Faith
Else, ever seeking without endever gathering things of menever groping in darkness thenShould I not awakenfrom slumber's dreamrelease the illusionof what life seems...So, I step out on faithwith love-filled heart, I lift my eyesenter the peace with silent sighsof...
Inspiration
From whence, inspiration?Breathe in and open with prayerBreathe out and out it flows----------------------------------------Every part of creationbreathes and bathes and ispart of creationBlessed by the presence of Divineunmistakably filled,surrounded by grace
Today
todaynot long agoI was remindedof the peace that lurkswithin the joyous heart...and in this momentthis now I still amjoy and peaceco-mingleright now
The Sea
Endlessly the wavesreached up on the edgeto splash against the shore----------------------------------------Mantra of the seacarries my spiritSamadhi wavesdeliver sea shellsto my doorstep------------------------------------------And all the whiledolphins greet mein...
Grateful Morning
"Good morning!", she said with exuberance"Thank goodness for this brand new day!"And all the stars sang backand the sun sent her extra loveand the flowers awokein a burst of new morning fragrance"It is a good day to be alive!"
Foxes
Baby foxes trotting downthe roadMischievious and playfullittle tongues lollingThey bat each other in playand roll in the sweetaroma of redwood needlesand fox gaiety.Woof!
Promise Kept
The promise keptin word and deedlike a tiny seed germinatesSends out roots and shootsto grow and flourish----------------------------------I promised myselfin heartfelt earnestand set aboutfulfilling itJoy grows in me
The Meadow
Over in the meadowwhere the horses playand those tiny yellow blossomsbloom like wildfireThe verdant earthand the turquoise skyall join forces to providea visceral feast for my eyesAh! Life is rich!
Happy Birthday to all!
Everyday's a birthday!Let's celebrate our birthday today --how many days?Each day a new giftof life, of love, of lightof experience,of dramaand excitement, of joyand sorrow...Happy Birthday to all!
The Belly of the Bush
From my window, I seeinto the belly of the bushgrown through the yearsfar taller than my dwelling--------------------------------------------That blue tinged birdin the belly of the busheats right there near my kitchenIn the spot where squirrelsfrolic or meditateor...