Hearts of the Brave

down, around the circling drain

out beyond where Truth is lain

divide and conquer foolish men

give the strength to those of ken

rise up to sign the endless treaty

that saves the world for infinity

the savage beasts shall roll away

and earthly troubles are gone to stay

give us grace and give us hope

protect each man and woman to cope

by virtue of the unwritten line

and bring to us an undeniable sign

for this, our planet, shall tumble soon

and some shall fall beyond the moon

gift us with the power to resist

the wages of darkness to desist

lift us up, may the living save

all people by the hearts of the brave

Our World

imagination in the human mind

colors of the rainbow, psychedelic

with oil on water, dark water

shapes and swirls, paisley and stripes

flowers in the mind, buds opening

learning new awareness of Light

how gracious, how tender, how teasing

the mind with possibility, probability

whatever can be brought into awareness

and allowed to enhance vision

genius when we see the kaleidoscope

of Truth that is our world

Call Him Friend

the stranger who walks among us

wants little in return for loyalty

each day he works, each night the same

what pleasant thing has he to share

infinite heights to reach for

in peace he resides beside us

cold are his hands for he fears

that he is not accepted, not loved

we have so much to learn from his heart

we would be better served by his soul

little do we know and understand him

for his dream is only to live in freedom

and his place is beneath our flag

let his tired eyes see the sunrise

without worry, without expulsion

could we one day learn to call him friend

Sister and Brother

turning, turning, the earth is churning

wobbling, bobbling on its merry way

if you knew a superman to set it on its axis

the ills of humankind, a disturbing prophylaxis

more’s the pity as we see the birdies in the pie

scaring maids, unsettling kings, everything awry

now hear ye well, my dearest friend,

for slightly sure are we

there comes the beginning of the end

now you wait and see.

what’s to be done is in the crib

though he hasn’t got a name

a saviour drooling on his bib

surely not the same

what’s to be done? don’t hold your breath

lift up the Holy Word

sing praises loudly, love all get

believe your sight is blurred

love is the answer, this much is sure

put your hatred behind you, it will inure

if any survive the wrath of the Mother

it will be out of love for each sister and brother

Our Answers

we reach for the stars, familiar

in all their glittering glory

so beautiful in the anthracite sky

Pegasus, Orion, Cassiopeia, Bootes

just some of their grand design

but they are falling to earth

is this now the end of time

or can we turn the sky inside-out

and begin all over again?

are we being pulled into a black hole?

twinkle, twinkle, guiding lights

show us where our path begins

and be patient with our hunting

let us know the steps to take

let us fly into the night sky

and be enamored with our answers

If You Please

the world I see has varied warmth

some days are bright, some cloudy, too

there doesn’t seem to be a rule

the wind blows in circles or gusty lines

rain or snow, but not if the sun shines

it may cover the trees and roofs with ice

which doesn’t make the driving nice

one thing is sure, about our weather,

it’s bound to change, to whatever

will put us on edge or at ease

some will like it, some hate it, if you please