I heard a bird sing out the word:
Hope! Hope! Hope!
A butterfly I saw confide:
Hope! Hope! Hope!
I smelled the flowers pure and sweet
And ate the fruit from giving trees.
I touch the Word; I’m seen and heard:
Hope! Hope! Hope!
—
My nature-inspired Quadrille for De’s prompt at
dVerse.
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Sometimes she sings loud
And seems too strong and proud.
But always, always singing sweet!
1. When the thunder rolls
And flood rains drench the land,
We wonder why the Mother
Has to force her hand.
But after rain is sun
And after clouds a bow,
In every storm a reason
Greater than we know.
Sometimes she sings loud
And seems too strong and proud.
But always, always singing sweet!
2. When death comes to call
And take our love away,
We wonder why the Mother
Couldn’t let them stay.
But through the grief is peace
‘Cause every part is whole.
We’re safe within her keeping,
Every single soul.
Sometimes she sings loud
And seems too strong and proud.
But always, always singing sweet!
3. When we’re down so low
And cannot stand the hurt,
We wonder why the Mother
Lets us feel like dirt.
We ask her for a sign
Of all-embracing Love,
Before, behind, within us,
Under and above.
So we can sing it loud,
Stand tall and strong and proud,
And always, always singing sweet!
Sing your Spirit loud,
Stand tall and strong and very proud,
And always, always singing sweet!
This is track 13 on the album
Mother Nature Sings.
You keep me and sleep me
on dark chilly nights.
You wake me and take me
to stand in the light.
You feed me and need me
in trials and tears.
You feel me and heal me
from worries and fears.
You charm me and warm me,
so gentle and kind.
You thrill me and fill me
with laughter inside.
You know me and show me
the beauty of life.
You sing me and bring me
a song of delight.
You hold me, enfold me
in love without bounds.
For Heaven has given
the blessing we found.
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I wrote these lyrics while I was fasting and praying for those affected by hurricane Irma last Sunday, 9/10/17. My prayers continue for those who were injured, who lost loved ones, and who are still without electricity and other things that have become essential. And may we all be thankful for all the good things and people in our lives, and not take them for granted.
Wind so wild and raging,
Rains are pouring down.
Let Your children rest in
The peace that’s Yours alone.
‘Cause You know all Your children
By name and so much more.
Please show Your grace and peace O Lord,,
Centered, centered in the storm.
News of devastation,
Everything at stake.
Still Your love is stronger
Than any storm that breaks.
‘Cause You know all Your children
By name and so much more.
Please show Your love and power,
Centered, centered in the storm.
“We don’t know Your purpose
Or understand Your ways.
Guide us and protect us;
Thy will be done,” we pray.
‘Cause You know all Your children
By name and so much more.
Please help us sing Your praises,
Centered, centered in the storm.
‘Cause You know all Your children
By name and so much more.
And life is for Your glory,
Even centered in the storm.
For You are centered in the storm.
Centered in the storm,
You are centered in the storm.
I rode a water slide of tears this Summer. It started in loss. I still don’t know what happened, or what I did wrong. But someone I thought was a friend decided enough was enough. So, being who I am, I said, “God bless you,” and went on my way without another word.
I slid down that slippery slope, thinking it would never end. My spirit went with it, until the night the heavens opened. A real friend, the best friend I’ve ever had, gave his heart to me with a song.
There were more tears. In fact, the whole Summer has been nothing but rain. Yet these new tears are joyful ones, and the water slide of loss, ended in a pool of love.
monsoon rains pelt me
hot and fast until they stop
teardrop sparkles shine
—
A “What I Did on my Summer Vacation” haibun for Toni’s prompt at
dVerse.
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1. You are my ray of sunshine
In all the storms of life.
You are the silver lining
In each cloud passing by.
You are the bless’ed rainbow,
The promise that will heal.
You are the love that conquers because
You are the real deal.
Refrain:
2. You are my inspiration
When thoughts are running dry.
You are the peace and comfort
That hold me when I cry.
You are the sweetest blessing
This world cannot supply.
You are the love that’s giving because
You are the real deal.
Refrain:
3. You are the best of lyrics
And music that I sing.
You are the breath within me,
My All and Everything.
You are the Summer, Autumn,
The Winter and the Spring.
You are the love eternal because
You are the real deal.
Refrain: (Twice)
You are the real deal (2x).
Refrain:
You are the real deal,
The spark of love inside, no matter what I think or feel.
You’re the light that brightens every deep and dark ordeal, ’cause
You are the real deal.
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In loving memory of Nana, who knew all about flowers–and about life.
Refrain:
[‘Cause] life is too short
Not to smell the wildflowers.
And it’s too short
Not to do a little dance.
Life is too short
Not to cherish every hour.
And it’s too short
Not to love when God gives you the chance.
1. Life is for the living,
No matter who you are.
So smell the fragrant flowers,
And let the living start.
Refrain:
2. Life is for the dancing,
Like breezes through the trees.
So dance a little rhythm,
And set your Spirit free.
Refrain:
3. Life is for the loving,
The greatest gift of all.
So open up your heart,
And never be afraid to fall.
Refrain:
Life is too short
Not to love when God gives you the chance.
Life is too short,
So love when God gives you the chance.
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This was originally a
poem.
The last verse and ending line are new. Written as a Nocturn, or night song, it’s natural this would be set to music.
1. It’s midnight as the hours turn.
The clock is ticking; candles burn.
As I embrace the dark that churns,
It’s midnight as the hours turn.
2. It’s midnight as the world spins.
The time is passing; hear the din.
I reach for moonlight deep within;
It’s midnight as the world spins.
3. It’s midnight as the mind repairs.
The time is healing, easing cares.
I rest content to be in prayer;
It’s midnight as the mind repairs.
4. It’s midnight as the soul awakes.
Forget the clock of time and space.
As Spirit lights the dreamland scape,
It’s midnight as the soul awakes.
5. It’s midnight as the hours turn.
My life is ticking; fire burns.
As I embrace the dark and learn,
It’s midnight as the hours turn.
The darkest hours always turn.
Night falls softly these long days,
Perfect timing every phase.
Sweetest kiss caresses sky
In a lingering good-bye,
Featuring the fading Sun,
Heralding the rest begun.
Royal symphony of light,
Promises of dreams tonight.
Tender notes as day departs,
Peppering the sky with stars.
—
My Quadrille in response to Kim’s “pepper” prompt at
dVerse.
It’s such a rainy day today,
So cold and damp and drear.
I curl up where it’s warm and dry,
But oh the birds I hear!
Chirping, cooing, twittering,
Laughing, singing free!
The sound of happiness in song
Is worth the rain to me.
—
No surprise to anyone, this is my “sound” Quadrille for Victoria’s lovely prompt at
dVerse.
Mystical Strings 
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