Featured Photographer and Poet
Daniel’s Poem
In Costa Rica’s lush embrace,
Where the sun shines bright and the rain falls with grace,
Lived a man named Daniel, with a heart of gold,
A Latino with a remarkable story to be told.
With every step he takes, confidence radiates,
A trailblazer, a dreamer, never one to hesitate.
Daniel, a compass in a world that can be unclear,
He always shows love and concern for his family, far and near.
His handsome features and compassionate eyes,
Reflected in the beauty of clear blue skies.
With eyes that sparkle, like stars in the night,
And his smile shone so bright, a beautiful sight.
With a wisdom so deep and a spirit so bright.
He’d help anyone in need, day or night.
His gentle touch, a soothing balm,
A comforting embrace, a calming psalm.
With a love for life, pure and true,
His compassion is a gift that takes away the blues.
His spirit is gentle, yet so strong.
A melody in life’s sweet song.
So let us raise a toast to our dear Daniel’s might,
A warrior, a muse, a guiding star so bright.
May he continue to shine, with his spirit untamed,
As he dances through life, forever unrestrained.
His heart, a wellspring of kindness and grace,
A shining example, in every place.
May your days be filled with laughter and bliss,
May your dreams soar and never miss.
Published December 23, 2024
WILDsound Writing Festival
Daniel de Jesús Quirós Pineda y Delgado Jiménez
The Spirit of Joyce
Riding on a carousel, round and round we go,
Joyce’s special horse, up and down, fast and
slow.
With painted eyes that seem to come alive,
Bringing joy and laughter as we ride and strive.
The music plays, a merry tune so sweet,
Our hearts lift up, our worries retreat.
On Joyce’s special horse, we feel so free,
Like soaring through the clouds, as high as can
be.
Each revolution brings a new delight,
A moment of pure magic, shining bright.
We forget our troubles, just for a while,
And bask in the joy of a carefree smile.
So let’s hold on tight, as we ride along,
On Joyce’s special horse where we belong.
For in this moment, all worries cease,
And we find our hearts at last, in perfect peace.
Underneath the sun’s warm glow,
Joyce and Daniel’s faces all aglow.
Picnic in the park, music in the air,
Their laughter ringing without a care.
Sandwiches and fruits in their basket,
Chirping birds, a soothing racket.
Guitar strums, sweet melodies flow,
In this moment, time moves slow.
The green grass beneath their feet,
Nature’s beauty, oh so sweet.
Their hearts full of love and cheer,
In each other’s company, so dear.
As they bask in the peaceful scene,
Their souls feeling light and clean.
Joyce and Daniel, hand in hand,
Together in this magical land.
So let’s take a cue from their day,
Find joy in the simple way.
Picnic in the park, music in your ear,
Let happiness and love draw near.
In the park, where the sun shines bright,
Joyce plays her music, bringing delight.
Her melodies float through the air,
Adding magic to the atmosphere.
Kids laugh and dance around the carousel,
Spinning, twirling, under its magical spell.
The music and laughter blend as one,
Creating memories that will never be undone.
Outdoors, the golfer swings with grace,
Hitting the ball to the perfect place.
Each stroke filled with skill and power,
Enjoying every moment, every hour.
The music, the carousel, the golfer’s swing,
Each one a gift that life will bring.
So take a moment, soak it all in,
Let the joy of the moment begin.
In a world of music and travel so bright,
Joyce the musician, with her carousel in sight.
Kind and intelligent, with a heart so true,
She traveled the world, bringing joy to you.
From Norway’s fjords to Italy’s vineyards so
grand,
In every corner of the world, she lent a helping
hand.
Her melodies echoed through the streets,
Bringing people together, making them
complete.
With her violin in hand, she played with grace,
Capturing hearts in every place.
Her music spoke of love and peace,
Uniting souls, bringing them release.
Joyce, the world traveler, on her carousel of
dreams,
Spreading happiness, or so it seems.
In every note she played, in every song she
sang,
She touched the hearts of all, like a bell that
rang.
So let us follow Joyce’s lead,
Spreading kindness and joy, in every deed.
For in a world so vast and wide,
It’s the little things that make us feel alive.
