Shadow Man

You are but a shadow in my land -
A thing that cannot be revealed;
A moment of fleeting energy -
In a burst, though shortly lived.

Creeping near every corner wall -
Watching, waiting; but for what;
What is it that you seek here?
In between worlds, you are caught.

Purposeful, as if on a mission -
The bursts you emit so often;
Not a heart in all the world -
This hardness within you soften.

Not one in need of any rescue -
But one who is here to prevent;
You can, though, be sent back -
To the one by whom you were sent.



Beth Layne 2009

You Are Me

In every moment I see your smile -
You should be here with me;
I long to feel your gentle touch -
But I wonder now, will this be?

Connected across time and land -
To know your heart once again;
Your boundless soul knows mine -
But this time, will my heart win?

A fleeting thought I know is yours -
A song I hear, always in my mind;
I know you are thinking of me -
But, will my heart, you find?

I can see through time and space -
But, your love I cannot see;
I can feel what others feel inside -
Separate I cannot, for you are me.

As if looking in the mirror -
To see the other side I hide;
There I am inside your heart -
Where my love will forever abide.


Beth Layne 2009

Powerful Words

So powerful are the words that you speak -
Why, indeed, do you speak to me in this way;
Hidden in the shadows, concealing yourself?
Light is truth, opened wide - words you say.

Is it then, a game you play? - you do see me -
That acknowledgement, I give, that you seek;
In tune, indeed, or did this take study?
Clever, you are, in knowing where I am weak.

Is your intent, then, to frighten? -
To leave me with no clues in reality;
Are you waiting for me to see it clearly? -
To my life, there is no thing as normality.

You know that I am observing - yet still -
You seek what is not mine to give;
Answers come through me, not from me -
It is for the growth of others I live.


Beth Layne 2009

Centuries

I have known you through centuries -
In my dreams I am gently guided;
Times and eras where we have been -
Blessed memories, I stand excited.

For all eternity, I have known you -
Through each cycle, to find you at last;
Once again, remembering every event;
As if, all in one moment, is our past.

What was it, my love, that I once did?
A cell of worry exists through fear;
Perhaps, it is, you misunderstood -
It was for your love, I took that spear.

And here and now you seek me out -
Whirling in emotion brought from there;
Rushes running through our veins -
Pinning these hearts that do so dare.

Wondering, why this time, we have chosen -
Such miles in obstacles to be near;
Your day - My night; Opposite worlds -
Why now, in this time, does this appear?

Not meant to be? I couldn't believe -
How is it, through all, we have still found;
The hearts that beat only for each other -
The signs, all around us, so profound.

Come hither, my love, as I await -
Or bring me to the nearness we so need;
For centuries, together, we have worked -
Planting this ever blossoming seed.


Beth Layne 2009

Butterflies

The butterflies have returned -
Once again, they whirl inside me;
At the sight of you, fluttering -
A sight they so longed to see.

Your energy is with me still -
Though you are so many miles away;
Lost in the moment without time -
With so much still left to say.

I knew you would not go far -
Still the agony swelled deep;
Needing your smile, your words -
My heart took a giant leap.

Faith in knowing without a doubt -
The bigger plan, yet to be seen;
Our future is still yet to be -
Waiting to see what it all means.


Beth Layne 2009

Unlocked Treasure

At times I've thought to break the silence -
That lingers still between you and I;
Uncertain if I really should do that or not -
Wondering if you've thought of our goodbye;

To share such, as all that we shared -
Distance between us so vast and great;
How can one just simply walk away -
From paths that crossed by fate?

Irrational words burst through emotion -
No time to think, impatient with pain;
Angry for all I was willing to risk -
Feelings to work out, of shame.

Did not you know my heart indeed -
Or was it all for the pleasure?
Reality or fear, I still do not know -
To run from an unlocked treasure.

Risque, for sure, what I suggested -
I'd not thought to lose altogether;
Indeed, I thought to know your heart -
I'll still treasure the memory forever.


Copyright Beth Layne 2009

The Fire Within

Find the ember that starts the flame -
Let flame light flame through your being;
Let loose the creativity inside you -
Then visions of heaven, you'll be seeing.

Let your spirit soar beyond all fears -
Look back in triumph from where you are;
Love with every ounce of your heart -
Dance in gratitude for every star.

Set loose the oxygen to fully ignite -
Breathe deeply and exhale the weight;
Know you are meant to glow with light -
Come now, my friend and make your fate!

Close your eyes and visualize it all -
Everything you deeply desire to be;
Let the gratitude flow through you -
Open your eyes, and you shall see!

Take hold of what deeply gratifies you -
Therein lies the mysterious key;
There is reason for what moves your soul -
Follow it, and you will be free.


Copyright Beth Layne 2009

My Lover's Clovers

Skimming slowly through the grass, feet bare -
In a meditative state with the nature sounds;
Lost in my silence, not expecting you there -
And then your energy suddenly surrounds...

My eyes wide open, I see your bare foot -
Only half an inch pointing toward my own;
Just in between, a four leaf clover as if put -
By your hand, into the ground, sewn.

A warmness comes as I hold the clover -
Memories swirl of a much different time;
Brought to a halt as if all was over -
Enchanted, as I enter the sublime.

A miracle accepted, though not expected -
I go back to my enchanting, inward escape;
Then, around the corner, your foot resurrected -
And two more four leaf clovers take shape!

I expected the three for the boys and me –
Delighted you chose to acknowledge us all;
Then, my sweet girl screams with delight –
As she runs giggling toward me with her doll.

“Look, look! See what I have!” -
Squeals my excited little bumble of energy;
She holds yet another four leaf clover –
I am amazed by the miraculous synergy.

Just behind her, I hear your laugh –
So uniquely you, even from there;
Tears streaming, I am so very grateful –
You have brought the peace of my prayer.



Copyright Beth Layne 2009

Open

Until the sun shines on the morrow
I will wait, enchanted by all it brings
I am growing by leaps and bounds
I wait, as the bird on my window sings

Open to all I can enjoy this day
Open to all growth I can receive
Open to all those I can guide in spirit
Open to all those who will believe

Brought through all to stand straight
As the tree swayed but did not bend
So my spirit has followed its lead
And brought me safely to transcend

And this I know as the day dawns
Love is in abundance through all
All that is needed is to choose so
If you let go, you will not fall

Hover instead and see clearly
What lies ahead and before you
Make today be the blessed day
You discover all you can do


Copyright Beth Layne 2009

Judge of Truth

How is this, you know another’s path
How is this, you know their truth
What has brought such wisdom
That you may judge as a sleuth?

How then, is it that you know
The guilt of one you have not known
The heart of the one you knew not
Or what was reaped by what was sown?

Not your task to judge another
Only yourself you are clearly showing
Giving all the world what you hold
In your righteous world of knowing.


Copyright Beth Layne 2009

A Piece of God

Alas, my friend, the power of God -
Lies deep within you indeed;
Always more to explore and know -
Of Him, you are a tiny seed;

All are connected, as all are one -
We are strung with silver thread;
Released to experience our lives-
To create and grow as we are led.

How then, pretell, could you not be -
Worthy of all you can dream?
If you are but a piece of God -
Then, how else should it seem?


Copyright Beth Layne 2009

Open Heart

Lost in the enchantment of every day -
Knowing something special will be there;
I could not wait for the morning sun -
Now, it seems, the light I cannot bear.

I pour my heart and give without thought -
While others keep theirs caged and guarded;
Why does that scare another being so?
A shame, it seems, to be tender hearted.

An open heart full of love and acceptance -
Games of mind, within me, are not found;
Why should the negative be the norm -
And so many people keep their hearts bound?

The way to the light is within us all -
Deep within our hearts, lives the Spirit;
Love has no fears, and knows them not -
We only have to listen to hear it.


Copyright Beth Layne 2009

Visions

In the pyramids of my tired mind,
I see the stretch that you bore;
Such innocence lost so young,
Life for you, exists no more.

What once was a vibrant light,
Has ceased now in this realm;
All for the growth and love,
Of all those you were around.

Tonight I see it all so clearly,
And now I carry your message;
Peace be brought unto you,
Blessed be your soul's passage.


Copyright Beth Layne 2009

Trapped

Indeed, I hear your whisper in my ear -
Raising the tiny hairs on my nape;
Swallowing slowly, as not to miss a drop -
From what is it, you so long to escape?

Mesmerized, I am waiting for the flow -
The images and sounds you wish to share;
At warp speed, the feed of the story -
Brought to this point by doom and despair.

Time, for you, having stood endless still -
Centuries and ages have long been past;
The peace you need is no longer here -
Lost in the darkness, ever so vast.

Someone to tell you where she awaits -
Forever, alone, you have so waited;
Lost in the flow of things gone wrong -
And all you hadn't anticipated.

In the light of love she patiently waits -
All you waited so long here to find;
Waiting over there, while you were here -
Rise up - leave now this world behind.

Back to the glory from wince you came -
Healing and peace await you there;
Love in abundance for you evermore -
Just for you, I give this prayer.


Copyright Beth Layne 2009

Anticipation

Emotion that I can no longer contain -
Seeps quickly from my fingertips;
A desire that has finally taken me -
I hear my own words leaving my lips!

A wanting I have kept silent within me -
Now, known by the one who knew not;
My fear of saying has left me dry -
In complete darkness, I fired the shot.

Leaked words have left me relieved -
No more secret heart left to bear;
I've gone off into the distance -
Hoping you will follow me there!

Unknown to the place to which I lead -
Knowing, though, pure bliss awaits;
Bringing down the fearful surrounds -
Knowing, all that my being anticipates.


Copyright Beth Layne 2009

Fallen Angel

Dry your veins from evil things -
Your soul you cannot destroy;
Tis yours indeed, you will see -
It has all been but a ploy.

A challenge, it is, your life -
An ambitious soul, you are;
Rise up and walk back to light -
You have simply wandered too far.

Your mission, before you, lies -
In wait for your humble retrieval;
From the land of hell, now rise -
Not for you, this place of evil!

Take my hand, and we will walk -
Back where you heart awaits;
Many are left, yet to be saved -
Will you leave them to their fates?

Release the fear, my fallen dear -
Your victory is so very near;
The star I light for you tonight -
Things are not as they appear.


Copyright Beth Layne 2009

Haunted Memory

Forever I am haunted by your memory -
Your image, burned in my mind;
To do again, what different I would do -
Perhaps, then, life would be more kind.

I hear your words, even still -
I know you are still here with me;
It matters not, you understand now -
For, in my mind, I still see.

My heart could set aflame wood -
So fiery, it is, with its wrath;
Nevermind what you continue to tell -
Fate set you across my path.

My heart will never be the same -
Forever changed, I live to tell;
Wrapped in the haunting of you -
Tormented by my own, private hell.


Copyright Beth Layne 2009

Overwhelmed

Emotions flow like a river through my soul -
Striking, swishing, and whirling around;
My breath is deep and I am one with the flow -
Enbracing the purpose for which I am bound.

I see; I feel; I hear all their words -
Rumbling like a volcano through my veins;
Carried by the brilliant light of love -
In the end, love is always what remains.

I soar through the journey like an eagle -
Seeing through life with my mind's eye;
Receiving all they choose to give -
Not always knowing the reason or why.

Spinning in place but never moving -
A vessel through which to flow through;
All of the light I can breathe in and out -
Grateful for all through me they do.


Copyright Beth Layne 2009

Reality

Walking on the edge of reality -
Knowing reality really is not;
It is only what you can conceive -
So, on the edge, I'm really not!

What is brought to your life -
Comes only from within;
Trials you bring to yourself;
Challenging yourself to win.

What you can mentally imagine -
Can be brought to reality;
No matter what that may be -
To create your own normality.

What, then, will you create -
Once you finally do see?
Life is all about creating -
So simple, it's meant to be.


Copyright Beth Layne 2009

Judgement

Wasn't it just yesterday I saw you -
You had heart break in your eyes;
Today you are captured in love;
As if you never had any ties.

So easy it is, it seems -
To just find another and fall again;
Was it really love that you felt -
Or was it just an act then?

Did you think, then, you would see -
The jealousy within me rage;
Perhaps you didn't know me at all -
I have already turned the page.

Never, will you ever know -
What it is you have truly lost;
Nor will you know what was waiting -
Or what your judgement has cost.


Copyright Beth Layne 2009

Release

Off my rocker, or so you thought -
So serious, you thought I seemed;
Ready to give it all up for you -
In the morning, light gleamed!

Up the stakes, and raise them high -
Shouldn't we see what it means?
Who, now, is willing, and who is not -
Who, now, is stuck in between?

Time, of the utmost importance -
Cannot be left to merely chance;
Every single moment now counts -
I release now, this circumstance.

Boulders falling, crashing my path -
Cannot sway the road for long;
Always, will I set back the course -
To the path where I belong!


Copyright Beth Layne 2009

Contemplation

Moments lost, time seems wasted -
Can I recover what has not been?
Should I wait, or cut my losses?
This hopelessness I will not win.

Can I know, truly know for sure -
What was really meant to be?
Or was it never meant to be at all -
And not meant for me to see?

Like a scared cat, you sprinted -
What happened to all that bravery?
Courage being indeed your strength -
Did you think it to be slavery?

Confused, I let it all go -
Down to the tiniest last string;
Lost for any of the reasons -
Accepting the heartache it brings.

Still in a haze of all the whys -
I now turn and walk away;
Leaving you to your choices -
With nothing left to say.


Copyright Beth Layne 2009

Exposed

A simple phrase it was indeed -
Just a word or two in teasing;
All that was needed in any case -
To bring it all beyond reasoning.

So, here, I sit - knowing that -
The fairytale has ended;
Secretly wishing it had been true -
In a life where none pretended.

Still I took that chance - knowing -
What the end result would be;
Wanting not, to wait for the heart
That truly could not see.

Drawn once again, trying to believe -
The love of my lifetime still awaits;
One who can truly love me openly -
Exists not, in the land of mates.


Copyright Beth Layne 2009

Rescued

Chaos, all around me, sucking me in -
Lost for direction, crumbling fast;
Sinking, beginning to succomb -
Then, here you are, my love, at last!

Suspended in the luscious moment -
Knowing, at last, you are so near;
I close my eyes; feel you about me -
Transported the moment you are here.

Every ounce of fear quickly released -
Finally, you have made the choice;
One step closer to the realization -
Ah, the beautiful sound of your voice.


Copyright Beth Layne 2009

If

If I could only wish upon a star,
That I might be where you are;
I'd fill each moment with a kiss,
And tell you how very much I miss,
The smile that warmed every day,
The funny things you would say,
The twinkle in your eyes so bright,
If I could see you I just might,
Risk everything I hold so dear,
Just to have you with me here.
I'd swim across the Atlantic Ocean,
To set things in their proper motion.
It would not be courage I would lack,
If I thought you could be back,
Within the arms made only for you;
There is truly nothing I would not do.


Copyright Beth Layne 2003

Reunion

The man who has stolen my heart
Through centuries of darkness and light,
Stands before me now in perfect vision
Just as I was giving up the fight.

His eyes are bold and a wise steel blue;
His hair is of the darkest raven;
Stature in perfect compliment of my own;
Brilliantly smiling and clean shaven!

Locked in the recognition of mates;
The world seems suspended in time;
All around notice the explosion;
Hearts that were so hard to find.

So long had we waited painfully
In search of our missing piece;
Past travels mean nothing now.
The search, now, will finally cease.


Copyright Beth Layne 1996

A Medium's Prayer

It is a mystery still to me;
Those to whom I fall prey;
Lost souls flock to my nest -
Though they tend not to stay.

I care for those who are weak
By feeding them strength;
I give only what I receive;
My soul has not length.

I only show them the way
To finally release and fly free;
I cannot control, although
What they choose to be.

It is only my understanding,
All I have to offer within;
With the hope one lost soul -
Will finally be able to transcend.


Copyright Beth Layne 2003

Risk Factor

Centuries of lessons have I learned;
I have risked all to be free!
A dilemma, there never has been;
To happiness, risks are the key.

There are things I would not risk,
But only one or two of order;
Still those are not for gamble;
The key, in part, is drawing the border.

Know what you are willing to lose;
The prize worth all the more;
Freedom is not to be taken lightly -
For even, always becomes the score.


Copyright Beth Layne 1998

Self Encounter

An illusion of magnificent reality -
Caught in the image of mind's eye;
Restlessly waiting for opportune times;
Relentlessly aching to defy.

A pillar of the endless cycle,
Standing stubbornly in its path;
Proud and true, a dream of past
Roaring hysterically with its wrath.

A vision of one's mirror of self;
Mocking the realization of sight,
Smiling with a sense of great will;
Wings open wide for night flight.

Two Faces

However would the morrow seem now,
Endless ponder I am sure awaits me;
Beneath the stars I saw the light;
Luck is mine for no one else to see!

Though fool I'm sure I must seem,
Truth be known, I see clear;
No more moments of time wasted;
Stories I won't be around to hear.

Loyalty should be an easy offer,
Given, it is, only in instance rare;
Matched by the lack of trust;
Face of expression we all share.

Thoughts read by a look of eyes;
Secrets revealed, though not intended;
Would not a better place be
One where none had pretended?


Copyright Beth Layne 1998

Moutain Bliss

Pillowy softness, endless still
Among the skies so high;
Blue smoke among the heavens,
Though never of nature shy.

Mountains of forest lusture
Where rivers flow through;
Wildlife in ever abundance;
Every day is fresh and new.

Rain to cool the days,
Beautiful colors of fall;
Snow capped beauty by winter;
Summer is best of all!

Shaded by southern trees,
In a land full of clean air;
Our haven in the hills;
Our peace within our prayer.


Copyright Beth Layne 1997

Sweet Revenge

Hearty is the voice of laughter I hear
Likely wonder it is my very own!
I waited forever for the end result;
Though whether worth it is yet to be known.

If it comes around, around it must go!
Myth or truth? I did decide;
Through experiment and utmost patience;
In the end, it is evident who lied.

Friends you discover in truth so soon,
When trust is needed in desperate form;
Fear separates the ones who believe -
Cold now, the look that should be warm.

Envy and prestige be yours ever more -
If listening and patience keep wise;
For none the better for precious revenge -
Was it truly worth the ultimate prize?


Copyright Beth Layne 1999

Nature's Wine

Morning in its ever lasting glow
Upon the dew of the mountain -
The sweet smell of another day;
A cool drink from nature's fountain.

The chill of the year's first snow,
The smell of the rain on the pines;
The brilliant color of a perfect rose;
A taste of nature's intoxicating wine.


Copyright Beth Layne 1998

Sound Judgement

Criminally insane, of defense, I have not -
Though free and clear I have never been;
Lost to the world and all those in it;
Of this, I am most certainly guilty of sin.

A world of imaginary personalities -
Fear where the outcome is already known;
Life is full of passion and inspiration -
Though now tame, I reap as I have sown.

My spirit is free as it always has been -
The walls about me could never bar that;
Though try as they might to force control,
It is only behind these walls I have sat.

A tender character is one that is born -
Life only molds through what is around;
The soul will endure for lessons learned -
Who is the judge of what is sound?


Copyright Beth Layne 2001

Shine

Position yourself wherever you may be,
Amongst the stars; a shining light.
Glow openly from within your soul,
And let your spirit take flight.

Love everyone you see openly;
Let go and be one with all;
Be as you are intended to be;
Let your light shine bright and tall.


Copyright Beth Layne 2003

Heaven

Escape with me to a world unknown
Where nothing matters except love and life;
Where children play without fear -
No more hardship, no more strife.

Where roses bloom throughout the winter
And grass nor trees ever die;
Where sunshine is a friend, not an enemy -
And no one is ever sad to cry.

A place where no evil egos exist
So there is never a person who is mean;
There, all the world is a splendid place -
And ugly faces are never seen.

I close my eyes and see this place
With castles cascading from the air;
Where money nor gold is a requirement -
And in all the land, nothing is unfair.

A land where people are not afraid to love
And hearts are given without fear;
Where laughter and happiness fill every day -
We'll live for each moment year after year.


Copyright Beth Layne 1993