Tag Archives: spirituality

Only Alone

Somethings are best done alone. I wander through the floresta, chatting with flowers, singing to the birds, talking with the Lord. I laugh out loud, and nobody looks at me strangely, dance a little jig across the bridge, and savor … Continue reading

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Not Enough

I give you the only love I know how to give, even though it is not what you want. Your need is so great and, while you think I should fill it, only the Creator can satisfy the longing in … Continue reading

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Cream

Cream, it floats to the top. We carefully remove every drop. It’s beaten and sweetened, piled high, then eaten, I want more, ’cause it’s hard to stop.

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Baby of Hope

A baby is born and with it hope for a better world. Let us cherish this child whose life depends on decisions made today. Each of us has a connection to this precious life. Let us work together to ensure … Continue reading

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Who to Trust?

Now that the lies are being revealed, who do we trust? Pretty words spring from hearts filled with, “What’s in it for me?” And my own heart, how does it measure up to what I think I believe? Yesterday I … Continue reading

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Living the Mystery

Oh, sweet mystery of life, live, love, procreate and die, cycles of beings in all forms. Nature shows us how to live in balance, never taking more than we need, always restoring what we use, honoring all as divinely created. … Continue reading

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Souls or No

What is a soul? Does everyone have one? If so, when and how do we get it? There are many answers to these questions, depending on one’s point of view. Some say animals have souls, others believe only man. The … Continue reading

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Sacred? Pat’s Pondedering

What makes something sacred? Is it our view of it, or something beyond us? I once took a tour of churches. They were beautiful, each in its own way. Then I walked through the door of one and felt a … Continue reading

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Heaven?

What will the world be like when there is no duality? When our every desire is instantly fulfilled? Will this be heaven or hell?

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Giant Little Miracle

the sun rises every day one action experienced differently in each location little miracle of great proportion like many we take for granted

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Sweet Slumber

Oh, sweet slumber, where art thou? Toss and turn tangles of sheets dreams of dread awaken with fear to what world do I travel in night’s dark embrace? Would that I sleep with the angels and leave these demons behind. … Continue reading

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It’s Getting Worse

The worse things get, the closer we are to change. Lethargy, indifference and fear have tied us to this downward spiral. How bad does have to get to awaken people to look for a different way of being? Changing the … Continue reading

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Just Pretend

Why do people pretend that everything is fine. Am I the only one who sees the emperor has no clothes?* Punch the clock, drink a beer, yet the truth is always near. How much longer can we play this game, … Continue reading

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Pink

Pink not red just pink perhaps intrigue names the game kudos to he who solves the riddle

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Under the Rock

Think I will hide under a rock for life is too complicated. The more I reflect, the less I understand. Questions evolving into more questions, answers that revel how little I know! I’ll make a little space under this rock … Continue reading

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Interlocking Rings

interlocking rings space to be together time to be apart giving each other the freedom of expression while also bestowing love

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We?

If every man is part of me, and I am part of he, the question still remains, “OK, but who are we?”

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All About Me

I thought I knew how to love you, but it always turns out to be me loving me. Loving you hoping you will love me Helping you so you will help me Feeling angry and rejected if you do not … Continue reading

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Idle Versus Lazy

Idleness is not necessarily laziness. We need time to reflect, rejuvenate, relax. Is life only about working to buy one more thing we could easily do without? I am learning the joy of being idle. I live without appointments, schedules, … Continue reading

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Creating Rituals

I find I need rituals, reminders of what I value in life. Cycles give me structure and comfort me. R eminders to stop and recall I nstances of connection T eaching, filling U pon wisdom does more wisdom grow A … Continue reading

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Failure

I thought I could but I failed, again. Shall I quit? The task seems impossible. I lie on the floor and cry. My puppy licks the tears on my cheeks. He chases his tail, barks at his shadow, bites my … Continue reading

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Fly Away

I want to fly, soar above the trees, ride the currents to faraway lands; fly with beetles, birds, and butterflies, drift through the sky of freedom. Alas, I am of the Earth, not of the air, so where do I … Continue reading

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Just Like Me

Oh, no! She’s coming, such a gossip and bore is she. Why does God put such people in my life for the woman reminds me of me. ********************* This poem is not autobiographical.

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Patriotism

Let my patriotism be for the world united where all are brothers, the banner of love flying high.

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Save the World

Save the world Stop the evil… Too big a job for me, Lord. My training wheels still wobble, my knees are scabby; I’ve not yet learned how to save me. Be a peace, Wee One, I ask only for your … Continue reading

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