Words

Trying to find the right words

The place and the time. . .

To speak my mind

But silence is art

As the pendulum swings

We chip away time

Words keep me waiting, but never arrive

Yet patience is art

Time is illusive to tell

Words are evasive to spell

Love we describe it as well

As we can

Time will sculpt her own voice

Love will shape and refine

Words that read volumes between the lines

As life becomes art

Time is illusive to tell

Words are evasive to spell

Love we describe it as well

As we can

As the pen becomes mute

I can’t force a rhyme

Till hearts rhythm in . . .

Time is illusive to tell 

Words are evasive to spell

Love we describe it as well

As we can

Art is a subtle exhale

Breath draws the ink from the well

God is the author

And we of His hand

Life has no interest in hell

Fear is a lie to dispel

Truth we discover as well

Frayed

They say turmoil helps us grow
But peace is heaven's way
I must say that I get confused 
And reason starts to fray

When will I know the truth that is
And balance in it's season
When will I find that state of mind
That Providence believes in

Supernal Summation

I know that You are in me

And I am thus in You

I feel the warmth of Being

Eternal in me too

There be no space between us

I give myself to You

As you gave of the Self to me

We're one, and this is true

No Relation

A young girl had a crush on me

I really didn't care

For I was into other things

My future to prepare

A stranger tried to befriend me

Mine wasn't a rejection

We simply had no history

So I felt no connection

My parents tried to contact me

But I'm out on my own

I have a life, I'm busy now

Their care I have outgrown

I have a great career ahead

Though sad and all alone

I wish I had found love, a friend

A heart, a clue, a home

But life is what it is I guess

So why make speculation

My state and actions have no link

And so there's no relation

The treasures of the heart

Are quite a difficult assessment

But you can't hope for dividends

When you've made no investment

Vessels

The novice was determined

"Everyone, out of my way."

"I'm going to the mountain top,"

"To see God's face today."

He pushed and shoved 

And clawed his way

Passed countless souls

Who caused delay

The needy, the infirm

The old, the child at play

Passed friends, family and strangers

Even a loving maid

And when he reached the summit

His gifts and offerings splayed

Then on his knees all through the night

He prayed, and prayed, and prayed

But God did not appear to him

And so he left dismayed

Tired, parched and weary 

Staggered home from his crusade

The children saw him afar off

They stopped their game and news relayed

First stranger ran to buoy him up

The infirm offered help and aid

The needy brought him food and drink

Reviving him--kindness displayed

Then friends and family arrived

Consoling him and love conveyed

While elders gave wise counsel

The young maid smiled 

Despair was stayed

For as he looked into their eyes 

He saw something Divine pervade

The light shines in the darkness 

The pure in heart shall see 

And know as they are known

As vessels of Divinity

Blinded

Where do I run to?

Where can I hide?

From God

From myself

From the emptiness inside

Psyche lost in ego

Battened up with pride

Fig leaf of denial

Blind and selfish guide 

There is far more to you

More than you realize

Walk the path of empathy

See through God's own eyes

Open up the shudders

Eyes adjust to light

There you'll find Self, God, and Love

Everywhere applied

That Would Be Heaven

Why is life so hard?

Why are things unfair?

Why are some so cruel?

Why so much despair?

What's the purpose?

Where's the justice?

Who will save us?

When will God entrust us with heaven?

Here's what I have garnered

Discomfort propels all progress towards solutions

Incense lights the fire which tempers ethics

Villains coalesce opposing armies against themselves

Sorrow produces humility, earnest, and empathy

Eventually these will produce comfort and security,

Righteous, self-governed individuals,

Unity among the children of light,

And a wise, honest, merciful, and vigilant community

That would be heaven!