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  • Support with party planning …

    It’s true to say Yesterday I was feeling unsupported. Party planning Can be trying And although I want it so And know that it must happen, Deciding this, Deciding that, Alone With no one else Began to feel Solitary, Dare I say it Lonely! The universe stepped in And in my meditation Two strong arms…

    Gill Tembo

    November 11, 2022
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    clarity, love, overwhelm, relief
  • I’m leaving today beloved …

    I’m leaving today beloved I’m so sorry to have to go. Know though You’ll remain Close to my heart While I’m away, In my thoughts, My hopes, My wishes, Ever dear to me. Wait for me beloved, Wait patiently For my return. I trust you will I know you will You hold All my hopes…

    Gill Tembo

    October 18, 2022
    Blog Posts
    change, loss, perfect timing, transience
  • Four o’clock on Watergate …

    Four o’clock on Watergate And the tide’s nearly up. Noises all around: Children squealing, laughing, boarding Waves crashing, bubbling, frothing Rolling into shore Roaring loud and strong. Dogs barking, jumping Running, fetching Walking to the lead. Wet suited surfers Running by Fit, slim, athletic. Stretching at the edge Attaching leashes Walking to the surf. Then,…

    Gill Tembo

    September 30, 2022
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    change, excitment, healing, the future
  • Follow your passion She-Wolf …

    Follow your passion she-wolf Unfettered, free, unrestrained Live your life on your terms Follow your dream Don’t listen to others Who may wish to hold you back; Afraid of the future Afraid of your talents Those invisible qualities Not everyone understands. Run, run, run from the pack Be you Cast off the clothing The fetters,…

    Gill Tembo

    September 18, 2022
    Blog Posts
    bravery, clarity, individuality, soul growth, strength, transience
  • Knobbly, knarly seal rock …

    Knobbly, gnarly seal rock I can see you in the distance Stoic, still ever present Watching, waiting, there. From here I can’t see The hundreds of muscle- Shells attached to thee Waiting, watching, there Closed for now, Sleeping, dormant, Waiting for the sea To bring crustaceans And A veritable delicious Medley Of sea fry for…

    Gill Tembo

    September 5, 2022
    Blog Posts
    change, healing, therapy
  • Is my mind or my body the culprit?

    A bad stomach I’ve had With pain and bloating So uncomfortable It’s pulled me down. I looked for the reasons Is it something I ate? Or more likely Something I’m thinking. I’ve overdone it again Conveniently forgetting My energy levels Are limiting. I get carried away Book this in and that And before I know…

    Gill Tembo

    August 27, 2022
    Blog Posts
    awareness, change, loss, mind vs body
  • While working on my book …

    One day I felt Incredibly twitchy Piling on pressure Unnecessarily. I’d had a day out And I felt guilty Not reading as much As I planned. I was getting behind I panicked and worried Depriving myself Of peace of mind. I woke the next morning Feeling anxious and tense My head uncomfortable My eyes strained.…

    Gill Tembo

    August 12, 2022
    Blog Posts
    deadlines, healing, pressure, self care, stress, writing
  • Two inch thick solid steel

    A former boyfriend Of mind once Compared me To a two-inch thick Piece of solid steel. His words stayed with me All these years. Instead of fine porcelain He thought I was, Easily breakable and delicate, I proved myself Of much stronger mettle, Tougher, more resilient. Those qualities I’ve needed To fight on through my…

    Gill Tembo

    August 8, 2022
    Blog Posts
    change, healing, loss, resilience, therapy
  • Maybe this wobble was needed …

    Maybe this wobble was needed Indecision, uncertainty About the road ahead To bring this past life out of me To give me a context, a reason For the feelings I have Don’t you see? Free choice is still mine Of course it is, But maybe my soul Wants to be home That is the pull…

    Gill Tembo

    July 22, 2022
    Blog Posts
    change, clarity, graditude, hope, synchronicity, trust
  • I had a startling revelation …

    I had a startling revelation When Eloise and I did meet For a Body Talk incantation Of magic, my story so complete. The priority for the day Or so my body did say Was my nervous system Years 40 to 50 A calming down, a settling needed. No revelation there Optic neuritis number one Happened…

    Gill Tembo

    July 17, 2022
    Blog Posts
    change, grief, healing, hope, loss, love, MS, therapy
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