Tuesday, February 20, 2007

Poem From the Ether... 20Feb07


Vindictive 
Why
must the ego
sabatage
my ecstacy?
My Friend,
this hide and seek
is driving me
mad;
Madly in love
with
Your
kiss
Longing
for existence
in
Your Bliss;
Won't You
shower
Your
blessings
upon Me?
Why must I wait--
I want You now!
Reveal my
ever-present
Self
to me !
Lift me
out from under
the stronghold
of the ego's
desire.

(Who's veiling the Self, anyway?)

Hold me
in Your gaze
forever more
or else
I promise
I will SHOUT
Your name
at the
top
of my lungs
like a silly
child
and
s h a t t e r
the veil
You hide
behind!
Take the
tick-tock
out of time;
You must
come out
and play!
Love Me
NOW!
Bhakti fall's
at Your feet and begs--
"May it be so!"










Monday, February 12, 2007

Poem From the Ether... 12Feb07







Kick In The Head
The purpose of the spiritual teacher
is to anihilate the pupil's ego.


Whack!


Ouch!
That hurt!


Whack! Whack!


C'mon...'killin' me!


Whack! Whack! Whack!

(pause)


(silence)


I feel embarrassed,
but I am not my embarrassment.


I am confused,
but I am not my confusion.


(inward retreat)


I have feelings
but I am not my feelings.


(silence...waiting)


Am I childish?
Am I not childish?
Am I neither?


(pause)


Whew!


Good thing I know my Self
from a hole in the ground.


And many thanks
to the One
who just
kicked the shit
out of my ego.


Blessings.







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Contemplative Thought: 12Feb07





Closed eyes:

"Who Am I?"

Shiva Eye
slowly formed
In my mind's eye.

I dissolve.


Overwhelmed.
My stomach
caves in.

"Who Am I?"

"Who is asking this question?"
I wonder.

Open eyes.

Shiva's gone
into hiding.

Perhaps a
noontime nap.

Too much to
contemplate

when'no mind'
is the goal.

I think I'll
fill my head

With Samuel Barber's
genius

And play
hide and seek

With my Self

after a slumber
of my own.

A lazy day
of decaf
and music

Never killed
anyone.


'Never saved
anyone

Either, I suppose.

Oh, guilty conscience--



Go to bed!
I know the
prize

for laziness
on the path

is guilt,
restless emotions,
shame.

(sigh)

The slumber
can wait.

Eternity is now!
the sages say;

All I have
is now.

(deep breath)

"Dear Lord,

This is your
humble servant
Bhakti.

Forgive me
for my laziness,
as I forgive myself
just the same.

If you're not too busy,
could you show yourself
to me,
and show me
Who I am?


Yes, yes...
that's it.
Reveal Yourself
to me

so I may
find peace
in my heart

and witness
the thoughts
as they arise.

(pause)
Oh, thank you
my Love;

I remember now:

I am not
this restless mind
and body--

I am That
Who witnesses

the state
of 'my' body

and mind.

(deep breath)

Thank you,
My Lord--

for showing me
that You
and I
drink from
the same cup;
With the same
pair of lips.


Amen."

 



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Saturday, February 10, 2007

Meditation Inspired Thought


What a glorious day!
    A well-spring of Divine energy.
A Peace-filled calm
   sans physical irritation.
Mind serene-
   until waves began crashing
      on the shore of my ego-
   Like a crab--I could have attacked!
If it were not for my vow of silence
   throughout the early evening.
The boiling over of the Supreme Love
   cannot be contained-
      What a glorious day-
          with crashing waves
          overshadowed by the Divine.
   Hallelujah! Peace at last.
         Amen.
   Salutations to my Beloveds-
      My Heart-mates,
         My foundation:
     My Self manifested as
          Sweet Jesus
               and
          Glorious
     Gurumayi Chidvilasananda.

         Om Namah Shivaya

Sadgurunath Maharaj ki jay!






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Friday, February 9, 2007

Meditation Journal Entry: 8Feb07


What a play Superb drama. beyond imagination yet imagination, nonetheless. No less than a fabrication of the mind. A memory? Real or unreal-- no matter. Who am I? What am I? Nothing exists that is 'reality' besides the Watcher who knows; The Knower who watches. Tat tvam Asi-- You see, and I am That.





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Thursday, February 8, 2007

'Ode to Jai Uttal June 5, 2005

Singing With Jai
The dervish in me
is whirling;
Twisting
Turning
Twirling.
Tornados of Love
have occupied
my heart.


Monday, February 5, 2007

Journal Entry, February 5, 2007:

The Truth
You can choose
to stay in the darkness
or you can train your mind
to worship the light.
I worship the Light!
I am proof positive
that God exists--
and His loving energy
is pulsing through
my veins and bones
as we speak.
My friend,
there is a Gift--
I tell you over and over again!
There is a Gift within
Your very own Heart
That is waiting to
bust open like
a pinata
hanging from a tree branch.
Crack the shell
of the ego!
and bathe in the
sweet waters of
the Lord.
Look no farther!
YOU ARE THAT!


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Sunday, February 4, 2007

Journal Entry, March 21, 2003:

How can one repay the Guru
for all of her Love, Grace, Compassion,
and Fierceness (mirrors)?
Devotion. Love. Respect. Service.



// OM GURU OM //

Om Gurumayi,
May I always be like a
Child in your eyes.
May I always walk the path
With you as my guide.
May I worship your feet
And drown in your smile.
Please mold me into
Your perfect gold.
I offer you my life,
My devotion,
My love.




Friday, February 2, 2007