Poetry is to Music as Lyric is to Soul

By Shams-i-Heartsong - About Me - E-mail this page - Add to My Favorites - Add to Blog List - See other blogs in Poetry

Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Blessings Abound

Blessings Abound We are invited To kneel and look around. Now, stand and honor the Four Directions Next, touch your forehead to the Earth, Her bounty blesses all. Praise Wakan Tanka For blessings which abound. For love you came To live an earthly life. Oh, learn, oh, learn Sweet Pilgrim, Raise the chalice high. Praise God, Praise Goddess, Alhumdulillah! Oh, Holy Ones and Free, Only blessings ye shall count As now,your song, you sing. ***** When all Creation Sings their uniqueness, loud. A... Sign in to see full entry.

posted by Shams-i-Heartsong at 11:49 AM | add or view comments (2) | leave calling card | link to this | view only this entry

Monday, November 30, 2020

Learning English

Learning English Learning English is easy When I am with you. I am hanging on your every word. Each word lifts me. I love the sweet sound of your voice. Like an fashioned love song, Your lyrics inspire me; Your melodies require me To sit up and take notes. Learning to understand, It is no joke. Every time I hear you speak My heart rises up on wings And, suddenly I know The meaning and intention Of every word you say. Dear fellow traveler Of the Earth, It is great honor, To know you as my friend.... Sign in to see full entry.

posted by Shams-i-Heartsong at 1:48 AM | add or view comments (6) | leave calling card | link to this | view only this entry

Sunday, November 29, 2020

Fear Not, The Abyss

Fear Not, The Abyss He awoke from the most intense nighmare Of the past forty years. His first thought, relief! “It was only a dream.”, He sighed. Next he contemplated the depth Of the humilation and shame Which his loving community Brought to his movie/dream-drama. Exposed, imprisoned, beaten and abused, All for Love’s sake. It had to be love, For it came in the midst Of his loving service to that very community. Shown to be a charleton before his loving friends. Even, his Beloved Murshid,... Sign in to see full entry.

posted by Shams-i-Heartsong at 6:24 AM | add or view comments (2) | leave calling card | link to this | view only this entry

Saturday, November 28, 2020

Living the Good Life

Living the Good Life 12 Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, 13 bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. 14 And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. 15 And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. 16... Sign in to see full entry.

posted by Shams-i-Heartsong at 2:31 AM | add or view comments (1) | leave calling card | link to this | view only this entry

Friday, November 27, 2020

Thanksgiving in a Pandemic

Thanksgiving in a Pandemic We have been honored To celebrate our thanks this year In the midst of The worst pandemic in recorded history. It took a reality TV star To bring us this consignment. What a priviledge to carry Everything to God in prayer. Is the essence of prayer. Lay it all before your loving Creator. Trust and follow, Surrender this hollow life you made up For your Divine path. Stay in God’s Flow As you seek to grow. Shams heard Rumi say, “Each moment, Perfect And in Divine Flow.”... Sign in to see full entry.

posted by Shams-i-Heartsong at 4:49 AM | add or view comments (5) | leave calling card | link to this | view only this entry

Tuesday, November 24, 2020

Monday Music

Monday Music Monday put a nickel in the jukebox And this is what He heard: “There are hundreds of ways, Hundreds of ways, To kneel and kiss the ground.” And so he did. Sign in to see full entry.

posted by Shams-i-Heartsong at 2:40 AM | add or view comments (4) | leave calling card | link to this | view only this entry

Sunday, November 22, 2020

Be Thou My Vision

Be Thou My Vision Be Thou my vision, Oh Lord of my life. Not be all else to me, Save that Thou art. I would choose to see Not but Tat Sat. Only the the Light within That forms from Thy Holy Love, Shall guide and direct me On the puzzling paths of life. ***** Be Thou my vision Oh Lord over all. Grant that Thy Will Becomes my desire. In Thee, oh Holy One Is Truth and Life, and Fullness Of Forgiving. Shams says, “A better way to live.” Sign in to see full entry.

posted by Shams-i-Heartsong at 12:55 AM | add or view comments (2) | leave calling card | link to this | view only this entry

Saturday, November 21, 2020

The Breathless Flute

The Breathless Flute The song of love Now silent. The flute, an empty reed. Without your breath, No music, No melody of Love. Dear Friend, you are essential. Without you, The symphony, incomplete. Take this hollow reed, my friend. Now blow with passion’s strength. Life is calling forth your song. Surrender breath. Take up the reed. Let Love, your breath, employ. Your song fills God With joy. Sign in to see full entry.

posted by Shams-i-Heartsong at 4:18 AM | add or view comments (2) | leave calling card | link to this | view only this entry

Friday, November 20, 2020

Maintaining Your Earthsuit

Maintaining Your Earthsuit Before we came here, We were issued our earthsuit. It is a masterpiece Of technical perfection. Self correcting, self repairing, This garment is a miracle. Anyone who has ever been injured, Knows this. It was designed by The Master-Creator. ***** Precious pilgrim, We are responsible for the maintainence Of our suit. It must be fed, It must be exercised. It needs its water full. ***** Praise The Almighty For this gift, By keeping it maintained. Exercise and eat good... Sign in to see full entry.

posted by Shams-i-Heartsong at 1:17 AM | add or view comments (3) | leave calling card | link to this | view only this entry

Thursday, November 19, 2020

The Hot Air Balloon of Unity

The Hot Air Balloon of Unity He stood at the fence, Peering through a knothole. How much greener, Appeared the grass on the other side. He clawed at the opening To make it larger. A sound behind him Siezed his attention, And he turned. A hot air balloon Wafted toward him. A rope ladder hung down. As it passed above, He lept as if he could fly. Clinging to the rope, He climbed higher. And, looking down, He could see The fence crossed a single field, And the grass was green all over. Sign in to see full entry.

posted by Shams-i-Heartsong at 1:14 AM | add or view comments (4) | leave calling card | link to this | view only this entry

Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Obscenities

Obscenities Our legislative government Has become obscene. Our priorities, also obscene. Who do we think, we are? Real citizens are suffering. It was time for real relief Five months ago, When our representatives Passed a comprehensive relief bill. Our Senators acted like feudal Lords. Who is in charge here? It is not, we, the people. We, the people, are hurting. The moral character of a nation Is on trial. How we treat the least of these Shall determine our fate. Perhaps, the road to hell Looks... Sign in to see full entry.

posted by Shams-i-Heartsong at 12:04 AM | add or view comments (2) | leave calling card | link to this | view only this entry

Tuesday, November 17, 2020

Frog Kissing 101 Rate This Kissing frogs is risky. The following ru

Frog Kissing 101 Rate This Kissing frogs is risky. The following rules apply: Get to know your frog, first. Kiss your frog only on the lips. Hug every frog you meet. Take a frog to lunch. Know that a kiss may result in your becoming a frog. Frogs make poor spouses. Some of my best friends are frogs. He met a frog, one day, While walking in the woods. Upon a log, the frog did sit. Looking fine, and strong, and sleek. She winked and smiled as he passed by. “Buddy can you spare a kiss?,” she... Sign in to see full entry.

posted by Shams-i-Heartsong at 12:12 AM | add or view comments (4) | leave calling card | link to this | view only this entry

Monday, November 16, 2020

This Silence Screams

This Silence Screams The brain was so tired That it finally fell silent. The universe screamed its Truth In whispers sweet and clear. ***** In this soil of silence, A heart seed is planted. The tree of awareness that grows Shall bless the whole earth. Words come, amd words go Like birds on their daily rounds. We watch with fascination, As they come, dance before us, Then, move on. Watch for the space in between. Rest in the peace and joy Of no thought. Creator said it, “Be still, and know that... Sign in to see full entry.

posted by Shams-i-Heartsong at 3:56 AM | add or view comments (3) | leave calling card | link to this | view only this entry

Sunday, November 15, 2020

Breathe with the Earth

Breathe with the Earth On this plane, Timing is everything. The Earth has a rhythm. Your heart knows the beat. Coordinate your breath. Sign in to see full entry.

posted by Shams-i-Heartsong at 2:12 AM | add or view comments (1) | leave calling card | link to this | view only this entry

Saturday, November 14, 2020

The Consumer Fallacy

The Consumer Fallacy Consuming is a natural part of life. But, it was never designed to be a primary life goal. Nor was it ever going to succeed As a primary engine of our economy. ***** Humans are not, primarily, consumers. We are creators, for the most part. We are to pollinate the planet With our Love. ***** Do not let your busy-ness Blind you to the beauty Of the flowers all around. Abundant thriving Is the rule here on earth. Joyous co-creating, The Path that brings us mirth. Let’s coin a... Sign in to see full entry.

posted by Shams-i-Heartsong at 12:40 AM | add or view comments (2) | leave calling card | link to this | view only this entry

Headlines (What is this?)