By Gloria Lionz
The inspiration for this piece came after meeting several family members of a dear friend. Everyone was friendly but cautious about ‘who’ I was to their family member. There are so many ways to “be” with ‘strangers’ – Open, curious, welcoming, suspicious. After 2 days of interactions, I wondered how I could shift my responses to their vibes; just be myself.
I heard: “Oh, that’s child’s play.” The poem took me the rest of the way…
CHILD’S PLAY
Each day is brand new
Whether at home or traveling
Feeling energized or not
I stay open to whatever arrives
My perspective is intentional
Framed by the practice of noticing
My breath, my body, my heart
How easily a joke dissolves pretense
One might ask “what’s your secret?”
“Why do such simple things matter?”
Your questions tell me who you are
Helps me hear what’s unsaid
My compass isn’t the knowing
It’s my desire to know you
Then with a smile or a phrase
Let you see your brilliance
Child’s play isn’t hard
It just takes practice
Being open enough to celebrate
God’s presence in you
(c) Gloria Lionz,
August 23, 2026
Note: Images on this site are for illustration purposes only and any resemblance to real people, either living or dead, is purely coincidental.
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Gloria Lionz has been a life coach for four plus decades. She’s also a life-long poet and storyteller. Her training in personal growth began in her early 20’s. With certificates in Reiki, Ho’oponopono, and training with Caroline Myss, the works of Alamaia Will, Lynn Andrews, and Dr. Christiane Northrop. She facilitates group and individual coaching and is also an event planner.
She is an enthusiastic gardener, an essential oil instructor, and volunteers at her local cat shelter helping cats learn to trust and recover from neglect and/or abuse. She’s committed to living a life of “love in action”—sharing her passion for helping others notice and accept they’re here to love and be loved.
Gloria can be contacted through her email: [email protected]
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