Inspirational Book
Within/Without
My life has brought me through many challenges.
This book is full of thoughts written through my life's journey with
spirit by my side. It calls to the heart and opens feelings buried within
us. Some of the short jottings pull one's heart in different directions
which help to release that which we no longer need to carry, while
others spark happy memories to reawaken our inner joy. Please feel
free to visit Smashwords to download your free version of my book.
"Torch"
Sometimes love isn't enough to light
the way out of darkness for one so close in
heart. They must choose to strike the fire that
will guide them to that which they lost along
their way.
"Rose"
And so the petals open, one by one.
Exposing the desire to share the scent and
softness with one who can appreciate the
delicate edges and strength she has held
inside so long. The wind’s sensations are
but a tease, making her longings grow
stronger to be cut from her stem, and
allowed to float among the lilies that dance
in the pond in the morning light. She is
nectar, waiting to be tasted.
"Joy"
I heard you chuckle the other day. It came bubbling
out with the memory of our first days
together. I hear that joy come from you and
fall in love all over again, with that youthful
soul that resides in you still.
"Smudgy"
Sweet crickets sing me back to a time when
the soles of my feet were tough as leather and
my chin was covered with powdery brown dirt
from being eye to eye with my trolls in their
camp in the deep wood.
Trees invited me to climb and breathe
their pitch deep into my veins while watching
the hawks circle toward the distant mountains.
I wore dried weeds in my tussled hair and
stickers on my clothes as badges of honor.
My knees lie under scabs till the rain began
in October and a trace of bike grease was ever
present on the inside of my right calf.
And hiding somewhere in the corner of my
smile was the spark of the secret that nature
could always hold me and love and cherish
this dirty little smudgy spirit of a girl.
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Barbarah's book has touched me at many
levels. As a woman, I can relate to her many
musings that are written with deep
gentleness, joy and yes, even pain. Her
section on Awakenings is one of my
favorites...such as "Auntie", "Suppose" and
"Listen".
[A] beautiful book bursting with reflection
and inspiration... A tool of empowerment for
healing... Barbarah's words ring deep and the
emotional impact is truthful and freeing.
-Deborah Frye Medford, Oregon
The Love and Passion chapter, speaks of a
woman's deep longing for love, expressed in
sensual and spiritual expression. "Cool"
expresses this so well, as does "Weightless."
This little book of "jottings" is a must read,
because it covers many aspects about life. If
you are a person who feels life deeply or wants
to, you will love this!
- Joy McMahon, Spokane, WA.
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B. Hamilton
PO Box 494674 Redding, CA 96049
*Email: barbarah@blynnstudio.com
Sending out healing intentions to the human race one painting at a time.
"Joined"
Watching you slowly leave this world is one of
the hardest joys I will ever know, and it is a
choice I make daily. My heart is bound to you
with ribbons of sweet memories that will color
my world long after you cross.
I am here.
"Letting"
One would think letting go would be an easy
process, but unfolding our wings for the first
flight can make one’s toes curl a bit.