Author’s Note

This poem was written as a story for children — a soft place to land, a little lantern of kindness and empathy wrapped in rhyme.

I’ve always believed that the lessons we learn earliest are the ones that shape the way we love the world. Paul T. Geist & RoRo’s Adventures in the Land of Heartfelt Wonders was born from that belief: that gentleness can be taught, that growth doesn’t have to come with shame, and that even a grumpy heart is still a good heart learning how to bloom.

One day, I would love to see this story illustrated and bound into an actual children’s book — something a parent could read at bedtime, something a child could return to when their feelings feel too big. Until then, it lives here as a small spell for softness.

For the little ones.
And for the inner children still learning how to be kind to themselves.

Paul T. Geist & RoRo’s Adventures
in
The Land of Heartfelt Wonders
Poetry by Roo the Poet
Written September 13th, 2024

In a town where whispers float on a breeze,
Lived a ghost named Paul T. Geist with a chill that could freeze.
He wore a top hat and a smile that was bright,
And danced through the shadows with pure delight.

RoRo was a girl with a heart full of cheer,
But sometimes her kindness would disappear.
One day she was grumpy, she wasn’t so nice,
And her friends felt the sting, not once but twice.

Paul T. Geist saw her frown from afar,
He floated in gently, like a soft falling star.
“Dear RoRo,” he said with a ghostly wink,
“Let’s go on a journey—come, let’s rethink.”

They ventured through woods with leaves soft and blue,
To a place where the flowers glistened with dew.
“Welcome to the Land of Heartfelt Wonders,” he cheered,
“A place where kindness and empathy are revered.”

They met a small bunny with a tear in her eye,
And RoRo learned why with a heartfelt sigh.
She saw how her words could hurt, oh so deep,
And how kindness was a promise to keep.

Paul T. Geist showed her a magical scene,
Where kindness grew flowers, in shades of serene.
Each smile and hug, a petal so fair,
Blossomed in joy through the sweet, fragrant air.

RoRo then saw the bunny’s sad eyes grow bright,
As she offered a hug with all of her might.
The bunny then beamed with a heart full of cheer,
And the Land of Wonders sparkled with cheer.

With a heart now open, RoRo returned,
With a lesson of kindness eagerly learned.
She spread love and warmth in all she did,
Making sure no one’s heart was ever hid.

Paul T. Geist waved as he faded from sight,
Leaving RoRo with warmth and delight.
And as she drifted to sleep that night,
She knew kindness and empathy made the world bright.

So remember, dear children, as you grow and play,
Let kindness guide you in every way.
For in the Land of Heartfelt Wonders so near,
A heart full of love is the treasure most dear.

If you’re interested in more poetry, you can find it here → [The Library of Ashes]