Stars sing

As I lay down to sleep
the stars begin
their most alluring songs
conspiring to keep me awake.

And the thoughts begin
their most energetic dances
spinning ceilidhs
moving as whirling dervishes
conspiring to not let me sleep.

Enticing whisperings
the stars sing
as the midnight hour
dances by.

Compelling sounds
my thoughts begin
paying no heed to
softly approaching daylight.

The magic I cannot ignore
and only hope to
accurately record
this lulling bewitching time.

© 13 Nov 18

Brazen autumn

The tree
wearing her brazen, autumn colours
calls out to you
to me
to be noticed
understood.

All beauty is here
in the joy of this one
gorgeous autumn leaf
adorned with rain jewels

each one

such splendour
a feast for eyes
senses
hearts.

How many cycles
does the tree
display its beauty
without complaint or grudge?

ever the same
ever new
giving
giving
again, giving

Breathe in the joy
of each gorgeous autumn leaf
adorned with rain jewels.

© 8 Nov 18

Freedom path

Freedom dwells not

at the end of this

long, arduous path

freedom walks with you

along any path.

Focus not forward

to your future destination.

Look around

look up

look in

freedom is here 

freedom is now.

© 1 Nov 18

Freedom song

A freedom song

rides the breath

a simple song

“follow me

be with me

all the way”

vibrant and joyful

an easy song to sing

vibrant and joyful.

© 31 Oct 18

Threshold

Standing at the threshold

beyond which

mind cannot pass.

If I take another step

I will lose my mind.

Willingly

I step into the

known unknown

beyond experience

beyond words

timeless

unlocated.

Light meeting light.

© 30 Oct 18