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Jul 2021 · 52
Ferry us to Forever
Here we go again...
waiting on the banks
shores of samsara
returning...
reborn...
our tears flood the
ocean floor
lapping at the merciful feet
of the Lord
His spear pointing
towards the stars
Guide us home
Auspicious One
ferry us to Forever
Jul 2021 · 46
Feng Shui Way
The sun was at the perfect angle
a flock of white Florida Ibis
were suddenly transformed
into a luminescent amethyst purple
I stood in awe
what a jeweled sight!
a terrific start to
my morning stroll
I walked down shaded streets
I'd named feng shui way
because of their delightful beauty
A group of trees framed
the China blue sky
and a perfectly formed
pukalani eye peered down at me
One particular house
really captured the
spirit of feng shui
several light and airy gourds
swayed and floated in the soft breeze
the mailbox was surrounded
with mandarin orange marigolds
fuscia colored lantana
and periwinkle
ethereal pink trumpet blossoms
resembling Chinese chime bells
rang silently
and the elegant Oriental
garden gates greeted the
passerby with folded palms
My spirits lifted I finished my walk
with bright smiles, grateful smiles
sailing upward towards the
Star Lord of the solar palace
Jul 2021 · 49
Mariposa Azul
The sky looks like an
enormous iridescent
blue butterfly
David says he's only seen
these rarified exotic creatures
in South America
Mariposa Azul
Some say they are wish granters
And to gaze upon their
fragile beauty indicates
a change in luck
Heaven's gilded cage flies open
Music of thousands upon thousands
tiny fluttering azure wings
envelopes our little blue globe
most assuredly
Love, Light and Peace is in the forecast
I gathered bilva leaves
in the moonlight
Your crescent moon
illumines the dark mist
and fog
crowning my head with
an otherworldly glow

With every breath I chant
Your eternal name
Holy leaves cascade
over the Shiva lingam
Like incandescent prayers
kneeling at Your feet

O Bholenath!
Golden wedding bells
are ringing in the far heavens
O Divine Lord when will
Kailasa embrace the
pining Earth?
You have taken me
on this journey...

I creep up through
smothering darkness,
mud
million lifetimes ago
edge of an abyss
a tiny glimmer
moon beams
shimmering dew
green breath

Your Kind Face

This radiant universe
embracing, embracing

...And the Lotus opens
1,000 fold
I clasp your feet
To my lips
red petals soaked
in Bliss
And a chance to
Know
Who I am
Jul 2021 · 58
paper aeroplane
I sent You a love letter
Dearest
dipped my pen
into the red ink of my heart

How my soul pines for You

Fly fast scriptures of love
My Lord must appear now

This lonely balcony
Will not remain vacant
Jul 2021 · 37
Sparkle in His eye
I've vowed to do what pleases
Him
after all to secure Him
is our whole existence

Vital breath, the song we all share
emanates from
Him

Red Rivers, streams flowing
through our veins, arteries
originate from Him

Resplendent Sun that dawns
awakens each day
is sent by Him

I press His hand to
my fluttering heart
knowing without Him
it is a hollow, empty shell

Without Him
How can I, or anyone
Be.......?
Your wingspan
extends to Infinity
I fly close....
And it is true ...
I am a drop of nectar
From your golden ***

A beat of Your heart

A tear falling from
Your omniscient eyes
There is snow all around us
and mountain peaks
stare with glassy glacial
silence
inside the red cavern of Your heart
I find solace and warmth
a fire that won't go out
I hold a bowl of bilva leaves
for the three-eyed one
in blue whiteness
of Your sacred solitude
I adore You with
emerald petals
Ivory doves fly from my lips
chanting Your precious name
Om Namaha Shivaya
Om Namaha Shivaya
Om Namaha Shivaya
On the Kailasa of my heart
The Unborn,
Beginningless
One
Waits for me....
Jun 2021 · 49
Enchanted Poem-2
We may be physically distanced
My sweet love
But how can two hearts
that have been wedded,
welded together
Be in distance?
Jun 2021 · 40
Enchanted Poem-1
Thank you, yes
It is a remarkably beautiful day
there's a marshmallow moon
next to fluffy heart-shaped clouds
with wings

Sky goddess serves
morning tea to the
sun star under a tent
of azure veils

My hubby is feeling better
YAY!
And everything is ascending

Look up!
All around us beauty dances
scatters rainbow gems
and garlands
Jun 2021 · 44
Rainbow in a teapot
Oh for a nice cup of
vanilla red roobois tea
A fragrant brew that always
puts one in the zone

Grinning like a Cheshire fairy
I reach for the aromatic tea bag
plugging in the glass kettle
I notice something quite magical
a rainbow in the teapot!

Ahhh yes...
As I settle into my favorite spot
and sip the enchanted infusion
unicorns, elves, pixies and rainbows
frolic merrily through my head
Jun 2021 · 42
Mariamma
I twirl my rainbow umbrella
on my morning stroll
the mockingbird who usually greets me
***** his wings excitedly
and launches into a melange of
euphonious melodies

Enrapt I also start to croon
welcoming the cooler, balmy days
after a long, hot drought

Gathering a bouquet of
moon white blossoms
strewn like delicate cups of nectar
Under a fragrant tree
I savor my dose of aromatherapy

Family of iridescent starlings
bathe gregariously in the
overflowing gullies
blessed by the recent fresh rains

Jumbo splash of rainbow red
makes my heart leap
like a dolphin
as Mr. Cardinal cruises
through the skies

We are all so very grateful
Divine Mother! Great Goddess!
For Your Precious pearls,
raindrops, heavy dew

That makes all of life go...
Pitter-Patter
Jun 2021 · 77
Poems by the Sea-6
Pranams to the seaside
to the ocean shores
and dancing sands

Pranams to the sapphire
throated One
seated on the silver horizon
Jai to His glittering steeds
galloping on white surf
towards us

Heavenly Pranams
Hail to the
Splendor in our breath
Radiance in our being
Jewel in the lotus
Jun 2021 · 419
Ambrosia Footsteps
Where are You my beloved
Where are You my Lord?

Tropical monsoon rains
pelt my face with a
thousand kisses
I feel You in every drop

Where are you hiding Beloved
Where are You?

Warm winds laden with
fragrance of Your presence
embrace me
You live in every silken caress

Where are You?

Ardor of sun's rays
leaves me breathless
You fan the embers
of my blushing heart
I am shining! I am shining!

Where are You my very breath?

Choir of birds chant Your name
Hari Nam
trees in the forest bend low
cast garlands and fruit
at Your lotus feet
I wander through Paradise with You

Where are you Hari?
Where are You?

"Where is God?
God is in you, with you, in front of you, around you"
- Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba
With garlands of roses I bow down
at your feet, Mother Earth

I bow down to King skies
and the one seated on
a Golden throne

I bow down to shimmering
stallion waves galloping
across shores of eternity

I bow down to the tiny ant
scurrying across my path

I bow down to creatures
big and small

I bow down
I bow down
I bow down
to you
May 2021 · 73
Paradise dances
The garden looks s-o-o-o in love
azaleas in pink frilly bonnets
dance arm in arm
inviting purple iris with
golden leopard skin
to come join the fest
soon the whole garden is
whirling in ecstasy
Grandfather Ott in all his
amethyst Glory
bows and takes the
white gloved hand of our
beautiful gardenia bride
waltzing through
blushing sunrise disney roses,
past capricious cape may
and little boy blue plumbago
who can resist a whirl with
the bewitching red
damsel hibiscus Rosa
Apr 2021 · 321
My Heart Remembers...
I want to remember You
On my bed of stars
final kiss goodbye
to pink peach sunrises
purple peacock sunsets

I want to remember You
Beloved Sai
Wind blown hair on
luminous banks
of the Chitravati
Marvelous miracles
that only God could create

I want to remember
Your glorious eyes
embracing mine
and the healing touch
of Your holy hand

I want to remember You... Sai

I want to remember You... Sai
So much love
it pours like rain and sunshine
simultaneously
the dew of eternal life
has fallen on the
open petals of my heart
From my bed of dreams
I blow you a kiss
Your name dances
In ecstasy on my lips
Om Sai Ram
My eyes feast only
on your sacred vision
Once you have seen God
What else is there to yearn for?
Apr 2021 · 62
Sai Lilies
Red lilies for Easter in our garden
Lilies in vermilion robes
remind me of my Lord
His soft lotus feet treading
through the corridors of my heart

O Sai

Lilies and all the universe
prostrate before You
even the Sun King has left
blue of the sky
to scatter petals of light
on Your path
Mar 2021 · 331
Spring break
I went for an adventurous walk through a wooded lot next to our house this afternoon.

It's Spring break and the neighborhood kids bursting with jubilant energy, boisterous laughter and inate curiosity showed me a path through the densely knitted patch of forest. Their bright little elfin faces, venturesome spirits made me feel like a child again, only taller, lol.

They wanted show me the fort they had built further into the thicket, but good sense reigned when I observed the thorny winding branches, briar and looping vines,
I graciously declined.

I thought to myself, "Oh what a wonderful spot to sit and write poetry... and meditate...
when the kids were back in school, lol.
Mar 2021 · 348
Purple Biden
An interesting thing happened before the election,
both parties were rooting for their chosen candidate
with fever pitched excitement.
David and I favored the
Biden/Harris ticket.
in fact, first time ever we planted
a sign on our front lawn.

Everyday felt like a horse race.
Then one evening as we went
for a relaxing stroll,
we ran into a neighbor who was
an avid horticulturist,
he was perched on the side
of the road examining wildflowers
he looked at us and
said, "I don't mean to be political
but do you know what this flower is called?"
I said, "Daisy?" It was a small
dainty daisy looking blossom
he said, "It's called the
Biden family Daisy."  
Both David and I gasped with delight
What an auspicious omen,
all was boding well for Biden/Harris.

Then post election, after Biden/Harris
won the presidency
and the fervor and tension calmed down,
I noticed on a morning jaunt
Biden Daisy families exploding in size.
They romped through
urban street meadows, neighborhood lawns
sides of the road,
their jolly miniature white and
yellow pinwheel faces
bobbing in the breeze.

Suddenly my eyes caught
something quite unusual,
the white pearl petals on some of
the Biden family daisies
had transformed into
vibrant purple amethyst petals
"How Royal!" I thought to myself
and befitting our new leaders
The feet I love to kiss
walks towards me
on soft pink lotus clouds
my sari flutters in the
poignant breeze
from every pore of my body
a rose blossoms and
falls at His adorable feet
I bow low to the Earth
the fragrance of Eternity
envelops me
His Heavenly beauty
deepens with every step
I cling to the feet
that will ferry me across
the raging ocean
Dear One have mercy
Save your Devotee
Mar 2021 · 55
Poems by the Ashram-4
Woodlands by the ashram
inhale and exhale
sweet incense and prayers
I gaze up at tall pine tops
waving in the breeze
like celestial steeples
and tell them how
fortunate they are to be
part of this holy terrain
if you listen keenly between
singing bowl chant of the wind
morning and evening Aarathi bells
you may just hear
the sacred eternal sound... Aum
Mar 2021 · 346
Spring blows a kiss
Ohhhh I can smell
Spring!

Hints of mint, rose and
verdant notes

Little birds and buds
beginning to open
their petals, unfold
their newborn wings

Sky, blue skinned
celestial Goddess
dances
wrapped in whirling
gossamer gowns

On the barren tree
of my heart
flowers are blossoming

Here is one
especially for You!
Feb 2021 · 93
a drop of vastness
Tonight seemed particularly vast,
increscent
Even the Shiva moon drifting
through star enchanted
Western horizon
got swallowed up
by this vastness

David and I
two tiny sillouettes
enjoyed
a lovely stroll along
the deserted, muted,
ebony roads
they also seemed to disappear
into the illumining largeness

I looked at my sleepy hubby
And whispered, "Tat Twam Asi"
"That Thou Art..."

And as if to confirm
this sacred truth...

The Vast Celestial Self
engulfing houses, trees, animals,
solar systems,
our microscopic planet
gazed down at us
with even Vaster Love
Feb 2021 · 50
Springburst
What a gorgeous morning!
It was raining robins
at daybreak

Dozens of blazing red *******
surged through the
clear azure heavens

Little Cupid angels
Shooting love arrows
through the air

A smile and a hint of spring
blossomed in my heart
Jan 2021 · 267
Jasmine Eyes
Beloved
How can I enchant You
not by fancy hairdos,
red lipstick and kohl lined eyes

Only by a heart perfumed
with love, service and devotion

Only by soft, sweet words and songs
falling like white roses at Your feet

Only by thoughts illumined
and sanctified with
Your constant presence

O Glorious Love
the temple door is decorated
with mango leaves
and marigold blossoms

Inside your bride waits for You
Jan 2021 · 247
Sitara
A constellation of orchid blooms
with violet flame wings
and star white hearts
descended on my
bedroom altar this evening

This was part of a birthday gift
from my beloved hubby
the orchid is a symbol of perfection,
natural elegance, love and luck

Every time I gazed at the
auspicious, stunning flower
I lit up with smiles
it was so beautiful
and Swami's portrait
at the center of my sanctum,
indeed at the center of the universe,
also flashed a dazzling smile

What shall we call this beauty Swami?
Sitara....
Sitara you are so fortunate to have
the Darshan of
Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba
Jan 2021 · 300
Woodland Poem-4
I smiled in The Woodlands
fresh, sweet as the
scent of pine wafting
through forest boughs

A sense of rejuvenation
and yes! jubilation!
danced with the amber shadows
verdant panorama

Gratefully, I rested my head
against a soothing tree trunk and...
listened to its heartbeat
Jan 2021 · 312
Winterset
We walk towards light
of the Winter sun
blades of grass shiver
in their green skins
Pine laughs and shakes
his bristol whiskers
dapper red cardinals
chortle "cheer, cheer, cheer,
pretty, pretty, pretty"

Our hearts begin to warm
Dec 2020 · 208
Lavender blue kiss
Reminiscing...
How fast the fleet-footed
mercurial, quicksilver years
flash bye
I wave to you
seated on my Ganesha bench
How many lifetimes?
this kiss I will always treasure
for you have taught me
many things dearest
but most of all
to be kind and honest
O sweet love
we fly away to other worlds
all too soon
Dec 2020 · 190
Woodland Poems-3
There is prana in the woodlands
sparks of divine energy
glisten between each breath
I feel His original breath
surging through me
vital, electric, Cosmic
The spark that
started everything
I smile blissfully resting
on His sunlit chest
He ties the flower of His love
wild roses and baby's breath
to my wind blown fairy tendrils
Dec 2020 · 229
Woodland Poems-2
Warm rays of the sun
like fairy wings flicker
through tall majestic branches
I spread my rose print scarf
over a couch of
golden pine needles
and settle down  
the forest sings its
own haunting melody
undaunted by our
industrial embrace
It gives life to our limbs
our very breath
O beloved trees and
sacred wildwood
hugs and kisses
the Divine mother will
surely protect you
Dec 2020 · 203
Woodland Poems-1
I belong to the woodlands
tall pine look down with
sheltering glances
their emerald crowns
caress the heavenly blue dome
Winter sun is a bright Jewel
through the branches
air is sweet and fresh
a sleepy wind blows
across my face
And if it weren't
so late in the afternoon
I just might snooze here
on a bed of pine needles
but instead I rouse myself
and sing a song of gratitude
I blew you a dandelion kiss
softly  across wisps of blue
A fragile star for you
to dream catch and
tuck between the velvet folds
of your heart
Perfect night for a star bath
i gaze into the glittering skies
The moon casts a silver spell
Luminous from head to toe
I float towards the vast beauty
unfolding white wings
shimmering shining endlessly
Dec 2020 · 172
Om Om Om
I am so thrilled!
David and I discovered
a big patch of woodland
a few blocks from our home
David and I held hands
as we entered the forest sanctum
crossing over a few curly
entwining vines
the forest opened up
to natural pine needle paths
spiraling through sheer enchantment
the magnificent aroma of
designer pine perfume
sweetened our every step
and the O2 was off the charts
O what a heaven sent
medicine for the spirit!
we paused amidst this splendor
to lift our hearts to the
incredible divine essence
imbuing everything chanting
with reverence and great gusto
Om Om Om
Dec 2020 · 155
Christmas Teddy
The huge inflated
Christmas teddy bear
on my neighbor's lawn
holding a red and white
candy cane
opens and closes
his vinyl arms
"Teddy I need a hug,"  I whisper
also opening my arms wide
"In fact I think the whole world does"
Dec 2020 · 181
Om Breath
Nov 2020 · 123
Mother Divine
Mother Divine
When my child suffers

How can a mother
not suffer?

O Divine Mother
am I not Your child...?
and my child...Your child..?

Mother of mothers
wrap us in the
swaddling winds
of Your Love
clasp us close to your
vast blue *****

Dry our tears
feed us Your Ananda
help us to know
that we are of the Infinite
.
Nov 2020 · 130
Lotus Kisses
I kiss the hand that heals
the illustrious hand
that creates fragrant vibhuti
fashions life, beauty,
and all that
an Abishekam of kisses
shower Golden Age Avatar
Dear Swami
may I never stop kissing
Your Lotus Feet
Nov 2020 · 155
little love
Take a gentle walk today
my little love
there are fall flowers
and purple clover in the fields

Feather clouds, turquoise skies
are medicine bags for the spirit

Listen to the wind chimes
little papoose
and deep breaths from the
evergreen forests

They chant His name
continuously...
Oct 2020 · 110
Emerald Gazebo
Hmmmm... something's in bloom
aromatic minty scents
whiff towards me
from the open, uninhabited woodland lot
on the corner of Perry Street

An intricate twisted, matted, tanglewood
of native weeds, flowers, tall grass, pine,
cram this patch of wild terrain

No houses block the balmy view
all sorts of odors, sights and sounds
mingle naturally with shafts
of sunshine and dense shadow

These jungle havens offer shade
and refuge sorely needed in the
sizzling Florida temps and
harsh global warning

Sadly, I watch as beautiful, stately
trees and shrubbery that have thrived
for decades are hacked down,
lots cleared for
building and selling more
and more houses

Now, as I pass an unscathed
forest dwelling
my heart bolts like a giddy gazelle
romping, cavorting blissfully
through the last...lost... sacred wilderness
Oct 2020 · 145
Portrait of a white rose
She plucked a white rose
from the front gardens

my gorgeous niece
sunrise of youth
glowing on her cheeks

with a bewildered look
she revealed how
pointless she felt
much of her studies
and school subjects were

I started to lecture
on the importance of school

Barely listening she let go
of her exasperation
and wandered
by the canal with
the white rose
and a soft breeze
blowing through her
freshly dyed hair

I watched her dance away
barefoot back to her room
of pointless studies
and school subjects
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