Faith, hope, growth and love – anitaelise piano studio

Her Glass Almost Empty

Her glass almost empty still has something there

Sometimes, we have to go through the motions when there’s no time just fit in a minute to play one line. Humans who have to schedule time to BE to look out of the window – enjoy the sun – feel the breeze. One minute of joy that stretches longer each day time for workContinue reading “Sometimes”

There’s Always A Way

There’s always a way when the going gets tough, Unless it’s not working out and you’ve tried enough. Always a way to make time for quiet, So you have resources to use when you can’t see the light. Many ways to push through, or hang on when there’s trouble, If you’re willing to bend whenContinue reading “There’s Always A Way”

A Full Circle

It has to be a full circle to show you your face, A mirror that reveals that hidden, dark place. The good that rings true, plus the faults that you hide, Life will take you on it’s roller coaster ride. It has to be a full circle because you have to pay, The piper youContinue reading “A Full Circle”

Teach them

Forgive and forget, that’s what they say, So you can be a fool for them on yet another day. Forgive, but don’t forget. That’s my advice, They’ve shown you what they are with those small, hurtful slights. Remember. Be wise. Love them, but with care. Because they WILL try again, and you’ll set them rightContinue reading “Teach them”

Let the light shine

Let the light shine strong on all this hate shine true and bright before it’s too late. Help the world make that change even if it’s small stay true and strong until it helps us all. Let the light shine so strong that obliterates anger and helps us work for a social structure thatContinue reading “Let the light shine”

A Wonderful Woman

She’s a wonderful woman – that’s all I can say, Let’s us make our mistakes and find our own way. No protests when we make our housework easy, With routines and ideas that would drive her crazy. She teaches us her wisdom when we’re sinking or stuck, And we bring some change when she’s gottenContinue reading “A Wonderful Woman”

Stand up and fight for what is right

Stand up and fight for what is right, With words imperfect, but a heart that’s alright. Be the flame that sheds light – alive and strong, When society wants a display of money, or when you see something wrong. Stand up and be strong, do not be afraid, Sometimes, we have to dig up theContinue reading “Stand up and fight for what is right”

Can we stop and just listen?

Can we stop and just listen to what they say? ‘Cos the wheel will keep turning until every dog has it’s day. Can we withhold judgement even when we don’t agree? Even when their ideas make us want to shout and scream? Because foolish or brilliant, we all have a role, And the fool mightContinue reading “Can we stop and just listen?”

A Learn-Something-New Challenge

Let’s learn something new every day open our minds to a different way. Or spend just 5 minutes during each week trying something different from hobbies we usually seek

Can we call out the woman who is filled with hate?

Can we call out that woman – the one who hates, Who won’t support her sister until it’s too late. Who gives support to the man who does women harm, Even though she knows he’s the one in the wrong. What is within her, what’s behind her thinking? Is it her frustration because she’s hadContinue reading “Can we call out the woman who is filled with hate?”

Make hay when the sun shines bright

We must make hay when the sun shines bright, Let our dreams change hue in the silver of the night. We must take a turn when the path is blocked, And explore the lanes we usually do not. For the path that’s familiar might lead us away, From roads we must travel to help usContinue reading “Make hay when the sun shines bright”

Dear India, Please pray.

Please pray for our leaders to walk in the light, Whether they do on their own, or because they’re forced to – either is alright. Pray for us all, that we can be the pressure, That we hold on to our values, and let honesty be our measure. Pray that we care for the onesContinue reading “Dear India, Please pray.”

Because I know that success will follow

Dear Student, I’m asking you to make an effort. I’m not asking you to succeed, but to just go through the motions to start with. Because I know that success will follow. Because I know, that someday you’ll move on and be independent in learning music. I’m asking you to try, knowing you might struggleContinue reading “Because I know that success will follow”

Freedom

Freedom is a walk in the warmth of the sun, A fridge well stocked and dinner that’s already done. Freedom is some time with nothing to do, But have coffee or chai in the evening with you. Freedom is the right to express my opinion, That’s tied to a duty to have respect forContinue reading “Freedom”

The colours

I am the colours that come from the light, The colours that change so that dreams can take flight. The colours that are calm and the ones that are not. That change each season, that stay the same for no reason. I am the colours that cling to the light, And I hope I keepContinue reading “The colours”

The temple inside

We take it with us wherever we go, That temple inside that helps us connect with our soul. We don’t really need fancy buildings to worship, Or an outwardly show of this private relationship. We just need some quiet, a place we can find, Even on days that are noisy, to clear the clutter fromContinue reading “The temple inside”

We have to pay the piper

We have to pay the piper, For all that we have got. If we don’t pay up when it’s due, It’s gonna cost a lot. He’s the one who sees the things we hide, The one who keeps the score. And when he thinks our payment’s due, He’ll knock our every door. He keeps accountContinue reading “We have to pay the piper”