Poetry is to Music as Lyric is to Soul

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Thursday, October 4, 2018

Please Forgive Me Please forgive me for whatever is going on inside me that manifessts as: anger, fear, envy, pride, lust, ignorance, irritation, frustration, greed, confusion, subterfuge, and any other negative, separating emotion. I offer forgiveness for the same. Shall we not rise above these differences and distinctions which divide us? Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, October 2, 2018

When the Light Comes

When the Light Comes When light filled the room, the critters of darkness scattered. Do not be surprised at what is going on when those in power, creatures of fear create such chaos as the run for cover. Some say that our democracy is broken. Shams says that we are seeing a great healing. So hang on and remain in the light. Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, September 30, 2018

Drunk with Friends

Drunk with Friends We are drinking beers, my friends and I. Not drunk, but altered for sure, We are happy, together, in this drunkin Love. Sign in to see full entry.

Drunk with Friends

Drunk with Friends We are drinking beers, my friends and I. Not drunk, but altered for sure, We are happy, together, in this drunkin Love. Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, September 29, 2018

Knowledge of the Divine

The wise of all ages have taught that it is knowledge of the divine Being that is life, and the only reality. Bowl of Saki, September 29, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentary by Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan: If there is a kingdom of God to be found anywhere, it is within oneself. And it is, therefore, in the knowledge of self that there lies the fulfillment of life. The knowledge of self means the knowledge of one's body, the knowledge of one's mind, the knowledge of one's spirit; the knowledge of the... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, September 28, 2018

A Blessing Dog

A Blessing Dog Her name evolved from Lassie to Lakshmi. Now she watches over all my Uber riders. A blessing here; a healing there; She throws Light to All who ride. Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, September 24, 2018

Light

Light Dawn is creeping in while streetlights reveal sparse details of houses up and down my street. The sky is just light enough to create shadowy trees, siloetted against sky still favoring darkness, but growing dimly light. Light oblitorates darkness but darkness has no power over light. Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, September 23, 2018

Rocking These Breaths

Rocking These Breaths I am sitting on High Street. i am breathing. i am here. i am now. i am rocking. Rocking and be watching. i am High on breathing’s rhythm. Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, September 22, 2018

Looking in the Mirror

Looking in the Mirror Mirrors reflect back what they poin to. Seop pointing your mirror out; turn it in where truth lies hidden like a golden egg... Sign in to see full entry.

Looking in the Mirror

Looking in the Mirror Mirrors reflect back what they poin to. Seop pointing your mirror out; turn it in where truth lies hidden like a golden egg... Sign in to see full entry.

Looking in the Mirror

Looking in the Mirror Mirrors reflect back what they poin to. Seop pointing your mirror out; turn it in where truth lies hidden like a golden egg... Sign in to see full entry.

Looking in the Mirror

Looking in the Mirror Mirrors reflect back what they poin to. Seop pointing your mirror out; turn it in where truth lies hidden like a golden egg... Sign in to see full entry.

Looking in the Mirror

Looking in the Mirror Mirrors reflect back what they poin to. Seop pointing your mirror out; turn it in where truth lies hidden like a golden egg... Sign in to see full entry.

Who or What Is God to You?

Who or What Is God to You? This world is filled with the Grandeur of God. But, Who is God to you? Is God your convenient helpmate? Your best friend? Your Judge? Your helpmate? Your Solace in times of woe? Is God a concept or your Lover? Shams says: thane a moment to touch, feel, experience the unfathomable Heights and Depths of the Holy One. Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, September 21, 2018

When Friends Fight

When Friends Fight She asked for help, expressing fears that her friend was dangerous. Then she proceeded to smear that friend with a well thought out character assassination. Shams’ assessment: One being lining up allies for a fight with her one time friend. Shameful, is all that can be said. Sign in to see full entry.

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