the seed

the seed was planted
long before we ever knew
born from a star
that continually shines
down upon us

this seed
has been nurtured
in our dreams
in our hopes
for its growth

this seed
embodies our souls
the higher selves
that are meant
to blossom

this seed
she grows
even when it's dark
she rests until
the next sunny day

the seed was planted
before we ever saw it
but through our visions
she's been nourished
to reach up to our very own star

let this seed grow
now in faith
in trust
in courage
in love

let the healing begin

you are the one who can heal my heart
the one I've awaited
the one I've day dreamed about as a little girl
lying in bed at night
imagining my male half
my friend
my buddy
my companion
my lover

I'm the one who can heal your heart
the one you've awaited
the one you knew before we ever met
the one you sensed was out there
your female half
your friend
your buddy
your companion
your lover

let us love like we are meant to
let the healing begin

cocoon

we wrap ourselves in the fabric of life
getting cozy with the layers of ourselves
accepting all those parts
be them pretty or not quite so
as we wrap in this fabric
the fabric of our lives
we rest, we dream
we begin to envision
the beauty this has lead us to be
and we roll in this translucent cocoon
as we finally feel our truth
see the divine beauty within
we yawn in love
our eyes slowly open
and this fabric of our lives
that's nurtured us
created us
lead us here
begins to unravel
it's blessed us
and now releases us
out into the world
stronger, wiser
more beautiful
and more authentic
we are becoming
released from the cocoon

love me

touch me
feel me
caress me
embrace me
hold me
hug me
kiss me
love me

it sits and waits

it sits and waits
waiting for us
this beautiful amazing future
at our doorstep
it waits patiently
saying, "come,"
"come"
right there before us
it sits
it waits
all we have to do
is step forward

we are the painters

the world is our canvas
and we are the painters

let's paint a beautiful picture
with the colors of the rainbow
and the love in our hearts

it will lift our spirits
and raise us to our deserving bliss
the masterpiece of this life
is ours to create

with bold strokes
and stories told
and as we paint
we create our reality

the world is our canvas
and we are the painters

let's paint our loving picture
that will unite us as one

magnetic draw, chord of light

the magnetic draw
is like a chord of light
from soul to soul
heart to heart

it draws me forward
to the point of falling
pulling me towards you
from across the room

this chord of light
is the deep connection
that lies between us
our spiritual selves

it is that third eye which sees
it is meant to be
so don't step back
but feel the power

let the magnetic draw
pull us towards each other
the chord of light
will guide us and bring us together

that chord cannot be broken
because it is a magical light
on a quantum physics level
the rays will forever reach
and hold us together

my love

my love for you was never toxic...

it is real and true,
it is compassionate and loving,
it is unselfish and giving,
it is humble and without pride,
it is warm and caring,
it is patient and kind,
it is forgiving and not vengeful,
it is redemption and trust,
it is faithful and loyal,
it is unconditional and human,
it is spiritual and physical,
it is psychological and metaphysical,
it is emotional and deep,
it is organic and living

that is my love for you

show me your face

show me your face
take off the mask
show me your naked face

be honest and true
as i have been to you
share this space

be strong and tall
with your weaknesses and all
show me your face

show me humility
integrity too
remove the mask

get bare boned
nude to the flesh
undress the mess

show me your face

as the leaves fall, I fall

watercolor

as the hues become yellow and gold

and the sweet dank scent fills the air

I know it is not death that comes

but falling deeper into one's self

the chill that passes through my hair

is like the goosebumps you give me

the sensation of being tickled

upon your word and gaze

as the leaves fall, I fall

deeper into myself

to swim in the glistening pool

making waves of love wash to the shore

it is a season to wind down

hear my heart's pulse

to taste the red apple by day

and the honey by night

as the leaves fall, I fall

I slip into the fall

not a trip in my step

but life leading it's way for me

to fall, let your body go freely

as you pass through the clouds

I will see the drop was not scary

but gave me fresh eyes

on how to walk this ground

how I will tread this earth

to embrace the Fall

and the ripening of colors

as the leaves fall, I fall

I let go, so I may fall

and I will be caught softly

in a pile of those same fallen leaves

i surrender

i surrender

it is not a failure

but making peace

standing tall

and showing my face

i raise the flag

as a symbol to free

my solid love

and heart of purity

i am no enemy

as an ally i come

to make a truce

a pact made done

i stand with my flag

high in the sky

showing to all

that i will be there for you

the foundation

The foundation was being laid.
The men worked hard night and day.
When all of a sudden construction stopped.

The bricks of the foundation laid,
the plans seemed chopped.
It was as if this masterpiece of architecture
would never be built.
It was a rest taking a hit
from the bleak heat and weather undressed.

Where did the builders go?
Did they give up?
Did they throw it all in?

They seemed to have let their work sit unfinished.
A failed attempt at their vision.
Yet off in the distance sounds of axes hit stone.
The workers were down in a whole.

They went to the rock quarry.
For construction had halted
with their depleted supply.
So they had to dig deeper this time.

They dug and chiseled through the day,
breaking the rock of the earth
in order to carry stones away.
They had not given up on their work.

The vision remained.
It was time to dig and find their resources,
so that they may come back with the hard material.
They were to make the foundation stonger and better,

for the architectural grand piece of art.
So it may stand high and tall,
proud in the sky,
reaching the heights divine.

four winds

four winds

acrylic on canvas

This painting was done in the Berkshires of Massachusetts.  It was a play with color and the whimsical nature that surrounds us in this life.  It is inspired by the four winds and the Native American world concept and how they shape our landscape and bring the energy of nature to us, whirling it around through our beings.

this intuition she tells me

she speaks to me in a quiet whisper
soft and sweet
if my mind's too much a chatter
i will not hear her speak

soft kisses upon my ear
that reach deep to the core
her breath is of honey
the dew of my pores

this intuition she tells me
is rightly mine to find
if i question it too much
she'll hurt inside

series of eyes

primary perspective

rainbow spectrum sight

eyeswept

fly thru fear

fly thru fear

it may look like a thundercloud

steer your course straight

into the black of fear

then lightning will strike

an epiphany will bellow out

the darkness will begin to disappear

and out you'll come soaring

the white light of the sun

will shine again

and a rainbow will appear

but if you hadn't flown

straight into your fear

could you recognize the beauty

of your tears?

repair

there is nothing broken,

that cannot be fixed

no shirt torn,

that cannot be mended

no whole too deep,

that cannot be filled

no tear shed,

that cannot be wiped

no wound held,

that cannot be licked

and if it seems impossible,

that's where the magic comes in

the miracles of repair

there are no chains

there are no chains,
no shackles here.
not even a cage to capture you near.

the prison is of that upstairs,
the worms under that rocky skull.
creating your own pain in a lull.

open that space, to the eternal place.
where hearts will grow,
and words will show,
the depths of your roots
and fruits spread out.

uncover the worms,
set them free,
to cultivate,
your composted knowledge tree.

there are no chains,
no shackles here.
not even a cage to capture you near.

you have the keys,
open the locks,
let yourself come out.

here

if you accept you are in the now,

you are here.

if i accept i am in this moment,

i am here.

if we accept this present day,

we are here.

if you see the clouds pass by you,

you are here.

if i see the leaves wave in the wind,

i am here.

if we see each others' divine mirrors,

we are here.

if you hear the cicadas in the trees,

you are here.

if i hear the cat sneak up on me,

i am here.

if we hear each others' words fully,

we are here.

if you feel the sun shine upon your face,

you are here.

if i feel the ground beneath my feet,

i am here.

if we feel each others' tender touch of love,

we are here.

being vulnerable

being vulnerable
one of the most beautiful gifts
you can give to another
yes, it's a scary path
fear of being broken and left
taking the rest

yet, remaining true to your heart
it is the courageous route
to take a step each day
open a new door to your inner life
give the keys away
is the true way to divine intimacy

the mind's a greyhound

the racing thoughts, they run around

taking those turns like a greyhound

yet, does that race ever end?

 

finally comes a moment 

when the greyhound starts 

to go "put" "put"

out of air

once it stops, he feels,

his heart beat

pulse with the real truth

an inner knowing

that no race can know

the steady beat of his heart

that's been there throughout

all of his swirling head

and voices from outside and within

it is that pulse, that beat

in the breaking heat

when he really hears 

the true meat

the meat of the matter

heart over mind

the true victory

knowing he does not 

have to let his mind run the track again

listening in, honing in,

to that steady thump,

"pump," "pump,"

he stops

and it is all clear

surrendered

surrendered to my soul
she speaks within
a quiet whisper
creeps up into my mind

prepared from the battles
of life and strife
now a warrior
she holds her flag of truth

be that courageous star
that shines from afar
take each step
with time to settle and rest

surrendered to my soul
the murmur of a voice
that is a resilient force
standing eternally with you

it's been a mosaic of a life
that has gotten her this far
to set out on the sea
unchartered waters

yet the wisdom from it all
remains
heed your compass
you may be lost

but you're right where you need to be,
surrendered