I knew him once; His name was Lucky.
He spoke in squeaks, this rubber ducky.
I put him in a nice warm bath,
And things got out of hand real fast…
The water bubbled, ran and rose,
Right up to Lucky’s eyes and nose.
He vanished on that monsoon day,
UnLucky washed right down the drain…
—
For Linda Kruschke’s
Paint Chip Poetry Prompt #24
Thy Kingdom come within my soul!
I seek the Truth that I am whole,
To know and live my purpose here
And take the path that Heaven clears.
Thy Kingdom come within my heart!
I seek to love and do my part,
To share compassion, joy and peace
Through Heaven’s Christ that lives in me.
Thy Kingdom come within my hands!
I seek release from bonds and bands.
In Oneness with the living Christ,
By showing love I shine the Light.
Thy Kingdom come within my mind!
I seek to Heaven’s blessings find
And bring them into light on earth,
For souls open to all their worth.
Thy Kingdom come, not then, but now!
And seeking minds will find out how.
Becoming quiet, go within
To where the Heav’nly Kingdom is!
On the school bus we did ride,
Up and down, from side to side.
The apple of my eye was she;
I flourished in her company.
Ballet slippers? I couldn’t dance,
But that was of no consequence.
Jack and the Beanstalk was our tale;
Through endless dunes we blazed a trail.
And softer than a kitten’s nose,
The sawdust rose and fell and rose.
From home to school we made our tracks,
And then one day we made a pact:
To be best friends as long as time,
And she remains within my mind.
For she is me and I am she,
Imagination! Light and free!
—
For Linda Kruschke’s
Paint Chip Poetry Prompt #23
You could spend time and money on fads,
Feeling heartsick and lonely and sad… 😦
Till at last you realize,
To your shock and surprise:
What you needed, you already had! 🙂
Through Summer and Autumn, all Winter and Spring,
I’m doing my dream job! I write, play and sing!
The movement of nature, from north to south pole,
Inspired by Spirit Rock keeps me in flow.
I can’t see the saffron or ivory hues,
But here in my mind creativity brews…
Where even a black hole of darkness conspires
To open my lion heart, fueling its fire!
A saxophone solo I cannot provide;
I’ve uke and guitar, plus a zither and lyre.
At peace when I meditate, hearing the Voice,
And praying reminds me I do have a choice.
I am living my dream! I’m the envy of some,
And I have everything but a steady income!
—
My response to Linda Kruschke’s
Paint Chip Poetry Prompt #22
Download “Red Bridge” Mp3
Length: About 5.5 minutes
Instrument: 22-string lyre
Root Chakra Meditation
If you read this poem along with the melody, you’ll notice it can be sung. For Sue Vincent’s
#Writephoto Prompt, Painted.
I didn’t actually use the word painted, but hope this still qualifies…
Red is the bridge in the color of life,
Leading from fear to the strength of the Light
Burning in darkness, a way through the storm.
Red is a beacon of safety and warmth.
Red is the root of our hearth and our home,
Always inside us wherever we roam.
Here is our Lifeforce, vital and strong,
Building a bridge from the night to the dawn.
Red is the color of passion and truth,
Shining so brightly we cannot refuse.
Rooted in Nature that heals and survives,
Fanning the Flame so our Spirit can thrive..
Red is the bridge in the color of life,
Leading from fear to the strength of the Light
Burning in darkness, a way through the storm.
Red is a beacon of safety and warmth.
Unity in the many
Love without discrimination
Trust in One Self
Intimately known
Making all ways, always
Animating Force
Torch of Infinite Light
Eternal You!
Master of invention, mysticism revealed
Optimistic alchemist, otherworldly being
Telling stories, teaching life
Healing everything from scratches, to teddy bears, to hearts
Essence of Love, expanding Awareness
Restoring herself to renew others.
Original Song
Poem and musical meditation for
Sue Vincent’s #Writephoto prompt, Cascade.
I play the meditation on zither (also called a plucked psaltery or lap harp). Improvisation in the Lydian mode, for those who want to know. 🙂 More importantly, Ripply is the zither’s name, so it was the natural (read: only) choice for this meditation. Please feel free to download and share the mp3!
Water ripples, water flows,
Though we can’t see where it goes.
From the hallowed hidden falls
Back into the Source of All.
Let your body be at ease.
Leave your manic mind in peace.
Safe from rushing here and there,
Now releasing every care.
Feel the rippling water soft,
Taking all the edges off.
Ragged-rough to round and smooth,
Let it cradle, let it soothe.
All the tension you have held
Fades away and gently melts.
You surrender every stress,
Giving thanks for needed rest.
In your mind you find a place
Where the water fills the space.
Deep, renewing, healing womb,
This is your creative room.
All your passions, dreams and play
Come alive again today.
They are not gone; they are not lost.
They are yours, Love pays the cost.
Let the water take your fears,
Loneliness and every tear.
Give your doubts and questions up,
Rippling Spirit fills your cup.
Water comes and water goes,
Urging things to die, or grow.
If there’s something you must leave,
Let it go, and then receive.
For unto you the water comes
To show you where you’re really from:
Made of Spirit more than bone,
Always with you, not alone.
And this body that you wear?
Water is its substance fair.
So let the rippling changes be;
Your Essence: Truth, Eternal, Free!
Water ripples, water flows,
Though we can’t see where it goes.
From the hallowed hidden falls
Back into the Source of All.
May the Force be with you
That you can find the strength
To handle every circumstance
You meet throughout the day.
May the Force be with you
To ask for what you need
Believing in Its Power
For all that you receive.
May the Force be with you
That you can see the Light
And feel it shine within you
Creating in your life.
May the Force be with you
That you can feel the Love
Embrace your world and being
Around, below, above.
May the Force be with you
As soothing peace of mind
That looks beyond a problem
To where solutions lie.
May the Force be with you
For this is who you are!
And realizing will show you
The brilliance of your spark!
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