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