Rose

“A rose by any other name
would smell as sweet”
But not as sweet as her
She is sweetness personified
She is the embodiment of love
Her perfect rose pink personality
A gift to the world
She is a learner
She is a teacher
She is a keeper of codes
She is a bearer of light
She is as soft as silk
She is proud and passionate
She holds secrets well
She will listen deeply
To the stirrings of your soul
Her patience knows no bounds
Her soul sings sweetly
Like a beautiful bird
She is quiet and deep
She is a survivor
She has an underestimated strength
She loves fiercely
She protects her own
She is a nurturer
She is a lover
She sings lullabies to the world
Cradling it in her arms
Her voice softly guiding it to sleep
Ready to awaken to a new day
Fresh and bright as the sunrise
She beams her bright light
Into everyone she meets
Not even aware of her power
To transform with a snap of her fingers
She clears the air of hatred
She rings the bell of freedom
She advocates for the needy
She champions for the weary
She comforts the casualties
She reckons with the reckless
Her talents are tremendous
But she softly shows them
They can easily be missed
If one does not look closely
If one does not listen carefully
Take a second look
Hold your ear close
Then you will see her fully
Then you will hear her clearly
A gentle force of nature
Changing the world
One mind at a time
Every day of her life

MAL 11/7/20

Teri

She is a warrior
She is a shaman
She is a healer
She is a teacher
She is pure woman
She is strong
She is powerful
She is a goddess
She shines like the sun
She shimmers like a rainbow
Her hair is full of unicorns
Her eyes will mesmerize you
Her soul runs as deep as the ocean
She will hold your hand gently
While she fights all your demons
She is a fairy queen
With glitter sprinkles shooting from her hands
She is a dragon master
She is a phoenix
She rises from the ashes
Flinging fire from her fingers
She will destroy and consume
All obstacles in your path
She is a restorer of souls
She will free you from your chains
She will rescue you from your dungeon
While quietly holding your in her arms,
She will clear you of your fears
She will ignite all your passions
She is fearless
She has been broken
She understands your  pain
She sympathizes with your struggles
Your soul is safe with her
She will protect and guard it
She will use every last breath
She will never give up
Until all souls are retrieved
Until the world becomes whole again
She is the one you have been seeking
She is the one to bring you home
She has heard your screams
She has felt your cries
She sheds her tears for you
Tears of deep healing
Tears of magic
Tears of grief
For the planet and all who dwell on it
She journeys into hidden worlds
To find the missing pieces 
To recreate the puzzle
To recover what was lost
The angels sing her songs
Songs of the past
Songs of the future
Songs to heal the broken
Songs to inspire the hopeless
She is a storyteller
Telling stories of creation
Telling stories of the golden ages
She has seen it all
She has felt it all
She has known it all
She has been everywhere
She travels through time and space
She sees beyond the boundaries
Her gifts have no limits
Her spirit soars like an eagle
Her words whisper in the woods
Her voice echoes in the canyons
Her cries wake up the dead
She calls to the heroes
She leads the armies of light
She will take back the night
She will awaken the dawn
She will go down in history
Her name will be remembered
Her story will be told
Generations upon generations
Will thank her
Will honor her
Will feel the impact
She made on the world
She will take her place
Among the kings and the queens
The divine defender
The crystal commander
The eternal restorer
Bless and revere her name

MAL 11/6/20

Verronica

She is a seductress
She is a witch
She is a siren
She is a song
She is full of fire
She is cool as ice
She is a protector
She is a fighter
She stands for innocence
She holds the light
She breaks through barriers
She stands up for what is right
She puts up a shield
But is tender inside
Her heart is pure gold
Her blood runs pure white
She breathes in the dawn
She breathes out the night
Her eyes hold infinity
Her lips speak the truth
Her ears hear the darkness
Her hands touch the cosmos
The stars call her name
The moon draws her in
The sun shines through her skin
The world is her oyster
She claims what is hers
No one may trespass
No one shall harm
Her power protects her
And all she holds dear
The world will whisper
When it is time
She will step forward
The past will unwind
The present will ignite
The future will unfold
She is timeless
She is forever
She is the universe
She is all.

MAL 11/4/20

My Gifts

I am a Prophet
I am a Seer
I am an Oracle
I am a Psychic
I speak Truth
I speak from God
I am wise
I am a sage
I see the future
I connect with the past
I see the unseen
I know the unforeseen
I am one with the Universe
I am one with the Divine
I am a conduit
I am a vessel of God
I am a pure channel
I speak God's message
I am pure light
I am pure love
I am infinite
I am a guide
I bridge the Heavens and Earth
I teach the unteachable
I reach the unreachable
I am a child of God
I see the path
I teach the way
I lead the leaders
I support the seekers
I develop the dreamers
My life is unfolding as it should
I Trust in my mission
I Trust in my calling
I have Faith in God
I have Hope for the Future
Heaven is coming
Peace will Prevail
Upon the Earth
So Be It
God is Good

MAL 1/13/19

Serenity

I will never tire of the trees

They are my friends 

And speak to me

They wrap around me 

As I meander the path

The pines stand majestic

Tall and proud

While the others are resting

Awaiting Spring

Their barren branches

Will soon have buds

But the sap is still flowing

Inside their trunks

Their presence brings comfort

From the snow and the cold

Their steadfast stillness

Soothes my soul

I eagerly anticipate

When they are in bloom

But I savor these moments

Of sweet serenity

When they share their secrets

Silently with me

MAL 2/3/19

Written mostly while walking (12 small laps) and transcribed to paper from memory and completed after the walk. 

Sun Kissed

The Sun rises gently as I tread
Casting streaks and shadows
Across the icy snow
It greets me cheerfully
As it peeks through the trees
Rising higher with each step
Shining brighter with each lap
The trees shield it from my eyes
Creating beauty as I pass
I never tire of its views
I get a thrill from each glance
I try to capture every moment
But lenses never do it justice
The peace and joy it brings to me
Can never be expressed fully
My images and words
Are my best attempt
To share with the world
The pleasure that I feel 
When it kisses me

MAL 2/1/19
Reflection upon my walk on a sun kissed morning. 

Indulgence

Indulge your senses fully

In all that you do

In every movement of your body

In every rhythm of your breath

In every image your eye captures

In every taste upon your tongue

In every scent that you smell

In every object that you touch

In every moment of your life

Take the time to soak it in

To feel the pulse of your heart

Alive and exhilarated

Inspired and excited

Awaiting your awareness

Of life's marvelous mysteries

MAL

1/26/19

Rest in Peace

Make me a channel of your peace

Saint Francis was your guide

You always lived that motto

Peace be with you and also with you

was said at church and as we shared 

a glass of water after getting home

May your eternal soul rest in peace

and may we find peace in our loss

Your love never dies even though 

you are no longer with us

Spread pieces of peace 

down upon the world

and do your work from on high

We love you Mom

We feel your love as we share 

Our final goodbye

Rest in Peace 

with your parents and sister now

Reunited in spirit

Lovingly remembered

Forever cherished

Now we lay thee down to rest

MAL 7/24/20

Memorial for my Mom at the burial of her ashes back in her hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. My sister asked me to write something and I wrote it right before the service as tears streamed down my face. Everyone else felt it as I read it. 

I love you eternally Mom and feel you always with me. 

She passed on February 15, 2o20 and her funeral was

on February 22, 2020 

(2/22, 2020 - 22 and 222 are her signs to me)

My friend said my Mom's soul was the loveliest pink rose. Perfect.

Corona

Coronavirus

Corona is the Crown

Crown of the Head

Head of the State

State of the Nation

Imposed Isolation

Locked in Limitation

Extreme Frustration

Total Agitation

Severe Aggravation

Complete Condemnation

Pandemic Paralysis

Universal Uncertainty

Hiding in Hibernation

Masking our Faces

My Faith is Fading

My Spirit Slowly Dying

Tired of Trying

To Avoid the Inevitable

Keeping busy Postponing

Cannot Escape the Reality

Weary of Waiting

For a Vaccine or

The Miracle Cure

For the Decree

That will set us Free

That will bring back Me

MAL 4/19/20

This was written in the midst of the stay at home orders that kept getting extended and I thought would never end. As an extrovert it was slowly killing me. This was about a month in. Thankfully we were eventually allowed to socialize with restrictions. My life has been slowly returning to as normal as can be in these times. I will take it. 

Discovery

I see the man that you are and the man you will become
I know the thinker and can sense the dreamer
What dreams dwell inside, waiting to be realized?
As I delve deep into the core, uncovering more,
I put together the pieces of the puzzle of your soul
What lies hidden within is revealed to me
The true image is reflected back as in a mirror
The key is found, unlocking the chamber,
the walls part, and the inner sanctum is achieved
The rare treasure is revealed,
Beheld only by one worthy of its discovery

A twin flame poem

MAL 3/1/19