Victory Passed, a Humble Present

bold in action;
fear has fallen away.

free of spirit;
shame is forgotten.

free from doubt;
the heart knows
all.

now, after healing,
the world awaits
the glory of your flame.

but,
positivity
is not
sensitivity.

and creativity
will neither
nurture,
nor hold.

and so the path of
love
stretches out
just a
few
steps
further
from your core.

but,
the heart
knows
all,

right?

morning song

a song of empty
greets a soul longing
for more,
stoking familiar-
almost comforting
fears.

a blanket
of caution,
a shield
of doubt;
the wisdom
& safety
of living
without.

across the valley,
a young child’s
chest
bursts with songs
of hope.
and the birds,
and the antelope,
and the wind
join in jubilation.

the empty retreats;
love moves in.

fire to stone: a revival (though I never really left)

jump-back,
to where you belong.
kick-off,
when you hear this song.

ain’t no love
lost
on the weak
of heart.

ain’t no
hope lost
if you do your part.

child of dust,
drums,
and the ancient fire.

warrior of love,
music,
and
sacred desire

keep giving it up,
you can’t run dry.
give them everything
till the day they die.

winding road

no,
you
haven’t
been
down this road
before.

 

though,
you wear the same mud on your shoes.

 

 

no,
you
haven’t
been
down this road
before.

 

though
the birds sing the same old song.

 

 

no,
you
haven’t
been
down this road
before.

 
though
the clouds still hide behind the sun.

 

 
no,
you
haven’t
been
down this road
before.

 

 
because this time,
you’re not alone.