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  • This Poem can be found in

    FIVE - New, First Edition NOW Available

    “Cherish each moment”

    Cherish each moment
    In the presence of petals
    Unfolding rose red
    
    Love patiently residing
    At the Center of Being
    
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  • This Poem can be found in

    10 to 17 February Afternoons, 1977 - Second Edition NOW Available.
    Collected - New, a collection of all of the poems in one book - Available January 2013.

    “White caps appear between the grey”

    White caps appear between the grey
    Of the free and angry sea,
    As I stand with hands pocket deep
    Tasting the salt spray on my lips.
    
    Wind blown tresses cover my face.
    Whisking them away
    I feel the flame of your presence;
    Turning I meet your ambient eyes
    And again I’m warm with you near.
    
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  • This Poem can be found in

    10 to 17 February Afternoons, 1977 - Second Edition NOW Available.
    Collected - New, a collection of all of the poems in one book - Available January 2013.

    “Poetry is flowing today”

    Poetry is flowing today;
    Thoughts of John Keats
    Not so far away—
    Neither in his verse
    Nor of his time,
    But writing only to release
    Others so they may find
    A smile on their lips
    And no fear in the mind.
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  • This Poem can be found in

    The One - New, First Edition available January 2013.
    Collected - New, a collection of all of the poems in one book - Available January 2013.

    Children of the Sun XV

    The ongoing journey
    That initially began
    In the static Mind
    And imagination
    Of the ONE
    Continues for aeons
    Through the agony
    Of separateness
    To ultimately return
    To the ONE
    
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  • This Poem can be found in

    10 to 17 February Afternoons, 1977 - Second Edition NOW Available.
    Collected - New, a collection of all of the poems in one book - Available January 2013.

    “Common sense”

    Common sense,
    What is it?
    It was once a pamphlet,
    But now what?
    
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  • This Poem can be found in

    10 to 17 February Afternoons, 1977 - Second Edition NOW Available.
    Collected - New, a collection of all of the poems in one book - Available January 2013.

    Beyond

    With strength of mind
    And purpose,
    One may 
    Force the Seer
    To close his eyes
    In perplexing confusion,
    Thusly freeing
    The sixth sense
    From becoming
    Someone’s bondage,
    God and guiding light.
    
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  • This Poem can be found in

    FIVE - New, First Edition NOW Available
    Collected - New, a collection of all of the poems in one book - Available January 2013.

    For Brenda

           Poetry
    Is the fragrance
    	Of each moment
           Inhaled
    	During each life
           Exhaled
    	Toward a future
           Envisioned
    	Now
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  • This Poem can be found in

    Paths, 1978 - Second Edition NOW Available.
    Collected - New, a collection of all of the poems in one book - Available January 2013.

    Paths IA, xi

    During the early budding years
       The Holy Spirit will descend
       To live in the sacred temple,
       Becoming advisor and friend.
    When Heaven’s voice pierces the ear,
       Our Inner Peace gathers the might
          To pass all of temptation’s tests;
          For in the speaking of His Will
          We help establish the conquest
       Of evil’s all engulfing fright.
    With the Kingdom of Heaven near
       His ever radiant Light
       Produces wings for the coming flight.
    
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  • This Poem can be found in

    The One - New, First Edition available January 2013.
    Collected - New, a collection of all of the poems in one book - Available January 2013.

    Immaculate Conception IV

    The Light generated within
    Travels up the shining pathway
    Meeting the descending Light Waves
    Exploding near the Heart Center
    Firing the Cross of Creation
    Sending light through arms out fingers
    To enhance the transformation
    Of all life forms on planet Earth
    
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