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Life Never Fails

Posted in Abraham Hicks, Inspiration, Life, Poetry, Spirituality, elizabeth adams, tagged , , , on August 30, 2010 | 14 Comments »

This poem is a favorite of mine; I wrote it late last year.  The first verse is the tag line you see whenever you visit Simply Blessed.  The “Beloved” I refer to here is God or Spirit, Universe, Field, Source, All That Is. The poem illustrates a melding of two beliefs: there is no place [...]

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For A New Beginning

Posted in Inspiration, Life, Metaphysical, Poetry, Spirituality, tagged , , , on July 29, 2010 | 12 Comments »

I begged my husband, please let me read you this poem, it means so much to me (appended below).  He says he doesn’t like poetry unless it’s one of my poems.  Sweet.  He relents, I begin to read him this poem and am not half way through it before I’m crying.  It’s one of those [...]

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Presence

Posted in Inspiration, Mindfulness, Poetry, elizabeth adams, tagged , , on July 22, 2010 | 32 Comments »

“This day will not come again.” ~ Thomas Merton First blush of morning erupts Songbirds usher in fresh beginnings * * * This day shall not come again * * * Summer afternoon arrives on the tuft of a breeze Expectant sunflowers bow their ample heads * * * This day shall not come again [...]

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Hey, That’s No Way To Say Goodbye

Posted in Love, Music, Poetry, tagged , , , on July 21, 2010 | 12 Comments »

It was the mid 1980s and for the sum total of one evening I thought I was in love with him.  But most of the time we were just very good friends.  His name was Stan Easton. I was in nursing school.  My schedule was hectic and beyond busy.  Stan called one day.  I wasn’t [...]

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Desiderata

Posted in Happiness, Inspiration, Life, Poetry, tagged , , , on July 20, 2010 | 3 Comments »

“Desiderata — A Poem for a Way of Life” by Max Ehrmann “Desiderata” by Max Ehrmann, was published in 1927, and became very popular in the 1960′s and 1970′s. It was out in the stores on posters in much abundance!  There were several variations of it, and it was even disputed to have been “found [...]

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Suzanne

Posted in Music, Poetry, tagged , , , on July 18, 2010 | 15 Comments »

I posted the lyrics to Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” a few weeks ago.  Fran, one of my blog readers, reminded me of another one of his songs, “Suzanne”.  Lyrics below and a youtube video from 1976 with both Leonard Cohen and Judy collins singing it.  Judy Collins was my introduction to Leonard Cohen.  Her earlier recordings [...]

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Prayer

Posted in Mary Oliver, Poetry, Spirituality, tagged , on July 12, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

So I purposely haven’t written about the big event that happened at our house the night after summer solstice, when it is said “the veils are thin”.  If you read Songbirds Amidst the Wreckage, then you might have guessed it.  I can say that several changes have been made in my life since then but [...]

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Life’s Manual

Posted in Inspiration, Life, Poetry, Spirituality, elizabeth adams, tagged , on July 8, 2010 | 8 Comments »

As you follow the path of life every now and then, flirt wildly with it Begin each day with only an eager yes on your lips Leap into the wide open arms of all things immeasurable Then, flow like water spill over the edges of your life ©heartsdeesire

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This Union~Hafiz & Rumi

Posted in Hafiz, Inspiration, Poetry, Rumi, Spirituality, tagged on July 5, 2010 | 1 Comment »

Image by Rassouli Come close to me, I will whisper in your ear Don’t grieve. Anything you lose comes around in another form. For there is so much More to this life Than you now understand Observe the wonders as they occur around you Don’t claim them. Feel the artistry moving through, and be silent [...]

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Quietness ~ Rumi

Posted in Inspiration, Mindfulness, Poetry, Rumi, Spirituality, tagged , , , , on July 1, 2010 | 2 Comments »

Today I’ve been asking myself this question: What would wholeness say? I love asking the question; it seems to prompt a feeling of slipping my arms into the sleeves and cloak of wholeness.   Wholeness spoke quietly and tenderly just a few things to me – You are a blessed being. You are perfect just as [...]

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