Tag Archives: Freedom

SHE IS

She is the light in my darkness Taking me to places I could not see; Her soft silent touch embracing me Wrapping me and protecting me.

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I AM OUT

I am out, I am gone, I am now free: I now feel the fresh breeze singing of the smoke, ………that no longer chokes me in the city I live. I now smell the smiles from the touching lips ………that … Continue reading

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IN FREEDOM RELEASE TRUTH

With our freedoms come responsibilities, Ones held dearly by many, however we speak; Yet in holding too tight to our fears and hate We can easily transcend toward unknown harm; And in that journey, towards those we would not be, … Continue reading

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THE THIRST FOR INDEPENDENCE

What can sharpen this thirst for our freedom? What can help shake our love to be beaten? When will mother earth break our shackles free? When, in her love, will we and things be? Wasn’t there once another spirit in … Continue reading

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TIMELESS TRUTHS

I awake in the silence of her majesty And see beyond the thoughts that drive me Towards the life which we seek and, In those moments of pure ecstasy, Time stops and the whole world Is as sharp and clear … Continue reading

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