Soul

There is light in the eyes

of our souls far from darkness

It's eternal and guides

as we move aimed at brightness.

It keeps time not delayed

existence connected.

What we see, what we do,

what we learn is protected.

Wonder gives energy

we gain as we travel

and kindness is that

which will never unravel.

Love keeps us honest

and hate keeps us blackened.

When crying brings fear

no one knows what will happen.

Our living brings lessons

that carry us forward

no answer is obvious

no learning is shoreward.

What we learn we take with us,

what we teach gives the right

to continue our glide

as we move toward the light.

Brightness in living

is evident to all

no good we create

is ever to small.

But we must believe

though it isn't apparent

that we have planned to arrive here

and to learn is inherent.

All beings we contact

all beings that thrive

offer some touch

that help us survive.

Through our eyes

is our soul

It's passion displayed

is honored by living

not blessed by the slave.

It offers us solace

and can move at light's speed

it is a gift that fulfills

a very great need.

To deny it's existence

to throw water on flame

Is slapping the face

of who honors our name.

That folly will only show darkness the way

to hearts that are beating

in those here to stay.

When darkness and light

mix in our existence

our lives end up murky

and life does bring a penance.

My energy hopes

that all beings I contact

bring light and not darkness

with life’s lessons intact.