Faith-filled Book:
A Soul’s Anchor: Prayers and Poems to Hold God Close is now available on Amazon in paperback and Kindle ebook formats. This book shares previously unseen writing like “When You Need a Little Hope” as well as popular entries from the blog like “The Potter’s Hands,” and “The Sunflower Prayer.” Inspiring Bible verses accompany each poem to aid in reflection. I pray this little book helps draw you closer to God’s encouragement and peace. Learn more about it on Amazon– A Soul’s Anchor.
Gratitude Book Series about Life’s Little Blessings:
My other books: Gift4Today: Poetry Out of the Ordinary, Simple Wishes, and A Cup of Tea are part of the ongoing Gift4Today poetry collection. All profits are donated to St. Jude Children’s Hospital with gratitude for the work they do.
These poetry books draw upon common life experiences to inspire mindfulness and gratitude in readers of all ages. The books are a great little way to express thanks, wish someone well, or just spread cheer.
On the pages you will find photographs and poems about gifts often overlooked like: cherry pie and church bells, puddles and picket fences, rubber ducks and rainbows. A mischievous squirrel even makes appearance in all three books.
Gift4Today: Poetry Out of the Ordinary and Simple Wishes feature full color photos and nearly fifty poems per book. A Cup of Tea is a sample of fifteen encouraging poems from the other two books. The photos in A Cup of Tea are black and white. If you want to let someone know you are thinking of them, A Cup of Tea is only $5 and adds a nice touch to a card or a gift bag.
You can read an interview and review of my books by author Sarah Geringer at this link: Author Interview: Jamie Trunnel
More details on the Amazon Author Page
Also available at:
Flowers on the Avenue in Muscatine, IA
Vineyard 2121 in Benton Harbor, MI
Lutheran Church of Hope in West Des Moines, IA
Sample From Gift4Today: Poetry Out of the Ordinary
Garden Friends
Limelight Hydrangea and Purple Iris
Became fast friends in the garden.
I’ll try not to encroach, each said,
If I do please pardon.
Iris bloomed first in violet glory.
Hydrangea said,
“You’re a graceful, vibrant, beautiful story.
I love watching your flowers sway.
A plain shrub of green I’ll probably stay.”
“No worries,” said Iris, “I like you for you.
We’ll always be friends whatever you do.”
Then, one day Hydrangea bloomed magnificent out of the blue.
Iris said, “Wow, I had no idea that was in you!”
“Too much,” asked Hydrangea, “should I tone it down?
Bloom less or smaller, stop going to town?”
“Gosh no,” said Iris, “you may not.
Limelight’s your name, shine with all you’ve got!”
{©2016 Jamie Trunnel}
Peace Pool Found
Peace cascades down from above,
Reminding hearts to be filled with love.
Top to bottom, over ledges peace flows.
Starts in the mind, then the heart, so it goes.
Meeting rocks or obstacles along the way,
Peace polishes smooth, intent to stay.
Peace says, let your eyes rest and follow me.
Rocks in every life stream we do see.
They adorn our path, bring stirring sounds.
Flow through trouble, a peace pool found.
{©2016 Jamie Trunnel}
Sample From Simple Wishes:
Glory
Parked my feet center
By flowers of tin.
Eyes traveling over,
I take it in.
Garbage to gardens.
Must take some time,
Hope,
Reflection,
And design.
Beauty does grow from ugly stuff.
Surprises bloom stunning
After life is tough.
Goodness burrows deep
In scarred territory.
Growing sturdy,
Recycling pain into glory.
{©2017 Jamie Trunnel}
Pink Shoes
This bench is empty most of the time.
Bikers, skateboarders, runners wave whizzing by.
They usher in my guilt,
As if sitting is a crime.
But, sometimes I need to take it in.
Look up, watch the birds fly.
Wonder where they’ve been.
I complain that the days go by too fast.
I can’t get enough done,
And the groceries never last.
These woods, I think, they don’t control anything.
Their days flow by
Without hurry,
Whatever changes bring.
I decide to be more like the woods.
Take each day as it comes,
Not feeling bad about worldly should’s.
Besides, I rise and consider,
It’s hard to have the blues
Treading soft on the pavement
When you’re wearing pink shoes.
{©2017 Jamie Trunnel}
Sample From A Cup of Tea (also in full color in Gift4Today: Poetry Out of the Ordinary)
Lily Pad Friends
True friends float beside you like flowers on a lily pad,
Helping you surf when life gets bad.
They can handle curse words and honesty raw.
Listen wholeheartedly and never judge at all.
It’s good to have them close beside,
But even long distance won’t divide.
Underwater their network of stems
Weaves a friendship through life’s mayhem.
It’s flower power over fluid ground.
Holding each steady when troubles abound.
Lily pad friendships are a rare find,
Barricaded by social media, busyness, generally humankind.
If you think you spot one in your soul,
Make time to nurture it, help it grow.
The world’s pond can be scummy and wet.
True friends remind you, you’re not finished yet.
{©2016 Jamie Trunnel}