Blooming...

What is this flower blooming,

opening inside of me?

Each velvet petal unfolding,

each unfolding and opening,

one by one,

exposing the velvet color

of the space inside.

Trying to open enough,

to empty itself,

to make enough space,

so you will stay,

and fill it with your scent,

and the sound of your breathing,

your laughter and your voice,

with the warmth of your body,

and the smiles you give when I have pleased you.

Each layer unfolding outward,

exposing the space made empty,

the space you occupy,

the space you leave behind.

Oh Holy Night revised

Oh Holy Night…revised to reflect my hope for this world…

Oh Holy night, the stars are brightly shining,

Is this the night Love’s Light shall return?

Long lay the world in grief and darkness pining,

Til Light appears and the soul knows its worth.

A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices,

For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn’

Fall on your knees, Oh hear the voices singing,

Oh night Divine, Oh night of Light’s return,

Oh night Divine, Oh night, Oh night Divine.

May we learn to love one another,

The Light is Love and its child is Peace.

Chains shall break for the slave is our brother,

And in Love’s name all oppression shall cease.

Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we,

May all among us learn to live in peace,

Love is the Law; Oh may it reign forever,

Oh night Divine, Oh night of Light’s return,

Oh night Divine, Oh night, Oh night Divine.