Within the Circle

In the darkness my heart beats with the drums,

My spirit lifted upon the winds of the flute,

Whispering through the flames.

In the stillness images appear spoken from the heart, dancing in the air

A silenced mind, the spirit conversing with the universe

Listen to her words coursing through, exchanging energy

Sounds of ancestors and times past echo within

Returning the spirit to its original creation

Mixture of earth and soul renewed

Waters rushing, flames consuming, smoke surrounding

All the woes fleshed and fallen

Strength and peace emerge glistening in the new day

Transcendence

Universal connections gleam inspiration and knowledge unknown before to the untrained mind 

Enlightenment hidden within the mortal and quiescent forms, frequently chased and rarely discerned

A never ending quest for sentience brings forth harmony to the universe within us

Granting change and freedom to our minds and bodies, forever sought after

This powerful bodhi of the universe awakens our souls, transforming our beings

It is within this new self that the universe's secrets are learned and we are mastered

Release worldly ideas and aims, align yourself with the universe and your body will follow

Transcend the depths of what is known and regain your rightful self

Sweet Swallow

How far have you flown sweet swallow?
How far will your journey be?
What marvels have you seen?
Whose pains have you listened to and whose
cares have you lifted to the sky?

Sing me your cares and lighten your load,
For your heart will become heavy if not
Sing me your hopes and dreams,
Offer them to the sky, may they come true!

Fly away sweet swallow, see where your travels
lead you and think of me, sweet swallow.

Nature's Strength

Life is hidden amongst the shoreline waters 'til the changing course turns inward.

The water below yearns for the rays of sun beaming down to coax the sea to glisten.

Rare is the mollusk whose outer charm is shared with the deep opalesce beauty hiding within.

Even Death Valley harbors unknown treasured gems of life and underwater grandeur.

And like the chamise seed, which yields itself to the blistering flame to unlock its splendor,

So is it with the virtue of God's beloved creations fulfilled through provoked soul exploration.

Riverwalk

The peace flows upon my spirit from the mellow

Babbling of the river that stretches before.

In all the rush of life in the crowded city

A strange calm settles down between the people.

As the trees extend their bows to one another

So does the flowing of earthly spirits mingle.

Such a place brings freedom of the heart and

Soul into the world to greet others.