You are invited to hope. To hope for the first time. To hope again. To continue to hope.

To be still and to spend some time soaking in art and poetry.

Wherever you may be in your journey, however you choose to enter into this writing, please know that you are welcome.

“To hope is to truly live, to abound, to be filled to the full, to walk in joy no matter what, to view based on the undeniable.”

— Sandy Geddes

In the fall of 2017, I published my first art and poetry book entitled Hope Dwells From That Place to This Space. Every page has line and space so that readers are free to take the art and words at their own pace. Sometimes life can be hard, and reflection is a tender thing. With all my heart, I wanted to be sensitive to those that have experienced trauma and are in need of gentle encouragement. With a splash of boldness here and there, because that’s the way I work. Living life deeply means tears of sorrow and peals of laughter.

As a longtime writer of many genres, I have found that free verse poetry allows me to explore the deep thoughts, feelings, and ideas I have about life in a conversational manner. Sharing my poetry over the years through live events (art, music, poetry and combinations thereof) and through published works is a privilege.

Please contact me below to find out more about how to book a poetry, art, or music booking.

  • Hope Dwells (c) 2016 Sandy Geddes

    Hope Dwells

    Embracing a season of struggle and growth, this poem on hope includes artwork created through times of overcoming. This poem was published in the poetry art book Hope Dwells, From That Place to This Space in 2017.

    To write about things like this

    When things are like that

    Is declarative

    For when things are cheery

    Writing about things like this might be truthful

    Might even please

    But there is an air of ease that belies the deepest parts

    That may tempt one to dismiss

    In the face of bliss

    And so it not only seems, but it truly is important

    To write about things like this

    When things are like that

    To declare the persistence and perseverance, the prevailing of

    Hope

  • Good Morning, Beloved (c)2016 Sandy Geddes

    Good Morning, Beloved

    Inspiring a gentle awakening to step forward through poetry, art and song featuring the lyrics from ‘Beloved’, this presentation was created for and first shared in Scotland.

    I awake to the dawn and see the sun rise

    Quietly I hear you speak and I know

    I know once more

    The sun shines upon me.

    As the lustrous stream stretches to greet me

    To entreat me

    Inviting me into the intimacy of the morning

    Into the present of the day

    Into His Presence in my day

    I am rarely, temporarily speechless

    and well I should be

  • On the Other Side (c) 2016 03 Sandy Geddes

    Lead Learner

    Encouraging educators to walk in freedom as lifelong learners through poetry, art and song. This poem was inspired by some wonderful colleagues and students.

    Saw a sign today

    Viewed a challenge as I read

    Lead Learner

    On the door of my leader

    The sign humbly read

    Quietly stating a glorious fact

    That this lead learner of children and the childlike is awake to needs of more than paper

    Aware of tender hearts that long to learn

    And to see someone else persevere

    so that perseverance can be sought

    Lessons to be caught

  • Release (c) 2016 08 Sandy Geddes

    Precious from the Pebbles

    Celebrating true identity, being and becoming as told through poetry featuring a watercolour artwork series focused on women as diamonds.

    Evidence of creativity

    Proven beauty

    Intrinsic treasure that refracts light

    Chosen and constantly choosing

    To easily reflect

    To bring great joy

    To dance, move and turn

    To be turned toward light

    To reflect in beauty and brilliance

  • Reminders (c) 2016 03 Sandy Geddes

    Lovely on the Sea

    Exploring the adventure of going to, trying new and becoming truly you – sailing with song, poetry and art. This poem was first shared with and created in honour of our Canadian military wives. Truly amazing women.

    I went sailing today,

    with my boots on,

    of course, and on course.

    Yesterday, as a matter of fact

    and tomorrow as well if at all possible.

    Who knew that someone like me

    of land and not sea

    Of tilling and toil,

    near to tree and soil

    Would learn how to sail

    And yet I did. And now I do.

  • Moving Forward (c) 2016 Sandy Geddes

    Lavish Love

    Sharing some of my story spoken in poetry, interspersed with song, and speaking. I first shared this poem at a ladies event for a special community. It was the beginning of my foray into poetic presentations.

    Lavish Love, long before I ever knew

    Planned for melody to spring forth

    From my fingers, my lips and my life

    Set a longing within to see

    Colour, note, number, and letter

    Flowing and showing Lavish Love

    Because Lavish Love called me