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  Maureen 

Peace , my heart
 
Peace, my heart, let the time for the parting be sweet.
Let it not be a death but completeness.
Let love melt into memory and pain into songs.
Let the flight through the sky end in the folding of the wings over the nest.
Let the last touch of your hands be gentle like the flower of the night.
Stand still, O Beautiful End, for a moment, and say your last words in silence.
I bow to you and hold up my lamp to light you on your way.

~Rabindranath Tagore 
 
 
 
 

THE VOICE…

“A voice in the wind am I:
Floating between the earth and sky,
A voice as gentle as the evening breeze
To melt the ice, your hearts unfreeze,
A voice of hope filtering from ear to ear
Sometimes far yet oft quite near.
A voice soft yet sound and strong
Whispering softly a constant song,
White and pure as the flakes of snow
Before your dazzling eyes I float and grow,
Yet hear me you must
E’re I melt and blend to dust.
Search no further for I am here
My closeness you must not fear:
I bring you a message of hope
I bring you strength, power to cope
List unto me, list to every word
Let it float around the world,
Let it multiply a thousandfold
Each soul on Earth enfold.
A voice in the breeze, on a crest of a wave
Each living being I hope to save:
I bring you joy, I bring you peace
I bring you comfort, your aches to ease,
I bring you healing enwrapped in love
I bring you the symbol - a White Dove
A brotherhood of man around the universe
Freely with one another will converse.
Release the sorrow, stress and fears
Sheath your daggers dry your tears,
Gain wisdom from your faults
Untie the messy knots,
Wipe those pages clean
New chapters to begin
Your life is like a scroll
I book for all to read
No matter however small
You give to all who need.
ENOUGH say I!!!
Rest your swords,
Let kindness in with loving words
A multitude of human beings
Comfort peace happiness brings.
Enough blood has soaked the earth
Let new fresh water give Life, New Birth,
As I wrap you up in my warm shawls
Cleanse your minds, your hearts, your souls
To heal you all from pains and sorrows
Look with hope for new tomorrows
Free of hate, strife and misery:
Built on love, peace and harmony.”
© Shula Bailey, Thursday 9th November 2005, 5.15pm


Her hair was up in a ponytail, her favourite dress tied with a bow.
Today was Daddy's Day at school, and she couldn't wait to go.
But her mummy tried to tell her, that she probably should stay home.
Why the kids might not understand, if she went to school alone.
But she was not afraid; she knew just what to say.
What to tell her classmates of why he wasn't there today.
But still her mother worried, for her to face this day alone.
And that was why once again, she tried to keep her daughter home.
But the little girl went to school eager to tell them all.
About a dad she never sees a dad who never calls.
Therewere daddies along the back wall, for everyone to meet.
Children squirming impatiently, anxious in their seats
One by one the teacher called a student from the class.
To introduce their daddy, as seconds slowly passed.
At last the teacher called her name, every child turned to stare.
Each of them was searching, a man who wasn't there.
'Where's her daddy at?' She heard a boy call out.
'She probably doesn't have one,' another student dared to shout.
And from somewhere near the back, she heard a daddy say,
'Looks like another deadbeat dad, too busy to waste his day.'
The words did not offend her, as she smiled up at her Mum.
And looked back at her teacher, who told her to go on.
And with hands behind her back, slowly she began to speak.
And out from the mouth of a child, came words incredibly unique.
'My Daddy couldn't be here, because he lives so far away. 
But I know he wishes he could be, since this is such a special day.
And though you cannot meet him, I wanted you to know.
All about my daddy, and how much he loves me so.
He loved to tell me stories he taught me to ride my bike.
He surprised me with pink roses, and taught me to fly a kite.
We used to share fudge sundaes, and ice cream in a cone.
And though you cannot see him. I'm not standing here alone.
'Cause my daddy's always with me, even though we are apart
I know because he told me, he'll forever be in my heart'
With that, her little hand reached up, and lay across her chest.
Feeling her own heartbeat, beneath her favourite dress.
And fromsomewhere in the crowd of dads, her mother stood in tears.
Proudly watching her daughter, who was wise beyond her years.
For she stood up for the love of a man not in her life.
Doing what was best for her, doing what was right.
And when she dropped her hand back down, staring straight into the crowd.
She finished with a voice so soft, but its message clear and loud.
'I love my daddy very much, he's my shining star.
And if he could, he'd be here, but heaven's just too far.
You see he is a soldierAnd died just this past year
When a roadside bomb hit his convoy and taught brave men to fear.
But sometimes when I close my eyes, it's like he never went away.'
And then she closed her eyes, and saw him there that day.
And to her mother's amazement, she witnessed with surprise.
A room full of daddies and children, all starting to close their eyes.
Who knows what they saw before them, who knows what they felt inside.
Perhaps for merely a second, they saw him at her side.
'I know you're with me Daddy,' to the silence she called out.
And what happened next made believers, of those once filled with doubt.
Not one in that room could explain it, for each of their eyes had been closed.
But there on the desk beside her, was a fragrant long-stemmed pink rose.
And a child was blessed, if only for a moment, by the love of her shining star.
And given the gift of believing, that heaven is never too far.
 

Through shadows   29-10-08

We walk through life, viewing  our self's 
To the depths which shadows with in our minds
From childhood where we are afraid
When adults tell us watch out for the bogey man 
Or those that come out  from the grave
Or the creeping tentacle thing that lays under the bed.

Later in teens we have such fun , there girls, or boys
Where we learn about love
Through teens our heart's are broken and vice  versa 
These are the ways in life but do we learn well some of the time.

There's the open spaces where we can unfold
For God is there in so plentiful
Trees which stretch far and wide
The green of the grass moist to the touch
Butterflies with transparent wings so free 
As they breeze on by for all to see

We grow to adult hood married with kids
with a mortgage as well and bills to pay
Working for the crumbs of life
Through each and every day
We have the love of our parents 
To help us through giving us the love so that we can unfold
Until time expels and life is no more
 This is the learning for each and all 
For the soul; must grow 
Within  in the physical world

Shadows are no more for now the spirit is  light 
Where the visions unfold No pain, No crumbling body, 
For shadows are no more. 

D J Chapman
 
 
 

What Spiritualism does

Comforts the bereaved
Give healing to the sick
Removes the fear of death
Demonstrates the truth of survival
Gives new hope for the lonely and forsaken 
Provides a reason for loving our neighbour
Makes religion a reality to the rationally minded

Friends Eternal

You're a true friend,
that I want you to know, 
our love for each other
has helped us to grow.
We've been through some tough times,
but we've made it through,
the only one I ever trusted was you.

You helped me through anger,
you chased away fears.
You held me through sadness,
 kiss away my tears.

You stayed by my side
when the world turned away.
You helped me see joy
when the skies were all gray.

You were the rainbow
at the end of the storm. 
You help me be different 
when I shouldn't conform.

You held my hand
when  you knew we would fall.
Every heartache,
you saw my through it all.

I'm not sure
I'm always the best friend to you,
I know I'm not perfect,
but this much is true.

When life gets you down,
and there's nowhere to turn,
I'll help you through and
I'll share your concern.
 

I Remember

The light of spirit is the vision of love
The light of understanding is the realms above,
The light of thee is humbleness I know
The love of God is all around

Throughout the universe and beyond
Where boundaries are the vision of  souls 
Where light embraces the energy's of love
Where our love one's have journey before
A steep ahead through the opening door
But we still long to hold and embrace

For me at this time it's time of remembering
My Mother's love through nurturing me
When I fell over, or bumped my head and cried
I was picked up and nursed
And told never to mind

Memories are precious and can never be taken away from us
For the thoughts are us where the spirit resides within

D.J.Chapman. 
 

Window of hope

Two men both seriously ill, occupied the same hospital room 
One man was allowed to sit up in his bed far an hour each afternoon 
to help drain the fluid from his lungs.
His bed was next to the room's only window

The other man had to spend all his time flat on his back
The men talked for hours on end.
They spoke of their wives and familes, 
Their jobs, their involvement in the military service,
Where they had been on vacation.
Every afternoon when the man in the bed by the window could sit up,
He would pass the time of day describing to his roommate
All the things he could see outside the window.
The man in the other bed began to live for those one hour periods
Where his world would be broadened by all the activity
And color of the world outside.
The window overlooked a park with a lovely lake
Ducks and swans played on the water while children sailed their model boats
Young lovers walked arm in arm amidst flowers
Of every color and fine view of the city skyline
Could be seen in the distance.

As the man by the widow described all this exquisite details
The man on the other side of the room would close his eyes
And imagine this picturesque scene.
One warm afternoon, the man by the window described a parade passing by
Although the other man could not hear the band, he could see in his mind's eye
As the gentlman by the window portrayed it with descriptive words.

Days, weeks, months passed
One morning, the day nurse arrived to bring water for the baths
Only to find the lifeless body of the man by the window, 
Who had died peacfully in his sleep
She was saddened and called the hospital attendants to take the body away
As soon as it seemed appropriate, the other man asked if he could be moved
Next to the window. The nurse was happy to make the switch
And after making sure he was comfortable, she left him alone.

Slowly, painfully, he propped himself up on one elbow to take his first look
At th real world outside.
He strained to slowly turn to look out window beside the bed
It faced a blank wall.??

The man asked the nurse what could have compelled his deceased roommate
Who had described such wonderful things outside this window.
The nurse responded that the man was blind
And could not even see the wall.
 
 

MARY

mary had a little lamb 
His fleece was white as snow.
And everywhere that Mary went,
The lamb was sure to go.
He followed her to school each day,
Twasn't even the rule.
He made the children laugh and play.
To have a Lamb at school.

And the the rules all changed one day,
Illegal it became;
To bring the Lamb of God to school,
Or even speak his name.
Everyday got worse and worse,
And days turned into years.
Instead of hearing children laugh,
We heard gun shots and tears.
What must we do to stop the crime,
That's in our school,
And teach our kids to pray!

THOUGHT

The love of God is like the ocean, 
You can see it's beginnings
But NOT ITS END.
 

LIFE IS  08

Life may be so fragile, as a snow drop which falls
Life may be so fragile, as the workings of a clock on a wall
Life may be so fragile, as a petal which drops from a bud
Life is knowing what in our heart and know what's to come

Life is reaching inside in times of despair 
Life is knowing God the light dwells there 
Life is knowing life is for ever more 
Life is ever knowing we are all one 
For God is the light from whence we come.

D chapman 

An Animal Pray

May God bless all the animals & mammals of the whole wide world
For they bring love, beauty, joy & comfort to mankind
A men

Keaith Morley


 
 

Poem to give you Goose bumps

A drunk man in an Oldsmobile, They said had run the light
That caused the six-car pileup, on 109 that night
When broken bodies lie about, and blood was everywhere,
The sirens screamed out eulogies, for death was in the air.
A mother, trapped inside her car, was heard above the noise;
Her plaintive plea near split the air; Oh, God, please spare my boys!
She fought to loose her pinned hands; She struggled to get free,
But mangled metal held her fast, in grim captivity.
Her frightened eyes then focused on where the back seat once had been,
But all she saw was broken glass and two children's seats crushed in.
Her twins were nowhere to be seen; She did not here them cry,
And then she prayed they'd been thrown free, oh God don't let them die!
Then firemen came and cut her loose, but when they searched the back,
They found therein no little boys, but the seat belts were intact.
They thought the woman had gone mad and was travelling alone,
But when they turned to question her, they discovered she was gone.
Policemen saw her running wild, and screaming above the noise 
In beseeching supplication, please help me find my boys!
They're four years old and wear blue shirts; Their jeans are blue to match.
One cop spoke up, they're in my car, and they don't have a scratch.
They said their daddy put them there, and gave them each a cone,
Then told them to both wait for Mom, to come and take them home .
I've searched the area high and low, but I can't find their dad.
He must have fled the scene, I guess, and that is very bad.
The mother hugged the twins and said, while wiping at a tear,
He could not flee the scene, you see, for he's been dead a year.
The cop just looked confused and asked, now how can that be true?
The boys said, Mommy, Daddy came and left a kiss for you.
He told us not to worry and that you would be all right,
and then he put us in this car with the pretty flashing light.
We wanted him to stay with us, because we miss him so,
But Mommy, he just hugged us tight and said he had to go.
He said someday we'd understand and told us not to fuss,
And he said to tell you Mommy, he's watching over us.
The mother knew without a doubt that what was spoke was true,
For she recalled their dad's last words, I will watch over you.
The fireman's notes could not explain the twisted, mangled car,
And the three of them escaped without a single scar
But on the cop's report was scribed, in print so very vine,
An Angel walked the beat tonight on highway 109.

LOVE

Love is a many splendour thing

Without love there is no life
Without love there is no hope
It is with love that we are here
To see you nurtured and revered
It does not matter where you're from 
It's love that brought you here
It's through love that we are born 
It is through love that we survive
It is through love that life in every form appears
It is through  love that we learn to share
To give to teach and nurture too
Without its warmth, emotion and
Deep concern life could not be here

Love is God's free gift to everyone
It cannot be brought, but it can be seen
And touched by everyone
LOve touches every soul
Love is selfless and forgiving
Love is tending to the needy
Love is healing, light and power
Love is feelings of compassion and concern
Love is gentle, fierce and strong
LOve is power in every form
Love is given without cost
Love is nurturing the poor
Love is giving to the homeless
Love is feeding hungry children
Love provides the support for all.

Helen Antoniou 
 


 

BLESSING'S

Lord make me an instrument of your peace
Where there is hatred, let me sow love.
Where there is injury, pardon
Where there is doubt, faith.
Where there is despair, hope.
Where there is darkness, light,
And where there is sadness, joy; 

St Francis of Assisi


 
 
 

A Healers Prayer

Dearest God, to thee I pray,
Heal my loved one's ills today.
Make them whole and healthy, too,
And swift to recognise it's you 
Who works the miracle of healing
In themselves, thy grace revealing.
May their gratitude find vent
In thanking- not this instrument
But thee, from who all blessings flow
To us thy creatures here below.
I am but a channel lowly
For thy healing, pure and holy.
Cleanse me ; keep me true and bright,
Worthy to convey thy light
To those who live in constant pain,
And help thee make them well again 
Let me freely learn to serve
Those in need without reserve.
May I also from them learn
The patience I do not discern
In those who relish robust health.
And do not understand the wealth
Of knowledge learnt, when all else frils
Only thy grace and love prevails


Don't give up

When things go wrong as they often will,
When the road you're trudging seems all uphill
When the funds are low and in debts are high
And you want to smile but youu down a bit,
Rest if you must, but don't you quit.

Life is queer with its twists and turns,
As every one of us sometimes learns
And many a failure turns about
When he might have won had he stuck it out.

Don't give up through the pace seems slow,
You may succeed with anther blow.
Success is failure turned inside out,
The silver tinge of the cloud of doubt
And you never can tell how close you are
It may be near when it seems so far.

So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit ,
It's when things seem worst
You must not quit.

Tracey


21-11-06

When you open your heart to let the love in
It will stay forever no matter where our love ones are 
Whether they are near or far
Distance is no barrier.

Whether they are on the earth plane or in the spirit realms 
We can never be parted as long as love remains in our heart

Remember we are all spirit , and our love will bind us together forever.
 

Carolyn Hargrave 

The light is out and now you've gone to pasture green and new
Your kindness, Acts and Selfless love, like no-one ever new
Too many times you tried to help so many on their way
We won't forget, we can't forget until our dying day

The loss is indescribable, the pain it should subside
The gulf is wide, the river long, we must now all decide
To put aside our differences, but not forget the past
Let Olive not have died in vain, the memories, they must last

Today we say a last farewell to send her on her way
Strong feeling and emotions, no doubt are here to stay
Both Olive and old Smokey are standing at the door
The gloves are on, the Bats and Shields ... no doubt she's keeping score

For 50 years they were a team, some good times and some bad
Let's celebrate her life and and not just focus on the sad
It's time to raise our glasses to someone very dear
What would she say right here and now
shut up, stop moaning ... cheers

In memory of a truly special person who is never far from my heart

Julia

I AM THERE

Do you need Me? I am there
You cannot see Me, yet I am the light you see by
You cannot hear Me, yet I speak through your voice
You cannot feel Me, yet I am the power at work in your hands
I am at work, though you do not understand My ways
I an not strange visions. I am not mysteries
Only in absolute stillness, beyond self, can you know
Me as I am, and then but as a feeling and a faith
Yet I am there, Yet I hear, Yet I answer
When you need Me, I am there
Even when you feel most alone, I am there
Even in your fears, I am there, Even in your pain, I am there
I am there when you pray and when you do not pray
I am in you, and you are in Me
Only in your mind can you feel separate from Me, for only in you mind
are the mists yours and mine.

Yet only with your mind can you know Me and experience Me
Empty your heart of empty fears
When you get yourself out of the way, I am there
You can of yourself do nothing, but
I can do all. And I am in all
Though you may not se the good, good is there, for I am there
I am there because I have to be, because I am
Only in Me does the world have meaning: only out
Me does the world take form: only because of 
Me does the world go forward
I am the law on which the movement of the stars and the growth of 
living cells are founded
I am the love that is the law's fulfilling
I am the assurance
I am peace I am oneness
I am the law that you can live bu
I am the love that you can cling to
I am your assurance
I am the love that you can cling to
I am assurance
I am your peace I am one with you I am
Though you fail to find Me, I do not fail you
Though your faith in Me is unsure, My faith in your
Never wavers, because I know you, because I love you
Beloved, I am there

[A copy of I Am There is now on the moon ... carried there on the Apollo XV voyage by Astronaut James B Irwin, and left on the moon for future space voyagers]

Don't give up

When things go  wrong as they sometimes will.
When the road you're trudging seems all uphill,
When the funds are low and the debts are high
And you want to smile but you have to sigh.
When care is pressing you down a bit,
Rest if you must, but don't quit.

Life's is queer with it's twists and turns,
As every one of us sometimes learns 
And many a failure turns about
When he might have won had he stuck it out.

Don't give up though the pace seems slow
You may succeed with another blow.
Success is failure turned inside out 
The silver tint of the cloud of doubt, 
And you never can tell how close you are
It may be never when it seems so far.
So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit.
It's when things seem worst you must not quit.

Children

Your children are not your children.
They are sons and daughters of life's longing for itself.
They come through you but not from you,
And though they are with you yet they belong not to you.

You may give them your love but not your thoughts,
You may house their bodies but not there souls,
For their souls dwell in the house of to-morrow ,
Which you cannot visit, not even in your dreams.

You may strive to be like them,
But seek not to make them like you,
For life goes not backwards nor tarries with yesterday'
You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth.
The archer seeks the mark upon the path of the infinite,
And he bends you with his might that his arrows may go swift and far.
Let your bending in the archer's hand be for gladness;

For even as He loves the arrow that flies ,
So He loves also the bow that is stable.

Kahlil Gibran


Rainbow Love

Rainbow love sun above
Rays come down over the town
Rain below, water flows see rainbow’s

Pretty girl rides bicycle on the road
Rainbow glow sun above, colour flow

< You make me go this way>

I’m coming by, flying high
Birds twitter like glitter
Love insight from the trees
Rainbow kiss, sing in the breeze
You today bad ways go
Make it right baby bright
Colour flows

< You make me go this way>

Hello son raise come down see rainbow

Hello son catching leaves in the breeze
Make a wish sent to hue
With ease ray in bow kisses
Think of you; got something
Of mine my heart sure grows
Your divine colour flows

Pretty girls, birds twitter like glitter
Water flows heaven knows

< You make me go this way>

Amber
 


 

LIFE

Life is never ending chain
Links broken to rejoin again
The path we tread towards our goal.

To ease our hearts and save our soul
We may open any door and find
Peace on earth life so sublime
In our kindness may we see
The happiness of wisdom be.

When the light dims to our eyes
And we see the dawn arise,
May the light burn so bright
From morning until the dark of night.

Then our journey will be quite clear
With strength and wisdom ever near
Onwards throughout life to find
Peace in our hearts and in our minds
So every day will be
A gift of gratitude to thee.

D Kierstenson


 
 
 

A HEALERS PRAYER

Dearest God, to thee I pray, heal my loved ones ills today.
Make them whole and healthy too, and swift to recognise it's you
Who works the miracle of healing in themselves, thy grace revealing.
May their gratitude find vent in thanking not this instrument
But thee from who all blessings flow, to us thy creatures here below
I am but a channel lowly for they healing, pure and holy
Cleanse me keep me true and bright worthy to convey they light
To those who live in constant pain and help thee make them well again
Let me freely learn to serve those in need without reserve
May I also from them learn the patience I do not discern
In those who relish robust health and do not understand the wealth
Of knowledge learnt when all else fails, only thy grace and love prevails


 

THERE IS    1-2-02

There is a reason for everything, help us to see what that is.
There is a purpose to everything, help us to know what that is
There is a time for every action, help us to see the importance of our deeds.
There is a need to realize that we are responsible for all our thoughts and deeds
There is a response to all our thoughts and actions which affects our lives
There is growth and learning in every action and reaction.
There is always self development in answers to all the questions of what, why, when, how
There is a vast wealth of knowledge available to us all when we understand the answers to these questions

There is contentment, peace and acceptance when we can hand our problems over in the knowledge that the ultimate good is the real goal.
There is nothing more empowering than accepting that there is a season for everything and that nothing is forever.

There is peace in our hearts in accepting this, knowing that in trusting spirit and going with the flow will result in our ultimate good.
There is a positive to every negative, know this and take a steep towards the positive.
There is nothing more positive than the light, with each step you take towards it, pain and suffering and darkness diminish.
There is every reason to look up and move on, for to look back is to stand still and regress
There is only joy in knowing that with every step we take as we move towards the light to love and peace we leave distress behind.

Helen

POST MORTEM

Death is what takes place within us
When we look upon others, not a gift, blessing or stimulus,
But as a threat, danger, or competition.

It is not death that comes to all
Who try to live by bread alone.
This is the death the bible fears
And gives us good reason to fear.

It is not the final departure
We think of when we speak of death;
It is that purposeless, empty existence, devoid of genuine
Human relationships and filled with anxiety and loneliness.

Tracey

WHY DOES MAN GO OUT TO LOOK FOR GOD

It is your own heart beating and you did not know
You where mistaking it for something external
He the nearest of the near- your own self
The reality of your own life.

Your body your soul

I am thee and thou art me that is your own nature
Assert it manifest it
Not to become pure you are pure already 
You are not to be perfect you are that already

Every good thought which you think or act upon is simply
Tearing the veil as it were and the purity, the infinity
The god behind manifests itself

The eternal subject of everything
The eternal witness in this universe
Your own self.

Tracey

WISDOM    23-2-06

Spiritual wisdom is within us all
All we need to do is reach into ourselves
And look for the light

Like an acorn that grows into an oak tree
All it takes is for a tiny spark 
To ignite the flame of spirit.

Spread the light and love of spirit
To your friends and neighbours, 
Eventually it will spread around the world.

May the universal love of spirit
Be with us all.

God Bless

Received at Finchley Church

Caroline Hargrave

MORE WISDOM

The activity of God is the only power at work in the mind, heart and life. All false beliefs, all negative appearances are being dissolved right now by the loving, forgiving action of God.

Tracey
 

Humility is perpetual quietness of heart. It is to have no trouble. It is never to be fretted or vexed, irritable or sore; to wonder at nothing that is done to me: to feel nothing done against me. It is to be at rest when nobody praises me and when I am blamed or despised it is to have a blessed home in myself where I can go and shut the door and kneel to my Father in secret and be at peace, as in a deep sea of calmness, when all around and about is trouble.

Tracey
 
 

Spiritual development men's-  the recognition, realisation and manifestation of the Spirit within us.

Tracey

 

Today, Tomorrow, & Yesterday

We all feel the love & energy of spirit around us,
This will never leave us.

We are bathed in the light of spirit,
Even if we are not aware of it.
Feel the light and love of spirit always.

Automatic writing

Carolyn Hargraves

Change (Please?) 

In other times in other places, 

I cut my hair to suit my faces 
I formed my hand to fit my glove

to better squeeze out the heart of love 
Grew my ego, improved myself, 

to better grab my share of wealth
Feet well shod on solid ground, 

trod with purpose, emotions bound 
Over others for selfish gain, 

following profits without shame. 
In tailored suits with matching ties, 

To better catch another’s eyes 
Kept my fitness, kept my form, 

Sculpted to the prescribed norm 
Followed leaders, observed their wishes, 

Gorged myself on loaves and fishes 
Preaching what was right and wrong, 

Without reflection I sang their song 
Loud and clear for all to hear, 

And so forged the chains that bound my fear 
To all that of which I sought assurance, 

Underwritten by some god's insurance. 

Yet in one quiet moment the world can change, 

Unleashed nature can rearrange 
The plans and future's so well laid, 

Of those who thought they had it made. 
With little effort foolproof systems fail, 

Oh! how the followers lament and wail 
But in quieter moments we too can change, 

And listening to our hearts so rearrange, 
Our thoughts and deeds, our wrongs and rights, 

Eternal truths from internal light 
Answers the questions of why now? Why here? 

Dissolves the shackles which hold our fears. 
So no longer will I pay a religious due, 

That only serves to separate me from you. 
Yet study that which will be, was, and now again come. 
The all eternal, everlasting, truth of ONE!.


 

NAN

I think of you everyday
In a very special way

I've only seen you once
And it was not in my head
Because you came and sat
On the foot of my bed

I think of  you everyday
In a very special way

Another year has gone
And once again your day draws near
And I wish I could hear
You whispering in my ear

I think of you everyday
In a very special way

I'm told we meet in my dreams
And that those times for  you are precious
I wish I could remember our meetings
Because you to are precious

I think of you everyday
In a very special way

I wait with patience
Till the day
When I can say
"I've seen her"

I think of you everyday
In a very special way

Nan "I love you"

Carolyn Hargraves


 
 

HEAR NO EVIL, SEE NO EVIL, SPEAK NO EVIL

Hear no evil

Gossip: Spreads like the Autumn leaves blown by a strong wind
Insidious since the person at whom it is aimed is unable to put up a defence
Harmful, for even when proved untrue, is remembered in the back of people's minds
Correct handling: If impossible not to hear, than do not pass it on
Consequence: Dealt with in this fashion it dies a quick death

See no evil

People are like mirrors. They reflect one's own faults Strong dislike of someone for no apparent logical reason is a sure sign that one is looking at a fault of our own which we are trying to bury or refuse to look at

Correct handling: Ask yourself to pinpoint the dislike.  Dig beneath the superficial reasons, be courageous and look at the particular fault you dislike in others and then eliminate it in yourself

Speak no evil

Least said, soonest mended
The tongue can be an aid, helping cheering and encouraging people
It can be a weapon of destruction, putting down, causing deep seated wounds which never heal
On its own, the tongue cannot fabricate sentences, so think carefully before you put thoughts into words

ANONYMOUS PRAYER

There was a time when in my daily prayer, I asked for all the thinks I deemed most fair. And necessary to my life: Success, Riches of course, and ease and happiness , A host of friends, a home without alloy. A primrose path of happiness and joy. Ambition ruled my way, I longed to do. Great things that all my little world might view and whisper, wonderful. Oh, patient God, how blind we are, until. Thy shepherd's rod of tender chastening shall lead us on to better things. Today, I have but one Petition Lord

Teach me love

Indeed, it is my greatest and my only need. Teach me to love not those who first love me, but all the world, with that rare purity. Of broad outstretching thought that bares no trace of earthly taint, but holds in its embrace. Humanity, and seems to see. Only the good in all, reflected, Lord, from thee. Teach me, Father, how to love the most. Those who stand most in need of love. That, host of people who poor, sick and bad, whose tired faces show their lives are sad. Who toil along life's way with footsteps slow, and hearts more heavy that the world can know.

People whom others pass discreetly by, and fail to hear the pleading and the cry for help amongst the tumult of the crowd, people whose anguish makes them cold and proud, bitter, resentful, sullen in their grief, I long to bring them comfort and relief, to put my hand in theirs and at their side, walk softly on, a faithful, fearless guide. Oh, Saviour Thou the Christ, truth, ever near, help me to find those lost ones, doubly dear, because they need so much. Help me to seek and find that which they thought was lost.

To speak, such words of cheer that as we pass along. The wilderness will burst  forth into song. O, Love Divine, how empty was that prayer. Of other years. That which was once so fair, Those empty baubles that the world calls joys. Are nothing to me now but broken toys, Outlived, outgrown. I thank Thee that i know Those much desired dreams of long ago like butterflies have had their summer day Of brief enchantment and have gone. Today, I pray for better things. Thou knowest, Lord above My one desire now.

                        Teach me to love

SOUL CRIES OUT

Through the abyss of ones being,
The Soul cries out,
Ever growing in understanding
Of what life's all about.

Climbing the hurdles that stand in the way
Absorbing the pitfalls each and everyday

Reaching up towards the light
Form the darkest of all nights
Where despair, is all you think
Is all that seems to be insight

But life is like waves upon the sea,
That rotating in sequence of life to be
Temperament, bitterness, anger, and calm
You bounce, you sway, twist and turn

When one reaches rock bottom, of emptiness,
Casted aside by the elements of life,
Through the picture which reflects time

Remember your soul will not let you sink
For when one is submerged in utter confusion
Surrounded and secluded
Others gather round, and loves shines through
Emerging the soul in you

Upliftment is given, the soul cries out
Learning another lesson, another lesson learnt
Of what life's all about.

    Inspired by spirit


 

ANGELS OF HEALING              24-9-05

Through the rays that descended to this world
Where light and love touch our very souls
In the rainbows vibration of colours
Where the energy of mind implodes
With the healing rays of love

I ask then humbly in thanks 
For this energy that has and continues 
To grow in giving strength to my wife
I ask and give thanks
For the minds of all souls
Our friends upon this earthly world 
Who have touched our very souls?
With their support and concern
But most of all there love 
That continues to heal 

For my wife and I we walk with God
 For in his hands the light is seen
And through all the thoughts
Throughout the universe 
From our friends and loved ones 
God hears the healing energies call
For the Angels of healing descended
With his love to the world.

D.J.Chapman

LOVE

The purity and love flows to all 
Through the light and love of God
The matrix that is mind

The expressions energies of colour
Vibrate in unison with ones soul
Through the progression of unfolding love

You my son represent this energy 
For you give service in love
For your embrace the light of spirit
In the humbleness of your being
You radiate peace, harmony, light, love
And you give unselfishly 

Grow expand in the purity of God
Child of the light we are with you 
Through your pain which you hide, where family is concerned

We are your family

Brother Joseph 

 

A SOUL OF PEACE

When the great spirit's light unfolds
Within the a soul of peace
Love begins to flow unconditionally
Towards those indeed

Kindness, and humility is embraced
Within this energy the light truly illumines
Engulfing those with peace and love

Each soul has a prospective for growth
Each soul learns knowledge
Each soul will weep, where tears flow
Each soul will laugh with joy
Emotions grow within the soul
For those and others, thoughts emanates within the mind
With love in helping others to weep with joy
In finding there inner light
To see the colours of there growth
Of the inner love of a soul

Each soul will see God's display
Within natures love
A flower fans wide, where petals drape
Towards the soil of mother earth
Striking a transparent  vision 
As the sun ray's glide over these petals of white
Yes this is as will be
For this is love of Gods seed.

Within this child of spirit of God
The work of spirit is achieved
With love, kindness, and humility

Which we all aspire to reach......?

Shinning light of love
 

D.J.Chapman

THE MIND CLIMBS

The soul climbs from the depths within
Showing each and all the light of your being
Radiating with energy which permeates to those around
Searching for the meaning and propulsions which move you along
THE MIND CLIMBS

As one climbs the levels of mind one becomes entuned
With the true meaning of life
Nature becomes the essences of beauty
Colours take on spiritual meaning
A sea of different green's which inter-mingle
In shades which permeate through the foliage of nature
Each blade of grass is a whispering voice of nature
THE MIND CLIMBS

Each tree is a vessel a heartbeat to Mother Earth
Which stretch with branches high
Reaching towards the blue of the sky
Streams, rivers, lakes, oceans, all ebb and flow
To very beat of Mother Earth
MIND IS THE ESSENCES OF LIFE
Life is vibrating all the time.
 

D.J.Chapman

CHILD OF GOD

Walk in the light where the Angels wings unfold around you
For the light of God is within
Through your inner mind reach and you will find
The beauty which is to be found
For you are a child of God
Blessing always along your path
As you unfold with the Angels light

D. Chapman

 

IT’S UP TO YOU

One song can spark a moment
One flower can wake the dream
One tree can start a forest
One bird can herald spring.

One smile begins a friendship
One handclasp lifts a soul
One star can guide a ship at sea
One word can frame the goal.

One vote can change a nation
One sunbeam lights a room
One candle wipes out darkness
One laugh will conquer gloom.

One step must start each journey
One word must start each prayer
One hope will raise our spirits
One touch can show you care.

One voice can speak with wisdom
One heart can know what's true
One life can make a difference
You see IT’S UP TO YOU! 

PERHAPS

Perhaps if we could see
The splendour of the land
To which our loved are called from you and me
We’d understand

Perhaps, if we could hear
The welcome they receive
From old familiar voices – all so dear - 
We would not grieve

Perhaps if we could know
The reason why they went
We’d smile – and wipe away the tears that flow
And wait content
 

Anon

I BELIEVE

Life's purposes to live a sincere, humble and effective life of love and service
Encouraged by the word of spirit,
To help God's purpose in this world.

Our preparation for a spiritual life through prayer
By precept and example to help, heal and uplift others,
And lead them through grace and free will
To a harmonious and enlightened life,
Free from the fear of death,
To give thanks even in adversity.

F H Russ

 

I AM SPIRIT
 

I am in the winters snow and in a thousand winds that blow
I am the laughter in children’s eyes and in the love that never dies
I am the sunlight on ripened grain and in the gentle summer rain
I am the thunder in a storm and in the light at the start of dawn
I am in the air that you breath and in the pollen that makes you sneeze
I am the smell of fresh cut grass I am in your daily task
I am in every grain of sand for I am in your palm of your hand
I am the clouds up in the sky and the birds that fly so high
I am animals and I am fish I am in anything you wish
From dawn to dusk from day to night the comfort of a fire at night
And in the love that shows you care I will always be there
For I am the essence of life I am spirit.

Jim Tucker
 
 

ANGELS BLESSING

When our spirits are low
And worry overcomes.

The guardian angels remind us we are never alone

Sent from heaven to guide
And to help us find our way.

Their loving blessings bring
Protection throughout the day. 
 

Carolyn Hargraves

HUGS

There’s something in a simple hug
That always warms the heart;
It welcomes us back home 
And makes it easier to part.

A hugs a way to share the joy
And sad times we go through,
Or just a way for friends to say
Hey I like you “cause you're you.

Hugs are meant for anyone
For whom we really care,
From your grandma to your neighbour,
Or a cuddly teddy bear.

A hug is an amazing thing-
It’s just the perfect way 
To show the love we're feeling 
But can't find words to say.

It’s funny how a little hug
Makes everyone feel good;
In every place language,
It’s always understood.

And hugs don’t need new equipment,
Special batteries or parts-
Just open up your arms
And open up your hearts.

Carolyn Hargraves
 

PRAYER        14-4-05 

To know to see to understand within 
Where the spirit is seen 
Where the energies are gleamed 
In knowing the essence of our being 

That light from whence we come from 
The light and mind of us all 
The beginning and continuing thought of light, which is life 
I bow down in humbleness and love 

For you gave back to me my wife 
When the strands of life where in the balance 
Within this physical world 
One’s heart and soul cannot comprehend 
When words are spoken as if this is the end 
A chain that’s secure with links of strength 
Become brittle upon this earth 
As shards of numbness feels the mind 
With tears that tumble from ones eyes 

All one can do is pray to thee 
The light the energy the mind of all 
Hear my prays through the tears that fall 

    AND THE MIND OF LIFE DID 

 Thank you. 
D. J. Chapman 
 

THE MASTER

Spirit grows as life begins 
In that mankind where light within 
The pattern of life 
Mankind intoned to that of his soul 
On Journeys they’re to unfold 

So then mankind gives thanks 
To the very source of light above 
For the journey of life has already began 
In the soul, in the heart, and in love 

Seek then to know as the master showed 
The warmth, the love, in helping all 
For we are the master in miniature form 

For Jesus has tread these footsteps for you 
In helping mankind to know the truth

Through Jesus’ pain and suffering 
Through his kindness in helping 
Through his helping the sick 
Where others cared not 

Through the blind of darkness 
Where hands are out stretched 
To the touch of a hand 
To the seeing again 

To the eyes that meet and not a word is uttered 
For the soul sheds tears 
As the masters shadow, cast to those line the gutter 
That where deformity lay in hunger 
The love reforms the soul 
As they stand upright with tears that flow 

The prince of peace showers all 
In deeds untold Jesus shows the kindness 
Of the love that unfolds 

Though that of life is a struggle 
Shows mankind is spirit eternal 
On a path, on a journey as Jesus footsteps had tread

Let mankind never forget that life is a thread. 

D.J.Chapman 
 
 
 

YOU ARE THE LIGHT             26-1-01

Echoing sounds of the night 
Filter through the trees of stretching branches 
Whistling winds touch my face 
Like ice upon a frozen peak 
Which makes me shudder within

With my eyes closed I hear the sounds of a baying wolf 
And the trickling waters of the stream 
Trees with tramped rage 
As the winds lift the creaking branches 

My senses are alert within my darkness 
There is the light of the Great Spirit 
There is the calmness of peace 
The different fragrance that drift on the winds 
Where the seeding spores spread forth 
I give thanks to the Great Spirit 
For the plane we live on 
The great mother

Opening now my eyes looking to the night of darkness 
The shimmering orb of light within this night 
Glows bathing all that’s seen and beyond the valley of little stones 

Where pinpoints of light flicker within the night sky 
Towards this earth plane 
You are the children of the Great Spirit 
You are the tiny lights of the night sky 
Learn to grow in love and peace 
And your light will grow 

Little Calf 

D Chapman 
 
 

 INNER LOVE 1-8-02

If one would remember the light within
Then you will begin to understand
The vision within your dreams
That displays to you the vision of love
For within your sleep when fades the night 
The Angel, of light is by your side 

To guide and show your inner- light
In showing you loved one's greet
Of those who have past to the spirit realm? 
For this but a brief spell of time we meet

Remember the joy and love 
When you curl up at night 
With your pillow soft upon your head
With dreams of loved one's gone
But not forgotten
Then touch them with your mind
For the reality you will see
That life is eternity 

Written by D J Chapman
 

TO MY DEAREST FAMILY

To my dearest family something I'd like to say.
But first of all to let you know that I arrived OK.
I'm writing this from heaven
Where I dwell with God above
Where there's no more tears or sadness
There is just eternal love

That day I had to leave you
When my life on earth was through
God picked me up and hugged me and said, I welcome you
It's good to have you back
you were missed while you where gone 
As for your dearest family they'll be here later on.

Need you here so badly, as part of my big plane
There's so much that we have do to help our mortal man
Then God gave me list of things he wished me to do
And foremost on that list of mine
Is to watch and care for you

And I will be beside you
Everyday, week, and year
And when you're sad I'm standing there
To wipe your tears
And when you lie in bed at night 
The day chores put to flight
God and I are closer to you in the middle of the night 

When you think of my life on earth
And all those living years 
Because you're only human, they are bound to you tears 
But do not be afraid to cry it does relieve the pain
Remember there would be no flowers
Unless there was some rain 

I wish I could tell you of all God has planned 
But if I were t tell you, you would not understand
But one thing is for certain
Through my life on earth is over
I am closer to you now than I ever was before 

And to my friends trust God that is best
I'm still not far away from you I'm just beyond the crest
There are rocky roads ahead of you and many hill to climb
But together we can do it taking one day at a time

It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too
That as you give unto the world
So the world gives unto you 
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow or pain
Then you can say to God at night
My day was not in vain 
And now I am contented that my life was worthwhile 
Knowing as I passed along the way I made somebody smile

So if you meet somebody who is down and feeling low
Just lend them a hand to pick them up 
And on your way you go
When you are walking down the street 
And you have got me on your mind
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind

And when you feel that gentle breeze
Or a wind upon your face
That's me giving you a great big hug
Or just a soft embrace
And when it's time for you t go
From that body to be free
Remember you're not going you are coming here to me

And I will always love you
From that land way up above
We'll be in touch again soon
PS, God sends his love.
 

POOL OF LIGHT         17-7-00

Twisting round within this ring of light 
Where colours dance on the foaming ripples? 
Blending to the very thoughts of one's mind

Visions of lives past dreamt
So wondrous and clear 
As if one can touch within the mind 
Of sadness and joy and oneness with all
Where motions rise and spiral?
In fragmenting of colours which form 
In every aspect which shows is my life 

My light grows as I am drawn up from this vision 
Rising towards the very essences which is love 
For my mind embraces wave upon wave 
Of vibrant love.

I'm alive; I'm alive, 
For I am mind 
 

THOUGHT

As we are mind 
Our thoughts should be of peace
As we grow we sow the seeds
Your mind is the vision of all
Of which you touch 

Written by D J Chapman
 

LIGHT OF US ALL    26-11-98
 

I'm the wind which blends with life
I am the rock of great strength,
I am the great mounting which rise within the mist of time
I am the echoing sound of the crying eagle, 
I am the eyes that reflect the love of the planes
And I am the thundering roar of the sacred buffalo.

I'm the trickling water that sing
I am the trees of our land, which rise in to the sky
I'm the deer, which roam so free and gracefully 
I am the seed which is planted within all life
Yes as all are, I am energy 
I am light.

In our vision which is lost within many 
We grow uniting our spirit, we rise our conscious mind
Which is spirit we become light, 
As we was before we are now 
Within this state we are one 
With the Great Spirit. 

See that within the image of a still pool
It reflects your very thoughts,
For good or bad the image is you
Learn my children to tempera your thoughts, 
As the words are printed in your mind
Let them be of peace and light,
For where there is conflict there is anger and pain,
Remember you are of the Great Spirit
Bend with the wind as branches of the tall trees 
For the light of the Great Spirit guides you.

Walking Bear 
 

Written by D J Chapman
 

LIFE    24 - 9 - 01

In ones heart there's pains and joys
There are pages, which one would like to destroy
Some have words repeating within the mind 
Which they buried deep within side 
Others have images
Where pictures twist and turn
Which disappear then they remerge 

Others weep were tears roll down
While others sleep but still cry out loud
For what of memories lost and found
All and everyone have their book of life 
Each and everyone reflects through a pool so still 
The reflection of your life is gleamed to you 

So let us release that which holds us back 
Within this life as a record track 
Let us grow in the knowledge of love 
Which we are learning to unfold 
Within this world our physical home

Through pray and mediation 
We can release the pain 
Which seethes within side our very being 
Learn to love oneself?
For you cannot love others
If you do not love one's self
Be at peace with others that surround
Judge not others, for can you judge yourself 
Thoughts that are uttered 
Are a live and real
They can destroy or they can heal
So remember we are energy 
Which pulsates through the essence of life
We are earth trees the animals we are all of light 

Written by D J Chapman
 

PEACE FLOWS

Solitude unfolds at this gathering of souls 
Where minds embrace around the fire which glows
Spiralling smoke rising high
Where minds transcends
To the great spirit of all life

Within circles where light grows
Where all are at peace
Within there souls
The great spirit's peace flows

We are the spirit of all that breaths
We are the air and sea
We are the dear and bear 
And the eagle which sees 
Which dances on a fragile breeze
We are the trees of wood with growth
we are of the great spirit 
Within our soul
 

White Tail

HEALING

Healing on a Tuesday night
The vibes was cool life's feeling nice,
I found a pen that felt so right
I asked the helper if I could write

So to those who read this little ditty
Remember the story of the pen,
That gave me inspiration to write again.

Nelissa Mendy
 

THE WIND SPEAKS     18-3-00

Through the mist of time
Which spirals throughout the realms of life, 
Energy's form and disperse
In the glowing love of the divine 
Internal Spirit of all that is.

Manifestation of matter is tangible 
To the senses of our being, our shell, our overcoat
Colours are the vision
Of blending healing light and love to all, 
And registering within our soul peace. 
Nature entwines with all as living energy 
Vibrating light and love of the Great Spirit, 
Thoughts transcend throughout all of life 
For we are mind now and forever.
Nature's voice speaks to us 
But do we listening 

Great Spirit help these your children to find the peace
Of the Inner Light within 
In their quietness guide them
WHERE THE WIND SPEAKS
From a soul who cares 
From the light of the seed which grows
Within all children of God
 

Written by D. J. Chapman

JOURNEY HOME    23.9.99

My life is ebbing away as my last breath fades
Clouding the vision of my mind
Are darken thoughts of pain untold
Where pictures unfold gripping me with fear 
Like a pack of cards when flicked within a grasped hand
Which moves along forming a sequence that can't be stopped

Oh God help me I pray 
Let me grasp the light, once again
To this my vision changed 
Where light embrace my very being
A lightness of calm soothes and caresses me,
Lifting me beyond the contexts of time

Where mind is the vehicle of life
Before me is a vision true or untrue!
Transparent building in wondrous hues of colours
Changing shapes to the impressions of my thoughts,
Pathways which twist and turn 
Now evaporate from view

Forest where trees emanate healing love
Unfold one's mind in joining to the source of all life,
As my thoughts changed to valleys of green 
I'm part of this vision too

Then as my mind thinks of loved one's 
A light appears ever florescent love moulds my very thoughts 
For these beside me stand my Mother and Father,
Emanating energy of love
Is this my mind, or is this real?
At this instance a surge envelops me
As I become one with my parents 
I'm truly home.

Passed 1988 Mother
Passed 1997 Father

Written by D J Chapman

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