October 2021 – The Therapy of Words

Here

Here, dear soul, there is no need to be afraid No hidden motives lie in waiting to ensnare No ghosts drifting hauntingly through the halls No past mistakes seeping from the moldy walls No unexpected outbursts lurking under the bed No blindsiding punches to anticipate with dread. Here there is only the warmth of loveContinue reading “Here”

Golden Autumn

The world is golden outside Like a bright confetti explosion Of colorful, swirling, raining leaves, Against the clearest blue sky. What a perfect opportunity to escape The heavy cares of mundane life Just you and me staring up at the trees Marveling how we managed to survive To see the richness of these autumn daysContinue reading “Golden Autumn”

Into the Unknown

Into the unknown we go Past the looming, branching fears Through the depths of our experience Where we are safe to have our tears Finally stepping across the barriers That we had constructed in our minds To explore our world beyond suffering In the presence of those who are kind.

We’re All Scared of Something :)

Have a peaceful Monday! 🙂

A Heart Led

I could have remained numb Trapped within a feelingless space A soul resigned to deflated purpose As skepticism eclipsed grace. I could have closed my eyes to hope Shutting out the warmth of light Choosing suffering over regeneration Abandoning growth for perpetual night. I could have embraced the role of cynic Convinced there is tooContinue reading “A Heart Led”

The Shadowy Road

I am an avid seeker of light, But sometimes I veer off the sun speckled trails Into the heart of the forest, unexplored and wild With that unquenchable pull toward deeper insight That only a journey through the dark can inspire. There is nothing to fear on the shadowy road The spookiest night cannot harmContinue reading “The Shadowy Road”

Simplicity

I thrive in simplicity Golden sunlight after rainstorms Tea drizzled with honey on chilly nights Butterflies flitting over sunflower fields Colored leaves against blue skies Music in the form of laughter Beloved hearts and gentle eyes Soft places to rest our tired heads While we allow life to harmonize.