Writing a Poem as a Sacred Act, Part 2

Sep 6, 2011 | Poetry

What creates a living state of awareness, a contagious mood, the timeless pause? I’m not so motivated to write a great poem structurally, as I am in catalyzing “real moments” and turning on the heart’s light switch.

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Writing a Poem as a Sacred Act, Part 1

Sep 5, 2011 | Poetry

I carry a journal on airplanes and hikes, to mountaintops, beaches, and foreign countries. A poem is such a good way to distill the essence of a confusing or inspiring experience by blending actual detail with feeling to find the core spiritual message. After the last line mysteriously appears, as though from some inner master, I often feel sublimely wide-eyed, relieved, and wiser.

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A Frequency Poem

Jun 27, 2011 | Poetry

in the mirror lately my body eyes cheeks skin
are morphing in and out of moist and dry realities
full and prescient, empty and vaguely worried
I don’t quite recognize myself
am I aging or youthing?

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Healing with Secret Love

May 13, 2011 | Poetry

More and more lately, I’ve been experiencing the reality of the life force, and love, that exist inside supposedly inanimate objects. Everything is alive! Everything is full of love.

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