THE DOOR

A door of mystery marked my path in mellow golden light,
Receding toward a distant place to blend in with the night.
Upon the outer wall a sign its welcome words purveyed,
"A place of peace awaits within, where none need be afraid."
"The entrance key is locked within the confines of each soul
Where silent intuitions wait, in hidden secret scrolls.
That know the heart - the souls desire, Within its phase of time,
Where wisdom's touch awaits the will to make its knowledge mine.

And in the twilight glow I heard a creature call for aid,
Then reaching forth to lend a hand, the lock began to fade.
And barriers that once loomed large in consciousness were gone,
From finite to the infinite to move in rhythmic song.
To blend in harmony as one, uniting searching hearts.
To share the music of the spheres, as each one plays a part.
Each time a kindly word is said, it opens up a door,
To share  a secret kind of hope and confidence restore.

As core beliefs that bind are changed, we find the strength of will,
To join with flesh by faith to find life's deepest yearning filled
With daily confidence to share a walk that generates.
A strength and energy that spreads like waves upon a lake.
And as our thoughts speak to each cell our inner life expands,
To open up the doors that spread new life throughout the land.

FELLOWSHIP

A new commandment came to man, two thousand years ago,

"love each other, Jesus said, Unselfish love bestow,

This lovely gracious way of life, so many have passed by,

Remains still new to many who, still live self center, me, my and I

For all need love and kindness, friends, neighbors, plant life too,

Friends, relatives, all those we meet, need kindnesses from you,

That kindness may be part of us, upon the stage of time,

Not for a name or thanks to gain, bur for content of mind,

For every being whom we meet, is no way less divine,

The inner kingdom of each one with different aspects shine.

If the acts of others come that caused us grief or pain,

The strength of will to minimize, will bring a spiritual gain.

For unkind deeds like boomerangs strike sadness to the soul,

Of senders in their thoughtless rush, and hinders their true goal.

For selfish ones, give gentleness, that encourages others too,

At times a gentle word will do, sends love to them and me and you,

A shadow is of higher love, that in their hearts may dwell.

A meditation hour can tune into this special power as well.

Directing power to those in need helps brotherhood to flower,

So burdens weary for those least ones find that special power.

VIRTUE AND UNDERSTANDING

Once Plato said that virtue would embrace a word group four,
With prudence , temperance, fortitude and justice - but there is more.
When words are brought alive with deeds and daily spread around.
Inspiring, helping all, then virtue can abound.
Words brought to life with actions join the forces of the soul,
To effervescence and coalesce a charismatic whole.
An understanding from within, beyond the senses will
 Interpret laws that bring about relief from every ill.

As tenon and the mortise join to form a smoother whole,
From virtue, understanding grows, to play its perfect role.
Not only mere observers here but part and parcel, we
Of living, universal laws, as members, that's the key.
The colors bringing harmony as morning sun just risen.
That may tune to Creative Force, reflecting through its prism,
Whose rays of hope and trust and faith give energies access,
To wisdom that true knowledge brings, so virtue may express.

To build this virtue in the mind as part of daily ways,
A meditation time apart, insures a brighter day.
Each moment holds its gift of life, a time to touch and find,
The way to help another's need, or ease a worried mind.
So virtue may spread forth its blooms of sweet and fragrant flowers
An essence blessing every life that passes through its bower.
As thoughts direct each act and deed to daily set the tone,
It blends with all earth's symphony and for you a happy home.

Faith