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Evolution of Life…

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Life
like nature
an evolution
a birth
a dying
a rebirth
a playground
a battlefield
a journey of discovery; of loss
a journey of great beauty and fulfilment
of devastation and tragedy
an ebb and flow of emotions
just like the tides upon the shore
arriving with a sweet caress
only to be drawn away reluctantly
by forces unknown
a sprinkling of stars
like diamonds
glistening upon vast oceans
as our thoughts
create hurricanes, floods, and droughts
hell fires that scorch the deserts which are our minds
our hearts, our dreams
only to spring back
with such abundance and grace
as the wildflowers in the desert
so that we may dance and sing
and rejoice again in the wonders
of this…
Life

Trish Johnston © 24th August 2016

 

 

 

Hollow Log

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I sit here on a hollow log
once a majestic tree
at peace with my surroundings
I close my eyes and breathe

Her scent fills my body
sating the hunger within
the trees, the grass, the flowers
the earth from which they spring

I feel the spirits lift me
I’m a body no more
my soul has been set free
allowing me to soar

I see all the creatures
both the big and the small
going about their daily lives
I hear their distant calls

The trees whisper their secrets
I hang on every word
at one with all of nature
I have so much to learn

I see her true beauty
different stages different zones
many levels within
Maiden Mother Crone

I soak in her essence
allow it to integrate
the wisdom that she offers
in gratitude I take

I return now to my hollow log
at peace and so alive
ever grateful for healing
Mother Nature provides.

Trish Johnston 14th June 2015

Battling the Mind

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I see your mind is so full
that you could not even think
Words just tumbling all around
pushing you to the brink

I see you battle for control
to absolutely no avail
churning tumbling torturing
making clear thought fail

Frustrations overwhelming
driving you insane
emotions simmering wildly
torturing your heart and brain

STOP for just a moment
take a big deep breath
you must still your mind
and cease this useless quest

Maybe the answers are not clear
because you push yourself too much
expectations running high
wishing for the Midas touch

You can be in only one place
at any given time
you can only do so much
before efforts become benign

Sometimes the only thing to do
is to sit inside your heart
listen to your deepest feelings
without tearing yourself apart

Feel what is in the centre
don’t dwell upon the rest
accept your inner wisdom
for it really does know best

Your head can be too practical
filled with preconceived ideas
while your heart will guide you honestly
to release those hidden fears

Take time to honour You
the wonderful person that you are
and know that to someone out there
you are their brightest shining star.

Trish Johnston 21st October 2014

Hidden Caves

Hidden Caves

I hate this place,
this hidden cave
This place I go
when I can’t cope

It cuts me off
from all I love
It cuts me off
from any hope

There is no light
Its dark in here
I don’t care
Don’t want to see

I cry my tears
While no one sees
These tears I cry
While no one cares

This pain I feel
I can’t explain
No one cares
Alone again

I push them away
They do not try
To stay around
And I know why

Not worthy of
Another’s love
Just poke and prod
And push and shove

I love this place
This hidden cave
Where I go when
It gets too much

Don’t bother me
Just stay away
Leave me alone
In my misery

Trish Johnston 9th December 2010