light – Ancient Skies

When Light Breaks Through

When light breaks through the heart of a writer,

a new path opens

where there was none.

And sometimes the light

for the path was there,

yet we had forgotten

where to find it.

The other day when I wrote, “Modern Love”, it was a real breakthrough for me, not because it was something new,

but because I used to write that way alot. I love writing minifiction. And in spite of everything, in spite of living in the middle

of a pandemic, my wife having cancer again, in spite of working long hours sometimes, I can still write like that,

and yes poetry too. I was encouraged and light was breaking through in many beautiful ways.

Thank you for reading!

The Spreading of Wings Extended

The spreading of wings extended, the spreading of leaves

through tree limbs stretching,

I walk and breathe and move,

yet I am spirit too,

in the knowing.

Moving even closer

to a sense of quiet in my spirit,

I lift my heart

in silent prayer.

Poems from the Most Sacred Space

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Lines and phrases seeking to heal

through our pages,

bring health to our bones

and wisdom,

from the ages.

Poems from the most sacred space, the human heart.

How I Shape Shifted

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It was a matter of the light of course, I could see more clearly the beauty of our world,

and the value of people so different than I am….amazing colors and heartsongs.

So it was no surprise when I let the shifting begin, I was saying no to so many cultural ideas of doctrines,

and drama…saying no to people blinded by their own ideas, prejudice in so many ways, running through their blood. My own heartsong changed over time.

And that’s really how I became more accepting of people, although certain codes will always be true,

I’m different from who I was, a more benevolent spirit I guess, with a few swirls of silver now.

Hoping and wishing, everyone finds their own wings….and who they truly are.

The Light of Wisdom

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“Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that.”

“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Great leadership seeks wisdom from above,

and maintains a confident yet humble heart.

Amen.

Silver Threads

20180930_123823 Silver threads of the lake at dawn,

with whispers of deliverance

to awaken,

to transform the grey

to a startling blue,

and the beginning

of birdsong.

Hope Finds the Light

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Our hearts will not answer the call of our scars forever,

because hope finds the light,

holding us steady,

giving us a vision

for a brighter tomorrow….

aren’t you glad?

I Saw the Light

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I saw the light of my people, of all people

walking over rugged terrain,

in small towns, in the cities,

sometimes through ruins

marching peacefully

with fire in their hearts,

huge crowds gathering

for their brothers and sisters,

for all people…..

demanding liberty

and justice

for all.

Light Within My Frame

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And I sought peace that day, gazing

into the infinite,

not as an umbrella

or linen garment

but more of a light

within my frame.

Purity.

My Heart, My Spirit

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My heart fills with poetry when I think of love,

my spirit seeks the peace

of healing in the earth,

and sky

always acknowledging,

the One who made us all.

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