a poem on imprisonment — Heart bleeding into a pool that crumbles upon itself until it’s a black hole Smaller than a proton or even a quark Tears filling the cups that would otherwise my empty in my life Lashes so heavy, I can’t even open my eyes properly to see true beauty Or even…

Brief thoughts on the first two higher states — The whole universe is the expression of consciousness. The reality of the universe is one unbounded ocean of consciousness in motion. Surround yourself with those who are moving very quickly towards Unity. — Maharishi There are three states of consciousness in which everyone experiences: sleeping, dreaming and waking. Beyond the…

A poem — God Consciousness: Seen Through a Blanket of Lights I used to see the world in worldly colors, not vibrant, not extraordinary, not Godly, not unique. Until the veil of perception via my senses alone was lifted from my eyes. There’s a blanket of lights falling from the skies to the…

a poem about YOU — “The strongest prison is the one where you are afraid to leave even though the door is open! There is no more heavy imprisonment than being afraid to be free!” ― Mehmet Murat ildan i’m sorry i missed the signs of when you were using again and also dealing. i’m…

A poem about suicide — “There comes a time when you look into the mirror and you realize that what you see is all that you will ever be. And then you accept it. Or you kill yourself. Or you stop looking in mirrors.” ― J. Michael Straczynski i never got to say goodbye, and now…

It hits everyone differently — 3/13/23 You never know how you’ll actually feel when the time comes, when your 85 year old grandpa who has lived more than one life, dies, right after you celebrated his birthday… his life… his family… him. Life goes on until it doesn’t. But that doesn’t mean you stop your life…

Your mask told me more than your face ever did — “The irony of life is that those who wear masks often tell us more truths than those with open faces.” — Marie Lu you wear a mask adorning your otherwise beautiful face you choose oh so carefully to hide based on those intimidating crowds amidst you in which you choose to be a part…

Reflections on prayer “True prayer is neither a mere mental exercise nor a vocal performance. It is far deeper than that — it is a spiritual transaction with the Creator of Heaven and Earth.” — Charles Spurgeon God, I need you right now. I need you to give me gut…

Even if — Hope in reality is the worst of all evils because it prolongs the torments of man. — Friedrich Nietzsche i want to know what’s real, even if it will hurt me beyond repair. i want to see the truth behind those covered eyes, even if they reveal you’re withholding your entire…