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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?
    
    (more…)

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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, I, ii

                      
    We progress beyond thoughts of one
       Inwardly growing hand in hand.
       The sprouting seeds from ego’s hub
       Bring forth trees in desolate sand
    To light the path beyond the sun.
       Together we greet the new day
          Outwardly radiant, and purge
          From self the demon Beelzebub.
          Thwarting greed and desires that surge
       We cleanse the soul, halting decay.
    With death of selfish pride begun
       We don plumes in brilliant array
       Walking and old, yet newfound way.
    
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  • This Poem can be found in

    FIVE - New, First Edition NOW Available

    “When the True Self Hears”

    When your True Self Hears
    The Universal One Speak
    The Language of Light
    
    You will Fully Comprehend
    Rhythmic Balanced Interchange
    
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  • This Poem can be found in

    METAMORPHOSIS, 1989 - Second Edition NOW Available.

    “When the bright lights lost their luster

    When the bright lights lost their luster,
    The bittersweet carrot disappeared,
    And I began the task of looking,
    In hopes of one day Seeing.
    
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  • This Poem can be found in

    Dream Fragment 19, 1995 - Second Edition NOW Available
    Collected - New, a collection of all of the poems in one book - Available January 2013.

    In Praise of Living

    I have awaited the moment
    When you honestly thought of Living
    And not dying before your time.
    That this idea bloomed in winter
    With no trace of snow on the ground,
    Or small patches of blue sky seen
    Through the purgatorial grey,
    Is the bold action possible
    Only when days become windows.
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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, vii

    At the river today we stand
       In newfound unity of life,
       Prepared to cross its rough waters,
       Leaving behind yin and yang’s strife
    For Brahman’s universal hand.
       The initiates come ashore
          Greeted by the forces of Light
          And are given the Love scepter
          After Baptism’s holy right.
       The lessons of eternal splendor
    Are taught by Masters from all lands
       To any ready to explore
       The Kingdom through Truth’s open door.
    
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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.

    The Spirit of Phoenix – A Chant

    Rise ye Spirit from the deep,
    Spreading invisible wings for vast flight—
    Sing out loudly the love of life
    And peace on earth of our song.
    Higher, higher do soar,
    Showing your invincible might.
    Bring eyes to those that are blind—
    Banish our worldly thoughts,
    Whisking the sleep from heavy laden lids.
    We look without sight—
    Our senses are dulled.
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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.

    Prairie Cleansing

    Angers away  Eastward
                 Floating
    Heavy cluttered mind
    Baggage cast aside
    	
    Lakes   mountains   trees
    Gone        Forgotten
    Blind traveling folded
    Into Saskatchewan sun
    Rising over fence lines
    Touching blue domed sky
     (more…)

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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.

    “Tomorrow – a new day”

    Tomorrow—a new day
    To be dealt with as we will.
    
    A new life’s door is before us,
    Yet we open yesterdoor
    Without thought
    In the habit of our ways.
    
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