“Words are Power”
By Nicole Babich
Why would you listen to the caged bird’s song?
Over and over did you sing along?
Realizing even broken voices matter?
Did you feel caged inside, did your heart pitter patter?
Serenade now and loud and often
Words are Power; a personal intention
Authentic, Resilient, Emotional
Words are power, have I mentioned?
Play it proudly, your yearning voice
Opportunity is here now make the choice
Wise is the bird who sings despite the cage
Every word is masterpiece gracing a page
Recognize your spirit, embrace your soul
Words are Power; did I catch your attention?
“I am in my final semester as a Nicolet student, thrilled with my time and experiences here. I am moving forward into psychology studies and enjoy writing in my spare time.”
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“When Will I Know?”
By Sharon Peterson
There were an awful lot of choices
of anchors in the store.
I picked mine out years ago; nothing too
complicated. No fancy stuff or add-on features.
Everyone picked out something.
Then it was time to study the manual and
practice anchor use.
Spend time with people who have used the
model I chose.
(They all say that it worked for them.)
I used the anchor many times on a lake,
early, when the fog clung to the quiet water.
Even tested it on the river when
the current pulled hard downstream.
It held…… but……
One can’t plan an emergency for
testing purposes.
Can my anchor hold this skiff
when I’m in real trouble?
When will I know for sure?
Then the tsunami wave comes to drag
all loose treasures, out to sea.
When lights and motor have failed, and all that’s
left between me and the terrifying undertow is
The anchor…
Then… I’ll know.
“Life has a way of revealing what’s really underneath. I have found that my anchor is holding.”
