Your Tale
It’s never too late to reignite hope
A ceaselessly, unending determination to cope
Inspiring vision beyond the horizon’s line
Moving towards it, the sun eventually shines
Never too late to abandon ship
Reckless and off course, in the end it will sink
By a giant leap of faith, your life you’re sure to save
Paving the way to a brighter, better day
Never too late to believe in you
It’s really the only worthwhile thing to do
The love inside yourself, is the glowing and precious pearl
Uncovering your own mystery is your tale to tell
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Come Fly with Me
Come fly with me to a land that’s free
Exploring vast field’s of the fertile mind
Fly with me, consciously
Our imaginations are ready all of the time
Come fly with me: it’s liberty
To broaden the expanse of our minds
Fly with me, creatively
We are nothing short of divine
(Poem written for my Come Fly with Me chapter book. Artwork by Rick Bindon)
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World Poetry Day ~ March 21
A deep expression of the human mind
The instrument of poetry unites all of our kind
Blossoming of friendship, a tool for dialogues
The universal art of poetry, celebrates all of our songs
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International Day of Happiness ~ 20-3-14
‘If you want to be happy Be’ ~ Tolstoy
Happiness is a state of mind
When we observe ourselves closely we find
The key is within us all the time
Unlocking our joy uplifts us, sublime
Our happiness affects the world
Every sister, boy, brother, and girl
The pursuit of happiness a primary human goal
Considering the well-being of All enables this goal to excel
Happiness is our intimate gift
Share it with others to live
In a world promoting fairness and sustainability
Happiness abounds within the world’s great family
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Magnificence
It’s all a matter of trust
Between you and me and us
The only thing worthwhile
Is abiding in the world in this style
It’s in the beauty of trust
That we relax and rely on us
In the essence of conviction
We experience any kind of liberation
All in the splendor of care
That we progress anywhere
Daring to live with true care
We’re rare diamonds so very fair
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World Warrior’s Day ~ 8-3-14
Celebrating Women everywhere
On International Women’s Day
Honouring your love, your invincible strength
Ultimate Warriors imbued with tireless care!
Where would we be without your dynamic brilliance?
Making this world go round
Oh Feminine Power, Primal Goddess
Heroes where the meaning of life can be found
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Fly
Free human rights
Let the bird out of the cage
May wings of peace embrace the entire world’s stage
The rights of one are the rights of all
All people are united
Together we fly or we fall
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Glide
A little poem of beauty
A huge message of love
Forever seeking the language that sets our sights above
The rigmarole of life’s duties and sometimes living rough
Developing a thick skin, even appearing slightly tough
As we become acquainted with the softness abiding inside
Never from the world, our true selves can we hide
Oh shine our true real beauty, on such glory we can ride
Over all of life’s boulders with surefootedness we do glide
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Human Halo
‘Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.’ ~ Dalai Lama
Kindness is beauty
Kindliness is king
Instigates the beautiful bridge of all forgiving
Kindness is eternal, shining the light
The goodness inside beacons dark nights
Express kindheartedness whenever you can
That magical power of a helping hand
Uplifts the spirit, saves many souls
Kindness illuminates the human halo
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Time Out
I am reducing my time staring into a computer screen
Looking out my window there is a rose blossoming to be seen
A pigeon pecking on grasses often overlooked
And, cockatoos squabbling over seeds getting off on the wrong foot
Leaves blowing in the breeze, so green and so lush
Flowing with the moment, no way in a rush
The sky clear and blue, I dive in with my mind
Into a world of imagination so great and sublime
I am reducing my time staring into a computer screen
Remembering my true nature, enabling my heart to beam
For too long I’ve forgotten the beauty of touch
So abundant in nature, like a true love crush
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On Life
Our lives are like white clouds floating by
Subtle changes occur in the blink of an eye
One moment an elephant, the next a bunnykin
Observing changing nature compels us to grin
And, then the clouds darken tumultuous and rough
When we’re put to the test and life becomes tough
Here’s an opportunity to grow and to learn
Understanding life’s fluctuating nature lessens the burn
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Self Reveal
How to embody the goodness living inside?
Uncover the beauty glimmering ready to shine?
There are so many reasons to reveal our light to the world
Many very good reasons within every boy and girl
Our challenge is to believe in the love that’s ours to give
Falling in love with our true Self is where it all begins…
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Mandela ~ 5-12-13
‘Man’s goodness is a flame that can be hidden but never extinguished’
Mandela – 1994, Long Walk to Freedom
The world lost Nelson Mandela’s beacon of light today
We now shine without him guided by his ways
A teacher of magnificence, a noble king
Embodying equality and unity, embracing all kin
His life was our lesson, he taught us so well
Hail Nelson Mandela: we will blossom from your spell
While living on earth, you showed us love’s worth
Our mentor of freedom, goodness, and mirth
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Drawn from Nature
Drawn from nature inspiring art
Countless ways for us to impart
The message of our beating hearts
Every moment reveals somewhere to start
Carve from an ample experience of life
Fashion many moulds depicting life’s spice
Carve the form lovingly, shape it long…
Communicate the beauty that has made you so strong
Invariably, the finished creation will inspire hearts to sing
Leading you to a new place to begin
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Love Swell
Love is something so brand new
Yet it’s old, imperfect, blemished too
Love is the comfy shoulder to rest on to renew
That warm, loving hand to hold so true
Love is our fur-family animals we so adore
It is the sunrise heralding a day ready to explore
Love is the air
Love is your friend
It’s healing hearts yearning to mend
Love is beauty
Love is pain
A gathering of lessons in order to gain
Love our teacher, teaches us well
May our hearts ever grow in love and swell …
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We Are One
Sending you all my love
Despite feeling a little rough
Challenged to rise above
The grime, the grit, the sludge
Enduring the onslaught of living
Life’s sufferings all around in no way forgiving
Each of us goes through anguish we are experiencing
What it means to be alive, what it means to be bringing in…
Peace, love, and light into the world
Although feeling pain give love wings like a bird
Fly through dark clouds to clear skies feel the sun
Shower love on humanity, we are one
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Remember
All of us are beautiful, all of us divine
The inherent magnificence of humankind
We simply don’t remember, of course we forget
The precious baby that we once were
Full of wonder and no regret
Our mission is find ourselves hidden within
The innocent child, one with all kin
No comparisons, no judgement, no harsh words, no fight
Pure, gentle beauty, truth oh so right
I love you fellow human
We have been through so much
May life not be a struggle
Try not to rush…
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Love’s Medicine Crop
Sending a hug to all dear friends
Holding you close, there is no end
To the perfect, true love abiding inside
Love living abundantly, no reason to hide
From its healing power, a plentiful fuel
So overflowing, into all hearts instil
Your own blend of brilliance
Love’s medicine crop
We each form our own remedy
Love never stops
Lavish each other with all our love
Raise everyone up, lift love above
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………♥♥♥Hugs ♥♥♥
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Magnificent Sun
See the sun play on the land
Enticing us to feel magnificent and grand
Taking in light, we’re uplifted and bright
Infused with a force to dazzle our nights
See the sun play on the land
Stretching arms wide, sun rays in our hands
Beacon in our heart, never depart
A haven of happiness, ours from the start
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Mind-Fields
Sitting in contemplation
In deep, deep thought
In contemplation
Musing over all I’ve been taught
Unlearning all that’s not necessary
Confirming the treasures of worth
Letting go of the threads that can hamper me
Sowing love on lessons sprinkled with mirth
Our minds are a mind-field of goodness
The soil of happiness: our thoughts
Nourish and nurture the terrain with love-shine
Exceeding far beyond thoughts, we’re potential galore!
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Moment of Night
In the face of too many tasks
My eyes simply close
My mind’s spontaneous effort
To gain some repose
Sublime composure
A moment of night
To refresh my thoughts
Help me feel bright …
In the face of too many tasks
When it’s impossible to dose
I witness the body’s workings
My breathing unfolds
Then when I’m revived
I can somehow resolve
The course of required action
To arrive at my goal
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See in the Night
I surrender to love
I surrender to life
Lay down my arms to worldly strife
Instead of worry, may I harness the courage?
To take action to remove any luggage
Of fearing and being in a helpless state
when nothing becomes good if my own self I berate
Determined to love
Only action depends
May I follow my heart and see where the path lends
Outcome to the journey:
Joy and light
Open my eyes to see in the night
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Hearty Helpings
Capture an idea from the air
With slow-cooked bubbling
It will manifest and flare
Sparkling the imagination
Nurturing the mind
And, before even knowing it, a rhyme is born in time
Serve an idea from the air
Hearty helpings to others shows we really care
Uplifts the soul
Filling bellies with love and light
Nourishes true beauty
Keeps us warm at night
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Every Spot
Do you see me sitting here perched in the trees?
Do you see me without a care, obscured by branches and leaves?
I am a pigeon with multi-coloured feathers; I fly with grace and ease
I’m a pigeon that weathers all weather, I move wherever I please
Do you see me resting here wings outstretched on the bush?
Magnificent wings dotted with life, I’m worth a second look
I am a moth with a golden coat, I flutter when I fly
I’m a moth that loves the light, and I’m pleasing to the eye
Do we see nature in its many forms that makes us gasp and sigh?
Do we see Her beauty everyday, mysterious magic on display?
The beauty within us is oh so good; we’re a brilliant, shining lot
Reflected all around, when we open our eyes: beauty in every spot
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Our Teachers
Trees breathe and show the way
Branches point, move and sway
Riding the weather, bearing the storm
Look to them when we feel forlorn
Representing strength
Upright ease
How do they endure as if life’s a breeze?
Roots deeply embedded in the ground
Yet, on their trunks scars can be found
Trees weather the sleet and sun
Climatic fluctuations would not be fun
Exposed to the elements, oh trees are good
We have so much to learn from them, if only we would
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Ways of Life
Lessons can be found in the air
Clouds are teachers floating up there
Displaying the penetrating truth of life
Everything changes, impermanence is rife
Here one moment, gone the next
That cloud-shaped dragon could never cause any vex
Disappears into sheer blue sky
Leaving our thoughts to wonder why
Life is so transient
Amazing too
Affects us all, not just a few
We’re all in this together
In the ways of life
May we love each other and cause no strife
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One love in the world is what we are
Beaming magnificence, brilliance, we’re all superstars
Inspiring others, enriching lives
The love inside us bursts beyond disguise
When we’re there for each other
We open up
Overflowing, yes, we fill everyone’s cup
Love is limitless, it knows no bounds
An unconditional capacity to traverse every land
One love in this world is what we are
Activate your radiance and spread love’s magic far
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The Source
‘One’s source is within oneself. Give yourself up to it. That means that you should seek the source and merge with it’ ~ Ramana Maharshi
Our source is within us
We are never without
The essence inside us
Its power could knock us out
One glimpse within
Inspires our hearts to sing
Merging with true beauty
Elevates all kin
Give ourselves up to the soft knocking at our door
Perceive the inner calling beseeching one to explore
The human, the heart, life’s meaning, and light
Hear the gentle whispering of your heart through the night
By seeking our source we fuse and beam bright
Uplifting our existence embracing life’s flight
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Field of Life
Welcome to the playground of my mind
To gather here our hearts will bind
A visit oh so potentially divine
Sublime, we chime, in time, we rhyme
In the arena of the precious mind
Profusely ripe
Luscious soil to sow good light
Tending to mind’s flowers, watch them grow
In the field of life, let’s shine and glow
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Oneness In Love
Oneness in Love
Elevates the skies above
Unifying all hearts and minds
The air we breathe flows through you and me
Embraces our beings supremely sublime
Ultimately inseparable
Our spirits are indelible
The essential truth of souls is divine
If we really knew the power
Profound delicate human flowers
We’d create reality for all of us to shine
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Blessing All Hearts
A Buddha sits with mind affixed
On the breath, in and out
As one
Observes vibrations
Rising, falling sensations
Without attaching to any one
Understands the nature
Of the pain and pleasant caper
Impermanence the underlying tune
For every living being
Compassion is needed brimming
In our hearts right now, not soon
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Oneness
All embracing oneness in our hearts lets never forget
The bridging of each other in every part its heaven sent
So very hard to believe we’re all divine most never met
Pays us to remember we’re on voyage that’s kismet
Human character is the hardest to change, we know, isn’t it
Our true natures hidden inside, to reveal it is a feat
Most of us are too shy to shine our blinding light
Most of us rather decry our love, and live life tough
Let’s shed our skins and walk within the oneness of our flight
Humans trying to survive, sharing life with all our rights
When we see our brothers and sisters experiencing hardships full of blight
Take the opportunity to do the best, caring for humans with all our might
