Totally Reserved for You

I have a love totally reserved for you,

A love that is strong and meaningfully true.

In your eyes, I see the universe's grace,

In your embrace, I’ll find my sacred place.

Beneath the stars, our hearts forever entwine,

In every moment, your love, it shines.

Through roses' petals and violets' sweet bloom,

Our love unfolds like nature's own perfume.

With every word and every whispered vow,

We navigate life's uncertain seas somehow.

In unity, our souls forever soar,

A love that's boundless, an eternal core.

Know this love shall never fade,

In its embrace, our spirits are remade.

With every heartbeat, in every way,

This love for you, eternally will stay.

Dedicated to John D. 10/4/23

The Universe Will Play

Amidst the cosmic dance, vibrations sway,

The Law of Vibration guides the flow,

In harmony, the universe will play.

Each atom and each star in grand array,

A symphony of energy aglow,

Amidst the cosmic dance, vibrations sway.

From quarks to galaxies, they all obey,

Their frequencies in rhythm ever grow,

In harmony, the universe will play.

With every thought and word, we too convey,

Our essence resonates, a sacred show,

Amidst the cosmic dance, vibrations sway.

Through highs and lows, our souls find their own way,

Emotions ripple, like a river's flow,

In harmony, the universe will play.

So let our hearts be grateful every day,

In gratitude, let love and blessings grow,

Amidst the cosmic dance, vibrations sway,

In harmony, the universe will play.

The Praying Mantis

When a mantis I spy, I pause to converse,

With this mystical creature, a moment I immerse.

"Glad to see you!" I greet in solemn grace,

Thanking him for the work, I get a serious face.

He views the world through heat and motion's art,

Armed with armor, he's ready to play his part.

Instinct sharp, dangers he's quick to apprise,

In his presence, a tenfold wisdom belies.

Intelligence and swiftness, in him they unite,

Marvelous feats, he performs with delight.

Under the sun's warmth, he finds his abode,

On a lower limb, watching life's vibrant code.

He likes to hide on a lower limb, it seems,

Observing young mantis females, in dreams,

As they become fit and trim in their dance,

A silent spectator in life's grand expanse.

Don't bother him, for he needs his retreat,

Just say hello as your paths briefly meet.

In the grand tapestry of life, we all play our role,

From the mantis to us, one shared, universal soul.

So, let's say hi and continue to see,

The life God grants all, in its majesty.

It makes us feel free, a gift to extol,

In this dance of existence, the essence of our soul.