The Styles of Old

The Styles of Old I. The styles of old have caught my heart, They’ve danced throughout my soul, They’ve taught me of this holy spark, That links me to the Whole. II. And I’ve never since now wandered On a path so clear and bright, Nor seen so many wildflowers, Nor as many stars at […]

Ode to Seneca

Ode to Seneca Study Lucius Annaeus Seneca, if you must study a man.  Study his life to learn the trials of a Sage.  Study his Epistles to see a great man sewing righteous seeds among men. Study his Consolations to see wisdom in action.  Study his Natural Questions to see a fine soul at play.  Study his Tragedies to taste the fruit of […]

My Art, Codified

My Art, Codified I play music like I write poetry; The Spirit guides, and I am guided.  I practice philosophy like I play music; Much folly with brief spells of wisdom. I compose music like I act in life; I play the wildflowers. I live as I write; I do not lord it over myself.  […]

We, the Sun, & I

We, the Sun, & I We We look out, and we are looked upon. But always we.  We see, and we are seen. But always we.  We search, and we are searched. But always we. We find, and we are found. But always we. We listen, and we are listened to. But always we. We […]

The Skies of Winter

The Skies of Winter I. I love the skies of winter,  So honest, crisp, and clear, And better yet are skies of June Than other times of year.  II. For they reflect the sun and earth With mastery, truth, and care,  Painting vivid strokes of red and gold Throughout the silent air. III. I love […]

Rise

Rise 1. On a dark and frosty meadow ‘Fore the dawning of the sun, Wild caribous are calling, For their day has just begun. 2. A cool breeze gently shifts the trees As mountain birds are waking.  A golden hue now pierces night As distant stars are fading. 3. The sun now slowly rises  Giving […]

The Mystic

The Mystic 1. The energy is thick today; It does not know what it wants. 2. And the sea is violent and choppy, And it does not know where the wind is pushing it. 3. And the clouds are scattered and confused, For they do not know what they want to be. 4. And a […]