Spiritual Truth

 Be honest,

be compassionate ,

seek truth, 

and even through your wounds,

use simple, peaceful sounds.

Having no room

for war, for hate,

I find truth in 

the present moment,

needing nothing more to create.

There is some good 

arising from chaos,

from madness,

as I trust the mothers and children,

their hope, their joy,

their gladness.

I now take myself less seriously,

don’t give my peace away so easily,

follow the wisdom of my spirit,

even when only I can hear it,

speak the truth within my mind,

while reminding myself to be kind.

My Heart

 She has a demanding

sense of honesty,

for others, for herself,

keeping me, my fears, dishonesty 

in check, moving ever bravely

toward the truth itself.

She has a perfect

sense of style,

truthful about me,

my faded pants and

holey tee-shirts, while

lifting me up from insipidity.

She is true in her

love of all living things,

especially her cats at play,

lies only a little, like when

she doesn’t like my cooking,

saying, “its okay”.

When I hear her truth knocking,

I know I should open the door,

begin some new unlocking,

see what new might be in store.

Let go, let it flow, and for an honest start,

listen with an open, peaceful heart.

February 17’s in 2022

 

I write seventeens,

unless I am pressed for time.

Then I write long poems.

Compassion takes time.

Can you spare a few seconds?

It will reward you.

I often need a

lighten up prayer break more than

a dark coffee break

There’s great need for Good,

people helping out selflessly.

There’s no time to waste.

Somebody should help.

What? Who? Me? Oh yeah, it’s true,

I am somebody.

I have tried faster,

looser, tighter and harder.

Now I try softer.

I’ve long preferred the

company of women: wise,

determined, and brave.

Hope, faith and courage.

My friends in times of struggle.

Thanks for being there.

Say I love you now.

Don’t wait for the funeral.

Now is when there’s need.

Find joy today…now.

Forever is a long time,

and it’s coming soon.

Today I’m gentle,

with you, others and myself.

I feel nurtured.

Will you risk your dreams,

taking action to fulfill 

them now, no excuse.

Loving myself just

the way I am, gratitude

fulfilling my life.

I stay where I’m loved.

I leave where I’m not valued.

I know what I’m worth.

It’s a sacred and

perfect moment when I love

myself as I am.

Often, when I feel 

really old, oh so tired,

I just take a nap.

In this pandemic,

let us live life with aplomb.

We are up to it.

“Epogee full moon”

is just not as poetic 

as a Supermoon. 

Max cat on the floor,

playing with his little toys.

Alternative mice.

We oft speak from our

own spiritual sources,

She has hers, me mine.

I like daydreaming,

with my eyes widely open,

open to what comes.

Silence, I have found,

is just more often than not,

the best argument.

In unsteady times,

honor, trust and friendship are

a really big deal.

Peace is where I live.

There’s a key under the mat,

lest I forget that.

One day at a time,

practicing non-violence,

one choice at a time.

I’m always calm when 

I’ve done all that I can do.

Peaceful acceptance.

Calm and gratitude,

humility, modesty.

Pleasures and treasures.

Allow yourself to

relax. Give in to the gift

of simply breathing.

January 17’s in 2022

 I’m blessing, caring,

forgiving with all my heart,

being love in action.

Wondering what I

was worried about last year

at this very time

My friends, may you be

safe, at peace, happy and free

from all suffering

Rest, regroup, recharge,

reflect, recover, round off

all your rough edges

New year, same old me,

contemplating, writing of

brightness, hope and peace

Have I expressed love,

today, yesterday, ever?

Now’s a good moment 

Have I forgiven,

today, yesterday, ever?

How about right now?

A zip line is not 

necessary for me to 

feel really alive 

I surprise myself

with my capacity to 

learn difficult things 

I share my Good now,

in spirit, thought and action.

Life seems pleased by this.

Keep holding your dreams,

make them grand, magnificent.

Nothing less for you.

Find a place to be,

without struggle or toil.

Then stop your moving.

Welcoming newness,

creating my willingness,

sharing excitement.

When there is unease

in my life, it is because

my thoughts are fearful

Quiet courtesy

and true caring listening,

my tasty soul food.

I try to keep my

thoughts and actions agreeing,

harmoniously.

When I hear the truth 

knocking, it is a good time 

to open the door 

Time spent communing

with Spirit gives me moments 

of deep clarity.

Sometimes I just have

to hit the pause button twice.

Then my view improves.

Television news,

the planet’s cry for prayer, peace

and meditation.

Awake or asleep,

I have no doubts in my faith.

I trust the future.

First thought this morning:

breathing in brings gratitude,

breathing out brings Grace.

When I am in doubt,

I send out the energy

I wish to attract.

The more I resent,

the more I have to resent.

Forgiveness calms me.

I resist the urge

to worry about those things

not in my control.

I give thanks for friends,

for how they all enrich me.

I treasure their love.

In a rush? Slow down.

Right pacing can change your life.

Look within to know.

The key is to ground,

playing to your inner strength.

Bloom where you’re planted.

In touch with Spirit,

I co-create my purpose,

my aim for this life.

Adding peaceful thoughts,

feelings, words and right actions

to a needy world.

Valentines Day 2022

 Valentines Cocktail

A couple of jiggers of sweet talk,

mixed with the red of a Valentine’s Day,

as together we continue our walk,

finding our loving way.

Throw in a handful of flowers,

a kiss or two,

stir for a couple of hours,

just me and you.

Lightly holding  hands 

beneath tall shade trees,

admiring our wedding bands

in the evening breeze,

following the directions

for this recipe,

ignoring any complexions

except you and me.

I’ll always be your king,

as you will be my queen,

awakening daily to sing

of what true love can mean,

Valentine cocktails our forever thing.