The laughing Buddha rolls around my glove box Gathering fluff and drunk on wine gums How did I come to get it? I don’t recall. Why have I kept it? To bring luck, love, abundance? No, I just like the feel of it in my hand, the heft of it. …But it might bring luck,…

To love the lost, the lame, the poor To gather together the faint hearted, the shut-ins, To have a heart for the defiled and ashamed Including myself It’s The highest of callings, Higher than Pop Idol Or five minutes of fame Unconditional, unabashed extravagant love What will it take? Its the only game in town…

Solidarity is a beautiful word So is Peace Connection of these words Creates “Solidarity for Peace” As a horrible fact The most evil of people Can take Peace away In a moment But not Solidarity It stands separately Protected by walls Of eternal Freedom Untouchable By the forces of evil and darkness Connection & Empathy…

How long on my knees must I tremble; my Soul Ripped and burning, Bleeding below me? You said: ” Cry out. I’ll answer !” But the answer is hard. Another test. Another task. A life of searches; Yearning; Longing; Calling through long shadows. Crawling with bowed head; Raised palms; sometimes Eyes. My Spirit lit and…

At the grocery store checkout counter my mother never failed to toss in the weekly copy of Woman’s Day Mostly lighthearted filler, celebrity gossip, horoscopes, stories, recipes, tips about life from wrinkle prevention to mothering, saving money, and the perfect combo of spices for pickling Even then, as a young girl, I knew I didn’t…

Break the bottle Release the fragrance This quest Through the stages of her heart Turn again Begin Selfishly reserved A position in the Comfort zone Clarity Helped by a tender word Sort of mystical Wildest dreams do come true.

Longing Love Reason Reflect a better human sit there Listen What has been Done Do Consistantly Give Unconditional Positive regard Along with dishing salty herrings Longing  more Draws deep In the well Longing love

If it takes 5 times a day or more to say to your self I love you . Than do it.! If it takes 5 million steps, one by one to show another the love is pure and clean, then do it. No drama, no judgment. Just do it. One word, one small action is…

Mesmerized. Looking into so many eyes. Becoming hypnotized. Seeing fireflies. Warming up connections. Increase flickering flames. Burning bending and blending. Energies that heal webs of love so bright it opens our sight. Sewing together patchworks of perennial past lives. Melting memories in morning light. Remembering our purpose our perfection. The heart was touched. Twinkling in…

Soaked up the sun Behind the fence Crest of the hill The sky is still Now the grass is Green and sweet Lie with me Ward off this chilling Evening Inquiring expression Laughter greeted her reply She glanced with surprise The graces of the spirit Reveals itself Strive to be like a rose When battles…