Poetry - From my Mom

To My Daughter

I can't tell you how proud I am of you
There just aren't words enough
To see all the things you do
Makes my heart swell with pride
You've taken a situation
that some would just sit and cry,
Made it a revelation;
A shout for all womankind!
The early days were kind of rough
not all good times and light.
In spite of all, you came out tough
You know what's wrong or right.
My love for you is strong and true
We've walked a lot of miles.
I hope to walk a million more
Arm in arm, smile to smile.

Kim Kollert - Dec 31, 2002

Poetry - "Stop the little voice inside your head"

Stop the Little Voice Inside Your Head

Be not sad when I am gone
The things I've shared will live on
Your message may not have been so clear
Who you were and why you were here

You can keep coming back
A million lifetimes, if you insist
Until we learn to control ourself
Even in the most strenuous of circumstances

The ability to shut up the little voice inside your head
Takes strength, determination and courage
Once that voice is under control... Then you are born
Into consciousness, into enlightenment

Anything is better than being controlled by that annoying little voice!
Control it! Or it controls you
Catch the lesson, simply put
If you can see from other points of view
Then you can put yourself in another's shoes

Jennifer Kollert 12-05-2002

Poetry - "A Quality"

A Quality

We have come much too far
To be easily bent
Be proud of who you are
Even if you don't have a cent

Find your morals and hold them true
Why not? You don't have anything better to do
Look for a quality you admire in another
Even though you might not have learned it from your mother
You can still make it part of you
See things from another point of view

Inspirations

When the road seems long
And you're feeling as though you can't go on
Think of the people who love you
And smile

When the journey seems endless
And you begin to feel weary
Take a deep breath
And count your blessings

At the beginning of the day
When you are wondering "Why?"
"How can things have turned out this way?"
Look up to the clouds, and know
That God, whatever you conceive him to be...
Has a plan, and nothing happens unless it was meant to be
There are no coincidences

There is a reason for everything
Although at times it may not be so clear
Try not to worry yourself too much
Worry puts strain on your soul

When the people around you try to drag you down
Gently remind them that life is too short
And that every moment is valuable
And in doing this, you are also reminding yourself

When things get out of control
It might seem as though your life is not going well
You may find yourself in those familiar situations
When these things happen, reach deep in your soul
That is where you will find reason

There is not better time than right now!
Today can be the day that you decide to change your life
Each change you make that is positive
Helps rearrange your life for the better
Sometimes these changes may seem insignificant or small
Unless you focus on your ultimate goal

- Jennifer Kollert 2002