Reflections of the Heart

Until Now 

I didn’t understand until now…

When we dance, we find a natural, comfortable, unpretentious 
matching of time and space, we converge and emerge 
as a multitude of one, single in purpose.  

When we listen, doors open, 
long sealed by disappointment encased in anger, 
now heard unjudged by preconceived notions of what is.  

When we talk, barriers fall; reconstructed fencing of 
unprovoked excuses and deliberate failures to communicate 
lay crumbled beside the foundation for healthy relationships, 
“a day at a time” building.  

Until now, I didn’t understand why the stale air of redundancy 
never surrounded our relationship…with you, no, no, with us 
the air is always fresh, clean and energizing.  

When we breathe, my heart becomes yours, your lungs mine 
and together we inhale our renewed future and exhale 
a journey of hope filled with compassion and appreciation.  

Waterfalls and Rainbows 

we embrace

 I am absorbed and reappear as glistening droplets
  quivering on your gentle surface

we caress

 You evaporate, leaving that sweet scent of fine oils 
  lounging on my form 

now 
 at rest 
  doubts forgotten 
   desires known 
    the energy of serenity imbibed 

the enchantment of waterfalls and rainbows savored, again

If I…

If I decide to take this step will my faith hold true, 
will the foundation of my hope bring the courage sought, 
will I find with your guidance, the growth within my heart? 

If I decide to accept this path, where darkness sheds the light, 
will the faith I place within myself open more than just my mind,
will I find that your plan, of which I am unaware, now blossoms 
before my eyes?  

If I decide to celebrate this gift of life bestowed, 
will I be shown how not alone walking solo truly can be, 
will I find that piece of me, that is the peace of mind 
you grant without asking favors?  

If I decide to celebrate this journey traveled, 
the people blest whose paths have crossed with mine, 
I know what you shall reveal; 

Love is found when least expected,
even when you think you are alone

Sound of Silence

The sounds of day breaking 

and night falling were deafening…

compared to the silence between us 

when you said good-bye.

Each Day is Blessed 

Each day I am blessed to know and 
feel your enlightenment increase, 
as your self-awareness intensifies, 
know that I am here and will remain. 

Each time you allow me to rejoice in 
your accomplishments or encourage you 
through your struggles, our unity becomes 
stronger and another dream accepts life.  

Each moment we share strengthens 
the cornerstone of our relationship and 
acknowledges the power of divinely inspired love. 

As our hearts define the vision and 
our minds design the path, 
God will guide the journey. 

The Awakening 

Although, I laid bruised and broken, 
death’s scent never cluttered my senses; 
humility and honor beckon me towards 
the path for which I was chosen.  

From the ashes of just existing, I arose transformed, 
like the phoenix, into a living symbol of divine love.  
I found within, a gift I will forever cherish, 
the enlightenment of unconditional faith and belief.  

As I began my renewed calling, to share with others, 
the complete revelation of my blessings unfolded like 
petals of a rose, gradually and with great beauty.  

You freed me from the temporal understanding of life and 
gave me the opportunity and responsibility of presenting 
Your Word through my actions.  

My faith and Your love molded me into a vessel from which 
divine inspiration flows like fresh mountain springs untainted 
by the impurities of daily living.  As You wish, I will express 
my gratitude by helping others realize their divine love.  

Excerpt from Within Your Eyes

Within your eyes, I found sanctuary; 
where the pressure to conform relinquishes its existence to 
the compassion of your heart and normal is our decision 

Excerpt from When Words Seem Futile

When words seem too futile, how do I convey my amazement at 
your strength through adversity, your sustained compassion for 
others when I know flight not fight captures your very essence?  

Excerpt from Today is Just the Beginning

Although at times, I do not fully understand the why of my journey,
I know I must travel, allowing my faith to guide my decisions,
hope to cradle my dreams, and family love to cushion my falls.  

As a light of the Almighty, 
I remain unswerving to the call of my journey.  
All I am is just the beginning of what is within my reach.  

Excerpt from Working Through Courage and Praise

In spite of all they boast and claim, 
these men of fear, these men of shame 
fear that progress makes values blend 
and with it tyranny’s hold shall end. 

I pray for those who shall defend 
and cease the hearts of foolish men, 
who once too often forced freedom’s price 
with hearts too cold, more cold than ice. 

Excerpt from Lasting Legacy and Courageous Leadership 

To those who opened the door and removed the barriers, 
to those who walked through and held the door for 
others to follow, we honor your courage.  

You inspired us to achieve, demanded our best efforts, 
and instilled that failing to try is the tragedy, and that 
failing to achieve is another opportunity to succeed.