Essence of Living....

Honor, courage discipline...

such is the way.

Integrity, sincerity and wisdom

live for today.

Truth, beauty and grace

warmth stirs within,

thoughts no longer have a place-

not when you're feeling.

Breathe in that warm air-

taste the sweetness of the trees,

watch in blissful wonder at the birds

flying freely in the breeze.

Smile at the beauty in life-

such an amazing mystery.

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Exposed

Caught between two worlds

I watch you move with ease

Every smooth effortless step

Is gracefully achieved

Unsure of your role,

or your place in this time

you patiently continue

and meditate for a sign.

Second-guessing yourself-

and your sacred ancient wisdom

so beautifully divine

Gently listen.. listen.. listen....

Your role is there in silence

The answer to your question

lies deep in your subconscious

                                                                     It waits for you.........

Patiently, knowingly, reverently

You are gloriously exposed-

light seeps and shines from you..

revealing to me your truth.

Take your posting and embrace

The gifts you have been given.

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The Guitarist

You sit and play your guitar

Lost between two worlds

I venture back in time

as I listen to you play

oh, beautiful stranger

you don't belong in this time.

Young women playing flutes

dance gracefully before me

wearing white cotton dresses-

hair long and flowing...

Laughter and grace fills the air....

And still you play

I watch you caress the strings

Eyes closed you are so gentle

Peacefully you play....

Thank you for sharing

The message you are sending 

Is heard by me

in this chance meeting-

this beautiful reverie.

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Shadow

Depression...anxiety...

This changing.....

I am spiraling

Am I out of control?

Do I make any sense?

Confusion arises once again

Am I all alone?

Grew out of my old friends

Can't talk about the weather

or things that don't matter

Fakeness makes me nauseous

Disdain beckons at my door

There are bigger issues 

that are being ignored

Frustration, anger.....

The irony is disturbing

Energy- sapping negativity residing

Passion is a double- edged sword

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Veritas

Buy another car, another house,

more furniture, new clothes...

Go to the gym in the hope that it changes you 

Avoid that little voice, that yearning for something else

coming from inside of your head.

Put that 'brick wall' up to hide who you truly are

Ask no questions and hear no lies.

Go to bed and have a restless sleep

Wake up and go to that uninspiring job

Until one day something inside of you

Coming from deep within is gonna yell 'STOP-

Stop living just for myself, stop ignoring that inner voice,

and start working out what I really want.'

Freedom, Freedom, FREEDOM, FREEDOM.....

It's just over that hill. First face yourself.

Face yourself and all will fall into place.

Conquer that ceaseless chattering within your mind

Surrender to that which you are- all that you are.

Glorious unveiled you- take that mask down,

fear not for divinity courses through your veins-

through all of our veins. Beautiful, all loving divinity

It's just waiting to be uncovered.

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Love

Love is knowing your true self-

delving to your core to reveal your soul

Love is connecting deeply with another

so that mere touch is not enough....

Love is having the strength and courage

to be wonderfully vulnerable

Love is tears- both of pain and joy

to be uncovered with another

Love is living, breathing sweet air

swirling warmth coming forth

Love is making connections

allowing the synergy of energy

Love is light- beautiful and pure

seeping deep into your soul

Love is a feeling that lasts

It is not a promise, or ownership

of each other or of things we hold.

Love requires no thought, no power,

no servants, slaves or maids.

It is the greatest equalizer ever felt

It is the richest experience ever had

It is eternal ignited energy-

shining and thrusting through all time 

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Shifting

What is this pull, this feeling

coming from within?

Everything is changing-

the way I look at things.

Little details impress me

such beauty do I see.

Even in little snails

and their shimmering trails-

they glitter in the sun....

Just what has begun?

I am changed.

Thoughts are rearranged.

My mind is shifting

beauty is existing.

Challenged belief structures

Now are ruptured

and sprayed on the earth,

making pieces of a puzzle

join together on this search.

Stay patient, don't struggle.

This is a shift on my journey

A beautiful road I am travelling

to self discovery and all I can be.

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