hold it in my mind

this momentary awareness
before it slips away
this realization that
i walk through props
inside a play

open up my eyes
to see what is my part
and be not enamoured
by a facade of what is not

come hither come sweetly

now ends the night
and begins our first
day of flight

friendship with ones own mind

they say it could not be done
this alliance with the devil
but if you do not make
your first conquest
no journey shall
await you
therefore
subdue this relentless wind
with the grace of the wise
take the time
to control the mind
chanting the holy names
of the infinite Lord
begins the sojourn
into sacred accord

Come to Me

there are no sweeter words
no ocean as deep
no perfection calling
with this power to sweep
mountains into seas they fall
empires smashed against the walls
but restored beyond your finest conception
this journey that exceeds heaven
call me home

Turn your head My direction
always stay on course
return to Me always
for the Final decision
you will fly high
in My court

to Nityananda Rai

For Your great compassion

upon the weak

i bow to Your holy lotus feet

when everything is full of nescience

Your bold clarity and love we seek

in this age of quarrel You come

compassion that supersedes

what ever has been done

determination to chant

the Lords Names

changing the course

of every day

to a deep rewarding life

with inner direction

avoiding strife

stay with me again i pray

for Truth comes close

without delay

test the waters
see them flood
unto a sea of green
i labor in the ripened fields
along side your beautfiul team
help me to help your servants pure
help me to see their need
for only serving
Your beloveds
will destroy the choking weeds