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

Monday, December 30, 2019

For You

For You I wrote a poem That disappeared with one accidental screen touch. My attempts to retrieve it Were to no avail. Beginning again, I must surely say, “I love you.* I see you; I feel you; I Grok you, I honor you As Creator has since your beginning: Through all your pain and joy And all your presences, Pasts and futures still to come. Breathe with me now In Holy sweet communion, Our union Of bodies, hearts, and Soul, Blesses All. This kiss, Like wedded bliss Says, “I love Thee, My sweet Super... Sign in to see full entry.

posted by Shams-i-Heartsong at 4:28 AM | add or view comments (4) | leave calling card | link to this | view only this entry

Sunday, December 29, 2019

Falling in love

Falling In Love The holy relationship, a major step toward the perception of the real world, is learned. It is the old, unholy relationship, transformed and seen anew. The holy relationship is a phenomenal teaching accomplishment. In all its aspects, as it begins, develops and becomes accomplished, it represents the reversal of the unholy relationship. Be comforted in this; the only difficult phase is the beginning. For here, the goal of the relationship is abruptly shifted to the exact opposite... Sign in to see full entry.

posted by Shams-i-Heartsong at 1:39 AM | add or view comments (1) | leave calling card | link to this | view only this entry

The Light of Love

The Light of Love When I see my self in the Light of Love’s indivisible unity, I am not afraid. Sign in to see full entry.

posted by Shams-i-Heartsong at 1:37 AM | add or view comments (0) | leave calling card | link to this | view only this entry

Sunday, December 22, 2019

True In-Sight

Skip to content https://sermon429168239.files.wordpress.com/2019/08/cropped-sketch1552074830459.jpg " data-medium-file="https://sermon429168239.files.wordpress.com/2019/08/cropped-sketch1552074830459.jpg?w=300" data-large-file="https://sermon429168239.files.wordpress.com/2019/08/cropped-sketch1552074830459.jpg?w=750" /> The Words of a Sermon that No One Will Hear Sermons to Myself Home Blog Contact True In-sight True insight is addictive. Sometimes,we drink from The chalice of Love, so deeply... Sign in to see full entry.

posted by Shams-i-Heartsong at 6:23 AM | add or view comments (2) | leave calling card | link to this | view only this entry

Saturday, December 21, 2019

Melting Personality

Melting Personality Almost everything we learned growing up is wrong. No, it is worse that! What we have learned has surrounded us like a holodeck of fantasy. We have forgotten that only love and its progeny are Real. That is why our savior must fluff our hardened hearts and melt our ridged personalities. From this melted puddle of Love’s and fear’s creation, we are reborn. Only Love survives. Shams says, “Let go of all you think you know. Your erroneous thinking can be undone in one heartbeat.” Sign in to see full entry.

posted by Shams-i-Heartsong at 6:33 AM | add or view comments (5) | leave calling card | link to this | view only this entry

Wednesday, December 18, 2019

Heartbreak Warfare

Heartbreak Warfare If you want more love, why don’t you say so? – John Mayer Creating a heart war is no way to ask for what we want In relationship, all defenses are disguised counter-attacks. Love withers in that compassionless drout. Shams has chosen defenslessness this round. Sign in to see full entry.

posted by Shams-i-Heartsong at 8:59 AM | add or view comments (1) | leave calling card | link to this | view only this entry

Airport Practice

Airport Practice Took a graduate course in airport check ins It has been a long while since I flew. Got to go through security twice By follow the crowd to the wrong concourse. Then I left my wallet, keys, phone in the x-ray tray. They were waiting for me, untouched when I returned. Truly, I feel blessed. Strangers all around me, It is easy to make friends here. Our common intention to travel unites us in this temporal bond. A smile, a word of encouragement And now we are friends, At least for a... Sign in to see full entry.

posted by Shams-i-Heartsong at 4:59 AM | add or view comments (0) | leave calling card | link to this | view only this entry

Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Prayer Perfect

Prayer Perfect Oh Thou, The Perfection of Love, Harmony, and Beauty, The Only Being, The Lord of Heaven and Earth, Open our hearts, that we may hear Thy voice, Which constantly cometh from within. Disclose to us Thy Divine Light, Which is hidden in our souls, That we may know and understand life better. Most merciful and compassionate God, Give us Thy great goodness; Teach us Thy loving forgiveness; Raise us above the distinctions and differences which divide; Send us the peace of Thy divine... Sign in to see full entry.

posted by Shams-i-Heartsong at 2:57 AM | add or view comments (3) | leave calling card | link to this | view only this entry

Friday, December 13, 2019

What Would Jesus Do?

Skip to content https://sermon429168239.files.wordpress.com/2019/08/cropped-sketch1552074830459.jpg " data-medium-file="https://sermon429168239.files.wordpress.com/2019/08/cropped-sketch1552074830459.jpg?w=300" data-large-file="https://sermon429168239.files.wordpress.com/2019/08/cropped-sketch1552074830459.jpg?w=750" /> The Words of a Sermon that No One Will Hear Sermons to Myself Home Blog Contact What Would Jesus Do? “What Would Jesus Do?”: A worthy question to ask. Why not ask Him?... Sign in to see full entry.

posted by Shams-i-Heartsong at 3:22 AM | add or view comments (2) | leave calling card | link to this | view only this entry

Thursday, December 12, 2019

Nothing to Say

Nothing to Say I have nothing to say. So, why am I writing? because sometimes saying nothing is just what is called for. Words, words, words, mere shadows of the real. Perhaps if we sing them, they will reflect truth more accurately. Perhaps it is possible to see through them to Creator’s loving face. They say that to look upon the Divine brings certain death. So, perhaps the purpose of these words is to hide the face of The Almighty. Shams says, “Better not be quiet too long.” Sign in to see full entry.

posted by Shams-i-Heartsong at 1:24 PM | add or view comments (0) | leave calling card | link to this | view only this entry

Sunny Sunday

Skip to content https://sermon429168239.files.wordpress.com/2019/08/cropped-sketch1552074830459.jpg " data-medium-file="https://sermon429168239.files.wordpress.com/2019/08/cropped-sketch1552074830459.jpg?w=300" data-large-file="https://sermon429168239.files.wordpress.com/2019/08/cropped-sketch1552074830459.jpg?w=750" /> The Words of a Sermon that No One Will Hear Sermons to Myself Home Blog Contact Sunny Sunday Sunday morning and the sun is shining. It is a bright beginning to a new day. My... Sign in to see full entry.

posted by Shams-i-Heartsong at 3:08 AM | add or view comments (4) | leave calling card | link to this | view only this entry

Saturday, December 7, 2019

Skip to content The Words of a Sermon that No One Will Hear The Words of a

Skip to content https://sermon429168239.files.wordpress.com/2019/08/cropped-sketch1552074830459.jpg " data-medium-file="https://sermon429168239.files.wordpress.com/2019/08/cropped-sketch1552074830459.jpg?w=300" data-large-file="https://sermon429168239.files.wordpress.com/2019/08/cropped-sketch1552074830459.jpg?w=750" /> The Words of a Sermon that No One Will Hear Sermons to Myself Home Blog Contact Love Has No Bone to Pick The Skeletons of our deepest beliefs are made from the bones we cling to.... Sign in to see full entry.

posted by Shams-i-Heartsong at 8:23 PM | add or view comments (1) | leave calling card | link to this | view only this entry

Friday, December 6, 2019

My New Poetry Book on Amazon Now

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1707934177 Books › Literature & Fiction › Poetry The Breeze At Dawn: Modern Sufi Poetry (Modern Mystic) by Rev. Shamsuddin Jim Norton (Author) Save to Droplist ISBN-13: 978-1707934171 ISBN-10: 1707934177 Why is ISBN important? Have one to sell? Sell on Amazon To Add to Your List, choose from options to the left" data-action="a-button-group"> To Add to Your List, choose from options to the left" /> Add to List Share Best price Paperback $21.99 Other Sellers from $21.99... Sign in to see full entry.

posted by Shams-i-Heartsong at 3:17 AM | add or view comments (0) | leave calling card | link to this | view only this entry

Watching

Skip to content https://sermon429168239.files.wordpress.com/2019/08/cropped-sketch1552074830459.jpg " data-medium-file="https://sermon429168239.files.wordpress.com/2019/08/cropped-sketch1552074830459.jpg?w=300" data-large-file="https://sermon429168239.files.wordpress.com/2019/08/cropped-sketch1552074830459.jpg?w=750" /> The Words of a Sermon that No One Will Hear Sermons to Myself Home Blog Contact Watching I am the star of my own movie. That’s the problem. I am not always the hero in the larger... Sign in to see full entry.

posted by Shams-i-Heartsong at 3:07 AM | add or view comments (1) | leave calling card | link to this | view only this entry

Thursday, December 5, 2019

Centerpoint

Centerpoint I have a small cadre of sisters and brothers who are closer than even my closest blood relative. Sometimes we meet by text; sometimes, by the Grace of God/dess. We always dive deep, however we connect. By Skype, or Text or pocket phones. Even face to grinning face, we whisper love, from heart to heart. Oh Dear Friends, Allah’s seasoned gardeners, sent by love to cultivate Love’s pure learning. Oh, Dear Friends, I bow before you. Your kindness always answers my deepest, groaning... Sign in to see full entry.

posted by Shams-i-Heartsong at 3:28 AM | add or view comments (2) | leave calling card | link to this | view only this entry

Headlines (What is this?)