Tag: light
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Choose Light
The agitators and provocateurs never let up in pursuit of our peaceDon’t listen to them, my friend The internet can bring grating, vexing voices from all over the worldWe weren’t designed for such massive echoes across our brain Turn it off and go outside to look at the expanse above usPlay with a child or…
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The Law of the Harvest
We have been taught by the wisest One that we will reap what we sowHave we found this to be so true?Those unknown kind acts and words you say are never forgotten by those you blessed We remember kind words spoken to us from long ago by many loving peopleOur gratitude for their kindness is…
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Gratitude
The leaves shimmer in the morning sunIt is magical to see them flutter in the windI can’t explain why it stirs my soul A tiny bird flies by me and I can hear his wingsThe bird sings louder than all others in that momentIt is a wonder to behold The deep pink blossoms sway in…
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a higher way
are we really that different from those who lived long agowhen their way of travel moved very slow? their days were filled with finding foodno thought of which shirt color fit their mood yes, our way of life is in sharp contrast to those who lived in a simpler past but have we learned how…
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First Ray
A June morning reveals many treasuresI almost couldn’t believe what I sawThe first ray settled on the leaves as a silver icingGlistening, shimmering, to my utter delight A symphony of songs to welcome the beautiful dayThose birds need no prelude or introductionfor their improvisation in their melodyspreading across my little world here The heat will…
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Create your space
When given your difficult challengethere is a choice Wallow in the roughness of your plightpity yourself as a mistreated soul? Or is there another more enlightened path?Maybe your thoughts are skewed in this sad state? Why not rise above the present situation?Look at it as if above the beautiful earth There’s another hopeful day comingThere’s…
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Respite
the longing is impossible to ignore We must go to that wonderful place-place of poetry, inspired music and artfor it fills the voidof everyday life We are thirsty for something beyond this realm Don’t ignore your soul’s longing for beautyamidst the chaos stop, take the time to renew your empty wellfill yourself with power and…
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The Speed of Life
As the brutal summer goes on and on, a memory came from last winter, saying, “it won’t be long before it’s scorching hot again”. The reality of the swiftness of the passing from one season to another posed a deeper thought into my mind. Not only are the seasons flying by, but our time on…
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Peace
The crystal morning appears I don’t feel any fears My spirit explodes with desire All the good and true burns like fire All the beautiful music from all time Flows through my cells, becoming mine Sublime images transport my view Renewing what is old, into new Words of wisdom suddenly appear Now realizing, they were…
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Don’t be afraid
Don’t be afraid, my child I am here, I am here The bogeyman isn’t real The monster under the bed Dissolved into nothingness, gone You are brave and strong No dark force stands a chance Against the faith in your heart Watch the evil run away As you shine your light, blazing bright The light…