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The wisdom poem “Faith” set to music

Cover-Faith

I am honored that Diane Kaplan, who is a singer-songwriter-spiritual connector, set part of Faith— A Wisdom Poem Sharing Spiritual Connection to music.

After reading sections of the poem, she chose this section: Poem-Faith-opening to Spirit

Here is the song:

A wisdom poem “… is a poem that is dictated directly from Spiritual Presence. Each poem shares/provides/shouts a message. Each message can lead to connection and balance.”

Faith can open the possibility of spiritual connection, which can bring uplifting and expansive living. The book is available on amazon. com. Click the book title to buy it: Faith— A Wisdom Poem Sharing Spiritual Connection,

To hear more of Diane Kaplan’s inspirational music, go to her website: DianeSong.

 

A Poem: Same Story, Different Victims

against one another

So much hurting of others is going on, and each group sees itself as justified or oppressed. Here is a poem I was inspired to write after seeing the movie “Selma”.

Poem-same story different victims

Same Story, Different Victims” is published in the book Unfolding—A Collection of Wisdom PoetryIt can be purchased through amazon.com at http://amzn.com/1508828229

A wisdom poem sharing spiritual connection: “Faith”

Cover-Faith

I have previously published two books of wisdom poetry: “Unfolding” and “Connection“. As described in both of these books, a wisdom poem “… is a poem that is dictated directly from Spiritual Presence. Each poem shares/provides/shouts a message. Each message can lead to connection and balance.”

A new book has come through me, Faith— A Wisdom Poem Sharing Spiritual Connection,  and this book consists of a single poem that directs the reader towards spiritual connection. Spiritual connection is enlightening and focusing. It might last only a few moments, but the connection can be carried back into day-to-day living.

This book is dedicated to my stepmother, Elaine Kaye-Kellner, who is proof that a stepmother can be a gift. I am thankful for her every day.

Here is an excerpt from the poem:

Poem-Faith

Alone

alone

Alone
Lone
One

One alone
Is consuming

Alone sadly
Is loneness deafening

Alone purposely
Is loneness possible

Alone freshly
Is loneness submerged

Alone soulfully
Is loneness building

Loneness felt
Is loneness truly

Being alone
Strokes or overwhelms
With self-inspired vengeance

Being alone lonely
Is loneness undesirable

Being alone creatively
Is loneness directed

REACH

Autumn Energy

 

Autumn leaves

Even though the weather is still warm where I live, there are hints that Autumn is coming.

Here’s a poem about Autumn from
Connection—A Collection of Wisdom Poetry.
It’s available through amazon.com: http://amzn.com/1511788259

Poem-Autumn Energy

Too Many Things—A Poem

too many things

I recently read a book about organizing. Its main principle is to get rid of things that do not bring joy. Here’s a poem from Unfolding that describes the problem of having too many things:

Too many things, 45 gadgets, 37 candles,
16 appliances, 38 souvenirs, 30 pictures,
29 display items, 28 shirts, 24 pairs of shoes,
20 gifts, 82 plastic bags, 10 advertisements,
18 once-loved items, 13 jackets, much much more.

Too many things
cause too much possessiveness
which causes
too much fear
causing
too much of whatever ails.

Too many things
require too much storage
which causes
too much forgotten
causing
too much wastefulness.

Too many things

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Too many things
waste time.

Too many things
feed too much dissatisfaction.

Unfolding is available on amazon.com at http://amzn.com/1508828229

Summer Relaxation

summer heat

The summer heat is slowing us down and bringing summer fun.

Here’s a poem about summer heat from my newly published book,
Connection—A Collection of Wisdom Poetry. It’s available through amazon.com: http://amzn.com/1511788259

Poem-Summer Relaxation

“Connection” is published!

Cover-Connection Poetry

I’m happy to announce that Connection—A Collection of Wisdom Poetry has been published on amazon.com: http://amzn.com/1511788259

Here is the definition for Wisdom poetry from the Foreword:

“Poetry is removing the excess words and focusing on the essence.

The poems in this book are wisdom poems from Spiritual Presence. A wisdom poem is a poem that is dictated directly from Spiritual Presence. Each poem shares/provides/shouts a message. Each message can lead to connection and balance.

As you read the poems, consider the messages and partake of their energy and truthfulness.

So much wisdom in so few words!”

The poetry sings our connections: our connections to other people, to animals, to nature, to spirituality, and to ourselves.

Someone to Watch Over Me

Connections

Perhaps there are angels that
watch over me.
Perhaps there are twinkly-beings that
light my way.
Perhaps there are helpers that
guide my daily strivings and focus my efforts.

There are, there are, there are.

Someone to watch over me
when despair strikes
when sadness wearies
when the way is unclear
when joy is felt and calling to be shared
when excitement is felt and calling to be shown.

Someone to light my way
when the path is blurred
and the signs are missing.

Someone to guide my daily strivings
so I find my stride
and perform my best
and achieve my goals.

Someone to focus my efforts
so I see the steps
and move with ease
and grow in wisdom.

Perhaps there are angels that watch over me
and twinkly-beings
and helpers too.

Yes! There are!

There are, there are, there are.

This poem is from Unfolding—A Collection of Wisdom Poetry, which is available on amazon.com: http://amzn.com/1508828229

The Soul’s Influence

soul connection

For you I will proceed diligently
For you I will strive

You and I have connection
You and I have purpose

Our paths are one
Our paths are divided

Joined in physicality
Joined in transparency

Soul of my body
Body for my soul

Bound and dependent
Distinct and independent

For you I will reach higher
For you I will believe

For an understanding of the soul and its journey, read Awaiting Lighthttp://amzn.com/1500504084

The way to diet

Diet books-tower of confusion

The world of dieting is fraught with quick-results claims and misinformation. Diets work for those who build an individualized plan, not through following the latest fad diet, but through understanding of food and its role in nourishing the body.

Moderation is the foundation of proper eating. Eating whole and nutritious foods builds on the foundation.

Here is a poem that will appear in the future book of poetry “Growth”:

Diet books-tower of confusion poem

Connection with Spiritual Connection

Spiritual connection

Spiritual connection surrounds all that we do. When we are doubtful of ourselves, spiritual connection is urging us to be supportive. Spiritual connection supports our actions, and we have to support them too.

When efforts seem wasted and quitting feels close, we must reach for the connection and let it support.

I’m writing wisdom poetry about faith. Here is a quote from the poem:

The opening to
Oneself is the
Opening to Spirit. Within oneself
Is the connection
Through the soul. For the soul
Yes the soul
Is Spirit derived. The soul
Carries energy that is
Spirit derived.

The opening to
Oneself is
Opening to Spirit. Opening to Spirit
Through self-inspection.
Finding the connection.
Finding the soul.

+ When you find your soul, you will be
open to Spirit.

And another quote from the poem:

The soul
Opens the living being
To spiritual energy.

The soul
Bridges the gap
Between beyond
And grounded.

Relaxation in soulful connection
Is natural and possible. Soulful connection
Brings relaxed being. Relaxed being is
Floating in thoughts of
Acceptance and connection. At
Connection is release from
Hurtful self-affliction. At
Connection is release
From criticism.
Relaxed being is floating in thoughts
While firmly attached to physicality.

The blood still flows.
The digestion continues on.
The nerves sense stimulation.
The breathing continues.
The body remains firmly established.

Connection is through physicality transcended
And thoughts receiving the body’s strength.

Connection is through thoughts a-soaring
Through flesh and blood aligning
And activation from soulful assistance.

And from the poem’s conclusion:

Connection to Spirit,
Sacred connection
Many paths and many offerings.
The connection has resonance
The connection uplifts the life.

Connection to Spirit,
Continuing connection
Many forms and many presentations.
The connection shares wonder
The connection inspires the life.

Entertainment through performance

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Music, art, slapstick, drama, literature, dance, and other forms of entertainment.  All are created by people for people. Experiencing entertainment is soul-fulfilling. Creating entertainment is soul exercise because the soul requires the stretch of the imagination and the melody of the breeze. Any form of entertainment that is awakening for the soul is soul exercise.

From the book of poetry, Unfolding:

The Small Theater

      Movies, plays, and artistic performances
Blossom at the small theater.

      Audience interactions—
Among themselves and with the performance,
Creating a shared sense of experience,
A shared sense of time.

The small theater.
Calling people out of their homes.
Providing opportunity to interact,
Providing opportunity to connect.

Entertainment is naturally built-in. People are drawn to others’ antics. People are drawn to others’ doings. The soul wants entertainment, and the best way to get it is to be entertaining. To oneself and to others!

Wisdom poetry is wondrous!

Post 25 LogoThis blog post is too early, but I’m so excited that I can’t keep quiet. I am almost finished with another book of poetry that is so amazing to me that I can’t not shout about it!

Poem-dig deep

Can you guess what I’m writing about?

“Unfolding” is published!

Unfolding book cover

I’m happy to announce that Unfolding—A Collection of Wisdom Poetry has been published on amazon.com: http://amzn.com/1508828229

What is wisdom poetry? Here is the definition from the Foreword:

“Poetry is removing the excess words and focusing on the essence.

The poems in this book are wisdom poems from Spiritual Presence. A wisdom poem is a poem that is dictated directly from Spiritual Presence. Each poem shares/provides/shouts a message. Each message can lead to connection and balance.

As you read the poems, consider the messages and partake of their energy and truthfulness.

So much wisdom in so few words!”

Unfolding-To the Reader

Writing Life

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From the upcoming book of poetry titled Connection.

Sitting at
a table
on a bed
in a park
by the sea
near busy shopping areas

Writers absorb life.

Observing with
curious eyes
wondering ears
flexible ideas
examined experiences
inspiration sources

Writers receive life.

Concentrated creation
involved development
bated breath
changing pace
sensing guidance
temporarily away

Writers feel the writing.

Personal hindrances
learned  routines
family needs
daily responsibilities
community influences
living requirements

Writers manage interference.

 Like others,
Writers struggle with
Daily obligations and
Self-inflicted stumbling blocks.

 Unlike others,
Writers wear the
Call to write
Inside their bones.

Fulfilling Spring

wild flowers

Blossoming, captivating flowers
Fill the air with vision
Of fragrant beauty
To be had.

Lovely, coolish Spring days
Fill the nights with hopes
Of love and companionship
To be held.

Constant, melodic bird song
Fill the lungs with desire
Of expansive breaths
To be taken.

Spring in all its blossoming,
Fragrant, and melodic.
Magic, filling the
Life with freshness.

From the upcoming book of poetry “Connection”.