Paula Puddephatt : Writing

My Words

My Words

A Poem by Paula Puddephatt


words my words take them take aspects of my soul the pain the gain the going insane a few random words overheard take them or leave them m..
Spiritual Peace

Spiritual Peace

A Poem by Paula Puddephatt


I find my place of spiritual peace Again, just when I feel I never will. There is a sense of freedom and release. I can't know all the answers, but..
Only The Horse

Only The Horse

A Poem by Paula Puddephatt


There was an eclipse, and a violent storm, on the afternoon that Lucy Lightfoot disappeared. Only Lucy's horse ever saw the white light, as light..
The Legend of Lucy Lightfoot

The Legend of Lucy Lightfoot

A Poem by Paula Puddephatt


At seventeen, so radiant, hair raven black, eyes emerald green - the local lads, they just don't stand a chance. Lucy's heart is in the village ch..
Sanctuary

Sanctuary

A Poem by Paula Puddephatt


There is a bridge across a stream. Descending leaves are golden-brown, creating a tranquil, autumnal scene: a spiritual sanctuary, place of pure p..
Carousel

Carousel

A Poem by Paula Puddephatt


around and around on the carousel spinning around and around merry-go-round multi-coloured dreams vibrant darkness the colours of confusion ar..
For Rhiannon

For Rhiannon

A Poem by Paula Puddephatt


oh beloved Rhiannon know the rhythm of my jaded heart as sapphire skies dissolve into ebony and stars dance and I stare almost trance-like ..
Spirit's Song

Spirit's Song

A Poem by Paula Puddephatt


Here's the spiritual rhythm of the universe. Hear my spirit's song - and now, I add a new verse.
Pastel Shades

Pastel Shades

A Poem by Paula Puddephatt


Hope sometimes comes to us in pastel shades. It isn't always either black or white, or even grey. I feel that hope, when needed most, will oft..