The Winds of Change

Change

The Baptism

The Sand Barge

Where is My Dwelling Place?

Second Thoughts

Branching Out

A Breath of Fresh Air

Reflection on a Summer's Day

The Space Shuttle

The Rip Tide

Sail Through Adversity

The World's Regatta

Say Goodbye to 55

Rewiring With Love

Out of the Tube

Courage

It's Time

Peace at Last

 

Change

 

Change the constant rhythm

waves lap upon the shore

erasing hand and footprints

of all that went before.

 

Impossible – recapture

what once lay in the sand

clinging to the pain and joy

let grains sift through the hand.

 

Flying seagulls free to soar

their regal peaceful sight

they know that change is constant

rejoice not feel its plight.

 

I'll fly among the seagulls

amidst the storm and calm

and know that all is as it should

God holds me in Her palm

 

 

The Baptism

 

Anchor tied on ankle's bone

the past tugs at my feet,

forgetting who I really AM

my heart with quickened beat.

 

What is the force to torture

a soul so pure and light

drowning in the darkness –

a blackened star-less night.

 

Murky waters beckon me

anxious – doubting – fear

Your Loving Hand to rescue me

I feel Your breath draw near.

 

Infusing me with faith renewed

let intuition guide

to listen – ask – receive and act

Your Love flows deep inside.

Thanksgiving – a rejoicing heart

return to You once more

This life lived in the Spirit

Great treasures now in store!

 

 

The Sand Barge

 

Steering with the blinders on

occluding soul and eyes,

believing I could do it all

and claiming every prize.

 

Obsessive worry tight control

knuckles white on wheel

focused on these worldly things

forgetting what was real.

 

Jolted by the sand barge

a wake up call for sure

outstretched my heart and asked for help

be pulled from this manure.

 

Bathe the muddy sailboat

repair the tattered sails

breathe so deep – reset my course

soul filled with God's love gales.

 

And if I don't remember

to let You be my mate

the image of the sand barge

Reminds me of my fate.

 

Where is My Dwelling Place?

 

Dwelling in the past, relive the hurts and live in fear

Why dwell in the darkness? Why not let my vision clear?

 

To project into the future and visualize the past

is the way to live a life with pain I sail without a mast.

 

Instead to live a life with joy connected to the Source

change the path of my life's journey, and plot a sweeter course.

 

To live in love and love in life, the problems melt away,

let God through loving angels, guide me on my way.

 

Seek and find the blessings whenever there's the rain

Flowing with life's problems, seek solutions, not more pain.

 

Look beyond appearances, dwell safely in my heart

knowing You are here with me, when each new day I start.

 

 

Second Thoughts

 

When my body was worn out and signaled for a change

I needed to be taught flexibility and range.

So quick to criticize and judge hold tight to thoughts not true

was a way of clinging to the past through life I muddled through.

 

My Spirit was depleted, I forgot the great Life's Source

fear and worry ruled my life but then I changed my course.

Replacing fear and worry with a grateful joy filled heart

placing all my cares with God, the only place to start.

 

No longer watching others, “I wish I could do that.”

I breathed a sigh of gratitude God called me for a chat.

 

I now embrace my being-every wondrous inch of me

I'm so thankful that my soul's released and now I'm flying free.

No longer striving for control, take off the robes of judge

I'm flexible with others when once I wouldn't budge.

 

This connection of my Soul – I overflow with Grace

to feel the comfort in my heart and trust in Your embrace.

And the beauty of this healing flowing from the inside out

can touch the lives of others to bring world change about.

 

Branching Out

 

I love to be a branch on God's growing family tree

I am healthy, I am whole and now I can be free.

 

The many rings of daily strife that were the way before

I put down roots of health and strength feel God right to my core.

 

To branch out on my very own to outstretch both my arms

brings peace and joy and passion – a life that's filled with charms.

 

Nourished by the light of day deep breaths of Truth and calm

the rain and gentle winds that blow – a grace-filled healing balm.

 

Tears now join with flowing rain - release me from the past

growing leaves now flourish and the pain is eased at last.

 

A Breath of Fresh Air

 

If we all draw our breath

from the One True Source

and settle and listen

let Love guide our course

If we dismiss thoughts of lack

what's yours and what's mine

and see under the surface

and know we're Divine

If we peel back the layers

reveal our true treasure

cast off any judgments

no standards to measure

And see in another

behold in their eyes

all of life's wonders

with magic – surprise

Then the journey is joyful

a new song to write

From the depths of our souls

a new world in sight!

 

Reflection on a Summer's Day

To walk in sand is such a joy compared to years ago

Healing miracles happen, just look at me and you'll know.

I breathe so free, my walk so straight, this glorious strength is mine

Fatigue is gone, my Spirit soars, I feel God's healing sun shine.

 

How did this happen, what path did I find to turn my life around?

I got very quiet and settled down, inside I heard a sound:

A Loving Voice who spoke to me “remember who you are”

“You're my child – perfection – of your life you can be the star.”

“Erase the fears of days gone by, no longer should they be

leave the ways of yesterday

Come and follow me.”

 

To healing doctors She led the way, but that was only the start

The most powerful healing agent was the love I found in my heart.

This joy and love and freedom, I now share with you

With God at your core, your center, there's nothing you can't do.

 

The Space Shuttle

 

Hands joined together in stillness and peace

Prayerful meditation – all chaos I cease.

Connected with God, being one with the Source

Sets me on the right path for my own life's course.

 

Prayers of love ignite flames in my heart

To lift up my Spirit from earth I depart.

To see a world view filled with beauty and grace

No conflict or noise in the quiet of space.

 

To feel God's creation in stars and the sun

A reminder to me that we're all joined as One.

Re-enter so gently – my perspective so clear

With tenderness, love treat others so dear.

 

 

The Rip Tide

 

Drowning in the undertow

A rip tide caught my soul

Disoriented - bewildered

Got to get to shore my goal.

Breathless fighting – tumultuous times

How ever will I land?

Trust and see the light You'll shed

Extend a Loving Hand.

Don't ever let the fear and doubt

Overtake my heart

Pounding pulse can settle down

From me You won't depart.

Swim along the current

Though farther out I go

I'll find the strength within me

Find Truths I need to know.

Embrace the times of chaos

For now I know the peace.

Embrace the times of pain and fear

Give thanks that they can cease.

Embrace the times I almost drowned

For now I fully live

Embrace the joy and celebrate

The past I'll now forgive!

 

Sail Through Adversity

 

The TV just blew, a friend is upset, it seems like a horrible day

I just stubbed my toe, the washer broke down I feel like in bed I should stay.

 

The boat feels so rocky I'm adrift out at sea

But to live life this way is no way to be.

 

When my focus is on worldly things, I can't help but feel sick

My head is dizzy swirling filled with fuzzy thoughts so thick.

 

Release all this nonsense, on the horizon now gaze

Feel God beat in my heart, She'll dispel all the haze.

 

If the boat starts to rock, I'm solid anchor strong

Gratitude and trust abound, this prescription can't go wrong.

 

Forget about the moments that now are in the past,

Hold onto God's enduring Love – Her love will always last!

 

The World's Regatta

 

Although it's called a Regatta, we find we race no more

A wellspring of joy and love and peace bubble up from ocean's floor.

God's ever lasting love and grace, transforms each vessel's path

Conflicts gone and hearts reborn erase the well of wrath.

 

Feeling the adventure, we'll sail this magical course

Where lives are blessed and carefree no need to struggle or force.

The wind is ever present – a gift that always stays

The everlasting reminder – God's love always guides our days.

 

And if the waves begin to surge,God guides us back to shore,

As long as we feel the center of Love God placed at everyone's core!

 

 

Say Goodbye to 55

 

Drove within the limit so many years ago

Clutched wheel so tightly afraid of traffic's flow.

Drove only in the far right lane – so many cars passed by

So afraid to venture out and give my life a try.

 

Within the confines of my car with windows rolled so tight

The suffocation couldn't win, God's Love pierced through the night.

The laser beam of Truth and love cut clean through every door

I took God's hand and stepped outside transformed for ever more.

 

And now I drive a brand new car and cruise at my own speed

Secure and safe to Trust in God is all I ever need.

 

Rewiring With Love

 

When I don't act in love and I'm not being kind

it's as if there's a switch that goes off in my mind.

 

My connection with God gets shut off so fast

with a prayer on my lips, I know this can't last.

 

When negative thoughts seek to spark a good fight

they take over my being and snuff out the light.

 

I take a deep breath and a prayer I say

to rekindle the flame, to re-light my way.

 

What causes my mind to go grim and dark

the night from the past, it still has a spark.

 

No longer to flame that spark with my fear

I now know God's presence is always so near.

 

I just have to ask through Thanksgiving and praise

and feel all is well – no more doubt shall I phrase.

 

To trust and to Love with the fullness of heart

any time of the day a new day I shall start!

 

Thank You dear God, for the peace in my life,

Love, Truth and Wisdom to temper life's strife.

 

With You in my heart, I bless and I praise

erase the harsh judgments or doubts I may raise.

 

Send out love vibrations, to one and to all,

the currents heal, uphold when we fall.

 

Release all the heartaches, forgive and embrace

You're the master electrician I connect with Your Grace.

 

Out of the Tube

 

All curled in a ball

hiding out from the thug

in a paper towel roll

a tight fitting snug.

Chirping away its signal of fear

feeling the terror

lurks ever so near.

Waiting for rescue

when will it arrive

every cell in its body

shrieks staying alive.

Whisked off to safety

a pair of strong hands

not trusting

unknowing

unsure

where he lands.

 

A cat and a chipmunk

what a splendid display

reminds me of how I once lived life this way.

I'm out of the tube

the darkness of night

my mission is clear

SHINE SPIRIT BRING LIGHT!

 

No more the hunted

I'm forever blessed

in Your loving arms

My refuge, My rest!

 

 

 

Courage

 

Courage to stride with great confidence on my path that's right and True

Courage to feel Your breath within – my connectedness to You.

Courage to hear Your Voice Divine, to drown out worldly din

Courage to feel Your Love surround, my anchor secure within.

 

Courage to know there's never a “no” - celebrate what seems like defeat

Courage to trust redirection – to a victory that's even more sweet.

Courage to be my holiest self, not to live from the hole in my heart

Courage to live in laughter and light, Spirit guiding each day from the start.

 

Courage to not be a victim, take control – create my own fate

Courage to trust I'm Your child, Your bride, Your political running mate.

Courage to live in abundance and positivity

Courage to sweep away cobwebs of fear – live life as the one true me!

 

Courage to know the invisible, has every treasure in store

Courage to ask and then to receive – it's here – just open the door.

Courage to love when it seems hard to love – jealousy, selfishness, rage

Courage to melt the ice in my heart – warm feelings now take center stage.

 

Courage to taste every morsel of life – the banquet – the splendid buffet

Courage to sample the bitter, the sweet, sit down at the table and stay.

Courage to visit with strangers though rough in appearance they seem

Courage to join hands together to achieve every possible dream.

 

Courage to ask the stranger to dance – to move to the music You play

Courage in shedding all sense of self, the ego can now melt away.

Courage to dance with reckless abandon - a dance to set this world free

Courage to live overflowing with faith and conquer all demons in me.

 

It's Time

 

It's time to alter the thoughts of the past

and focus on gratitude now

It's time to eliminate all of the fear –

Your love can show me how.

It's time to become a creator –

survivor no longer applies

It's time for peace and prosperity –

from limitation and lack break the ties.

 

It's time for love overflowing

healing lamps to light journey's way

It's time to remember the Source and the Truth

weave in the fabric of life every day.

It's time to connect with each other

from our Center – our Spirit – breathe free

It's time to move forward in Love, Light and Truth

It's time to become the true me!

 

It's time to embrace all the glory

the Kingdom of God is at hand

It's time for the breakthrough

the joy of new life

and all that for me you have planned.

 

Peace at Last

 

The virus caused a virus

belief I'm second best

Always had to prove myself

never time for rest.

Fear the fuel that drove me

jealousy and doubt

Awakened to a brand new day

I snuffed the virus out.

 

Medicine is peace and love

surround with loving friends

Feel Divinity within

prescription never ends.

The healing balm to quench and calm

a prayer in my heart

Set my feet on my own path

from envy now depart.

 

Celebrate my victory

a spirit now at peace

The voices from the past are quelled

and all self-doubts can cease.

Thank you for this peace at last

the gift of faith so strong

To breathe with ease and confidence

in peace I walk along.