"Beloved, I hope you are prospering in every respect and are in good health, just as your soul is prospering."
3 John 1:2
Hope
A gift given from above
Water emerging from the depths
Life speaking silence into chaos
Peace sweeping the inner chamber of what is hidden
Opening window to freshest of air
Lake appearing on once frozen land
Inner thoughts revealed
Heart expands.
Heavy Heart
Expectations arise in a wounded heart
An invisible achievement unmet
Looking for fulfillment in exterior pleasures
Lessons unlearned
Hard to let go of self to the wind
Freedom waiting in life and begins
When God’s Grace is taken in present moment
Now, not then.
Joy
My soul seeing you face to face in the Eucharist
Sadness and tears when my heart is heavy
Hearing creation praise you
Seeing you in others
Spending time with you without an agenda
Letting myself be loved by you
Trusting you in this moment.
Patience
Instant gratification prowling at my door
Temptation to eat from this empty promise
Pleasure fleeting, a world which passes away
Heaven’s angels calling
Mourning a life once lived.
Rejoicing in eternity, truest existence lives.
Purpose
Searching for meaning in a busy wilderness
Distractions loudly screaming
What is truly real whispers softly
Calling eagerly every soul longing.
Achievement
Mourning a life that could have been
Missing moment life currently gives
Take a hold of what emerges now
Let go of expectations and enjoy the sound
Windchimes singing, clueing you in
Embracing present moment is where life begins.
Eagle’s Wings
To long for the moment of freedom of self
No time to question
No time to doubt
Fly to live
Move and glide as the wind
No care to return to a life once lived.
Creation
All the creatures under the sun and moon
Speak and guide a weary traveler’s soul
All speak to self, if we stop and observe
One must surrender, patience and work
Worrying about anything blocks what is meant to flow
Let go of presumption
Veil is removed.
Jesus Calls
Lovely petal, fallen from me
Broken glass scattered, the reflection of you is me
See what I see, precious little child
You are with me for eternity
Thoughts come and go
Dreams ebb and flow
I remain and hold you still
Stay in this moment, heart tranquil.
Kindness
See yourself as Eternal Love sees you
Precious daughter, fragrant sweet pea
Eyes that smile and weep
Soul longing for Eternal Father
Looking for love outside of self
Sweetest child, unable to self console
Looking for Jesus to fix broken parts
Gentle Shepherd guiding to love as only He can
Love what is broken
No need to fix
Let go of self and open heart to His.
Mother Mary
Mother to all
Mother individually to me
Looks with mercy and tenderness to a child uncertain
Hopes for confidence in her and her Son
Arms open to give trust
Child cannot see with eyes
Soul knows mother and longs for her embrace
Longs for eternity with her
Peaceful and joyous space
Away from time, present in her presence
Mother of us all, knowing all our needs
Asks for hand to walk with, child grabs it and sets forth to be free.
Forgotten
So often ignored and forgotten
His Heart of love for creatures is infinite
Sorrow emerges within when Eternal Love is rejected
Perfection Itself does not seek perfection
He looks on with mercy and tenderness.
Grace given freely to those who receive Him.
He calls day and night
Knocks in every moment.
Hearts that are hardened cannot hear His voice
He awaits eagerly to embrace His reflection in the soul.