Connie's Books:
As Humans We Seek To Understand
Rhyme Some Words to Have Some Fun
To Understand the Why
Fly With Our Feathered Friends
Bird Poems & Mother Nature
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Audio Poetry Collection:
Audio
Poems By Connie
Photos and More Audio
Poems:
Gallery
of Photos and Audio Bird songs
Happiness With Tiny Anna
Hummingbirds:
Hummingbird
Photos & Story of A Special Visit, A Female
Hummingbird
Photos & Listen to his song or warning call
Hummingbird Poems:
The
Tiny Hummingbird, Starts The Day
They
Know He Is A Sweet Little Gem
The
Hummingbird Trusts Me
Audio Poem Click to Listen
- The Hummingbird Trusts Me
A Poem About Hummingbirds
Audio Poem Click to Listen
- His Song is a Sweet Melody
Or read the Poem:
His Song is a Sweet Melody
A cold and windy morning
Seems to have come our way
Overcast and dreary
Begins this autumn day
The changing season is apparent
You can tell
From the amount of sunlight
Gone are the long days of summer
Darkness comes earlier each night
The Hummingbird is singing
High up in the tree
It is easy to see his silhouette
His song is a sweet melody
Having more than one feeder
Helps to sustain the Hummingbirds
With territorial behavior
Lots of chattering can be heard
In the West
Hummingbirds visit all year long
Filling the feeder during the winter
Will help to keep them strong
Connie S. Soto
October 04, 2010 ©
Momma & Baby Hummingbird
It looks like baby is hungry
Warning Call From the
Hummingbird
The Coopers Hawk has been
relentless this year.
He should have flown south but stays to dine
on my wild birds that come to eat in the yard.
The Hummer flies high and warns the other
birds that he is in the yard.
The Coopers Hawk Balances
on Small Branches
A Poem For Dad - To Understand
The Why
A
Poem For Family - Old Fashioned Remedy
A
Poem For All Time 1914 - I See You Smile
A Short Poem - Find Our Way
A
Poem - To Deceive
Poems About Life:
Simply
A Matter Of Choice
Pink Slips Are Coming Any Day
Impending
Doom
Treasure
It More
Poems from the field:
Poem - Golden Eagle
Audio Poem Click to Listen
- For All the Little Things
Or read the Poem:
For All the Little Things
We have spent our life together
We would not have it
Any other way
I am glad you are always near
It comforts me
More than I can say
You hold me close
If I am sad
You warm my heart
When you hold my hand
For all the little things
You always do for me
They count more than you know
I am glad that you love me
Connie S. Soto
February 2, 2010 ©
Audio Poem Click to Listen
- Vger, My Sweet Little Kitty
Or read the Poem:
Vger, My Sweet Little Kitty
I feel this love for my kitty
Who has been with me for years
I do not want to be without her
As she ages
It brings about that fear
I took her to the doctor
This bleak and dreary night
I hoped my love for her
Could give her the strength
So that everything
Would be all right
We would like a little more time
My sweet little kitty and me
She is more important
Than I can say
She is part of my family
I treasure the time
I have with her
I know that she loves me
In my arms she always purrs
So happy to be with me
Connie S. Soto
March 28, 2010 ©
Audio Poem Click to Listen
- Learning is What we Do
Or read the Poem:
Learning is What we Do
It is important to us
As individuals that
We feel valued
When we do not feel valued
We feel anxious
Vulnerable and discouraged
Learning is what we do
Because we are human
We know that it is true
A little effort everyday
Is sure to help us
To find our way
It is a natural desire
To seek comfort
From one another
A little love can provide
A little commitment
To each other
Our emotions and our intellect
Guides the choices
That we make
Focus with objective thoughts
Provides attention to detail
Choices from this process
Helps us all
So that we can prevail
Connie S. Soto
May 10, 2010 ©
Enjoy Your Loved
Ones Everyday!
Audio Poem Click to Listen
- Keeping Them in Your Heart
Or read the Poem:
Keeping Them in Your
Heart
As humans it is inevitable
That we will experience loss
Even though what we feel is individual
It always takes time to react to the loss
It is a fact
Humans constantly experience change
After a loss
Nothing will be the same
A broken heart
Is filled with pain
Learning to live with the void
Is quite a strain
What we took for granted
Is no longer there
We adjust, we adapt
A new way to live
Is here
Even though death is
A natural part of life
We are naturally resilient
Even though it causes strife
Feelings of intense yearning
Where you know life will forever change
To be without them
The emptiness feels strange
To come to terms
Is what you have to do
Keeping them in your heart
Is important too
Connie S.
Soto
August 30, 2014 ©
Click to see how
Nova was rescued as a kitten
In the Gallery of Babies
Kitty Rescue Poem -
Abandoned in a Field
Click on the Zebra
Finch or Keyka
To find the Gallery of Babies
Zebra Finch and Other Babies -
Gallery of Babies
Keyka Zebra Finch DOB Sept. 10,
2012 - Gallery of Babies
Finch Babies in a Nest
of Dove Feathers
A Poem About Hawks
Audio Poem Click to Listen - A Sparrow
Hawk
Or read the Poem:
A Sparrow Hawk
An American Kestrel
Is what they mostly call
This hawk today
A Sparrow Hawk
For this smallest
Falcon of prey
The Kestrel usually hunts
In an open field
It can hover
Using rapid wing beats
Scanning the ground
For a meal
Courtship dives
Are a common display
Bringing her food
Is another way
This brilliant colorful
Bird of prey
Chooses a mate
For a lifetime stay
Connie S. Soto
September 26, 2010 ©
Audio Poem Click to Listen - Damp
and Dreary
Or read the Poem:
Damp and Dreary
The wild birds are
late today
The stormy night
Has kept them away
They must be
Snuggled up keeping warm
Soon they will
Have to brave the storm
The rain fell hard
The wind was howling
The damp and dreary
Cold was chilling
It has rained for several days
There will be no sun
Again today
Connie S. Soto
March 20, 2011 ©
Audio Poem Click to Listen
- We are Energized by Motivation
Or read the Poem:
We are Energized by Motivation
Purpose is part of
being human
It is more important
Than you might imagine
Curiosity is a natural tendency
That gives you determination
To have purpose
Is to have motivation
Our instincts are not conscious
We naturally thrive on challenges
We are energized by motivation
This works to our advanatage
Autonomy matters
For purpose and survival
Goals and intent
Are used for approval
The need to know the goal
To be accomplished
Helps to understand the purpose
That is established
To understand behavior
Which comes from human needs
Is to understand the purpose
Which can put you at ease
Environmental factors
Sometimes prevents success
Very often they cause
Humans a lot of stress
Rewards may be tempting
They tend to stifle humans in the end
They do not help you to learn
Encouragement with interest
Is a better trend
Focused energy with interest
Creates the ability to act
With your own free will
Success is where it is at
Connie S. Soto
April 25, 2011 ©
VinneyV Sings Happily
Audio Poem Click to Listen
- Common Sense
Or read the Poem:
Common Sense
Whether behavior is because
Of what we want or what we know
Or whether it is because
Of what we think others want or know
Common sense is the result
Of basic ability to understand
It is what you believe to be true
Of what nearly all other people understand
This shared perception
Fits with social expectations
The majority of people believe in common sense
It was not attained by any special education
Common sense from yesterday
May not be pertinent
Today
It may be bias passed along from each generation
Or from hindsight from yesterday
Experience and sound judgment
Makes a person reliable
Being practical with common sense
People view them as credible
When you hear someone say
Don't you have any common sense today
Think of it this way
It is either what we want or what we know
Maybe it will be discounted
Or left for tomorrow
Connie S.
Soto
April 07, 2019 ©
Creativity is Key
Audio Poem Click to Listen - Giving
Your All
Or read the Poem:
Giving Your All
To settle for less
Will never do
Creativity is the way
To make dreams come true
Laughter can help
So we can rest
Giving your all
Helps to make life the best
Connie S.
Soto
January 16, 2018 ©
Trees and Plants
Are Vital
Audio Poem Click to Listen - A Feeling
of Peace
Or read the Poem:
A Feeling of Peace
Leaving troubled days behind
Is a must
Life is always changing
Nature is closely connected
To us
Have you heard
That the earth is called
A green planet
Do humans take trees and plants
For granted
Trees and plants
Provide food, clean air and water
Without them life would not exist
Caring for them really
Does matter
Sitting in silence
Under a tree
Might be the solace
That we need
A slight breeze
Fills the air
A feeling of peace
Can be found there
One day at a time
Live like there is
No tomorrow
Seek a little tranquility
Without any sorrow
Connie S.
Soto
May 09, 2018 ©
Family Time Together is Important
Audio Poem Click to Listen - Family Is Forever
Or read the Poem:
Family Is Forever
A sense of belonging can happen
Even when life is complicated
Quality time together
Makes us feel connected
Without distractions
Family time together can develop trust
A strong family bond
With a support system is a must
Working together
Helps manage your time with one another
A positive attitude
Teaches values and encourages each other
Differences are important
Individuality makes us unique in every way
There is no pressure to be the same
It is vital to listen to what they say
Memories are created
Each time you get together
The concept of families always change
Hopefully for the better
Family time together
Bonds you in a special way
Family is forever
Today and everyday
Connie S.
Soto
December 16, 2018 ©
Take Time For Your
Furry Friends
And/Or Your
Feathered Friends
Audio Poem Click to Listen
- To Care For Our Furry Friends
Or read the Poem:
To Care For Our Furry Friends
Some people think
Their pet is an integral
Part of the family
Our ancestors were
Hunters and gatherers
Pets were not part
Of their biology
It is not obvious why we bond
With our furry friends
In society it is still not universal
From end to end
We are a social species
Who seek affection
Why not share a little love
With our furry companions
Do our pets manipulate us
For food and affection
Do we love them and
Give them hugs and attention
They are completely
Dependent upon us
They are loyal and
Can combat loneliness
If you ask the question
Why someone has a pet
You can be sure
A bunch of different answers
Is what you will get
People feel a strong attachment
To their pets
Upbringing or genetics
Can be why
We keep our pets
Sometimes it can
Fill a void
To care for our furry friends
Perhaps it is simply
Because we derive comfort
From them
Once a bond is established
With our pet
Unconditional love
Is what we will get
Connie S.
Soto
June 12, 2019 ©
In Memory of Silvy
April 3, 2003 - August 15, 2015
Remember The Important People in Your Life
Audio Poem Click to Listen
- A Certain Amount of Corruption
Or read the Poem:
A Certain Amount of Corruption
Despite how some people use
Unethical means to achieve success
A person with a strong sense of morality
Can resist unethical requests
The dynamics of social interaction
Influence social status
The means for acceptance
Is not automatic
Power is used to influence
The behavior of others within a society
Certain behavior is essential
For the survival of the society
People with authority
Use knowledge as a source of power
Power is never static
Someone with power
Will feel a need for more power
The reason for risk acceptance
Can be power or personal gain
Guilt on the other hand
Can be a reason to refrain
Power is used to influence
The behavior of others
It is all about having the authority
To control and intimidate one another
Rewards and no punitive action
Can change people's motivation
Acceptance within a society
Can influence acts of corruption
Personal recognition is psychological
It is sought after even within a corrupt society
The culture within this type of society
Can influence judgment and morality
If unethical behavior becomes normal
Rules and procedures are disregarded
Corruption although risky
Can become rationalized
The corrupt have a tendency
To place themselves above others in the society
Together they ignore the needs
Of the greater community
Unhappy people are susceptible
To corruption as a way of belonging
They feel it is a means for happiness
Using power without the need for improving
Happy people resist change
Because change may reduce their happiness
It is a typical misconception
That power brings people happiness
Unethical compliance is unlikely
When individuals have a strong sense of morality
When a decrease of corruption occurs in a society
An increase in wealth can become a reality
Corruption is explained as strategic, self interest
But lacks information processing and decision making
Basic integrity standards
Can improve decision making
If motivation is lost
Members will stop cooperating
They will no longer be accountable
As their loyalty will be changing
Anyone that presents new ideas
Can threaten insecure leaders
Corruption within a society
Can be a sign of moral decay and failure
Respect and good leadership
Can help stop corruption
Less dependence and self worth
Can help resist any unethical temptation
To be loyal within a society
Provides recognition that feels personal
The need for acceptance
Is normal
It is known that a certain amount of corruption
Is tolerated in human society
Laws are made to keep peace
Within the society
Does this mean
A certain amount of corruption
Is needed to have a successful society
Can we live up to our potential
With a balance of self control and equality
Connie S.
Soto
May 26, 2019 ©
A Doodle Drawing!
Audio Poem Click to Listen
- I Wonder Why
Or read the Poem:
I Wonder Why
I wonder why
The sky is blue
Often it looks grey
In the morning dew
I wonder why
The grass is green
I wonder why
A sunset feels serene
I wonder why
The stars do twinkle
Wishing upon a star
Is quite simple
I wonder why
Lightning strikes
It plays havoc
Down the turnpike
I wonder why
Birds can fly
You can find them on a fence
Or in a tree up high
I wonder why
The sun does shine
Life is better
Than just fine
Connie S.
Soto
September 02, 2019 ©
Change is Inevitable in Life!
Audio Poem Click to Listen
- Evolve Along Side of Technology
Or read the Poem:
Evolve Along Side of Technology
The last major change in society
Was the industrial revolution
Trade, the development of machine tools, steel making,
New Manufacturing and the textile industry
Using new methods for production
This only names a few
Because somehow everyone's daily life
Was being impacted in some way
For the first time in the Western world
A person's standard of living
Grew better everyday
An increase in automation and Artificial intelligence
Or AI
Will be the next major change
Human labor will be replaced
Cost is an incentive for businesses to change
Many things will become obsolete
As changes become common place
Robots, drones and automated vehicles
Will do the work for some of the things they replace
Humans are only limited
In the potential of what can be
By creativity and our imagination in what we choose
As we change and evolve along side of technology
Will we remember to take time
To put our electronic gadgets away
To enjoy Mother Nature
In all her glory each day
Connie S.
Soto
September 15, 2019 ©
Enjoy Mother Nature Every Chance You Get!
Audio Poem Click to Listen
- Make Time For Reality
Or read the Poem:
Make Time For Reality
When you see people gather
At social events
Over their phones
You find their heads are bent
It didn't take long
To transform how we communicate
Is the content we encounter enough
To intellectually stimulate
Are having casual acquaintances
In the virtual world
Really better
Is it suppose to be a way
To bring us together
Do we hide our true self
Or do we really engage with each other
In social media isn't the definition
To share and create with one another
We create an aspiration of our self
As a need for recognition
Learning how it impacts us
Is still psychologically
A matter of discussion
Does electronic gadgets
Isolate us
Real meaningful relationships
Along with self-awareness
Is a plus
To be on line
Affects our behavior
Interests in common
Makes return visits much greater
Does on line activities
Make our relationships suffer
Do we tune out and sacrifice
Real conversations with one another
The quality of connections on line
No way substitute for real interaction
It is important to balance technology
No matter what the situation
Protect your privacy
Embrace technology
Do not miss out
Make sure you make time for reality
Connie S.
Soto
September 26, 2019 ©
Listen To The Songbirds Sing
Audio Poem Click to
Listen - The Robin Is a Popular Bird
Or read the Poem:
The Robin Is a Popular Bird
The Robin is part
Of the thrush family
They are beautiful songbirds
Quite naturally
In length
The Robin is about ten inches
If you measure the wing span
It is about fourteen inches
Robins sing
Most all year round
They begin their song
In the early dawn
The female Robin
Builds her nest
Both parents raise the young
By doing their best
Once the young have fledged
Typically half survive
If they migrate south
October is when they arrive
They eat insects and worms
Throughout the summer
They switch to fruits
For the winter
Juvenile Robins
Are brown at first
Once they molt
The red feathers burst
The Robin is active
Most of the day
They create a flock
As they sleep the night away
The Robin
Is a popular bird
World wide
It's beautiful song is heard
Connie S. Soto
October 27, 2019 ©
There Is No One Like
You!
Audio Poem Click to Listen -
Live Up To Your Own Values
Or read the Poem:
Live Up To Your Own
Values
Why not be different than someone else
There is no one like you
To be unique can liberate us
From the fear of acceptance and
Being judged too
As children growing up
We often want to please
When we reach adulthood
Independence is what we'll be
Do you continue to make choices
Upon what other people want you to do
Do you neglect to listen
To your core values too
It is not selfish to be true to yourself
Your principles and values
Means you should be true to you
No matter what
Always believe in yourself
Success will come to you
Our sense of self can influence
The security you feel within
Other people's opinions should not impact
Your self-worth for anything
Personal fulfillment can come
If you accept yourself
Flaws and all
Self-awareness and open to improvement
Keeps you on the ball
Let others accept you
For you
Do not base your self-worth
Upon what they say or do
When you gain self-esteem
External validation disappears
Self-acceptance means we are true
To ourselves as we overcome our fears
Listening to your feelings
Is usually right and helps you see
Do not act against your true values
Lying only covers up insecurities
Live up to your own values
Live up to who you are
If you do
You will be happier
By far
Connie S.
Soto
December 23, 2019 ©
Northern Harrier in flight
Coopers Hawk Looking for
Prey
Baby Morning Dove
Peace is Here
A Cloud Bank
A Cloud
Trees Provide Life
Rain Gives Life
Spring Starts With Growth
Alstroemeria Flower
A Lily
An Unusual Spring Flower
A Fall Flower
Baby Sparrows Get Fed
A Special Place for Birds
Some Birds Call this Home
Alfie and His Baby 2016
Hand Feeding a Tiny Hummer 2015
A Hungry Hummer 2022
A Vulture Hanging Out
On A Light Post
A Mocking Bird
They really do mimic what they hear
My Favorite Fairy
|
A little poetry
by Connie
Live Each Day To The Fullest
Audio Poem Click to Listen - Technology Will Only Grow
Or read the Poem:
Technology Will Only Grow
Technology indeed
Has made life easier
How it will impact the future
Can be better
Real time interaction is essential
It is something to treasure
The possibilities provide
Meaningful quality of life endeavors
The significant benefits of technology
Is integral to all of us
The increased educational resources
Is a definite plus
Does excessive cruising
In virtual reality
Keep us from engaging
In real world opportunities
Does social media sometimes
Help us create something we are not
To distort real life can hinder
The benefits of what we've got
Digital activities
Can create learning opportunities
It can even enhance
A person's creativity
Excessive Internet use
Can be detrimental
Balanced use
Should be fundamental
Technology will only grow
Increased awareness with balance
Is the way to go
Connie S.
Soto
May 02, 2023 ©
Listen To The Birds Sing
Audio Poem Click to Listen - To Be Alive
Or read the Poem:
To Be Alive
Reach for the stars
In all you do
Doing your best
Means a lot to you
Who you are
And what you do
Makes a difference
Especially
For those who care about you
We only live once
So we do our best to survive
Wisdom is gained
Each day we strive
Sometimes the little things
Count
More than you know
On the other hand
Experience
Helps you to grow
Reflect on yesterday
Think about tomorrow
Remember to treasure
Here and now
Appreciation for each day
Requires tolerance
Valuable knowledge
Comes from experience
Thankful for discoveries
Yet to find
Life's greatest treasury
Is what we find inside
We turn to those we love
When we need a lift
Having them in our lives
Is one of nature's gifts
Memories filled with love
Is beyond measure
To achieve happiness
Is a great endeavor
Friends come
And sometimes go
Will they always be there
You just never know
You don't know
What you will gain if you fall
Life moves on
Don't pass up a chance to give it your all
Ups and downs
Is what we get
Being happy is a choice
Don't forget
Smell the flowers
Listen to the birds sing
To be alive
Is the best thing
Connie S.
Soto
March 20, 2023 ©
Spring Is In The Air
Audio Poem Click to Listen - When Robins Appear
Or read the Poem:
When Robins Appear
The migrant birds
Are here again
A little sun will shine
Every now and then
The resident birds
Stay all year
Others return to their birthplace
And they will persevere
The length of daylight
Helps to trigger migration
Flexibility is needed to adjust
To evolving conditions
Migrant birds understand
The advantage of changing habitats
Availability of budding plants, insects and
Nesting locations hidden from threats
The ability to navigate cannot
Be explained
Unlike other species
They are not trained
Migration does not come
Without any risks
Things can happen like
Stress, physical exertion or attacks
Even though the endeavor
Is a bit scary
Birds are well equipped
To survive the journey
A bird regulates their journey
Using their internal biological clocks
Sometimes birds migrate
In flocks
When Robins appear
You will know that spring is near
Close to nature
Is what you feel
Listening to the birds
Has great appeal
Connie S.
Soto
February 22, 2023 ©
Enjoy
Life Every Day - Family Counts
Audio Poem Click to Listen - Who Is Family
Means The Most
Or read the Poem:
Who Is Family
The time you spend with family
Shows that you care
The emotional benefits
Are quite clear
Making family a priority
Is something you should not skip
A strong bond
Strengthens your relationship
Providing support during
A traumatic event
With an exchange of ideas
Will help provide reinforcement
Lack of connectivity stops communication
That keeps families closer
A longer healthier life
Is a benefit of quality time together
We all need a purpose in life
With a sense of belonging
Appreciation of each other
Is more than appealing
Unconditional love
Is the best by far
Who is family
An important part of
Who we are
Connie S.
Soto
October 26, 2022 ©
Enjoy
Family - Autumn Holds Tucker
Audio Poem Click to Listen - Family
Means The Most
Or read the Poem:
Family Means The
Most
We learn from experience
We grow in stages
It is a known fact
Life always changes
You are only as old
As you appear
A birthday is just
One more year
Remember it is just
A number added to your age
Give it your all
Do not ever disengage
We should follow up
Whenever we fail
Persistence helps
Because we wish to prevail
Be thankful for parents
Who guided your way
Family means the most
Each and every day
It is time to treasure
How happy you are
Your loved ones were born
This is the best by far
Connie S.
Soto
October 04, 2022 ©
Enjoy
Rain, It Is Refreshing
Audio Poem Click to Listen
- It Might Rain
Or read the Poem:
It Might Rain
A little light
Shines through the night
The moon is bright
Before the morning light
If clouds are gray
Dense and deep
It might rain
To help you sleep
The clouds have come
The heat is gone
Twilight at the horizon
Signals dawn
Invisible water vapor
In the air
Creates visible water droplets
That form clouds midair
The darker the clouds
The more dense means it is packed
When saturated it condenses into liquid
That is a fact
Dark and dreary clouds
Can produce rain
If the clouds are fluffy and white
It will not rain
Rainbows do not always appear
They are an optical illusion
Rain and sun is needed to make a rainbow
It is always a nice addition
Thinking about rain
I have to say
Rain, rain
Come today
Connie wants
To splash and play
Connie S.
Soto
September 22, 2022 ©
Enjoy Your Backyard
Audio Poem Click to Listen
- An Opossum Appeared
Or read the Poem:
An Opossum Appeared
Summer is gone
The weather is cool
All the kids
Have gone back to school
I notice some clouds
With a rainbow
As I sit
On the patio
I heard a noise
By the fence
An opossum appeared
He wasn't tense
He was probably heading
Toward his hideaway
Opossum's usually
Sleep during the day
I wandered over
I didn't move fast
His mannerism
Was steadfast
Curiosity is the look
I saw
Alert and cute
He didn't withdraw
I have seen him before
He usually wanders away
It was fun that he stopped
He made my day
Connie S.
Soto
September 07, 2022 ©
Freedom is Important In America
Audio Poem Click to Listen
- Example Of The First Amendment
Or read the Poem:
Example Of The First Amendment
America protects
Freedom of speech
Without fear of retaliation
Is guaranteed for each
You can choose a religion
Or believe in none
To practice either way
Is an individual choice for everyone
Freedom of the press
Is a fundamental right
Different opinions without censorship
Provides for insight
Peaceful assembly gives citizens
Freedom to have a voice
Discussions for important issues
Is a choice
If we can be heard
We can protect our rights
To petition the government to fix a wrong
Can make something right
This example of the first amendment
Of the Bill of Rights
Barely touches on how our freedoms are protected
For individual rights
The Bill of Rights was the foundation
With ten amendments to the constitution
To this day it continues to provide
For individual liberties and protections
Connie S.
Soto
August 22, 2022 ©
Enjoy
The Garden
Audio Poem Click to Listen
- Do We Utilize Our Brain
Or read the Poem:
Do We Utilize Our Brain
In today's society smart phone use means
We are constantly plugged in each day
Time flies by as we are preoccupied
In so many ways
How many hours are we absorbed
Is Big Brother watching us anymore
Smart phone use
Keeps growing in popularity
To refrain while driving
Is important for safety
The alternative to constant use
That we see today
Is it possible to be distracted
By other things like we did yesterday
Life was creative
Before digital multimedia information
We use to express ideas employing techniques
With an old form of media illustrations
Some people are not glued
To their smart phones
They are just not interested
They prefer other milestones
Life before technology was a simpler time
Definitely not boring
Distractions without any barriers
Meant the possibilities were engaging
Way back when
The best thing was interacting together
Face-to-face
Was quite a treasure
Due to the perceived
Lack of necessity for most
The art of cursive writing
Has been lost
Yesterday, some of what we used was
Writing text, images, audio, video and animation
Today online, texting, social media, photos, games and shopping
Are only some of the many distractions
Do we utilize our brain
Like we did before
Instead, the Internet
Answers us more
How we spend money
Can be as easy as tap and pay
Contact-less payments
Is it really a good way
Not everyone will trust technology
To transmit a payment
Some still write a check and
Get an old fashion statement
How many people still sit together
To enjoy a meal
Takeout food, ordered online
Doesn't seem to lack appeal
We have come a long way
From cave painting, carrier pigeons, telegraph, and telephone
Let us not forget to spend time with family and friends
Don't forget the future of the drone
Connie S.
Soto
August 17, 2022 ©
Listen To The Quiet and Hear The Birds Sing
Audio Poem Click to Listen
- Life As We Knew It
Or read the Poem:
Life As We Knew It
Does society rely on technology
Too much
Do communication skills decline
Because we do not physically stay in touch
We seem to be constantly glued
To our phones
Even when interacting together
The distraction of our phones
Is sad not better
How do we sharpen and process information
In the here and now
We need to fill it with our senses
To hear, see, touch, and smell somehow
It is true life is more convenient
Because of technology
It can even connect people world-wide
Despite the diverse geography
Since the Internet became popular
There is more loneliness, less interaction, and laughter
Since it affects almost everything we do
Life as we knew is mostly not sought-after
What was life like
Before the Internet
Creativity, no anonymity
Deeper connectivity, talking and listening
Is some of the things
I will never forget
Connie S.
Soto
August 08, 2022 ©
Life Together Takes Work
Audio Poem Click to Listen
- It Can Be Forever
Or read the Poem:
It Can Be Forever
What is an anniversary
A reminder how you met
To be together back then
Is still today's mindset
This milestone
For your life together
Came from the decision
To stay together forever
Now days
Too many get divorced
What is more important
Is not to feel remorse
It is amazing
The impact it still makes today
Especially when you think
Of all the work it takes to stay
How many years
Will you be together
With trust and respect
It can be forever
Connie S.
Soto
July03, 2022 ©
Look To The Future
Audio Poem Click to Listen
- Big Brother And Big Data
Or read the Poem:
Big Brother And Big Data
How different the world is
Since technology came our way
Without computers, a cell phone
Or the Internet
How did we spend our day
We didn't even know
What a virtual friend was
Instead we had real friends
Just Because
Artificial Intelligence
Is simply called AI
It mixes with the cloud
But not really in the sky
AI along with cloud computing
Gathers all the data
These intelligent systems
Can use the data
Now or later
Each person's digital footprint
Has been collected at this juncture
In this age of cyber space
We need to understand
The impact it has on our future
When George Orwell wrote 1984
He warned about Big Brother
Watching you
Extreme control under a dictatorship
Can hurt society too
With the capacity for thought
Our creativity can reach unlimited heights
After all we are unique
In our own rights
Learning to read body language is lost
As we spend less time together
Replaced by social media
The alteration of the brain
Is hard to measure
Will Big Brother control us or will we continue
To live up to our potential
What will happen hasn't even been thought of yet
Will technology still be essential
Big Brother and Big Data
Is here
What it brings in the future
Is not clear
Connie S.
Soto
June 25, 2022 ©
No Matter How Tiny Life Is Precious
Audio Poem Click to Listen
- The Little Things Each Day
Or read the Poem:
The Little Things Each Day
As I sit here and
Ponder today
I wonder why little things count
In such a big way
Respect and trust
Is crucial for love
The little things each day
Is what maintains this love
No matter how small
If it is special to you
It can mean so much
It can bring happiness too
The spontaneous nature
Of all the little things
Is crucial in relationships
For the genuine love that it brings
The perception of positive feelings
That you have for your mate
Can create the long term happiness
That defines your fate
Remember it is
The little things that happen each day
It fulfills our lives
In a more substantial way
These little things are continuous
They build up in time
The significance of them
Can bring true love
Over a lifetime
Connie S.
Soto
June 13, 2022 ©
A Milestone Can Change Your Destiny
Audio Poem Click to Listen
- We Create Who We Are
Or read the Poem:
We Create Who We
Are
Lessons we learn
Teach us to be diligent
Values that define us
Are significant
Society's paradigm
Has shifted
The standard markers
Have changed
Pursuing our interests
Isn't always what society expects
Passion for your work
Helps you earn respect
Humans have always been
Quite complex
Our accomplishments
Is only part of what is next
Life is always changing
Mistakes are inevitable
Learning from them
Can sometimes be incredible
As we reach outside our comfort zone
It can become a new foundation
Understanding our environment
Can provide a little inspiration
A turning point
Can change our direction
A milestone can change destiny
With a new selection
No one is perfect
Self-acceptance is how we adapt
Strength and resilience
Can keep us intact
We create who we are
By the choices we make
Success in life
Is no mistake
Connie S.
Soto
May 24, 2022 ©
Stop And Watch The Birds
Audio Poem Click to Listen
- To Just Be Happy
Or read the Poem:
To Just Be Happy
Emotional strength, financial stability
Is quite an undertaking
If you have purpose
It will give your life meaning
Once we take care of our needs
Happiness can be achieved
Do not regret yesterday
Or worry about tomorrow
Do not let negativity
Fill you with sorrow
Live life to the fullest
Do not let priorities slip away
Taking time for loved ones
Goes a long way
Simply enjoy life for what it is
Do not concentrate on external situations
Remember to value
Your internal expectations
Do not let anxiety rule
Consider what is most relevant
Life is full of distractions
Concentrate on what is important
To find inner peace
Focus on the good things
To just be happy
Appreciate your surroundings
The here and now
Is what we have
Constant change
Is what it does
No matter what you do
Find something good each day
The little things count
In so many ways
Connie S.
Soto
April 22, 2022 ©
America The Beautiful
Audio Poem Click to Listen
- Most People Want To Be Free
Or read the Poem:
Most People Want To Be Free
Civil liberties
Do not happen
In authoritarian countries
Power is maintained by blind submission
To authority
With a lack of individual freedoms
For thoughts and actions
Authority demands subservience
To be the communities reactions
The people do not have the right
For any opposition
The government maintains control
By political repression
Authoritarians control the deprivation
Of civil liberties throughout the population
The creation of allegiance is accomplished
By socialization and indoctrination
The manipulation of information
Is their way to maintain control
The utilization of power
Is their goal
The prevalence of corruption
Exerts tighter control
To instill fear
Submission to authority
Is not how we should live
Especially
Not in fear
Is the overall trajectory
Of our country
Moving in the wrong direction
Democracy is for the people
As defined
In the constitution
Life expectancy is better
Within a democracy
Economic growth is better too
Stability, individuality and
Standing for our freedoms
Is better too
Most people want to be free
Democracy is how
That can be
Connie S.
Soto
April 04, 2022 ©
Home Is More Than Just A House
Audio Poem Click to
Listen - What Does Home Mean To You
Or read the Poem:
What Does Home Mean To You
A sense of belonging
Is essential for the human race
Think of home
As a treasured place
The basics for shelter, food and water
Is what a house provides
In our home we can create
An atmosphere of love
That keeps us satisfied
Humans need to establish social bonds
It is essential for our well being
Personal choice and to know
Your dreams can come true
Are the best feelings
Home represents privacy
Where positive psychological experiences
Can be met
There are no constraints
To build the best memories yet
Home gives us a place
From which to leave each day
A place to return to feel secure
In a special way
Home is a place
Where we can feel safe
It gives you a sense of belonging
It is a very unique place
Home is where you can be
Who you truly are
The significance of your identity
Is on par
Home is typically filled
With love and affection
Home provides refuge
From external negative intrusions
Home is an important
Part of each of us
Home sweet home
Is a positive focus
For all of us
What does home
Mean to you
Besides human basics
We establish our evolutionary
Roots too
Connie S.
Soto
March 06, 2022 ©
What Will The Future Bring
Audio Poem Click to
Listen - Artificial Intelligence
Or read the Poem:
Artificial Intelligence
Life changed during the industrial age
Inventions such as the steam engine,
Electricity, the light bulb and more
Now robotics, quantum computing,
Genetic engineering
Is much different than before
Technological innovations
Could make our lives more efficient
Taking advantage of these benefits
Could be a positive development
So what is the next revolution
Where the established order
Will once again change
Safety research is important now
To ensure life will not be strange
Humans have a limited understanding
Of the human brain
The power of technology and the wisdom
How we manage it will rain
AI is artificial intelligence
IoT is the Internet of things
These inventions will define
A revolution that it will bring
The need to manage AI
With wisdom is essential
Creating intelligent machines
Has so much potential
The cloud will help
To train the machines
Gathering your data
Is what it will mean
AI has already started to emerge
But will it disrupt us or replace us
Hopefully it will
Co exist with us
Super intelligence is certainly
A possibility
Intelligent designs is crucial
For human stability
How fast AI will come to be
Is widely disputed
In the past it certainly
Has been overly exaggerated
If AI could outsmart us
How would we manage
What will it be like for us
To live in this new age
Creative thinking will help us
So we will not perish
But will civilization
Really flourish
Connie S.
Soto
January 02, 2022 ©
Enjoy Life Now
Audio Poem Click to
Listen - The Importance of It All
Or read the Poem:
The Importance Of It All
There's a sparkle
In your eyes
No one
Can deny
Life is but a journey
With options far and wide
Even small decisions
Should not be minimized
Although some of your results
Should be scrutinized
Subtle changes that you make
Can help you specialize
Unexpected or profound results
Should be emphasized
Each step through life
Helps you organize
Creating a list
Helps you to prioritize
Clarification of the important items
Will not be a surprise
Working on the things that matter
Makes you feel satisfied
Some of what you choose to do
May be criticized
The importance of it all
Is to learn and not agonize
Every change that happens
Makes you realize
Life is never the same
It's time to stabilize
It is a journey
Not without compromise
Making the best of each day
Is quite wise
Connie S.
Soto
December 08, 2021 ©
Enjoy Family & Friends
Audio Poem Click to
Listen - Live For Today
Or read the Poem:
Live For Today
Whether you are religious
Or not
Thanksgiving and Christmas
Should not be bought
It should be filled
With family and friends
Spending time together
Discussing odds and ends
We grow up with things
That feels just right
We want them to continue
As if it's a birthright
To focus on things
We do not have
Ends up being
All too sad
We take things for granted
Lots of the time
Good things happen to us
Throughout our lifetime
Freedom is important
No matter what we do
Remember to appreciate
You're potential too
Live for today
Not in the past
Hope for the future
Can be unsurpassed
Connie S.
Soto
November 19, 2021 ©
Telephone Booths Have Disappeared
Audio Poem Click to
Listen - In Days Of Old
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In Days Of Old
What was it like
In days of old
No Internet
No cell phones
Black and white photos
Black and white TV's
No social media
Or any DVD's
Virtual friends
Did not exist
Physical interaction
Is surely missed
The world was
A different place
You were aware of your surroundings
Instead of off in cyberspace
Technology is an integral part
Of modern mankind
Thinking, creativity along with privacy
Seems to be left behind
Think of the comparison
Between technology and
The pony express
Instant messages or
Delivery of snail mail no less
A quick evolution of technology
Since it began
Changes for everyone
Throughout the land
Email started out
To be all the rage
Social media mostly replaced it
In this technological age
On the Internet people maintain friendships
Day to day
They exaggerate who they are
In a positive way
Life is not
What it appears
No body language to see
Beyond smoke and mirrors
Lack of physical interaction
May make us lonelier
Can we learn from the past
When life was simpler
Technology can improve
The quality of life
Unless it inundates you
And causes you strife
Maybe books
Will stick around
Paper cards and Dewey Decimal systems
Will not be found
Encyclopedias have all
But disappeared
Wikipedia is available
If a smart phone
Is near
Printed copies
Will soon disappear
iCloud systems
Are always near
Google maps
Keep us from getting lost
No need for paper maps
Whatever street we cross
Money typically was transferred using
Cash or checks
Electronic exchanges lack a tangible form
This new system is complex
The money does not sit
In a physical place
No need to visit an ATM
Or see a bank teller face to face
Electronic tools are useful
Quite convenient too
Do not let it make you lazy
Over reliance will never do
Stay aware of the physical world around you
Virtual reality is everywhere
Do not decrease your abilities and creativity
Interact in the real world with care.
Connie S.
Soto
November 02, 2021 ©
Freedom For America
Audio Poem Click to
Listen - Belief in Freedom and Civil Liberties
Or read the Poem:
Belief in Freedom and Civil Liberties
The United States of America
Became a country in its own right
When the Declaration of Independence was adopted
The United States of America
Created the Constitution
Setting the laws of the land making us united
Is America beginning to suffer
The erosion of our freedoms
Did our founding fathers believe
Safeguards in the constitution
Would protect our freedoms
During the struggle for independence
The framers needed a workable plan
To ensure all Americans rights and freedoms
Together the Constitution and the Bill of Rights
Would guarantee to protect
Americans rights for freedom
The original thirteen colonies
Declared independence from British rule overall
Created by legislative power
The official rules would
Pertain to them all
The struggle for independence and
The belief in freedom and civil liberties
Were unanimous
All men are created equal
Which include certain rights of
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
To the American people
Along with high moral standards
Freedom meant equality
The future course of America
Would pursue the common good and
Create social stability
Liberty means
Doing what is right
Restrained from
Doing what is wrong or illegal
As a nation
Government needs approval and
Consent by
The American people
Connie S.
Soto
September 19, 2021 ©
Baby Finch Is Growing Up
Audio Poem Click to
Listen - If There Is Trust And Respect
Or read the Poem:
If There Is Trust And Respect
To have a healthy relationship
Trust is fundamental
Doubts dissipate when trust exists
It cannot be incidental
Letting go of any doubts
With time is reasonable
Trust does take time
With a willingness to be vulnerable
Saying something
You will not do
Will come back to bite you
Especially if you
Do not follow through
It always helps
To say what you mean
And to mean
What you say
One sided efforts do not work
Both have to be motivated
If there is trust and respect
It helps you feel valued
Honesty, good communication and
Understanding is a must
Basic respect is important
Without it we cannot have trust
Humans rely on the instinct
Of self-protection
Removing the barriers
Is a potential risk of hurt or rejection
A relationship can be destroyed
From a loss of trust
An apology with changed behavior
Could help us to adjust
To be happy
Trust, respect and honesty
Keeps us together
To feel valued and appreciated
Makes you want
To stay together, forever
Connie S.
Soto
August 29, 2021 ©
Baby Finch Survives
Audio Poem Click to
Listen - Wordless Signals Do Not Exist
Or read the Poem:
Wordless Signals Do Not Exist
Social media has an effect on the brain
That can cause some to become addictive
Virtual is not real and it is good to set limits
So we can become more effective
Social media tendencies
Are filled with multitasking
It is well known that humans
Have never been proficient at multitasking
Social media does provide
A feeling of being connected
The interaction is more casual
Not demanding without being involved
The experience of social media does not require
The complexities of real emotions or feelings of self worth
Real conversations provide non verbal signals
Promoting insight for better mental health
Social media creates a form of interactions
That is not real
They feed you information
For what they think you might want or feel
Without the need for a cognitive effort
Wordless signals do not exist
Sub-sequentially the true understanding
Of the real situation is missed
Connie S.
Soto
August 16, 2021 ©
Baby Canary Begs
Audio Poem Click to
Listen - Projecting Our Self Image
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Projecting Our Self Image
What we wear sends
Powerful signals to our peers
Projecting our self image
Of what we display
Becomes clear
Within a few seconds of meeting someone
An opinion is formed
Even with time
Your initial feelings are usually confirmed
How we are perceived
And judged by each other
Is psychological
Male or female
Is not significant
It is socially acceptable
How we dress can be
Either a conscious or
An unconscious decision
Body language provides
Part of the perceived vision
Clothing can impact your behavior
Or mental attitude
It can make you more confident
Creating the mind set
For a better mood
Power dressing
Can create confidence
Being confident
Can make for
A better experience
An identity crisis or
Crucial life changes
Can take us out of our comfort zone
Feeling a bit lost can create
Different style choices
Into the unknown
If your overall look
Matches your personality
It is worth it to match who you are
Which gives you more vitality
If pretense expressions and stance
Say one thing or another
Your body language
Will give you away to others
How you dress not only affects
The way others see you
It also affects
The way you see yourself
The best part of it all
Is
When you look your best
You will feel your best
Connie S.
Soto
July 24, 2021 ©
Have Faith In Yourself
Audio Poem Click to
Listen - Self-Confidence Is Essential
Or read the Poem:
Self-Confidence Is Essential
If you believe
You are a good person
Usually you will
Be treated right
Trust in your abilities
Comes from what you have achieved
To acknowledge your capabilities
Is a skill we all need
To spend time worrying about other people's opinions
Usually creates dissatisfaction
It is better to focus on your potential abilities
This provides more realistic expectations
A few of the causes for low self-esteem,
Comes from a lack of achievements, stressful events,
Or critical feedback
Positive self-esteem, with a healthy opinion of yourself,
Comes from a belief in your abilities, good experiences,
And positive feedback
Self-confidence can bring the joy
Of what life has to offer
To find happiness
Learning to accept compliments and criticism
Can help you prosper
Previous experiences
Do not have to define your destiny
Acceptance of yourself flaws and all
Can be healthy
Self-esteem means
Look to the future with thoughts and feelings
That is vital
Self-confidence is essential
For human survival
Fear seems to occur
When things are unknown
It requires conviction and
Greater strength with control
To meet life's challenges
We need to trust our instincts and abilities
The confidence to act helps us take risks
For better possibilities
A positive attitude is needed
To reach your objectives
If you value yourself and your abilities
You will be effective
Connie S.
Soto
June 16, 2021 ©
Appreciate Life
Audio Poem Click to
Listen - Self Reliance Is The Key
Or read the Poem:
Self Reliance Is The Key
Happiness doesn't come
Because everything is good
It comes because
You can envision the good
Keeping yourself motivated and positive
Is helpful
Reminding yourself that you are worthwhile
Is essential
It does not matter whether
You love someone
Or someone loves you
Letting life get us down
Will never do
If we choose
How we feel inside
We won't let the world
Dictate otherwise
A little self esteem and self confidence
Can work to our advantage
Positive encouragement with a little care
Can help us to manage
Don't spend your time
In endless or meaningless endeavors
To focus on what really matters
Is much better
Challenges can throw us off balance
Ignore the chaos no matter
Life constantly changes
The impact may show up later
Self reliance is the key
To self preservation
To find happiness
You need to value
Honesty and innovation
To accomplish your goals
Whatever you do
Do things
That
You want to do
Be free
No matter who you are
Be true
To yourself
It is who you are
No matter what happens
Or what others say
Be you
No matter what
Everyday
Connie S.
Soto
May 30, 2021 ©
Tiki, August 2, 2006 - January 02, 2021
Audio Poem Click to
Listen - Tiki Was Full Of Love
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Tiki Was Full Of Love
Tiki my sweet little canary
Lived his life
With me
Tiki was nine days old
When I hand raised him
You see
Frequent feedings meant
I'd take him to work
With me
His daily presence
Became common place
You see
Taking care of him
Was important
To me
He easily adapted
To humans
You see
To spoil Tiki
Was easy
To me
He gave me joy
Everyday
You see
Tiki never stopped
Being special
To me
Tiki was full of love
You see
Connie S.
Soto
January 02, 2021 ©
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Winter Scarves - A Surprise
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Trust
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Poems About Loss:
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VDee, My Little Canary
Gloster Canary, I Miss
Her Now
A Tribute To Maurice,
A Special Man
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Tiki Photos - My Little Canary
Bird
Tiki Poem
- Tiki Is Spoiled
Tiki Poem - William
and Tiki
Hand Trained Canaries
are fun
Tiki does not want to go back into his
cage. A hand trained canary can give
you a lot of joy. They usually have
terrific personalities. As you can see
Tiki is spoiled.
Tiki Fluffs His Feathers After A Bath
Audio click to Listen -
I Guess We Have to Share
Or read the Poem:
I Guess We Have to Share
I am a little canary
My name is Tiki
I have two feathered friends
Who I share my time with my human
We all love to spend time
Out of the cage
Hanging out with our human
Is quite the rage
Tweeter lives in the cage next to me
The human has not yet decided
If Tweeter is a he or a she
In the canary world
The human does not always know
If we are a boy or a girl
Only time will let them know
Then there is Tweeky
He is definitely a he
He sings morning noon and night
His song is nothing less than
An awesome melody
The canaries try to get
The priorities of our human
We have to mention finches
Who also gets her attention
Kiva this girl finch
Gets to come out of her cage
She hangs out with our human
As if Finches were all the rage
I guess we have to share
For our humans attention
Even with Vger
The kitty
Who also gets lots of
Her attention
Connie S. Soto
October 01, 2010 ©
Tiki's Favorite
Place After His Bath
Tweeky's Journey:
Tweeky's Photos and Poems
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Enjoy wildlife - Wild Bird Poem
Audio Poem Click to
Listen - The Wild Birds at the Feeder
Or read the Poem:
The Wild Birds at the Feeder
The first chilly morning
Of the season
I expected everyone
To be snuggled up keeping warm
Instead there is activity
All around
The sun was out
Without any signs of a storm
It was almost as if
Chilly equates to energy
The wild birds at the feeder
Were eating breakfast quite happily
The canary's song
Rings loud and clear
All the little birds chattering
Is music to my ears
The Scrub Jay arrives
On the scene
He announces himself loudly
He does not have to scream
The Hummingbirds pay him
No mind
They zoom in and out
It is too early for the sun
To make their feathers iridescent
Or glitter and shine
Even though the nectar feeder
Seats more than three
One at a time eat
As the Hummingbird
Chases the others up in the tree
A little while later
To my surprise
Two Anna Hummingbirds
Ate together
Right before my very eyes
This is not typical
Behavior for them
I feel happy watching
These sweet little gems
Connie S. Soto
November 12, 2010 ©
Coopers Hawk in
the Rain
Audio Poem Click to
Listen - The Threatening Dark Clouds
Or read the Poem:
The Threatening Dark Clouds
The morning feels a
bit eerie
The rain is only a mist
The threatening dark clouds
Promise much more than this
The Coopers Hawk arrives
He shakes the rain off of his feathers
You can count on him coming by
No matter what the weather
The wild birds
Will not come by
They will wait
Until the hawk leaves
For the sky
Connie S. Soto
March 20, 2011 ©
Tiny and Full of
Love
Hummingbirds fill our hearts with joy!
Audio Poem Click to
Listen - Time is of the Essence Too
Or read the Poem:
Time is of the Essence Too
Jewel lost his leg
To a hawk
He had a will
For life
That would not stop
Here he is
In all of his health
On a branch so high
Carefree like nothing else
How do you suppose
That he will do
It all depends
On who will find him
Time is of the essence too
Connie S. Soto
March 02, 2011 ©
In the Spring Take
a Walk
Watch for New Baby Birds
Audio Poem Click to Listen - Little
Peeps
Or read the Poem:
Little Peeps
When you see
Baby birds everywhere
You can tell that
Spring is here
Momma gives
The warning sounds
Her babies listen
As they are bound
She feeds the babies
She keeps them warm
She keeps them dry
If it storms
Little peeps
Is what I hear
The peeping stops
When I come near
To raise them right
Is part of her charm
She will keep them safe
From harm
Sometimes the Dad
Helps to feed the young
Watching the babies
Is a lot of fun
Connie S. Soto
May 20, 2011 ©
Can We Imagine 300
Years Ago
Audio Poem Click to Listen - A
Nanny or a Kid
Or read the Poem:
A Nanny or a Kid
Did you ever wonder why
Children are called kids
After all
A baby goat
Is really a kid
Did you ever wonder why
A sitter is called a nanny
After all
A Momma goat
Is really a nanny
Is it just slang
Or a metaphor
After all
It has been around
For three hundred years or more
The sound of a baby goat
Was compared to
The sound of a child's cries
Baby goats are so very cute
Children are too
This is no surprise
Society is left
Sharing these names
Whether it is
A nanny or a kid
It is
All the same
Connie S.
Soto
July 17, 2016 ©
Always Listen To Your Instincts
Audio Poem Click to Listen
- Intuition Is a Gift
Or read the Poem:
Intuition Is a Gift
Intuition is the feeling
From unconscious information
In our brain
The subconscious sends signals
Through our nerves
Which sometimes are hard to explain
We are wise to listen
To subconscious feelings
It can bridge the gap
Between experience and analytical thinking
The brain automatically updates
Before it can reach your conscious awareness
But analytical thinking takes time
Intuition is a gift that is tremendous
Thoughts that we act upon
Do not always have to be deliberate or rational
We can depend on that gut feeling
It is typically infallible
To know without knowing why
Are the emotions that make us feel connected
Listen to our instincts
It is how we have always survived
Connie S.
Soto
March 18, 2019 ©
Enjoy Life, One Day
At A Time
Audio Poem Click to Listen
- The Younger Generation
Or read the Poem:
The Younger Generation
Time has changed
From each generation
To the next
Kids spent more time
To play outside
Now mostly they text
Less face time
Provides less interaction
Virtual reality will be normal
To the new generation
A higher education
Will help them do their best
Jobs without it
Will most likely pay less
Leaving home takes longer
For the younger generation
Part of the reason
Is the cost of inflation
A passion for reading
Is getting lost
It is sad because it is
Too great a cost
Humans could not function
Without change
Hopefully society adopts the ones
That is not too strange
Connie S.
Soto
May 18, 2018 ©
Waddles, A Lone Duck
Audio Poem Click to Listen - A Sense
of Purpose
Or read the Poem:
A Sense of Purpose
Never under estimate
Your place in the work world
Retirement
Is a huge transition
Freedom from work means
You can fully appreciate
Your new mission
When you worked
Human contact was automatic
When you retire
Creating connections
Is not that automatic
Your colleague's world
Still revolves around work
They are not always friends
Pressure, stress and meetings for you
Came to an end
A spouse does not fill
The social connection
A sense of purpose
Is your new question
Change occurs
Your entire life
In retirement loss of the familiar
Can produce feelings of strife
Anxiety and depression is common
Who you are is changing
Private time is objective
Loneliness is a powerful feeling
Nurture your relationships
A little peace is ideal
Starting over will help define you
Removing the detachment you feel
Social media is not
A substitute for loneliness
Real social connections are critical
To remove feelings of emptiness
You waited for free time without commitments
Now life can have more meaning
Purpose helps find your identity
Never stop growing
To have someone to trust
Is imperative
Keeping connected
Is an important prerogative
Live life with passion
As if there is no tomorrow
Treasure each day
Can bring happiness
Not sorrow
Connie S.
Soto
August 18, 2018 ©
Talk to Yourself
Audio Poem Click to Listen - No Matter
What
Or read the Poem:
No Matter What
Talk to yourself in the image
Of when you were little
Little person
I know your fears
I know your dreams
Trust me that
I will never abandon you
Trust me that
I will never harm you
No matter what
I will always take care of you
No matter what
I will always love you
Connie S.
Soto
April 07, 1983 ©
Veena Kitty, Is Part
of My Family
Audio Poem Click to Listen - Learn To Accept Family
Or read the Poem:
Learn To Accept Family
Sometimes adult children and parents
Do not get along
The first thing a parent thinks
Is what did they do wrong
This is not the case
Parents are human
They make mistakes
Children make their own choices
They are who they are
To view their childhood with compassion
Is better by far
Your upbringing is where you came from
Whether it was good or bad
To accept the reality of what it was
Doesn't have to be sad
We see the world more clearly
When we deal with our thoughts and feelings
Try not to let our emotions get the better of us
Life does have more meaning
Obstacles in life
Come and go
To be resilient
Is how we stretch and grow
Remember it is always okay
To agree
To disagree
It is human to feel anger
But it is important to listen
To let anger ruin a relationship
Is a difficult lesson
Anger feels demeaning
And condescending
Feeling as though you are being judged
Is so distressing
When you care
The rational mind
Helps to forgive
When we value someone
We need
To be supportive
Learn to accept family
They are who they are
Help them to accept you
You are who you are
Connie S.
Soto
September 09, 2018 ©
Even a Kitty Can
Reach For the Stars!
Audio Poem Click to Listen
- Reach For the Stars
Or read the Poem:
Reach For the Stars
Attitude comes from upbringing
And
Attitude comes from experience
The result of the decisions we make
Comes from our attitude
We can change or alter our lives
Because of our attitude
A negative attitude can talk us into negative results
It can be a bit destructive or define our faults
A negative attitude can limit your success
A positive attitude is necessary for success
A positive attitude can help you stretch and grow
After all we do reap what we sow
Either a negative or positive attitude cannot stop
Bad things from happening
But a positive outcome
Can come from positive thinking
Challenges bring opportunities to reach
Toward your milestones
You can control your attitude
Even if fear is based on the unknown
You can choose how to respond
Even if you cannot control
What comes your way
Your survival depends on your ability
To work through hard times anyway
If you don't take chances
Opportunities will not come your way
If you think you can accomplish something
You will find a way
To focus on what is good
Makes you appreciate what you have
Integrity and a positive attitude
Can help even when things get bad
Success
Never comes overnight
Motivation and a can-do attitude
Will help you get it right
When things get difficult
Resilience helps you adapt
Working through things
Means that you are on the right track
When you control your attitude
You make of best of every situation
Learning to work through your emotions
Can be your foundation
A better quality of life is possible
If you believe in yourself you will go far
To keep a positive attitude
Can help you to reach for the stars
Connie S.
Soto
September 21, 2019 ©
Freedom is Important
Audio Poem Click to Listen
- Human Culture Is Complex
Or read the Poem:
Human Culture Is Complex
America is changing
We are no longer one culture
One language or one American nationality
Are we becoming fractured
Due to racial diversity
We were strong
As one nation and one people
We were free
Under the constitution
Change sometimes happens
Before evolution can adjust
Adaptive adjustments and communication
Is a must
Our culture
Is part of our evolution
Our history makes a difference
It is part of the present
Human culture is complex
What we believe
Is psychological
The acquisition to share knowledge
Is possible
Through our eyes
The world is focused from experience
Within our minds
What we strive for
Can make a difference
The need to conform can be greater
Than personal opinion or experience
To adapt seems crucial
Even if it means obedience
Conformity is a human trait
It varies across different cultures
Language provides the ability
To comprehend the beliefs of others
Money has a strong tendency
To rule
Common goals tend
To bind us together
Shared knowledge is a key
For unity
What is diversity
Will it keep us free
Connie S.
Soto
March 08, 2019 ©
Savor Each and Every Day
Audio Poem Click to Listen
- A Sense of Wonder
Or read the Poem:
A Sense of Wonder
A child's world is innocent
Everything is new
Learning about the world
Is awe inspiring too
Whether you are a child or an adult
A sense of wonder is amazing
Remember, you are unique
From the very beginning
To feel a sense of belonging
Is a fundamental need
A meaningful existence
Is what life ought to be
Believe in yourself
Strengthen your connection to others
To be who, you are
Reach for a sense of wonder
As we learn we gain knowledge
We never stop learning
Curiosity, along with the little things matter
Life is always changing
Beyond our own creativity
What is the sense of wonder
Sometimes it can be Mother Nature
In all of its splendor
Never stop questioning
Open your mind and look around
Life is full of mystery
You never know what can be found
Appreciate life
A sense of wonder
Is the beginning of wisdom
Savor every moment
After all
It is your decision
Connie S.
Soto
August 05, 2019 ©
Open Your Mind
Audio Poem Click to Listen
- The Endless Mystery of the Sense of Wonder
Or read the Poem:
The Endless Mystery of the Sense of Wonder
To wonder provides
insight
Curiosity makes us explore
Creativity is the key
That can open the door
Basic knowledge helps us
To interpret and understand
Every day is different
It is important to do what you can
Be the one who makes things happen
Choose which way to go
Life is always changing
No matter what you know
Never be so pre-occupied
That you miss the experience of wonder
Cell phones detract from reality
You might even miss hearing thunder
The endless mystery of the sense of wonder
Makes us feel complete
Your journey throughout life
Shows that humans are unique
Nothing should stop you
From wondering why
A positive attitude
Makes it feel great to be alive
Reassess your options
If something feels wrong
Logic will help you
To get along
To achieve happiness
Take one step at a time
Believe in yourself
You know you can shine
Even though yesterday is gone
You feel as though your life is full of wonder
Tomorrow is a fleeting thought
Today is what you need to treasure
Open your mind
Wonder is part of who we are
Never forget
Mother Nature is the star
Even though there is no one
Quite like me
One of a kind is what
I would rather be
Connie S. Soto
August 28, 2019 ©
Innocence is a Gift to All of Us!
Audio Poem Click to Listen
- How You Live
Or read the Poem:
How You Live
Looking ahead
Isn't always the thing to do
Appreciate the here and now
Makes you treasure life too
What you do in your life
Is strictly up to you
Time is a gift
That can impact you
A negative attitude
Can bring frustration
A sense of purpose
Can bring satisfaction
If you are determined and focus on achievement
Success will come your way
Tomorrow you will not regret
If you do what means the most to you each day
Increase the odds to live longer
When you choose good things without hesitation
Consequences are costly
When we make bad decisions
More than you realize
Time spent with family truly matters
Other things may seem urgent
Happiness can make you stronger
The number of years
You get to live
Is not as important
As how you live
What we have right now
Is all we've got
What we didn't know
It is much better than we thought
Connie S.
Soto
October 15, 2019 ©
Human's Are Part of Mother Nature
Audio Poem Click to
Listen - To Be Cut Off Prevents Resolution
Or read the Poem:
To Be Cut Off Prevents
Resolution
Estrangement between families
Is not uncommon
Often the reason is unknown
It can feel as though we are forgotten
Despite the differences between you
We need to find common ground
To accept your adult children
You think you know them well
Yet they have changed since
They were children
Humans inevitably make mistakes
This is well known
We learn from failures
Which become stepping-stones
Do not regret making mistakes
Life is a journey
Where we all have choices
To be cut off prevents resolution
Success can come
Because we experience new opportunities
Does estrangement happen
When we feel ill at ease with each other
To be cut off prevents resolution
When you cannot talk it over
Everything changes
As time passes
Communication is necessary
To resolve issues
Everyone involved suffer
The consequences
Parents are usually the ones
Who seek to restore the relationship
Understanding goes a long way
To solidify a new companionship
Sometimes choosing to be close to parents
Can feel like they are going backwards
Despite building an independent life
Many things go unanswered
Reasons for the disparity
Can be quite bad or much less
Sometimes it is simply caused
By personalities that do not mesh
Rejection can affect anyone
Because to be connected
Is a human need
Isolation from those you love
Causes loneliness indeed
Many coping mechanisms
May come into play
Positive changes with reconciliation
Is the best way
Connie S.
Soto
October 23, 2019 ©
Life is Great!
Audio Poem Click to
Listen - A Proper Balance of Priorities
Or read the Poem:
A Proper Balance of Priorities
Who we are is part of
What we choose to do
Do you spend time doing things
That really matter to you
There is never enough time
For everything we want to do
Having purpose and setting priorities
Are important too
How busy we are
Is dependent upon what we choose
Not spending time on what is important
Can make us feel overwhelmed or confused
Creating some time
Just for you
Is important
For emotional health too
Work is important but it should not
Be your only priority
Making time for things important to us
Should be a priority
To be too busy is not a sign
That life has more meaning
You can make a difference
By setting your goals and priorities
Instead of multitasking
The old saying
Stop and smell the roses
Help us to renew
A real commitment to what you value
Is better for you too
Satisfaction and happiness
Is at stake
Achievement through
A proper balance of priorities
Is what it takes
Take a deep breath
Stop and say
It is great
To be alive today
Connie S.
Soto
November 09, 2019 ©
Believe In Yourself!
Audio Poem Click to
Listen - Our Capabilities
Or read the Poem:
Our Capabilities
To settle for what we have now
Is our current reality
Humans typically strive
For more quite naturally
Whether we were raised
Rich or poor
Motivation can help us
Strive for more
A lack of self-confidence
Can hinder you
Ambition can help
To inspire you
Deep down we know
Our capabilities
Realistic aspirations
Guide the possibilities
If the meaning and purpose of life
Come from our values
Inner strength and passion
Can come too
Perseverance and hard work
Is the key to success
Mistakes and failures help get you there
No less
Connie S.
Soto
December 03, 2019 ©
Crossing Guards Are Important
Watch For School Children
Audio Poem Click to
Listen - To Be Guarded
Or read the Poem:
To Be Guarded
Life is not always easy
Sometimes it is disruptive
It can cause inner distress
This is not productive
To be human means
We have issues or we have secrets
Emotional avoidance
Can help calm instead of fret
Unfortunately everyone's intentions
Are not pure
Sometimes we are guarded
Until trust is sure
Interaction with one another
Can either waste your time
Or be more than gossip
Which can become refined
To open up to someone
Makes us vulnerable
The advantage of trust and feeling safe
Makes us comfortable
Strong ties with another
Can fulfill us
When your heart is ready
Letting them in
Is a must
To be guarded
Is not wrong
To trust and feel worthy
Makes relationships strong
Connie S.
Soto
January 04, 2020 ©
Click to Visist House
Sparrow Babies:
The
House Sparrow Babies
Momma House Sparrow Feeds
a Baby
A Little Hummer
Who loves to sing
A pair of Great Egrets
A Great Egret in Flight
Very Unusual near Homes
A Golden Eagle makes a visit
White Breasted Nuthatch
A Golden-Crowned Sparrow
Hanging out in the thicket
A Scrub Jay
On the antenna
A Starling fledgling
It looks like it is doing the high step
A White-Crown Juvenile
A Cedar Wax Wing
They are migratory birds
A Says Phoebe
Says Phoebe Likes The
Antenna
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