Jody Beth

You are an educated enchantress
You are a sassy spell-maker
You are a bold beauty
You are a weaver of webs
You are a cauldron catalyst
You are a prodigious practitioner
You are a rebellious realist
You are a harbinger of the harvest
You are a spokesperson for the seasons
You are a teacher of traditions
You are a mistress of mysteries
You are a seamstress of spellbinding
You are an architect of alchemy
You are an abundant altruist
You are dedicated and dutiful
You are decent and honest
You have a heart of gold
and gilded wings of a warrior
You are fiercely protective
You hover and cover
all in need of shelter and safety
You soothe the weary souls
that have suffered in silence
You give respite for the restless
You give hope and harmony for the helpless
You are patiently proactive
You are soundly stable
You are a solid rock for
those in need of a foundation
You break the boundaries of bedlam
You restore the righteous
You admonish the atrocious
You scold the spurious
You break the ties that bind
when they are bound too tightly
You free those that have known only fear
You lament those that have been lost
You treasure the tokens and
trinkets of times long past
You honor the hearth and the home
You are the heart of your house
You are the keeper of the keys
You are the savior of sovereignty
You are a sorceress of sympathy
You are a goddess of generosity
You are a patron of patience
You are a lavish lover
You are a heartfelt hero
You will renew the royal realms
You will invoke the ancient ones
You will unfold and unveil the unknown
You will anoint the atoners
You will revel in the rituals
You will rejoice in the remembering
All that was lost and forgotten will be found
All that was swept away at sea
will find the shore
All that was blown in the wind
will safely land
All that was burned in the fire
will be reborn
All that was buried deeply
will be unearthed
You will lead the way
You will make it so
So Be It.
Blessed Be.

MAL 12/24/22

Rachel

You are a womb healer

You are a sacred shaman

You are a medicine woman

You are a light listener

You are a lucid dreamer

You are a wayward wanderer

You are a tributary traveler

You are a heart follower

You are a gifted gatherer

You are a stimulating storyteller

You are a fantastic puzzler

You are a divine detailer

You are a ravishing redhead

You are a blazing beauty

You are a softhearted savior

You are a nimble nomad

You are an awe-inspiring adventurer

You are a tantalizing trailblazer

You are a tender transitioner

You are a peaceful portal

You are a translucent thinker

You are a caring comrade

You are a fearless friend

You are a terrific teacher

You are a laudable learner

You are a captivating creator

You are a secret keeper

You are a well wisher

You are a compassionate comforter

You are a vivacious vixen

You are a sexy sunset

You are a red herring

You are a tantric troubadour

You are a mosaic mandala

You are a mantra meditator

You are a kirtan caller

You are a soulful singer

You are a happy harmonizer

You spin stories and weave tales

You journey within and without,

    above and beyond,

    to hither and yon,

    to far and near

You voyage through time and space,

    to past and future,

    both linear and circular

    and across all boundaries

    effortlessly

You are the eternal voyager,

    the timeless traveler and

    the joyful journeyer

Your life story is epic,

    everlasting, inspiring

    and a masterpiece

    forever unfolding.

MAL 12/19/20 

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. 

Vision

I see clearly
Beyond my vision
Behind the layers
To what is hidden
I peel back the veil
Revealing the truth
I trust what I see
I need no proof
I look past the surface
To what lies within
I gaze through the window
To the soul's inner core
I see the purpose
For every moment
In every person
I see the gifts
That God has given
True beauty lies deep inside
It cannot be seen with the naked eye
It must be viewed
Through the internal lens
Then sight is clear
The vision extends
No filter is needed
No special effects
Underneath the surface
It all makes sense

MAL 1/5/19

Morning Observation

The dew glistens and sparkles 
as the sun streaks across the grass. 
The trees are illuminated 
as if in a spotlight from the sky. 
Morning sounds of traffic and the birds 
compete to be heard,
as the squirrels scurry around, 
foraging for food.

The Sun lifts its head, 
warming my face 
as I walk quietly and slowly, 
inhaling the sights and sounds,
letting them sink into my skin,
nourish my soul,
calm my mind
and bring balance to my body. 

If we open our eyes and ears, 
we can find the beauty and joy in nature
amidst the bustle of the world. 

Untouched Beauty

In the center of the circle
hidden in the rolling hills
lies a luxurious wildflower patch
full of vibrant colors
that beckons me to come
and breathe the fragrant air
before it is carried away
in the autumn mist

The first sight of this patch
brought such joy and excitement
I walked over and stared
with enamoration
at the immensity of it

I picked a bunch of flowers
in remembrance of that moment
but they didn't last long
beyond the magic of the patch

They could not capture
The same sensation
as the field in full bloom
With bees buzzing around
and the manicured grass
under my feet
A stark contrast to the
untouched natural landscape
before my eyes

I stood in awe at the beauty
we cut away each day
to pave the way for progress

10/13/14

View From Above

Tiny specks 
across the land
mingled with 
the desert sand

The majestic peaks 
spread far and wide
From my viewpoint
they cannot hide

Plots of earth
carved out so neat
Look so uniform
from my seat

From my perch
above the clouds
The beauty before me
speaks clear and loud

I can almost 
see eternity
As I gaze at
the landscape 
before me

Love Under The Sun and Moon

Our love began with a sunrise,
Bringing a fresh, new day into our lives.
It almost ended with the sunset,
While we stood together as friends.

But the dawning of another day,
Proved that friendship and love
      do not die with the sun.
Instead they grow stronger
      with each sunrise,
And promise more with each sunset.

No matter how many times
We've seen the Sun's golden rays
Start to shine about the horizon,
Each time is more beautiful than the last.

Or when we think that
We have seen each shape and color
It projects upon the sky as it falls
      back to its grave,
We will see another more wonderful and bold.

Love changes and enhances
With each sunrise and sunset.
Its joys are endless and powerful,
Bringing wonder and happiness
      each morning and evening.

The sun is like a warm blanket
      on a cold morning.
We feel its comfort wrap around us,
And feel secure,
Knowing it will be there day by day.

Just as the sun rises and sets
       upon each day,
The moon illuminates the night.
It is mysterious and changing,
Never keeping the same shape for long.
It can be a giant fireball in the sky,
Or hide its light behind the earth.

The sun brings light and hope,
And the moon brings romance and mystery.
Each is beautiful in its own unique light;
They are both more wonderful and beautiful
When we are together beneath their glow.

Love gives us new eyes
To see all of their beauty at its fullness.
Love draws us closer to them,
No matter how far away
      they are in reality.
Somehow, they can cast a spell
      on those in love,
Drawing them into a world
      where time stands still,
Allowing them to share their love
      a moment longer.
                                           MAA 10/31/97 

Walk With Me

The clouds speak to me with white wisps across the sky;
The birds beckon as they fly.

The sun warms me as I walk amidst the trees;
Nature calls to me with every breeze.

My mind quiets as I listen to the sounds;

Sweet stillness echoes and resounds.

Little flowers flock amongst the grass;
Fluttering along the path as I pass.

The joy and beauty is there for all to see,

So won’t you come and walk along with me?

                                                                            MAL 6/30/13