to remember who we are

if we are truly moving away
from the world of appearances- to grasp
the clear turquoise essence

which is our nature- known
in the watery environ
of the heart at peace

swimming, like lotus
within the huge blue ocean
and among the green pine groves

where home is found:
one hand scooping sand
another hand diving in

to meet that hand
a perfect stranger who knows
your pain as hers

your smile as hers
and is willing to drop
all judgements into the sinking sand

and walk with you, throughout
this pearlized land
for another round of honouring

all that we have come to be
all that allows the sun to shine
and moon to glow

all that stars and galaxies reveal
within the broad spectrum of colors
among each and every flowered song

this prayer-a choiceless benediction
however sad, mad, joyful or glad
your essence is known through this

now moment of gliding on sinking sand
holding the hand that is your own
and never ever letting go

of the pure presence- our birthright
we were birthed to transcend the doubts
that some may try to force feed us

but it is only watery rivulets
running back into the salty sea of delusion
for another million centuries

we know it is true
because walking in one's shoes
of integrity feels so good

light directing light: no clinging
to gurus for questions, answers,
or themes to drill into grey mines

we are doing just fine on our own
thank you creator spirit
and souldancer who comes to visit

and is welcome to stay as long
as grasses grow as high as grist mills
and birds soar, float with clouds

fading from view, yet always
experienced with one open heart
moved to dance, to sing, to feel

everything vibrating deep purple gold
it's in our own psychic sphere
always, it is here to hold


Kate Lamberg
1/23/13

single candle light inside crystal bowl~ photo by Kate Lamberg