Haunted by the Constant Swirling

Thick, swirling mist swirls within my mind

deep, dark and blue in color 

I surrender, surrender to your dark persona,

surrender to my loss of light for this....

Once clear sight has now been impaired

like steam rising from the water at first light

I no longer see the clear water

just the swirling, swirling air, tempting and alluring.

The air is sickly sweet, too sweet for this.

It overpowers me as I desperately stand straight.

Forced to bend forward, writhed with pain as it 

shoots down my legs and up my back.

Horrific, horrific pain grips me: I have no voice

Help me, help me as I sink to my knees

oh sun, fill me, do not desert me.

Desperation seeps into my skin and flows into my veins

Hands muddied by the soil I hold, yet still this dark blue air swirls

and swirls before me still. My head follows it's swirls

rolling my neck in gentle, flowing movements

Eyes remaining on the dark blue swirling, alluring air

I give my last effort to release to this- and breath this 

air heavy with dark swirling power deep into my lungs

I feel it swirl, surge, and swirl some more

I collapse on the ground just before the water

All of my nightmares- all of my deepest fears consume me.

They replay over and over, swirling, consuming, tormenting.

My body trembles and spasms, sweat forms on my brow

Until.......nothing. The sweet nothingness within my mind. 

The water is clear now as this sweet clarity swirls in the air

I stand up and feel the sun on my face-

relief and warmth flows from my head down into my body

seeping deep into my soul where I smile inwardly, knowingly.

It's time to start anew in this beautiful world.

I am reborn. 

Photo by +Tony Heyward Images 

Peaceful Warrior

You move with such grace

a slight smile on your face

Eyes half closed

as you hold a pose

In touch with your inner self

such graceful power and stealth

I see it:- The light is your Armour

I immediately feel calmer 

Light flows through me

Connecting me to all who 'see'

'we are one'

 Nameste

Image from +YogaAnne 

The Bigger Picture

One shimmering drop of water on a plants leaf

One small drop of water resting deep in the sea

'I' am small and insignificant

In the collective consciousness- all that is 'we'.

Photo by +Tony Heyward Images 

A Message From Your Wife

Feel her, for she is woman. Deliciously vulnerable, gracefully strong

Empowered by her need to be sensual she waits for you to come along

Go to her, go to her...as light fills the darkness be aware, be gentle

Watch her rise like the wave upon the shore and settle, rise and settle

Let her be your nature;- the river delta, mountains, fields and streams

Let her be your reality, and let her settle in your dreams

This is not a take over, but a return to blissful balance

Her strengths are different to yours, but are still present

The beautiful dance of yin and yang will emerge

The blissful fluidity of life will submerge

and only happiness will prevail

Image by +Tony Heyward Images 

A Hug From the Moon

Your light pulses upon me as you embrace me in the night

Like a hug from a Mother, a friend, a lover-

I cannot decide.

The energy released- it surges deep in my heart

when daylight comes I do not want to part.

I await for your presence again

Sacred in the night sky.....

Girl In the Dress

Memories of two sisters playing in the backyard.

The girl who played the teacher in a schoolyard

and I the unwilling participant, a student

Already wishing I could truant!

Then there were days I did not understand

those days when she had a ring on her hand

and pretended to wear a big princess dress

Although I may have felt a little unrest

She looked so happy, that girl in the dress......

This girl was always putting others first

Being that way must have been a curse

For I can remember times as a child

when I was down she could make me smile

I still can see after I cut my hand

I had such pain I could barely stand

She drew funny pictures for me

and laughing made it less scary.

She did all of this when I was a child

who picked on her and was a little wild

She had to put up with a lot from me

yes, I was difficult, but don't you see?

She was my big sister who I used to copy

I loved and admired, but I acted so cocky.

She, my big sister, pure of heart

I can't imagine my life without

My best friend, my sister, how lucky am I?

And now, after all this time has gone by,

we are adults, and you are now that princess

I understand the significance of that dress.

With a smile as big as the sky

Marnie, you finally found that guy.

who makes you smile, who sings to you

treats you like a princess with a love so true

No darkness can stop this love shining through

I have never seen you happier, I'm proud of you

Love your little- big sister :)

Feminine Light

Let me saturate you with a swirling, encompassing light;-

like a warm hug let it enfold you, bathe in its goodness

Let me pierce you, so that you are gloriously revealed-

Don't hide away in the shadows as dark as night

Step forth, take my hand, feel my energy surge

For the sublime feminine is not to be feared

Entwine our souls, feel me, hear me, see me

Look deep into my eyes let our souls merge-

true and bright, oh this is my hunger

to radiate this beautiful light over you

Love, and be loved that is our ultimate

Release your fear and walk with me

Allow and embrace love so intimate

Let love set you free, just be free.....

 Photo by +Tony Heyward  (TonyHeywardImages)