I found a quote

 I found a quote
my muse can't use,
but doesn't want to discard.

I'll keep it filed
for the future
to prompt a meditation.

Thankful Thursday Gratitude

Happy Thankful Thursday!

Today I am grateful

for Baha'u'llah,

and the prayers He revealed.

 

Prayer of Gratitude

 O Lord,
thank you for Ayyam0I-Ha,
for the joyful Day of Ha,
for your gracious forgiveness of our sins,
and for today's beautiful weather.

In Baha'u'llah's Name

 In Baha'u'llah's name I ask,
for the ability to teach God's Cause,
and for guidance to us my talents
in accordance with God's will.

In Baha'u'llah's name I ask,
to be independent of all save God,
and to love humanity.

In Baha'u'llah's name I ask,
for help the walk the Path of Faith,
and strength to serve the cause of God.

To Ruth Bader Guinsburg

 Crusader for justice and gender equality,
strong woman,
lady,
and woman of faith.

Our duty now
is to continue her legacy,
continue seeking equality and justice,
and continue letting her words
inspire our actions.

Creativity

 

Creativity
Attribute of Divinity
The universe created

God's Promise

 

We are moving
toward God's
promise
of
world peace
and unity
every day.

 

 

How Has Baha'u'llah Blessed Me?

 He has answered all of my questions,
With the pen of His revelation.

Tuesday Contemplation: August 18, 2020

 I contemplate
the big tent of humanity--
one species--
attempting to unite
in its diversity.

Poem: Editing a Novel

Sometimes,
when I go to rewrite,
I look at the plot
and wonder what
I--or perhaps my character--
was thinking.

At other times,
my plot is hidden
beneath a plate of spaghetti
without meatballs.

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Prayer for My Mother

Oh Thou Lord of all religions,
Oh Thou All-Glorious Creator,
Thank you for my mother,
bless her
in her ascent
through the spiritual world
as she continues her journey
toward You.

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A Beautiful May Morning

It's a beautiful May morning,
with a gentle breeze blowing
through the city.

Inhale the fragrance of the morning
and give thanks to the All-Glorious Lord
for another day of life.

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Looking Forward to a New Normal

I'm looking forward to a new normal,
to humanity united in its
fight against COVID-19
or any other pandemic.

I'm looking forward to a new normal,
when peace flows across the planet
like snow melt in spring.

I'm looking forward to a new normal,
with humanity united
as a single species.

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Afternoon Poetry

Sometimes
it's a struggle
to think and write
on a warm Nevada afternoon.

When clouds
cover the sky,
birds huddle in their nests,
and the wind blows through palm trees
the poet contemplates the dim sunlight and writes.

 

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Afternoon Serenade

Sparrows raise their voices
in joyful song,
serenading palm fronds
swaying in the wind,
on this beautiful spring afternoon.

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Always Time for Prayer

Awake at midnight,
I don't have to turn on a light
I can just whisper a prayer
or access the prayer app
on my smartphone,
because there is always time for prayer.

At noon
I just face the point of adoration
recite the short obligatory prayer,
and go on about my day,
because there is always time for prayer.

A spiritual mood is easy to find,
when I inhale and exhale
the stress of the day
after which I can say
a prayer of gratitude
or protection,
because there is always time for prayer.

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Always Time for Poetry

No matter the day,
the month,
or the year
there is always time for poetry.

Take a break,
pour yourself a cup of coffee,
take out a notebook,
or access your smartphone notepad
and write a poem.

It doesn't matter
if we're social distancing,
or stumbling over each others feet
there is always time for poetry.

Take a break,
fix yourself a glass of cold, sweet tea.
search the internet for your favorite poet,
and read your favorite poem--
because there is always time for poetry.

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On an April Afternoon

On a sleepy April afternoon,
I listen to the songs of faith
proclaiming Baha'u'llah,
and extolling the joy  of Ridvan.

I hasten to thee, O my Lord,
raising prayers of gratitude
for the revelation of the Pen of Glory,
and His declaration
in the Garden of Ridvan.

On a warm April afternoon,
I give thanks for being born in this day,
and for being finding Baha'u'llah,
the Glory of God.

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Poetry Speaks

Poetry speaks
to both mind and soul,
to both reader and poet.

Poetry speaks
in the language of emotions,
whispering to the passions
of both our souls and our minds;
of both the poet and the reader.

What does it say to your mind?
What does it say to your soul?

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Earth Day 2020

Earth Day
is fifty years old,
and still raising awareness
of the dangers facing Earth's environment.

 

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