His Spirit’s Glory

He finally came to accept
all of who he was…

And in that acceptance
came to realize
the glory of his Spirit

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At the same time
he resided in the lodge of his heart
for the full season

Many blessings befell him

Love Reigns Everywhere

There is a place
amongst the stars somewhere

Or in a drop of moisture
dangled from a tiny hair

A constellation so miniscule
we’re not aware it’s there

It’s way out or way in or both
where Love reigns and fills the air

The very breath of life inspires
everyone who is there

And it’s all different
and so much the same

For, in my heart, I know it’s One everywhere

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“There is a moment, a chip in time
When leaving home is the lesser crime
When your eyes are blind with tears, but your heart can see
Another life, another galaxy“

–Paul Simon

Tender Care

A moment in the garden
with toes exploring rich earth
face caressed by sun and breezes

Pop a tomato in the mouth
so flavor seeps juicy into cells

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It starts in preparation
seeding, planting, tending

And just as you and I
care tenderly for us and each other

The daily rituals of conscious attention

So, too, the garden comes to bear fruit
and nurturing peace…

Leaping Flourish

Leafy cartoon figures
bobbled and shivered
in a dramatic scene of green

As little squirrel leapt
with flourish and style
to the next small leaf strewn branch

Off on his hourly constitutional

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I, on the other hand
merely observe the circus act
from the comfort of warm and cozy

The heady essence of tea
awakening some other senses

The Heart Blooms

A soft comfort
for a thrilled heart

The dream of full expression
fulfilled with success

A moment’s glory
a reason for gratitude

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Every time the heart blooms
another sprout comes to fruition

Spirit celebrates
by infusing new with joy