is alive
And willing to share in the energy with you
See the tallness of the forest as representing your strength
The darkness is there to remind you there is light in the world
And the butterflies....
Well, they let you know your loved ones are near....
Very near, for love never dies
It marches right beside us in all our triumphs and sorrows
When you feel sorrow know that is when they hold you in their wings
Not Broken, just mending your heart until you sing again.

Maria Lisa Polegatto

Unity

24/12/2017

unity

Out of the midst
Strength comes forward
Hoof prints in the sand
Imprinted in hearts
Nobility, innocence, courage
A symbol of unity and rebirth
Reconciliation within and with nations
A celebration of cultures
Uniting humanity.

Maria Lisa Polegatto

Wild Sable

9/12/2017

Wild Sable Island Horse

On the shores of Sable I stand
As the wind wisps by me
Huddled in my innocence
Unaware of the vastness
Of the world at large
The days have stretched far
From yesterdays conflict
Into tomorrows unknown
A national treasure
Wild and undisturbed
Living in natural pleasures
Despite the harshness of the weather
I hear the rolling sea thunder
I see the sun on the horizon
I taste the sweetness of the earth
I feel the sand beneath my hooves
I smell the winds as they flow
While many ancestors have past
Here we stand in unity
Attesting to the days gone past
Although my coat has many colors
My sense of pride rings true
I am a French Acadian Canadian.

Maria Lisa Polegatto

Elephants

21/11/2017

elephants

Elephants Are Love

As I walk through the jungle
I am at peace with the world
The sun and the moon guide me
My tribe is my glory
We trumpet for all to hear
Helping young ones succeed
And waiting for the old and dying
We have compassion for life
Not just our own
I am an elephant
My tusks are for foraging
As do you in society
They are filled with tissue, blood and nerves
Teeth to help feed me in the great outdoors
While they never stop growing
They are filled with my love
Which I keep alive inside
When removed, they represent dying
A removal of love so pure
It rips out my heart and I am left crying
My majesty is unique
Help me keep my young safe
Leave us to our peace
Please give up this obsession for ivory.

Maria Lisa Polegatto