Passageway To Light

 

artwork of Michael Whelan

Standing on the edge of  a dream
crumbling beneath me pieces of yesterday
there is a star on the horizon leading to
a higher consciousness in the morning sun

but, tonight drifting between the worlds
the archway to another sphere of being
here in the darkness, struggling to find light
traveling cliffs high above the mossy earth
what can be seen at this height, shall I call upon
the bird of perception, what would his orbs
reveal in the mist of transition

 dreams take me on mysterious journeys
to places I have never seen, meeting oracles
in quiet hours, when others are sleeping
sometimes, communing with the departed
but,  never drinking from their cup

it is in this state of mind, that events become
crystal clear,  I realize that we all walk cliff
edges in life each time we face a new challenge
or set out on a new path of unknowns

don't let the songs of darkness sway
you from the radiant songs of light....

 Linking with The Sunday Muse

 

peace, light and love always

December Magic

December Snow

Fresh snow
blankets the barren
 landscape, creating a path
to unknown wanderings
taking one step at a time

Cardinal

My heart heavy
as the fresh fallen snow
calling card of the season
red cardinal brightens the
mood of the day

Geese

Wild geese enjoying
the day, they worry not
about the chill in the air
basking in the noon sunlight
reflective in the moment

 

written for dVerse
hosted by Grace writing Zen Poetry

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Peace, light and love always

New Fallin' Snow

courtesy of Pixabay

I've got the cold weather blues
bundling up just to read my email
this heart of mine is feelin' bruised
the winter winds let out a wail

let it go, let it go
let it go, with the new fallin' snow

You know I've been thinking of you
wondering do you still think of me
full cold moon is rising into view
the willow tree now in dormancy

let it go, let it go
let if go, with the new fallin' snow

I've got the cold weather blues
a poetic song, could warm my nights
sing to me about love that's true
let's dance under December starlight

let it go, let it go
let it go, with the new fallin' snow

linking with dVerse
hosted by Lillian - writing poetry
using two winter song titles from
a list provided, I chose the following

Cold Weather Blues (Muddy Waters)
Let It Go (Idina Menzel)

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Pileated Woodpecker - Drum Solo

Pileated Woodpecker

What is that shrill coming from the trees
demanding my attention on a foul afternoon
a chisel like beak, tapping out a chant
what sort of wizardry can this be

sending out a brisk series of notes

I spin around in search of the magical sound
spying a bright red cap and wings of black
a white strip runs down your face and neck
tilting your head, you appear to be spellbound

drumming in a deep rapid rolling rhythm

a rare striking bird on a cold afternoon
channeling energy from the vast universe
pulsating beats in harmony with mother earth
rap, tapping a solo musician's wondrous tune

a standing ovation from an admirer below
 clapping,  that was quite the show

Clapping Hands Muse

linking with earthweal

linking with The Sunday Muse

Author's note:  I had an encounter
 with a pileated woodpecker this week
 I am honoring the visitation with this poem

   Speaking of drumming it's
said that the drum solo on Tom Sawyer by Rush
was one of the best ever.  RIP  Neil...

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