so close to you

In this moment
love reigns supreme
hearts open wide
as Mother Earth shakes the dust

So tender are we
human souls of many lives
through trial and error
magic is revealed in us

Given this position in time and space
what can be accomplished
two hearts flaming bright
working together to heal


Each thought we hold
carries the energy of god
without judgment
to be used in whatever way chosen

Move with your heart
weave through illusions
stay close to the bonds that lift
bowing to those unfavorable for my dreams

Cold winds blow
off the western ridge
mountains of magic
singing praises of sunlight

Give me simplicity
or give me death
how many hours
can a man have in one day?

Free like birds
we dance to music of life
with your light beside mine
this world flowers with delight

Touching you brings joy to my soul
feelings of my heart keep me from growing old
together we are flowing and loving
two stars woven into one life.

Airport Love

I'm a traveling man
my carry-on strapped to my back
baby girl drops me off at the airport
so lifted by the love of my life

Consciously stepping to inner rhythms
energy of fellow travelers feels so fast
the center of all I can feel deep within
breathe in breathe out lets get high

I walk through security almost touching the rays
slowly moving as I witness my thoughts
I hear tears and such loss from a sweet soul
off with my shoes, belt, and jacket to be scanned

As I grab my things christmas music fills my being
awareness of suffering enters my domain
can I bring comfort to this good woman?
drop my discomfort and move with love in my heart

My father has also passed not too long ago
immediately we embrace and hold each other
a moment birthed in heartfelt compassion
never meeting before, never meeting again we are One

I feel wings spreading behind my body
at any moment a breeze would pick me from the ground
flying when I am ready touching all things
the universe full of surprises for creation

Moving through time also witnessing its demise
in slow thinking and moving will we find peace
today is the day of great happenings
stars continue aligning in favor of this great future

A big smile from the girl at caribou
patiently waiting for another to pay
slowly moving no rush what beauty may come
throw caution to the wind lets make love

Wisdom is living on such deep a level
brought by questions not surface talk
what is your passion can bring joy from the heart
Serving people and smiling for all time

With a beautiful smile she gently reveals her secret
It takes more energy to be angry all the time
this bright star serving coffee just lit up my world
Christ herself in the flesh hands me hot water for my tea

We cannot know god if we refuse even one soul
it takes every one of us to create heaven
as our individual hearts begin to break open
our collective experience breathes creation of paradise

I float on towards my departure gate
at peace with all things except for oil use
what a time to be born all over again
I find great adventure in the airport of love

Let Love Prevail

Times when I find that my insides are still dark
Pieces of my never-ending puzzle
opening doors which open to more space
working to find a message that will relate

Its an ever shifting game I continue to play
I am a new person today and continue to grow
Like a flower at the point before the colors sprout forth
I am relaxing and enjoying whatever the sun may bring

My eyes are towards the heavens
angels surround me day and night
softly toughing my skin reminders I'm alright
thank you blessed beings for the warmth of your love

Today is the only day I will ever see
what dreams may come are yet to be created
Centered in this chaos seeing beauty that it is
Joy sprout from the choices I make
I choose to be Love

Live to Grow

Its myself I see in my surroundings
brings new light to my hunger
Seth says the teacher is reality
my eyes begin to widen

Not my eyes but my awareness
universal flow through my veins
red mixed with fire and lightening
fingers tingle with the rights to dream

I give my all to the inner child
crying please I must be happy
no reminders needed just let it go
witness to the experience of flesh

I am not here nor am I there
its my limits that bind the soul
like hands tied behind a fighter's back
a couple swings create the blow

Gone with the sorrow of the world
great speed can take my center away
who is it that is lost at sea
Center point never gives up position

My questions persist until I have no more
many times I felt I'd reached the peak
no no no young sir much life to live
the soul is one hell of a coach

Tap in to the world you live
question always question all
the end my friend will never come
in this life we live to grow.

Feather Weight

Feels like rain is failing
my body is the drops
losing this sense of separation
I am spread out and alive

To touch the tree is to know
lost between bark and branch
forever I will continue to breathe
these boundaries shed like new season

Into the void I stepped and fell
this free fall bends my soul
Ive hung onto my sense of existance
only to meet experience I have outgrown

Am I way behind or ahead of the game
could be that I'm catching up
lost those measurements of space and time
sitting here and free like a falcon

Together we can build a bridge
the gap aint to far but rough
connected to you and you to me
lets get together and feel alright

Woah son thats heavy blame
judge less of yourself and be happy
we will carry the torch of light and love
in this world to shine from the heart

Singing words of understanding
this knowledge needs not be tested
I bow to you good child of gods
for now we are light as feathers

Beautiful Rabbit

He had no carrot in his hand
"what's up doc" was not his call
as River made his final push
parties of the game, they had a ball

To me death seems a funny thing
as I skin great River's kill
just an exchange of energy is the truth
Beautiful Rabbit enjoyed the thrill

The food chain seems so solid yes
biology will certainly agree
I thank the forces of Mother Earth
for this beautiful Rabbit brought to me

The connection so vital between We and Her
separation just illusionary
my hands show blood, guts and fleas for sure
next time maybe he'll be less hairy

My food came not from industrial farms
no corn was fed out of line
my dinner tonight was raised on herbs
and soaked in Earth and wine

My feet are rooted firm in Her
so grateful for the love
Mother nature has such great intentions
Beautiful Rabbit shows her touch

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There are many ways to reconnect with the Earth. Her wisdom is contained in the exchange of energy between dog (River) and the beautiful rabbit which sacrifices its life for the good of another. As we are pure energy, so are the characters in this true story. When we turn a blind eye to the mass production of food, we lose our roots, our connection, our lifeline to our Mother. It is her rhythms which enable us to relax and release the troubles which we grasp onto for proof of our own existence. Each animal, each leaf, each doughnut carries with it the energy with which it experienced life and when we allow our food to be treated disrespectfully, we become that disrespect. It lives inside of us and feeds our emotions and disconnections. Learn about your food. Learn how to eat locally, and thank your food for its life experience.

Love

Who's to Say

Who is to say what is right or wrong
no defense for my take on reality
just know that you can love
as I have loved

Thought pile on thoughts
no sleep for the moment
restless in bed wanting freedom
zendo under the sheets of motion

trust there is no future
past is fiction like Moby Dick
great tales make even better visions
we build dreams from what is felt on the heart

I stay lost like a ship at sea
paradise in the great storm
I believe there is much more
under the flesh of a wandering jew

We have more prophets than can be mentioned
some will touch and others fade
is anybody really important
breaking away from the circus of soap-box

I cannot be right nor wrong in my life
to prove my point defeats the purpose
tomorrow's wisdom remains unknown
centered in to feel this moment's gifts

Just a vessel in the sea of souls
waves slowly calm and reflect
doing my best to be quite honest
light breaks forth in emptiness

A man who sits and achieves great nothing
allow he will not amass a fortune
nor will man understand his questions
tranquility exists in the space of release

Away from the body and troubles of old
here awareness waits so patient
a blade of grass with magic thoughts
little children laugh with enlightenement

Dream on

Young man I understand that this world makes no sense
but in this life you will come to represent
the dreams that you hold and the truth you have seen
people stopped in the street minds all bent from your miracles

I've been told a million times that my dreams have been done
no way that can be true 'cause I am the dreamer
finding inspiration in the feats of my brethren
blessings upon you for living your dream

I cannot stop in the face of disappointment
gotta tweak my dream, learn from others
connected to everyone though impossible it may seem
here is the flesh that is pure creativity

Trust me in this that your energy is pure
don't let the naysayers drag you down
like the current you cannot see they will pull
but you are on a throne of wonder dreaming on

I get down plenty thinking I have missed my chance
but my soul leads like the tuxedo in a waltz
I am living my dream but there is no end
infinite motion in the ocean of the universe

When I know that I don't know I am free as a bird
untouched by the solid realms of material
who can touch what does not exist
follow your heart and wake up in your dream

Untitled

The music I choose is the rhythm of my reality
hip hop beats and I am a rebel warrior
bluegrass fuels my dream of simple living
classical slows my mind and calms my body

Many characters I can play
roll with the motion of the wind
today I was feeling The Roots raw product
wordplay and I feel strong like an artist

Sometimes I forget who I am
but damn I like to be nothing
nobody to answer to in this world
freedom like a leaf in the breeze

I will fade like the memory of the dead
presence felt in the changing of the Earth
want to drop the tension and the worry
she's got my weight so I turn up the volume.

Resting Easy

This living can be so tough
make myself feel in control
got to make it to the finish line
again I am lost in the chaos

I come full circle to my seat
legs crossed in total silence
total darkness in my mind
mental pictures flash way too fast

Five minutes passed
wait.
more mental pictures, noise
What is time?

And I can feel the space
tension and weight falls from the bone
my body is dirt and my mind is empty
awareness of total silence

Fear cannot exist in this place
daily tasks so far away
whatever trouble is long gone
its clear that I am everything

I am done running around
everything will happen as it should
my body will shuttle me in this dream
but for sure I am resting easy

Dish Pit Rhythm

There are beats that flow forth
from the earth they are heard
deep within my being words form
oh yes, it sounds absurd

don't hold back from your heart
little brother you are a god
all I ask is that you think for yourself
and let nobody steal your rod

They will yell they will scream
until it seems that you have broken
trust this word my godly friend
it is in you the truth that's spoken

It will get rough and the frowns can drown
hold your head up, you are the Light
as you lay your weary head for sleep
my love rock solid on through the night

I brush I scrub and spray the dishes
watch my mind wander roads of old
but with each fresh sud I am born anew
I am the greatest story ever told

To Love oneself in the midst of uncertainty
this task has no greater gift
for as the darkness slips and fades
your Light continues to lift

Up from the ashes many a soul
they will come when you are ready
and without questions speak your truth
Little brother its time to rock steady

Release the Peace

Its a dream I am in
like nothing before
the whole world is blowin' up
like a slam from the front door

So Ive got this chance
to speak my little peace
and if you've ears to hear
I bring a moment for release

Time is just projection
relation to the past
we've all been sucked up by it
in a moment gone so fast

And if you have a minute
for a brother from the earth
I can attempt to rearrange
What Ive been looking for since birth

In every ancient text it seems
men have written of the Truth
it appears so harmless and in jest
nobody ever raised a roost

The children of much wiser folk
many roads have piled up
life after life we pray
and still with no such luck

What is this peace we have heard spoken
how can we cross its path
my friends oh loved ones I have spoken
make time, for it will not last

This flame of peace burns through the night
I can only speak from here
when I am afraid or truly lost
to the stillness I draw near

It has no name descriptions short
to philosophize would bring doubt
a place like this it does not grip
nor will it scream and shout

With force and hate the noise tips high
my skin tingles through the bone
we separate and embrace whats "straight"
as the king gently lifts from the throne

Opinions and judgments they will not live
as eternity engulfs my being
like a wounded soldier without a gun
the silence of space I will be seeing

We are bonded from beginning
In the image and the likeness
of a force much greater
than any book can write just,

Sit back, relax and enjoy the show
as the truth runs its course
with no hold to its bow

Its as if I am lost
no name to use for sure but
I will go back to silence
and maintain composure for us

I can aught but express my love
for the little children of man
just surrender all you know
and redirect your plan

"Jimmy Eat World" says we'll all float on
how could I put it better in a poem that's too long

I ask us to break free
escape from the great race
6 billion trying to please their neighbor
all I can see is one true face

Its Love into the core
no weapons or assaults needed
I believe in you my sister
Its ourselves with whom we've cheated

Go ahead and Love yourself
as I have loved you here
spread love throughout your whole being
let your light shine oh so clear.

I am in peaceful communion with myself. I acknowledge my fears, my doubts and my insecurities and thank them for the lessons which they have taught me. The love I hold for myself I hold for you. each and every one of you, as we are whole. We create together. We love together. We are creating Paradise.

Wild Ride

Wow this is a wild ride
question is to run or hide?

The closer we come to eternal bliss
heavier felt the emotional miss

There are no masks, just cold hard truth
but warm is the feeling of spilling juice

A past life surfaces to be settled and done
the heart will guide into the sun

My soul it burns with hurt and shame
to see my love run tears of pain

I love you so, no words to measure
a smile from you is life's greatest pleasure

My promise to you, is truth and growth
in this together was my solid oath

I love you, with all my being. When I am away from you I feel only half of my true self, crying out for my partner. I am able to love myself because of who I am with you. There will always be bumpy roads, of this we can be sure, but you are a beautiful teacher from whom I have so much to learn.

Shedding my skin

The layers fall
as leaves off a tree
my past it seems foreign
this now moment a breeze

Energy runs wild
bunch a bats outta hell
I cannot say when
just this vessel, a shell

Nothing is permanent
no opinions to last

in my reflection a vision
of a man-child so vast

To small to achieve
to grand for block lines
city streets all like train rails
dilemma, feet are both blind

Inside of a boy
just don't feel solid to me
Swear allegiance to nothing
here with nature, so free

Brothers and sisters
so much running around
as our minds keep on trucking
my soul reaches for ground

All the fear I have harbored
such great weight on my heart
is all being lifted
this new life I shall start

I am here in the breeze
I am your tuck in goodnight
I am where there is beauty
I am the wings in your flight

Working together

This is a team effort.

I am not perfect, nor do I have the answers to life's most persistent questions. What I do work to achieve in each moment, is an open heart and a mind that continues to expand. I want to be wrong. I want to be questioned. When I am wrong, I am able to see myself and the emotions that arise from within my box of "me-ness". I inhabit this body but I am only limited by my mind and my body's tendency to store emotions and ideas within the connective tissue that holds "me" together. When I let go and allow my judgments of who I am or what I am to fall away, I inhabit more than my body. I am in the tree, I am in the wind, and I am within you. This is where we connect to one another, in the space that surrounds us, the space that we are so much a part of in each moment.

We are a team. My "performance" or ability to enjoy life causes space to open up. I do not need you to do, say, or be anything other than who you are right NOW. I accept myself in this moment and wish for you to accept yourself. In this space to we connect on a deeper level, one that goes far beyond color or gender or socio-economic status. We are ONE as it has been said because my happiness is connected to yours. If I am not having a good day, I accept myself and allow myself the space to feel crappy, knowing that this too shall pass. If I choose to fake my happiness, to pretend that everything is great, I have shut myself off from the place in which we are all perfect, where we can connect and help each other to brave the unknown, the drama that we call life.

We have to take off our masks. When we wear masks, we think we are saving each other from our own pity party, but this is not the case. We are closing the door to acceptance, patience, and ultimately healing. I promise to practice honesty. This is no walk in the park, because it forces us to be our true selves in each moment. I can tell you though, that life becomes much more fun when we learn to find the comedy in felling crappy. It is going to happen, no matter what we do. This is how we know we are alive. The highs will be high and the lows will be low, but with practice we can learn to stay level and calm even when everything seems to be falling in on us.

Its a funny thing, this life game. I hope you will join me in the space where magic happens.

Hello Fear

It is just fear
there is no truth in it
yet we follow it religiously

Time is money
so false a phrase
I laugh at the god of coin

Time is not reality
play by the rules
the game will own you

Happiness on a different field
there are no competitors
only friends, lovers, children

I have slowed down
the skin hangs from my being
this place seems so familiar

I am no prophet
simply a man
a man living simply

My home within space
connected to all things
the singing bird is in my heart

Hello Fear
we have met before
you are an old friend who teaches

I listen close to your voice
gently letting you fade away
all is well in my heart

New world born
love pours like wine
all are welcomed guests at the birth

sweet girl

damn, shes got my tongue all twisted
a brothers vocab seems too small
i wanna tell this sweet girl somethin'
but my heart beats through the wall

everyday I wake up rested
with her smile right by my side
holy buttons do I got it made
in this love I shall abide

My past lives were wild
and I i've been a fool for sure
but when she talks and walks and laughs
this boy's a puddle on the floor

this moment will fade into the deep
I aught but laugh with time
and as my dream keeps playing out
my light reflects her shine

I love you.

the cloth of all that is

I have a vision
a world not so far away
it can only exist within us
lest we waste away the day

A hello to your neighbor
maybe the brother on the street
the only way to break the veil
is to change the ways we greet

We're in this together
no doubt in my mind
what i think, say and do
affects all of mankind

To sit inside the space
become one's environment
we must observe our little self
through the fear we never quit

Hard to explain this feeling of bliss
one cannot achieve some goal
I pull away from all the noise
Love and light they fill me whole

We are living in a new time
Flames of negativity they will burn out
First we must direct our selves
and let our hearts keep dreaming loud

You and me, we're cut so perfect
from the cloth of all that is
Just aspects of cosmic love and dust
My highest thoughts shall be our kiss.

New Superman

It is a myth as old as time
a man who saves with just his mind
Where is this guy, as the world projects
sadness and sorrow they cannot forget.

I walk the streets alone with my thoughts
a soul in a body at such a loss
to comprehend our fatal blow
leaves room simply for us to grow.

But who will lead a broken people
we have lost our hold in the closest reaches
as we look around and fight ourselves
a silent hero reads from the shelves

Fantasy is the genre of choice
for our living hope, such small a voice
but in her chest beats and organ of love
we shall follow him as Noah did his dove.

Who is this hero, where does he sleep
when will his miracles begin to seep
the consciousness of man is far from ready
while this tiny soldier holds her mind so steady

I fear my words are much to simple
to collect the attention of my brothers and sisters
our hero waits, at a desk they can be found
or during recess, just clowning around.

It is the children who wield the power
to heal our world with a great love shower
as the world unfolds and we stand so lost
those minds we need come at a great cost.

Let them teach us from inside out
of what is true and how to shout
to run and play without a care
I sit down to learn, but do you dare?