A visitor in my garden
the lizard appeared on the wall
just sunning and all
and getting a drink near the hose
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Alligator lizards
tiptoe-ing through my consciousness
holding still for eternity
In each moment between
holding still in all brilliance
Thinking lizard thoughts
and warm…
Else, ever seeking without end
ever gathering things of men
ever groping in darkness then
Should I not awaken
from slumber’s dream
release the illusion
of what life seems
…So, I step out on faith
with love-filled heart, I lift my eyes
enter the peace with silent sighs
of blessed grace
From whence, inspiration?
Breathe in and open with prayer
Breathe out and out it flows
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Every part of creation
breathes and bathes and is
part of creation
Blessed by the presence of Divine
unmistakably filled,
surrounded by grace
Endlessly the waves
reached up on the edge
to splash against the shore
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Mantra of the sea
carries my spirit
Samadhi waves
deliver sea shells
to my doorstep
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And all the while
dolphins greet me
in their friendly fashion
“Good morning!”, she said with exuberance
“Thank goodness for this brand new day!”
And all the stars sang back
and the sun sent her extra love
and the flowers awoke
in a burst of new morning fragrance
“It is a good day to be alive!”
Baby foxes trotting down
the road
Mischievious and playful
little tongues lolling
They bat each other in play
and roll in the sweet
aroma of redwood needles
and fox gaiety.
Woof!
The promise kept
in word and deed
like a tiny seed germinates
Sends out roots and shoots
to grow and flourish
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I promised myself
in heartfelt earnest
and set about
fulfilling it
Joy grows in me
Over in the meadow
where the horses play
and those tiny yellow blossoms
bloom like wildfire
The verdant earth
and the turquoise sky
all join forces to provide
a visceral feast for my eyes
Ah! Life is rich!
Everyday’s a birthday!
Let’s celebrate our birthday today —
how many days?
Each day a new gift
of life, of love, of light
of experience,of drama
and excitement, of joy
and sorrow…
Happy Birthday to all!
