Changing seasons spiritual breath of Heaven.
6WSP
The night train to New Orleans
chugs along at a slow pace
in a cushy seat
my soul relaxes from the rat race
Sounds enter the mind
of music fast and slow
from the ivory keys of a piano
lifting spirits from a low
Visits to the cathedral come next
windows filled with saintly images
lighting a candle of hope
sad mood diminishes
Sitting in a cafe
listening to tall tales
sipping on coffee and beignets
of exciting city details
Street performers
performing magical feats
exciting the crowds
causing many a racing heart beat
Now on the way home
drifting into a comfortable sleep
my soul is relaxed
as the night train creeps
copyright 2019 Debbie Pierce
https://ragtagcommunity.wordpress.com/2019/11/02/rdp-saturday-cushy/
https://fivedotoh.com/2019/11/02/fowc-with-fandango-ivory/
https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/2019/11/02/saintly/
There is a secret door
that leads to my heart
few search to find it
mostly I stay apart
Behind the door
are dreams and loving care
it is an exciting place
if one would dare
The secret door
is filled with emotion
sometimes like a waterfall
filled with commotion
Other times the secret door is hidden
with things that I only know
good and bad
things to ponder not show
The secret door
carries things from long ago
filled with memories of others
love that continues to grow
We all have a secret door
that sometimes can be found
the choice is ours whether to open it
when others are around
copyright 2019 Debbie Pierce
https://ragtagcommunity.wordpress.com/2019/10/31/ragtag-daily-prompt-thursday-the-secret-door/
Water rising
life came to a screeching halt
how to solve an issue
experience can’t be bought
Water rising quickly
ducks and geese swim by
life looks easy for them
keep wondering why
A boat comes by
asking if I need a ride
stubborn in my endevour
I say no with pride
Water rising with rapids
now in over my head
still thinking I have all the answers
beginning to tread
Drowning
calling out to whoever will listen
deep issue to be solved
something in the water begins to glisten
Gleaning fromÂ
others traveling the same path
rapids begin to recede
issue has lost its wrath
Water receding
community works with me
the issue being solved
loving each other is the key
copyright 2019 Debbie Pierce
https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/2019/10/30/screech/
https://fivedotoh.com/2019/10/30/fowc-with-fandango-solve/
https://ragtagcommunity.wordpress.com/2019/10/30/rdp-wednesday-glean/
Kayak rushing down rapids over waterfall.
copyright 2019 Debbie Pierce
6WSP
Happy Halloween! This is my favourite Halloween show. Charles Shulz was a genius who could spread life and morals through this characters. This remains one of my happy places.Â
There was a pumpkin patch
where the moon light was bright
Linus brought a friend
to wait in the night
It was spookyÂ
in the mist
waiting with Sally
was pure bliss
The othersÂ
had such fun
trick or treating for candy
getting to run
Charlie had fun
collecting rocks
always getting the trick
with each block
Snoopy battled the
world war one flying ace
on his flying house
getting shot down with grace
Violet’s partyÂ
Snoopy grappled
hiding in water
kissing Lucy bobbing for apples
In the end it was Snoopy
who stole the show
rising out of the pumpkin patch
causing Linus to grow
Really irate
Linus rants to all
finding a sincere pumpkin patch
will cause Santa to fall
copyright 2019 Debbie Pierce
https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/2019/10/26/spooky/
The night is cold as the petrified wood transforms. One night a year the soul is released and allowed to warm. Once transformed the soul walks again. Travailing the earth looking for redemption from within. The tale began one cold October night in a forest with the full moon bright.
A man encountered an extraterrestial who was dressed in bright light. His name was Morning Star and he had an interesting proposition. In exchange for immortality the man was to impart wisdom. Morning Star sought to enslave humans. His knowledge was limited by some confusion. How are some humans able to overcome temptation? Is there some magic that can be cast as persuasion?
The man replied: “Don’t you know that from the beginning of time there are those who walk with the Light all the time?” Morning Star answered “of course there a few who have found the way. I am looking for how to make them sway.”
The man replied ” Take their minds away from gratitude for all that they have. Make them desire all material things good and bad. If you breed discontent among them then all will come to serve you. ”
Morning Star laughed and thought could it really be so simple to cause humans to crumble. Is discontentment really the way to make them stumble? Given this knowledge Morning Star begins to leave and imparts the man with immortality.
The man is shocked when he is turned into a tree. Petrified his soul is as cold as can be. Now marble with no room to grow, the man is terrified with what he has sowed.
Once a year there is a chance of release. The man’s spirit is allowed to spread a message of redemption and peace. If the world takes hold and accepts the true Light , then the man’s soul will be released from its plight.
Years have passed and discontent continues to grow. How long it last no one knows. Will the world change so he can be free or will he continue as marble without hope for eternity?
copyright 2019 Debbie Pierce
The ghostly figure walked
along the old rusted bridge
life flashing before him
on this night did eternity hinge
Long ago
on a fateful night
the man encountered a Being
bathed in bright light
The Being gave him the option
to know the total of his days
to have great wealth
and to do things his own way
The man chose
to live his life in mystery
at the end to be accountable
for his place in history
The ghostly figure
walking along the bridge
meets the Light
and he begins to cringe
All the sudden before him
is a record of all his deeds
afraid of the karma
he is about to receive
Quietly the Light
begins to speak
the man cowers
he feels so weak
Judgement drawn
karma trumped by grace
the man is astonished
his misdeeds erased
Following the Light
the man begins to dance
paradise is embracing him
he has another chance
copyright 2019 Debbie Pierce
https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/2019/10/25/karma/
https://ragtagcommunity.wordpress.com/2019/10/25/rdp-friday-accountable/
A flower sits alone
as schools of fish swim by
asking questions about loneliness
not wanting to hear a lie
The flower cried
then suddenly a wisp of wind
asking why the tears
my beautiful friend
The flower lamented
alone with many creatures around
nothing to love me
feeling root bound
The rain came
and answered with the wind
you are not alone
there are many friends
Uniqueness
makes what you are
all wildlife has a gift
loving you near and far
Seeds are carried
and you landed here
flourishing in an environment
to spread love and cheer
Listen to those around
and you will feel warm
soon other flowers will come
seeds in the storm
The flower smiled
as a new bloom arose
alike but different
glowing as it grows
The river welcomed
life old and new
living in community
love grew
copyright 2019 Debbie Pierce
https://ragtagcommunity.wordpress.com/2019/10/24/ragtag-daily-prompt-thursday-a-flower-cried/
