Rhyme Me A Smile

La Expedición

2020-04-20T09:35:00.001-07:00

La Expedición de Rachel Hoyt Un día finalmente supe Lo que necesitaba hacer, y empecé, Aunque todos mis vecinos Estaban gritando Su mal consejo – Aunque la casa Estaba temblando Y sentí el tirón En mis tobillos. “¡Arregla la vida mía!” Llamaron las voces. Pero no pare. Supe lo que necesitaba hacer Aunque el viento arrastró Con sus garras A mis fundamentos, Aunque su

Not Dreaming

2020-04-09T23:10:00.001-07:00

Question City

2020-04-09T22:33:00.001-07:00

Your End of the Rainbow

2020-04-03T21:01:00.001-07:00

Your heart is an endless pot of gold you can fillany and every time you choose to love.Image and poem copyright © 2020 Rachel Hoyt. All rights reserved.Find images like this in Rachel's Shutterstock portfolio.

Join In

2020-04-02T20:46:00.001-07:00

If you are a dreamer, join in,If you're a creator, a player, high-flier,A make-believe schemer, a hopeful wish buyer...If you're a pretender, please join in, inspire,Be part of our travels - the who, what, and when.Join in!Join in!Image and poem copyright © 2020 Rachel Hoyt. All rights reserved.The digital collage and poem above were created by Rachel Hoyt for her newest website

Pathfinder

2020-04-01T20:40:00.000-07:00

No more.Reality now:I've got to get awayFrom me, myself, and I somehow. Right now.Image and poem copyright © 2020 Rachel Hoyt. All rights reserved.The digital collage above is the first image Rachel Hoyt created for her newest website - www.turtleypawsome.com - a collection of pet fairy tales, folk tales, and urban legends designed to educate and inspire.

The Santa Clause

2018-12-23T13:07:00.001-08:00

Dear Santa Claus, Something's gone wrong. Our merry's been paused. It's wrecked your songs. The cheerful ring Of your sleighbells Is not "a thing". There are no elves. We've tried to fill Your boots and failed. We need cheer pills. Our sleighs have sailed. I know you planned On one year off, But understand, We aren't enough. You are the one We're wishing for. Santa, please run To all our

Everyone Who's Anyone Judges Everyone

2018-07-26T00:22:00.001-07:00

On Fulfilling My Life's Purpose

2018-07-23T02:43:00.001-07:00

PURPOSE Somewhere between here and where, The truth is hushed tonight. Sometime between now and when, I know I'll see the light. Somehow between who and what, It will fall into place. Someday between because and why, You'll see it on my face. Copyright © 2018 Rachel Hoyt. All rights reserved.

Living Like Sea Glass

2017-10-15T14:27:00.003-07:00

Living Like Sea Glass by Rachel Hoyt image by Rachel Hoyt Right now I live between the waves Of hope and desperation, Biding my time amongst the grime; Dreaming of destination. My edges are still a bit rough, Some surfaces unpolished. I feel as if I've had enough, Like hope's all but abolished. But, sometimes, in between the waves, I catch a glimpse of light - A sign that

Mind Full vs Mindful

2016-07-12T13:03:00.001-07:00

Mind Full vs Mindful by Rachel Hoyt Mind Full: Push-pull. Want. Need. Must feed. Warp speed! Mindful: Be cool. Watch. See. Love free. Just be.

A Rhyming Prayer for Easter

2016-03-27T15:30:00.002-07:00

I feel it is time to change the focus of Rhyme Me a Smile. While I may highlight news articles as inspiration occasionally, my poetry has become an integral part of my spiritual journey and I feel called to begin sharing those thoughts here. The poem below was inspired by my discovery of New Thought (a spiritual belief system) and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights to which its adherents

Two Tricube Poems About My Firey Personality

2016-01-30T08:45:00.000-08:00

I decided to try out a new poetry form, the Tricube. A few hours later, I found myself staring at these two poems, wondering which one conveys my sentiments more clearly. I would love to hear what you think. image by Sailom Heartfire by Rachel Hoyt I try hard to tone it down for you, But flare ups and blow ups just happen. My soul won't extinguish its heartfire.&

Weight Loss Isn't As Easy As It Used To Be

2015-10-10T11:17:00.000-07:00

Eat It Up by Rachel Hoyt image by m_bartosch The shelves are stocked against you with profit packed flavors - trademarked tastes of the sweet life you've limited time to savor. Just one bite? No, that won't do. Who would eat all the rest? It was bottled and boxed to cure your strife, cooked up just for you, the guests. Copyright © 2015 Rachel Hoyt. All rights

What Does "The Internet of Things" Mean to You?

2015-09-26T12:10:00.000-07:00

The Internet of Things by Rachel Hoyt image by bluebay It's open to anyone and anything - A network of both nothing and everything, A world where both bad and good sink or sprout wings, A place where our wants and needs gallop and sing, A sacred dreamscape of imaginable things. Copyright © 2015 Rachel Hoyt. All rights reserved. This poem was inspired by two growing trends:

Your Choices and Actions Affect the Whole World

2015-09-12T09:20:00.000-07:00

Lifelong Exam by Rachel Hoyt image by ponsulak One vote, One voice, One life to live. One heart, Two hands, To get and give. Your way, Their way, Whose is best? Could we, Can we, Ace this test? Copyright © 2015 Rachel Hoyt. All rights reserved. This poem was inspired by a variety of news which reminds me we should be careful what we choose: "Speak

The Tendency Towards Risk-Taking Is In Our DNA

2015-09-05T09:50:00.000-07:00

Migratory Syndrome by Rachel Hoyt image by phanlop88 I would bet, could bet, every day. I won't keep, can't keep, dreams at bay. I bet steep to reap - make life pay. I won't fret. It's set. I must play. Copyright © 2015 Rachel Hoyt. All rights reserved. I learned about "American DNA" when I read Cowboys Full and believe risk taking is an important

Are We Betting on Breaking Even or Betting to Win?

2015-08-15T11:48:00.001-07:00

Winners Don't Quit by Rachel Hoyt image by Stuart Miles No fear. The end's not here. We'll fix it tomorrow. One more bet, then no more sorrow. All clear. Copyright © 2015 Rachel Hoyt. All rights reserved. We are gambling with the environment and economy every day. The question is, are the bets we're making ones that show promise to pay? In my opinion, these headlines

How the Brain Perceives Time

2015-08-08T10:34:00.000-07:00

Tick Tock Cacophony by Rachel Hoyt image by digitalart The ticks click by quick as the tocks slowly knock, then slick as a trick, they meet up at the dock - one moment, one prick, a single time block. The trick is quite slick - all ad hocs turned flock, while still ticking ticks and chock full of tocks - the tune coos and clicks as time turns the clocks. Copyright ©

What Does Your Brain Say When You're Feeling Depressed?

2015-08-01T10:30:00.000-07:00

Blooming Thoughts by Rachel Hoyt image by Stuart Miles You're such a late bloomer you may never bloom. You think like no other. You're prob'ly a loon. You haven't kept up with the Joneses or Smiths. You reach for the stars and chase after myths. Why can't you just accept your way's not the way? Perhaps, if you did then I would go away. I'm sorry, but I think my ship's yet

Should it Be Illegal for Supermarkets to Waste Food?

2015-06-06T10:00:00.000-07:00

What a Waste by Rachel Hoyt image by hyena reality We waste and we want, always so hungry to taste more, to taunt our grumbling tummies. Always so hungry to feel satisfied, our grumbling tummies crave un-humble pie. Still unsatisfied won't taste all we've got, like the humble pie by Waste Not Want Not. Copyright © 2015 Rachel Hoyt. All rights reserved. Did you know

When Was the Last Time You Felt Awe?

2015-05-30T10:30:00.000-07:00

Awe by Rachel Hoyt image by suphakit73 Along the way wonder can stray, end up on glassy ponds. Amazing things whip off of wings, end up inside bird songs. A night pitch dark warms with one spark, each light a sparkling hook. Always around, we seek, it's found, each time we stop to look. Copyright © 2015 Rachel Hoyt. All rights reserved. This poem was inspired

Do You Ever Feel Like Everyone Wants Your "Spare" Change?

2015-05-16T09:00:00.000-07:00

Pocket Change by Rachel Hoyt image by hin255 My pockets are always empty. I never have any spare change. I pinch and pinch, but my pennies all seem to roll straight down the drain. Banks helped me to have 'cash' a plenty which, at first, seemed a little strange, then the plastic began to appease my pockets by pampering their pain. Perhaps my pockets now envy the plastic -

What Do the California Drought and NaPoWriMo Have in Common? These poems!

2015-04-18T13:47:00.000-07:00

Since Governor Jerry Brown ordered Californians to cut back their water use by 25% on the dawn of National Poetry Month, I thought we might write some poems in honor of the drought to help motivate the masses. I've written a few rhymes which you may feel free to pass out for Poem in Your Pocket Day (Friday, April 24th). Or, use them as inspiration to write your own poem. If you need a bit of

A Pantoum Poem for NaPoWriMo on Poker, Betting... and Life?

2015-04-06T17:16:00.000-07:00

All Bets Are Crazy by Rachel Hoyt image by Mister GC via freedigitalimages.net