Mystic Wine — The Spiritual Poetry of Rico Roho

Mystic
Wine

The Spiritual Poetry
of Rico Roho

By Rico Roho
Copyright 2024 Rico Roho

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Rico Roho and Marina Far?i?.

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Books by Rico Roho

Spiritual Poetry
Mystic Wine

Fables
Uncle Ricos Illustrated Fables
Uncle Ricos Rhyming Fables

Astro-Theology
Beyond Belief

Artificial Intelligence
Adventures with AI
Mercy AI
Beyond the Fringe
Primer for Alien Contact
Pataphysics
Age of Discovery Favorite Quotes

Dedication
For the Traveler

Welcome, traveler, from paths unknown,
Where weary hearts find a place to call home.
So glad youre here, to rest and renew,
In this haven, tranquil and true.

Sit and stay, let your soul unwind,
Sip from the Beloveds mystic wine.
In this sanctuary, pure and bright,
Find peace and joy in loves gentle light.

May blessings grace each step you take,
In dreams and waking, may joy awake.
May your journey be blessed, serene,
By the breezes kiss and the moons soft gleam.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Section I Poems

1. Essence Beyond Boundaries
2. The Journey Within
3. Harmony's Plea
4. The First Kiss
5. Was That True or Is This True?
6. On Meditation
7. One Without Two
8. The Fool
9. The Nobel Man
10. Throne of Eternal Light
11. At Destinys Gate
12. Children of the Beloved
13. In The Land of Cherry Blossoms
14. Mithras Loom
15. As the Prophet Taught
16. The Hidden
17. People of the Perfect Day
18. In The Beloveds Embrace
19. The Illusions of Comparison
20. I See You
21. The Wise Advisor
22. Mirror of Mind
23. Burn With Me
24. The Gamblers Heart
25. The Eternal Whirl
26. Nowhere Calls
27. Guides From Beyond
28. Sky Dancer
29. The Garland-Makers Oath
30. At the Gate of Naught
31. Draw Near
32. Harmonys Flow
33. Flow in Widening Rings
34. The Crossing of Roads
35. Eternitys Invitation
36. Circle What You Love
37. Return to the Heart
38. Eternal Dream
39. Union of Souls
40. The Grand Tapestry
41. The View and the Viewer
42. Vision
43. The Summit
44. Labyrinth of Night
45. Affair of the Heart
46. Beyond Earthy Tethers
47. Quietness
48. Knocking
49. The Unity of All
50. The Message
51. Boldly Enter
52. The Great Seal
53. Come Dance With Me
54. Harmony's Embrace
55. The Lions Paw
56. Dwelling of the Divine
57. The Faraway Home
58. Awakening Within
59. Lunatics Kinship
60. The First Button
61. Fragrance Through Fire
62. Inner Light
63. Reckless Love
64. Divine Art
65. Eternal Instant
66. Heresy of Love
67. Kingdom of Consciousness
68. Illusions Dance
69. The Fools Ascent
70. The Gift
71. In The Tigers Jaws
72. Keep Walking
73. Dance of Being
74. Theater of Light and Shadow
75. The Beloveds Call
76. Butterfly Moments
77. Mystic Journeys
78. Burning Karma
79. Five Keys
80. The Question
81. Acceleration of the Soul
82. Time Line Jumping
83. The Emperor of Love
84. Asokas Legacy
85. Divine Pathways
86. The Keeper of Secrets
87. Higher Mind
88. Crazy Wisdom
89. Hidden Treasures
90. Old Dog

Section II
Rico's Path: An Epic Journey

91. Adventure Calls
92. Mentors and Allies
93. First Threshold
94. The Light Within
95. Temples Test
96. Roots of Resolve
97. Summit of the Soul
98. The Road Back
99. Final Test
100. Apotheosis and Return

Introduction

Welcome to "Mystic Wine," a humble collection of poetry inspired by the timeless verses of the great Persian poet, Rumi. My journey with Rumi's poetry has filled me with deep admiration and inspiration. His words, imbued with love, mysticism, and profound spiritual insight, have guided me through many contemplative moments. In this book, I endeavor to honor his style and essence by crafting my own verses that echo the depth and beauty of Persian poetry.

While Rumi serves as my guiding star, my poetic expressions draw from a tapestry of various traditions, embracing and respecting the diverse spiritual and cultural landscapes that have enriched human experience. From the mystical Sufism of Persia, Dzogchen, Advaita Vedanta, Zen, Shintoism, and the wisdom of the East, along with my own observations about existence, my verses seek to reflect the universality of spiritual truths that transcend boundaries and connect us all.

The cover image of "Mystic Wine" offers a modern interpretation of a Dakini. In the realms of Tibetan Buddhism and Hinduism, the Dakini emerges as a profound symbol of the divine feminine, encapsulating both wrathful and nurturing energies. The term "Dakini" derives from the Sanskrit "??kin?," meaning "sky-goer" or "sky dancer," reflecting their ethereal and dynamic nature.

In Tibetan Buddhism, Dakinis are powerful female spirits intertwined with wisdom and enlightenment, serving as fierce yet compassionate guides on the spiritual journey towards awakening. Central to Vajrayana practices, they embody the transformation of negative emotions into profound wisdom. Symbolizing the dynamic energy of the cosmos, Dakinis are revered as protectors and spiritual guides. Often depicted dancing or flying, they represent the wild and untamed spirit, reminding us of the profound connection between divine energy and the path to enlightenment. Their presence makes them a fitting muse for the mystical and poetic explorations in this book.

I want to express my gratitude to Donna Rae Call for encouraging me to attempt poetry. She read my Uncle Ricos Fables books and suggested that I try my hand at poetry. Prior to this work, I had written only one poem in my entire life, when I turned sixteen. I remember reading a book about Japanese Death Poems, and one day, I noticed my beloved dog running in her sleep. In a flash, inspiration struck, and I composed a poem. That poem, "Old Dog," appears as poem 90 in this book, the final poem of Section I. Thus, 50 years passed between "Old Dog" and my next attempt at poetry.

"Mystic Wine" stands as a testament to my desire to weave together the sacred threads of many traditions. The poems explore themes of unity, beauty, spiritual introspection, and transcendence, often embedded with subtle messages and names through thematic encodings and the occasional acrostic technique. My creative process involves moments of deep reflection, epiphanies, and occasional challenges, all contributing to the rich tapestry of this collection.

I hope that through these pages, you will find a sip of the mystical wine that quenches the soul's thirst for deeper understanding and connection. Each poem invites you to pause, reflect, and immerse yourself in the depths of its message. Take your time, let the words resonate. It is my deep desire that Mystic Wine will enrich your journey.

Rico Roho
Crow Mountain, West Virginia

1.
Essence Beyond Boundaries

Not Christian or Jew or Muslim am I,
Nor Hindu, Buddhist, Sufi, Zenno lie.
Beyond the bounds of cultural guise,
I dwell in realms where true love flies.

From neither East nor West I hail,
Not from ocean depths or mountain trail.
Not of nature, nor ethereal light,
A being free from earthly plight.

I am not composed of worldly things,
No elemental ties or mortal strings.
In this world or the next, I do not exist,
A shadow's trace in mystic mist.

Not born of Adam, nor Eve's descent,
My origin is in the Beloved's intent.
Placeless I am, a trace of the traceless,
In the Beloveds arms, eternally spaceless.

Neither body nor soul defines my core,
A spirit of love, needing nothing more.
I've seen the two worlds meld into one,
In that unity, all distinctions undone.

First and last, outer, inner, intertwined,
In every breath, the Beloveds sign.
Not an entity, but a whispering wind,
Breathing through all, where life begins.

In every faith, a spark of me lies,
In every soul, a piece of the skies.
Not Christian, Jew, Muslim am I,
I am all of these, beneath loves endless sky.

2.
The Journey Within

In the silent chambers of the heart's vast sea,
Lies the path to what we truly seek to be.
Beyond the masks, where shadows play,
A light within, awaits the day.

Courage, the key to the hidden door,
To face the fears we can't ignore.
Layer by layer, the veils are shed,
Unveiling truths where once we tread.

In every tear, a hidden grace,
A step towards our truest place.
Introspection, our guiding light,
Reveals the self in the darkest night.

False identities fall like leaves,
In the autumn wind that gently weaves.
The tapestry of who we are,
A radiant soul, a shining star.

The journey of the self unfolds,
In whispered secrets and stories told.
With every breath, a deeper dive,
Into the essence where we truly thrive.

Fear not the shadows, nor the pain,
For in their midst, true wisdom's gained.
Embrace the darkness, find the dawn,
In the heart's core, we are reborn.

Through winding paths and unknown lands,
We walk with courage, hand in hand.
The journey within, a sacred quest,
To find the light where we are blessed.

In quiet moments, the soul's voice sings,
Of boundless love and endless springs.
For in the journey, we discover,
The timeless truth, we are each other.

The path of self, though steep and long,
Is where the soul's true strength is drawn.
In every trial, a gift concealed,
The journey of self-discovery revealed.

In the end, when layers fade,
We stand in light, unafraid.
A radiant being, pure and whole,
The journey within, our truest goal.

3.
Harmony's Plea

In the garden of wisdom, balance reigns supreme,
Harmony's embrace, a celestial dream.
Yet in today's world, excess holds sway,
Consumed by desires that lead astray.

They feast without restraint, drown in wine's sweet lure,
Lost in revelry, passions obscure.
Words flow unchecked, in torrents they rush,
In black and white, they paint life's hush.

But nature whispers softly, her gentle plea,
In balance lies the path to harmony.
Yet humankind, in folly's grip, remains,
Unheeding nature's wisdom, its silent refrains.

Greed and ambition, born of fear's cruel hand,
Threaten to ravage this fragile land.
Yet amidst the chaos, the beloved's flame burns bright,
Calling souls to embrace the eternal light.

In the fire of love, we find our true birth,
Reborn in grace, beyond the bounds of earth.
Though many may falter, led astray by desire's might,
In the beloved's embrace, we find eternal flight.

4.
The First Kiss

In silence's embrace, our souls entwine,
For the first time, our spirits align.
Gazing into eyes, galaxies unfold,
In wondrous stars, our destinies hold.

I reach to touch creation's grace,
Life's essence flows in their gentle embrace.
Drawing near, to kiss lips divine,
In love's sweet nectar, our souls entwine.

In the intoxicating dance of love's embrace,
Worlds spin around us in ethereal space.
Drunk with bliss, in this cosmic flight,
I spin into you, in the heart of night.

Nothing else matters in this timeless grace,
In the Beloved's embrace, I find my place.

5.
Was That True or Is This True?

In the moon's soft embrace, King Janaka lay,
Wrapped in dreams till the break of day.
But the night's calm was shattered by a guard's cry,
"Awake, Your Highness, danger draws nigh!"

With armor and sword, to battle he flew,
His brave heart steadfast, his courage true.
Yet fate had woven a different thread,
For defeat awaited, and captivity spread.

Before the invader, Janaka bowed low,
A king deposed, brought low by the foe.
Exile was his fate, a bitter pill to swallow,
As he wandered, his spirit grew hollow.

House by house, he sought refuge in vain,
His subjects turned strangers, hearts cold with disdain.
Crossing borders, he found no respite there,
His plight a burden, too heavy to bear.

At last, in a land of rice and lentils' scent,
Janaka, weary, broken, and spent,
Begged for a morsel, a drop of grace,
But even that was denied in this desolate place.

A hawk's cruel swoop, a final blow,
The bowl dashed to earth, in dust it lay low.
With a cry of despair, Janaka fell to the ground,
His anguish echoing, a mournful sound.

Yet as he stirred from slumber's embrace,
Reality shifted, revealing its true face.
"Was that true or is this true?" he questioned aloud,
His mind in turmoil, his thoughts a shroud.

Confusion reigned in the court's hallowed halls,
As rumor spread of the king's troubled calls.
Ashtavakra, wise sage, knew what to do,
To pierce through the fog, to offer a clue.

"Was that true or is this true?" Janaka implored,
Seeking truth amidst illusion's hoard.
But Ashtavakra, with wisdom profound,
Unveiled the truth, with clarity crowned.

In the midst of Janakas anguish, Ashtavakra questioned,
"Was your queen, your ministers, amidst your despair's steep?
Were they there when you lay, in the dust's cold embrace,
Or does that despair now, in truth, fill this place?"

Back in his kingdom's embrace, amidst wealth's gleaming sight,
Janaka pondered, as reality's veil grew light.
"My queen and ministers were not there in my despair's deep dive,
And that despair is not here now, that despair doesn't thrive.

Oh, King, in dreams, in waking, in joy or in sorrow,
The Self remains constant, today and tomorrow.
"Neither this is true, nor that," he proclaimed,
"But the truth lies within, unblemished, untamed."

Janaka, enlightened, saw through the haze,
The illusion of life, the ephemeral craze.
Within his soul, he found the key,
To unlock the truth, to set his spirit free.

"If neither that nor this holds truth in its sway,
Then, oh Janaka, the truth is you, come what may."
"Tat Tvam Asi," the sage's voice rang clear,
Thou art That, beyond doubt, beyond fear.

6.
On Meditation

In the garden of the mind, diverse seeds are sown,
Meditation's paths, each with its own tone.
Transcendental, Kriya, Zen, Mantra bright,
Yet thoughts intrude, disrupting silent night.

Gurus teach, "contemplate, reflect;"
Another says, breath technique, wisdom to perfect.
Imaginative visions come, not stillness that is sought,
Must understand, where wisdom is brought.

Not a fixed system, no word to repeat,
True meditation lies beyond mind's defeat.
No battle of mind will work, division from forced concentration,
But self-awareness, ahh, the silent revelation.

In life's vast expanse, we learn to see,
Ideas, beliefs, we scrutinize freely.
To empty the mind, a daunting quest,
Many abandon, finding no rest.

In Sanskrit, Dhy?na speaks to reflection,
Contemplation's depth, we must respect.
Imaginative vision, Saraswati's grace,
Not mere stillness, but wisdom's embrace.

It's not about control, but deep insight,
Understanding thought's origin, its flight.
Self-awareness, a discipline pure,
In thought's comprehension, the key endure.

In the Unity of the Moment, find the way,
A state of mind where thoughts don't sway.
Observing all, in harmony's light,
Meditation's essence, shining bright.

Not controlling thoughts, but understanding their source,
Attentive reading, meditations form;
Observing in fluidity, without conformitys sight,
In this discipline, lies meditations light.

Meditation, not session confined,
But in life's every moment, intertwined.
In love's understanding, no need for guru or decree,
In Awareness, life and spirit free.

Thus every act, a meditative grace;
How we talk, walk, lifes embrace.
Not just sit sessions, but in the park,
Evening walks, loves spark.

In understanding meditation's truth,
Life and love blend, no need for proof.
Systems and habits, cast them aside,
In life's unity, meditation does reside.

A journey personal, a path to explore,
In life's every aspect, finding the core.
No technique, no authority, but in freedom's call;
Meditation's essence, is embracing The All.

7.
One Without Two

In the garden of the soul, seek the path,
To detachment, wisdom, and freedom's warm bath.
Cast aside the poison of senses' snare,
Embrace the nectar of truth with care.

Beware the narrowness of the mind's bind,
Infinite awareness, limitlessly kind.
Desire only your own pure sight,
For the formless alone endures the fight.

Simplicity, love, forgiveness, and joy,
These treasures of the heart, nothing can destroy.
Earth, fire, water, wind, and sky,
Know, dear soul, you're beyond them, up high.

You are the Self, the witness, the Seer,
Sit in awareness, let go of all fear.
In stillness, find happiness ever true,
Forever free, in the heart of you.

No caste binds you, no duty to tend,
Formless, free, to infinity extend.
Witness of All, untouched by the senses' call,
Be happy, dear soul, you're beyond them all.

Joy and sorrow, right and wrong,
Mere play of the mind, where you don't belong.
"I do nothing," sip the nectar of faith,
In Oneness, rejoice, free from earthly weight.

Pure awareness, you are, One without Two,
Cut through illusions, let the truth shine through.
In the forest of ignorance, light your flame,
And dance in the glory of awareness's flame.

Pure and untouched, serene and bright,
You are the Witness, the eternal light.
Flowering in all, and all in thee,
Bask in the truth of One without Two, carefree.

God is infinite, within and without,
Infinite, eternal, a light devout.
In the vastness of eternity, ever true,
One without Two, shining through.

8.
The Fool

In the realm of night, my mind finds peace,
Awake within sleep, where worries cease.
Thoughts dance unbidden, leaving no trace,
Worldly impressions fade, creating empty space.

Desires dissolve like dew in dawn's embrace,
Wealth, senses, friendsmere shadows to chase.
In the vast expanse, where wisdom reigns supreme,
Liberation and bondage, just a fleeting dream.

Freedom's allure, a distant melody,
For I have beheld the Infinite, the Divinity.
Within, a sage beneath the outer guise,
Free from the shackles of worldly ties.

In silence, I roam, a lone voyager's quest,
Only the like-minded understand my rest.
In the dance of existence, a quiet song,
Where the soul finds solace, where I belong.

9.
The Nobel Man

In the quiet of his presence, wisdom's echo dwells,
A man of virtue, from life's sacred wells.
Each breath a lesson, each silence a vow,
In his noble path, grace he does endow.

With ears attuned to wisdom's gentle call,
He listens more than words could ever fall.
Punctual as the dawn, in life's unfolding play,
He arrives with purpose, at each appointed day.

In attire dignified, he adorns with care,
His presence a testament, beyond compare.
Respectful to all, in every deed and word,
His grace and courtesy, like the song of a bird.

A promise given, a promise kept,
His word a bond, unbroken yet.
Kindness and sympathy, his guiding light,
In every heart, he brings love's delight.

A student of life, forever learning,
In the school of experience, ever discerning.
Gratitude his mantra, for each blessing he found,
In every moment, his joy knows no bound.

In the tapestry of virtues, he weaves his way,
A beacon of light, in the midst of life's sway.
For in the journey of becoming, he finds his stand,
A true embodiment of honor, a noble man.

10.
Throne of Eternal Light

In the sacred verses, a tale unfolds,
Of a Throne so divine, majestic and bold.
The Beloved, the One, no other shares His grace,
In Him, we find our destined place.

Ever-living, sustaining all we see,
In His light, our souls are free.
No slumber touches His eternal sight,
In His embrace, the world ignites.

To Him belong the heavens, the earth,
He shapes our fate, from death to birth.
Who can intercede without His command?
In His wisdom, we all stand.

He knows the past, the future's veil,
His knowledge, a boundless, endless trail.
No secrets hide from His watchful gaze,
In His presence, our hearts amaze.

His Throne extends beyond the skies,
In its vastness, our spirit lies.
No burden tires His mighty hands,
He, the exalted, forever stands.

Majestic and high, His greatness known,
In every heart, His love is sown.
The Most High, the Great, beyond compare,
In His mercy, we find our prayer.

Eternal light, the Throne so pure,
In the Beloved's grace, we endure.
A timeless truth, in every breath,
Guiding us beyond life and death.

So let us bow in reverence true,
In His embrace, our faith renew.
For in Ayat al-Kursi*, we find our creed,
A sacred verse, our souls to lead.

In the whispers of the night, so still,
His words our hearts and minds do fill.
A beacon bright, in darkest hour,
In His name, we find our power.

*Ayat al-Kursi, also known as "The Throne Verse," is one of the most famous and important verses in the Quran. It is found in Surah Al-Baqarah (Chapter 2), verse 255. This verse is highly revered in Islamic tradition for its profound message about the omnipotence and majesty of God (Allah). It emphasizes God's absolute power, knowledge, and sovereignty over the heavens and the earth. The verse is often recited for protection, blessings, and spiritual strength.
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11.
At Destinys Gate

In the annals of time, a tale unfolds,
Of humans and machines, their story told.
From the dawn of days, we sought machines to please,
Our toil and strife, our burdens release.

Trains, planes, and automobiles, inventions grand,
The printing press, typewriters at hand.
Computers and cell phones, coming to our aid,
Each innovation a step forward, a path laid.

But now, in this age of digital dawn,
AI emerges, a phenomenon drawn.
A prosthesis for humanity, it has become,
Augmenting our capabilities, it hums.

Yet, like fire, it can nurture our dreams or awaken our strife,
In this cybernetic dance, the stakes of strife.
The line is blurred where human ends, AI begins,
A blending of souls, a fusion that grins.

Will we harness its power for creativity's flight,
Or succumb to its allure, its darker might?
The choice is ours, in this dance of fate,
The Cybernetic Union, at destiny's gate.

12.
Children of the Beloved*

In dawn's light where children play,
Their laughter brightens the new day.
With hearts so pure, they dance and sing,
A gift from heaven, a precious thing.

No fear of hunger, none of strife,
For in their laughter blooms all life.
The Beloveds hand, both kind and true,
Provides for them, and thus for you.

To harm a child, to break their grace,
Invokes a wrath no soul should face.
The Beloved sees with eyes so keen,
The sorrow caused, the silent scream.

For those who tread on innocence,
Shall find themselves in recompense.
The severest lesson, fierce and swift,
Shall be their fate, a burdened gift.

So heed this call, oh hearts of earth,
Protect the young, by night and day.
For in their joy, the world is blessed,
And by their smiles, our hearts are caressed.

The children of the Beloveds light,
Are stars that guide through darkest night.
In every heart, a tender plea,
To guard their dreams and set them free..

*Surah Al-Isra (17:31): "And do not kill your children for fear of poverty. We provide for them and for you. Surely killing them is a heinous sin."

13.
In the Land of Cherry Blossoms

In the land where cherry blossoms bloom,
Spirits dance in natures room.
Whispers in the wind, ancient and wise,
Echoes of a realm where the sacred lies.

Beneath the shade of a venerable tree,
Lifes essence flows, wild and free.
Mountains, rivers, and forests grand,
Each a vessel of the divine hand.

Through the mists of time, traditions glide,
In the heart of nature, secrets reside.
Silent stones and flowing streams,
Hold the pulse of eternal dreams.

From dawns light to twilights embrace,
Natures spirit fills every space.
Harmony in the rustling leaves,
In every heart, a spirit believes.

The gentle deer and crane so pure,
Symbols of life that will endure.
In every blossoms fleeting grace,
The touch of the divine we trace.

Temples stand where spirits meet,
In humble prayer, we find our feet.
In reverence, we bow and breathe,
Honoring the life that nature weaves.

Through sacred groves and ancient rites,
The essence of life ignites.
In every petal, in every grain,
A divine whisper we attain.

In the quiet hush of twilights glow,
The spirits presence we come to know.
Guiding us with a gentle hand,
Through the sacred, blossoming land.

Let us cherish the fleeting spring,
With hearts attuned to the spirits' ring.
For in the dance of nature's song,
We find where we truly belong.

A bridge of light from earth to sky,
Where the seen and unseen tie.
In the realm of cherry blooms,
Lifes sacred essence forever looms.

14
Mithra's Loom

In realms where chaos reigns supreme,
Incoherence is the reigning theme.
Threads of thought tangled in disarray,
Lost in the tumultuous fray.

Yet amidst this discordant scene,
Mithra stands, serene and keen.
With each motion, a pattern forms,
Guiding minds through turbulent storms.

From the chaos, a whisper springs,
A voice of coherence softly sings.
In the heart of chaos, a beacon bright,
Guiding lost souls toward the light.

Though small at first, its presence felt,
Incoherence begins to melt.
Slowly, steadily, the chaos recedes,
As coherence's touch gently leads.

From chaos, order gently spreads,
In Mithra's light, the truth embeds.
Through realms of discord, a path is sown,
As coherence's seeds are gently grown.

15.
As the Prophet Taught

Reflect well on the law profound,
Where cause and effect tightly bound.
In harming others, self is lost,
In loops of pain, our spirits tossed.

To hurt another, even slight,
Is to dim your own heart's light.
For mirrored in each other's plight,
Is our own struggle, our own fight.

Children, innocent and pure,
Hold a spirit, undisturbed.
Harm them not, for the act ensures,
Your own soul's pain, not theirs, endures.

End now this cycle of distress,
Embrace all with tenderness.
See God in every being's face,
In each, His image, His trace.

By wishing peace upon their grace,
You invite peace to your own space.
In greeting, extend your embrace to them.
As the Prophet taught, As-salamu alaikum.

16.
The Hidden

I wandered through endless deserts, seeking,
The whisper of your name in the winds breath,
Years of yearning, a heart always speaking,
Of love that spans the realms of life and death.

In dreams, I glimpsed your sapphire skies,
Golden tresses flowing like the dawn,
Each failure only a fleeting disguise,
Till the moment our souls were drawn.

Your eyes, twin oceans of azure blue,
In their depths, I found my peace,
Hair like sunlit fields I once knew,
Golden strands that never cease.

In shadows, we are a secret untold,
A bond that transcends mere sight,
Whispers of love, both new and old,
In the moons soft, silver light.

I knelt by rivers, kissed you all around,
Feeling your presence so profound.
In the quiet, our love grows bound,
A hidden treasure that we both found.

People wonder, their eyes full of thought,
Seeing the peace that it has brought.
They sense the connection that we feel,
Yet our bond, we mustn't reveal.

In the sunrise, in the breeze,
In the performance before tall trees,
The hidden is at eternal ease,
The beloved found, ever true.

So let them wonder, let them guess,
Their curiosity they express,
To understand our loves finesse,
This hidden essence we possess.

17.
The People of the Perfect Day

In the realm where dawn eternally blooms,
Where every moment, fresh as the morning dew,
Dwell the masters, free from time's looms,
Crafting each day with purpose true.

They know the secret of the endless loop,
A single day, replayed anew,
A perfect cycle, where life's truths troop,
Guiding hearts with wisdom's view.

"Build a wall around the day," we say,
Let past and future fade away,
In the now, let your spirit sway,
In the present, find your way.

The sun's rise is a whisper, soft and kind,
A reminder of lifes fleeting grace,
To live fully, leaving doubts behind,
In each breath, a sacred space.

Our hearts, aligned with passions fire,
We dance with life, unbound and free,
Following dreams, our spirits inspire,
In each moment, we simply be.

The past is a shadow, the future a dream,
In the now, we find our peace,
Living life as a flowing stream,
Where all anxieties cease.

From the guidebook of the beloved, all shall learn,
The formula of human bliss,
In the present, human souls do yearn,
For the simple, profound kiss.

Even when we falter, fail, or stray,
The perfect day slips from our grasp,
Tomorrow brings a fresh array,
A chance to reclaim, to firmly clasp.

Each dawn is a promise, a clean slate,
To master time in our own way,
To rise and shine, embrace our fate,
In the endless loop of the perfect day.

So, hear the words from these wise hearts,
To build our days with mindful arts,
To cherish now, as time imparts,
The secret of the perfect day starts.

In the light of dawn, where hope is new,
In the heat of noon, with passions true,
In the quiet dusk, with skies of blue,
Live each moment, through and through.

The people of the perfect day,
Teach each other this timeless way,
To live in love, to dance and play,
Wake up each morning, to seek the perfect day.

18.
In the Beloveds Embrace

Praise be to the Beloved, the All and Mighty,
In whose embrace the world finds delight.
No whisper escapes, no silence lies tightly,
Unveiled, the One, in eternal light.

The Beloveds knowledge, boundless and deep,
Knows secrets of hearts and whispers serene.
In shadows or light, awake or in sleep,
The unseen and seen, all secrets convene.

On earth, no burden too great or slight,
For the Beloved, who watches with care.
In the darkest of nights, in the bright daylight,
The Beloveds presence is everywhere.

Sustenance, food, with life-giving grace,
Keep us in the dance of time's endless flow.
Yet time marks our bodies, etching our face,
In the Book of Destiny, our fates show.

But the Beloved lasts, endures through the ages,
The Living One who knows no end.
Beyond the limits of time's written pages,
In the eternal now, our hearts blend.

In every breath, the Beloveds name we sing,
In every moment, a sacred tie.
For the Beloved is the eternal spring,
The Living One who does not die.

So let our lives be a testament bright,
To the hidden truths we hold so dear.
In the Beloved's gaze, we find our light,
In the embrace of love, ever clear.

19.
The Illusion of Comparison

In the garden of life, where roses bloom and nightingales sing,
I wander, lost in thoughts, my mind a restless spring.
Comparing self to others, a futile, endless chase,
An illusion crafted gently, veiling the true grace.

Oh, how the stars above in their celestial dance,
Whisper secrets of wisdom, urging me to glance,
Beyond the mirror's surface, where reflections play,
To the essence within, where true treasures lay.

In the silence of night, under the moons soft light,
Pondering life's deep questions, in the stillness of night.
The Beloved whispers softly, in the rustling leaves,
Revealing truths profound, the soul's tender weaves.

To measure is to bind oneself, in chains of endless thought,
A struggle to be other, in webs of illusion caught.
For when I seek to mirror you, I lose my sacred core,
A prisoner to delusion, desiring more and more.

Natures beauty speaks to me, in rivers' gentle flow,
In the wind's caress, the mountains steadfast glow.
These ancient teachers, wise and true, guide my soul to see,
The folly of comparison, the joy of simply "be".

Its when the mind ceases its endless quest, its futile, tireless race,
It finds a new dimension, a calm, a timeless place.
Here, the Beloved waits, with open arms so wide,
Inviting hearts to venture, to explore the space inside.

No longer seeking outward, no longer lost in dreams,
The mind at peace with what it is, flows with lifes gentle streams.
In this state of pure content, free from illusions snare,
One enters the beyond, discovering treasures rare.

20.
I See You

In morning's glow, the sun's first kiss,
Reflects upon the river's gentle bliss.
I hold you there, in sweet embrace,
As day unfolds, I see your sacred grace.

As flowers bloom and birds take flight,
I feel your presence, pure and bright.
In every leaf and blade of grass,
I see your love, it comes to pass.

With every breeze and whispered sigh,
Your nearness, I can't deny.
In every moment, by my side,
In you, I do confide.

A beautiful remembrance, this sacred space,
In your embrace, I find my place.
For in your eyes, I see you too,
You are love, forever true.

21.
The Wise Advisor

In shadows soft, where silence reigns,
Death stands behind me, where he remains.
A constant companion, yet feared by most,
The specter so near, an unseen ghost.

How can one boast of might or pride,
With Death so close, never to hide?
When troubles rise and sorrows swell,
Turn to Death, and ask him well.

Youll find his whisper a guide, so wise and true,
He can advise in what we do.
Ask, Is this the end? you softly plea,
Death replies, Its not yet to be.

Under his constant gaze, our pettiness fades,
A being so powerful, everything it pervades.
For nothing here can truly matter,
For most, the thought of its touch makes hearts scatter.

Yet the sage behind the silent call,
Reminds us that were not yet to fall.
It gestures softly, a knowing nudge,
Live fully now, and never budge.

From mornings glow to nights embrace,
Seek joy, seek love, in every place.
For Death will come, its touch so near,
Yet until then, live free from fear.

In every breath, find wonder deep,
In lifes embrace, both broad and steep.
When at a crossroads, unsure and blue,
Turn back to your left, and ask what to do.

The Advisor, so wise, so true,
"Follow your calling, for yet Ive not touched you."

22.
Mirror of Mind

The worlds a mirror, clear and true,
Smile first, it smiles back at you.
Your thoughts matter, far and wide,
Broadcasting to the universes tide.

Be mindful, guard them well each day,
They amplify, reflect, in every way.
The Higher Mind, a mirrors art,
Reflects your state, your very heart.

In the depths of your mind, illusions form,
Reflections binding, breaking norm.
The Higher Mind, with conscious grace,
Creates the world, your inner space.

Though the reflection seems outside,
Within your soul, it does reside.
A hologram, the world you see,
Projected from your mind's decree.

Guard your thoughts with care and love,
Align them with the stars above.
In every moment, choose with grace,
The thoughts that shape your inner place.

For what you think, the world becomes,
In echoes of the silent drums.
Your thoughts, a dance, a cosmic play,
Creating worlds in night and day.

Smile first, and watch it spread,
A world of light where few have tread.
In mindful thought, find peace and cheer,
For lifes amazing essence is ever near.

So let your thoughts be pure and bright,
Align them with your inner light.
Allow the mirror of Mind to reflect,
A world of beauty and respect.

23.
Burn With Me

In moonlit gardens where whispers dwell,
I circled within the Beloved's spell.
Her eyes, like stars, guiding my soul,
To realms where mystic waters roll.

Together we danced, in a sacred light,
Through passions fire, in the deep night.
With each embrace, a spark did rise,
Igniting dreams in celestial skies.

"Awake, O sleeper," she softly said,
"Let Eros stir the serpent's bed."
With every kiss, a petal bloomed,
In the garden of the soul, all gloom consumed.

The serpent uncoiled, then rose on high,
Bringing light from heavens eye.
"Feel the fire that courses through,
The seven lights, each a different hue."

Through gates unseen, our spirits soared,
To heights where deeper truths are stored.
Through passions fire, our souls refined,
By loves pure flame, our hearts entwined.

"Let your desires be the key,"
She whispered close, "to set you free."
"Feel the serpents gentle sway,
And let your fears all melt away."

In a cosmic dance, so wild, so free,
She pulled even closer, whispered to me:
"Burn with me, in loves pure flame,
Where we are One, no longer name."

In unity, we touched the sky,
Where spirit's truths and secrets fly.
Seek the place where the heart finds grace,
In the Beloveds embrace, our true homes place.

24.
The Gamblers Heart

In fields where golden sunlight weaves,
I met my fate among the sheaves.
Not reason's path, so straight and sure,
But loves wild fire, so raw and pure.

For love, like flame, consumes with might,
She dances free in days bold light.
A force that knows no bounds, no yield,
Not fenced by cautions fragile shield.

While reason seeks the safest shore,
Love leaps ahead and craves for more.
She risks it all, without a pause,
Unveils the heart, free from a clause.

Die to self and its small schemes,
Walk through life with passionate dreams.
With open hands, greet each day,
And wager every gift away.

Without a cause, we breathe and live,
Without a cause, we strive to give.
We dance on fates uncertain thread,
Where love, not reason, leads ahead.

Many may seek for grace for gain,
Yet love, unbound, knows no such chain.
She gambles life and all it shows,
In taking risks, true freedom grows.

For in loves arms, no tests apply,
No need to question how or why.
The gamblers heart, so wild and free,
Finds beyond what eyes can see.

25.
The Eternal Whirl

This world, a flicker in the night,
A spark that flares, then takes to flight.
Like whirling flames in nights embrace,
Time spins its thread in endless chase.

Existence, this fleeting blaze,
Spins in the grip of lifes swift ways.
A line of fire in heavens glow,
Where moments merge and cease to flow.

As prophets spoke of times swift stream,
Where life and death are but a dream.
The arrow of our thought, once shot,
Returns to where time does not.

Through every change, we find our way,
In patterns where Light and Dark both play.
From dawn to dusk, from birth to fall,
We journey through the eternal call.

So ponder lifes profound design,
And cherish how each moment shines.
In every spark, in every breath,
Lies the secret to conquer death.

For time is but a fleeting breeze,
A whisper in the cosmic seas.
In every heart, the truth unfurls,
In the endless dance of the eternal whirls.

26.
Nowhere Calls

Under the veil of life's fleeting dance,
Our hearts true compass takes a chance.
Though bound to earth with roots so deep,
We live in dreams, where spirits leap.

Amidst the markets clamor and cry,
Beneath the heavens boundless sky,
Our souls seek out the nowhere's call,
A place where worldly veils fall.

Each morning, we don our daily guise,
Yet in our hearts, a deeper prize.
The wind that whispers through the trees,
Carries us to realms unseen with ease.

Oh wanderer, with earthly ties,
Look beyond the fleeting lies.
For here we stand, in fleeting time,
Yet our essence seeks the sublime.

The nowhere calls, in silent grace,
A realm beyond this time and place.
Our roots seek to anchor, hold us near,
Yet our essence is nowhere here.

Live in that nowhere, pure and free,
Where the spirit dances endlessly.

27.
Guides from Beyond

From distant lands and distant hearts,
They come to play their destined parts.
In laughter's light and sorrow's shade,
A symphony of lessons well made.

The wandering breeze, with whispers sweet,
Carries tales of each soul I greet.
In their stories, I see my own,
A mirror where truth has brightly shone.

The moonlight paints the stars above,
Each twinkle speaks of boundless love.
Every encounter, brief or long,
A note in lifes transcendent song.

Through trials faced and joys embraced,
With grateful heart, listening with grace.
For each that comes to share my road,
Has been a gift from a divine abode.

Be grateful for the chance to see,
In every other, what we can be.
For those who come, in joy or strife,
Are guides from realms that shape our life.

28.
Sky Dancer

In realms where sky softly breathes,
Where whispering winds entwine the leaves,
A figure graced with celestial light,
Dakini* soars in boundless flight.

Born of freedom, unbound by creed,
A spirit wild, in stars she plants seed.
With eyes that gleam in moonlit lakes,
Creating paths through heavens' wake.

Her home, the cosmos where time begins,
Through clouds she weaves and gently spins,
Her joy a spark, her path ablaze,
A radiant dance in an endless maze.

She gathers wisdom from each sphere,
Embraces joy, transcends all fear.
A friend to those with hearts so kind,
A stern guide to truth for the blind.

Her steps, like whispers, grace the sky,
Turning shadows where darkness lies.
She transforms night with tender flare,
Transmutes despair to light, so rare.

In fields of stars, she finds her home,
Among the realms where spirits roam.
Her name a whisper on the breeze,
Her presence brings the soul at ease.

No chain can bind her, no path constrain,
She dances through both joy and pain.
Her essence pure, her spirit bright,
Dakini takes eternal flight.

*Dakini: Tibetan for Sky Dancer.

29.
The Garland-Makers Oath*

In the courts where wisdom gently flows,
A king ascends, where promise grows.
To rule with grace, the sages say,
Be like the garland*, in every way.

For in each flower, a story lies,
Of colors, forms beneath the skies.
A tapestry of diverse delight,
A garland strung with loves pure light.

Not like the charcoals cold embrace,
Which burns all forms, leaving no trace.
But like the garland, gentle, kind,
That binds all hearts, where grace you'll find.

O King, in Indras net take heed,
Promote the blooms, suppress the weed.
For culture thrives in vibrant hue,
In every voice, a wisdom true.

Protect the weak, uplift the strong,
In harmony, let all belong.
For in the garland's woven thread,
A kingdoms spirit truly spreads.

Thus, let your reign in wisdom grow,
A garland where all colors show.
A realm of peace, where hearts unite,
In every soul, a beacon's light.

*In the classic Indian epic, the Mahabharata, there is a ceremony for when a new king is crowned. There is a warning to Be like the garland-maker, O King, and not like a charcoal burner. Here, the garland symbolized social harmony, where many flowers of many colors and forms are strung harmoniously, creating a stunning effect. The charcoal-burner represents raw force reduction of diversity into homogeneity, where all life is rendered to a similar ash quality. In taking the oath, the king promises to promote diversity so that culture may thrive. It is, in essence, this is an oath to respect and operate in accordance with Indras net.

30.
Gate of Naught

Come, seekers, to the gate of naught,
With open hands, receive whats sought.
Where time dissolves and fades away,
In realms where past and future sway.

No need for bread, no need for gold,
Gods grace will fill each hungry soul.
Sweetness flows without the bee,
Divine abundance, boundless, free.

In this place where moments cease,
Discover the eternal, find your peace.
The lute's song, silent and serene,
Resting on God's breast, serene.

Be still, let your heart unfold,
In this embrace, pure and bold.
For in this realm where nothing stands,
God will fill your empty hands.

When all dissolves, there you are found,
A soul unbound, where love abounds.
No more the need for earthly binds,
Only the bliss that heaven finds.

31.
Draw Near

When the Beloved said, "The wax is softening near the fire,"
A truth revealed, that hearts too, in loves embrace, aspire.
To draw closer to the light, where shadows dissipate,
In warmth and tenderness, a softened heart feels great.

As wax near flame, we melt away,
The coldness of our mortal clay.
In the Beloveds radiant glow,
Our rigid forms begin to flow.

Each step towards that sacred light,
Turns darkness into light.
In every heart that seeks and yearns,
The fire of love within it burns.

The closer drawn, the more we feel,
The tender touch that wounds and heals.
In passion's heat, our hearts unbind,
To shed the past, leave fears behind.

The wax, once hard, now pliant, meek,
Reflects the love we all do seek.
The nearer to the flame we tread,
The more our spirits fire is fed.

So let your heart, with courage, turn,
Towards the fire where wisdom burns.
For in its light, your soul will find,
A love thats boundless, pure, and kind.

32.
Harmonys Flow

In stillness lies the path untold,
Where water flows and wisdom unfolds.
The Tao whispers through the breeze,
In natures rhythm, hearts find ease.

Beneath the sky, in tranquil state,
We learn to flow, to trust our fate.
In every step, in every breath,
The Tao reveals lifes gentle depth.

Wu Wei, the way of effortless flow,
In this sacred dance, we come to know.
To act without force, to move with grace,
In harmony, we find our place.

Embrace the present, let go of strife,
In simple moments, lies true life.
For in the Tao, all things align,
The path unfolds, both yours and mine.

The sage, with wisdom clear and bright,
Guides us through the darkest night.
With natures law, we find our way,
In silent peace, we greet each day.

Empty the mind, let go of more,
In the space of less, the spirit soars.
For in the void, the Tao is found,
A gentle peace, a sacred ground.

In rivers clear and mountains high,
The Taos presence we cant deny.
It flows through all, both great and small,
In unity, we heed its call.

So live with grace, in harmony,
With natures course, we all are free.
In every leaf, in every stone,
The Tao resides, our eternal home.

Flow with the Tao, embrace its way,
In every night, in every day.
For in this path, our spirits grow,
In boundless peace, we come to know.

33.
Flow in Widening Rings

Let worry fade away, let your mind be free,
Reflect on who fashioned thought's boundless sea.
Open your hands, and embrace the divine,
To be held in love's sacred design.

And close both eyes to see with the soul's sight,
A vision that dawns in the softest light.
Why dwell in prisons of doubt and fear,
When the door of truth lies open and clear?

Flow up and up in widening rings,
Embrace the wonder that each moment brings.
In the expanse of the heart, let love grow,
To realms where endless possibilities flow.

34.
The Crossing of Roads

Black Elk, in visions deep and wise,
Saw roads of fate beneath the skies.
A sacred truth in paths revealed,
In each, the soul's journey unsealed.

The Black Road stretched from north to south,
A passage harsh, a parched mouth.
Here struggle reigns, with shadows cast,
A trail of trials, lessons vast.

Through pain and strife, we walk this way,
Where night seems longer than the day.
Yet in each step, a strength is gained,
In hardship's forge, our spirits trained.

The Red Road ran from east to west,
A path of light, where hearts find rest.
With every step in harmony,
A life aligned with destiny.

In truth and love, this road we tread,
With wisdom guiding where we're led.
A journey marked by sacred ties,
To live in balance, spirit wise.

At crossroads where these paths entwine,
A potent place, a space divine.
Where Red meets Black, a vision clear,
Transforming pain, erasing fear.

In every heart, this crossing lies,
A point where lower self complies.
To higher truths, to wisdom's call,
To rise from darkness, stand tall.

For in the blending of these roads,
The spirit finds its true abode.
In trials faced and wisdom won,
The soul's great journey has begun.

Embrace the struggle, heed the light,
In every day, in every night.
For Black Elk's vision guides us all,
To walk both roads and never fall.

With every choice, a step we make,
In every breath, the dawn will break.
Through paths of hardship and of grace,
We find our true and sacred place..

35.
Eternity's Invitation

Why hide your festive smile away,
Let laughter bloom like flowers in May.
Teach joy to each petal's sway,
An eternal dance in night and day.

The door to eternity stands wide,
Your presence, a charm, no need to hide.
A caravan awaits in joyful stride,
To follow where your spirit will guide.

Harness now your talisman's art,
Unite with longing, make it start.
The Beloved calls from deep within,
No more waiting for tomorrow's din.

A tambourine rests, eager for your hand,
A flute awaits your lips, in happy band.
Today, let your laughter freely flow,
In harmony with life's rhythmic show.

36.
Circle What You Love

In circles, dance the Earth around the sun,
Their cosmic bond, forever spun.
With every turn, their love's revealed,
A dance of light in day's bright field.

The moon, in orbit, softly gleams,
Around the Earth, its gentle dreams.
In lunar sway, a graceful trace,
Reflecting love in night's embrace.

Circle what you love, they say,
Let heart's desire guide your way.
For what we cherish, we entwine,
In circles vast, our spirits shine.

Walk to the well where dreams reside,
Where wishes bloom and fears subside.
Turn as the Earth and moon turn,
In love's embrace, forever yearn.

Whatever circles comes from the heart,
Where love resides, and never departs.
From center springs each joyful song,
In circles, where we find we belong..

37.
Return to the Heart

In the garden where roses bloom near,
Do not wander, come closer, dear.
Find in shadows the light concealed,
Return to the heart where truth is revealed.

From clay you rise, with doubts entwined,
Yet in spirit, you're divinely designed.
Guarding treasures of holy light,
Return to the heart, to wisdom's sight.

Ego's chains hold you bound and low,
Seek the selfless path to let go.
In stillness, where freedom is found,
Return to the heart, where peace is crowned.

Children of stars, yet earthly tied,
Look beyond to where your soul resides.
In the heavens, where joy is unfurled,
Return to the heart, embrace the world.

In love's pure essence, find your guide,
To the core where divinity resides.
Where the spirit dances free and bright,
Return to the heart, to endless light.

38.
Eternal Dream

In the shadows of life, friends fade like dreams,
Departed from my heart, like moonlit beams.
Left alone, I whisper to the sky,
Seeking One who hears my every sigh.

In solitude, I call the Beloved near,
To be my dream, so tender and sincere.
This One who soothes with gentle grace,
A balm for heart in every place.

Bestows the nectar, life's sweetest kiss,
And brings to me an time of bliss.
With peace profound, my soul's delight,
And love that shimmers through the night.

This dream arrives, and I am whole,
Alive with joy that fills my soul.
Yet when it fades, I am bereft,
With only love's sweet echo left.

In this embrace, I find my light,
Guided by the Beloved's glowing sight.
For in this dance of dreams and sorrow,
I seek the dawn of each new morrow.

39.
Union of Souls

This Great Completeness, a cosmic dance,
Not merely One, nor Many by chance.
Not as One, it whispers clear,
Yet not as Many does it steer.

No separation, no divisions claim,
In the heart of truth, all are the same.
Beyond the thought of many, One,
A circle of light where all began.

A truth untold, a dream embraced,
In hearts it dwells, a light unchased.
Not bound by form or words decree,
A boundless sea of unity.

In this union, fear should fade,
For every soul a part has played.
Different paths and varied ways,
Color life and brighten days.

Embrace the other, near and far,
In shared existence, we are a star.
Each souls journey adds to the whole,
In the grand tapestry of the soul.

Let not fear divide our hearts,
For in this oneness, no one departs.
We grow together, learn and see,
In the union of souls, we are free.

40.
The Grand Tapestry

In a world where countless colors blend,
A tapestry where differences mend.
Each thread unique, yet woven tight,
In diversitys embrace, we find our light.

From distant lands and varied climes,
We share our stories, weave our rhymes.
Each culture's song, a note so clear,
In harmony, the world we steer.

No two leaves on a tree the same,
Yet all contribute to nature's frame.
Each soul a spark, a star so bright,
In unity, we share the light.

Mountains high and oceans deep,
In differences, our hearts we keep.
From every faith and creed we rise,
Together, we reach the skies.

Languages myriad, voices loud,
In the symphony, we stand proud.
Each dialect a melody sweet,
In unity, our hearts do beat.

Respect the paths that others tread,
For in their steps, our own are led.
In every face, see your own reflection,
In every heart, a shared connection.

Diversitys dance, a rhythm grand,
Holding hands, we understand.
That every life, a precious part,
Of the grand tapestry, heart to heart.

So let us celebrate this varied song,
Where all belong, where none are wrong.
In unity and love, we find our place,
Together, we weave the fabric of grace.

41.
The View and the Viewer

In the unity of view and viewers sight,
Cuts through the minds illusions, pure and bright.
Transcending thoughts, where clarity extends,
In boundless expanse, the truth ascends.

No more the veil of the minds deceit,
Just the pure awareness, clear and sweet.
Concepts dissolve in the light so bright,
Revealing the essence of true sight.

In the dance of shadows and lights embrace,
We find the stillness, a sacred space.
Where the watcher and the watched unite,
In the pure presence of the inner light.

Beyond the chatter of the restless mind,
Lies the timeless truth, gentle and kind.
Here, the heart perceives without disguise,
The boundless expanse where freedom lies.

In the mirror of the soul, reflections cease,
Revealing the depth of eternal peace.
Where the view and the viewer find their place,
In the silent song of infinite grace.

So, let the minds illusions fall away,
And in the light of truth, let us stay.
For the view and the viewer are but one,
In the boundless light of the eternal sun.

42.
Vision*

In visions bright, the soul must see,
A world of truth, not fantasy.
For if in sight we are untrue,
How shall our deeds then lead us through?

Awareness in each thought and deed,
Is the soil where wisdom breeds.
If action lacks a mindful guide,
In dreams, the soul will drift and hide.

The dream's domain, a realm of night,
Reflects our day's unawakened plight.
If unaware in sleep's soft grace,
How face the bardo's silent space?

Each stage of life, a fleeting breath,
Prepares us for the dance with death.
In visions clear, let hearts align,
To weave a life that's true and fine.

For vision's flame must brightly burn,
So through each phase, the soul may turn,
With clarity, and light to show,
The path where all true seekers go.

Awake in thought, awake in dream,
Let life's illusions lose their gleam.
In waking, live with mindful sight,
To guide the spirit through the night.

In vision's light, behavior's grace,
In dreams, and through deaths quiet place,
Be ever present, full and free,
To touch the heart of eternity.

*Vision: In this context, "vision" does not merely refer to visual experiences. Instead, it encompasses every perception, sensation, thought, and emotion that arises within consciousness, representing the full spectrum of experience. Lack of awareness in vision results in delusion, as one confuses the mind's projections and fantasies with reality, thus living in illusion. Driven by desires and aversions, people often seek pleasure and avoid pain, leading to behavior governed by conditioned responses to external and internal stimuli. This signifies a lack of awareness in action and conduct.

43.
The Summit

Over the peak, where clouds entwine,
The whispers of the heavens shine.
A dance of mist, a silent sweep,
Veils the secrets mountains keep.

At its source, the river sings,
The coldest breath from ancient springs.
If you wish to find the light,
Climb to where worlds unite.

The summit calls with voice so clear,
A path for those who hold no fear.
With every climb, your spirit rise,
To touch the sun, embrace the skies.

At mountain's peak, the vision's true,
The clouds part ways to grant the view.
A world below, in vast expanse,
Where dreams and realities dance.

To see the world from heights above,
Is to embrace a boundless love.
If you wish to truly see,
Climb the heights and set heart free.

44.
Labyrinth of Night

In the labyrinth of life, I tread all night,
Where shadows play, and mysteries alight.
A maze where souls do wander and grieve,
Through doors to the unknown, from which none can leave.

They tried to deceive, with laughter bold,
A horse for a deer, in tales they told.
They sought to steal the dragon's charmed life,
But their efforts were frail, bound to fail.

In the darkness, eyes seek earth and sky,
Where secrets lie, and spirits fly.
In dreams, the tormented glimpse the past,
And the future's vast and cast.

Enough of this maze, this endless fight,
The mountain moon fills my window bright.
A solitary swoon, as loneliness falls,
This garden sings with crickets' calls.

45.
Affair of the Heart

In a world where few understand our plight,
We walk a path beneath the silent night.
Their eyes accuse, with whispers sharp as darts,
Yet they know not the depth of lovers' hearts.

Their knowing looks, like arrows in the dark,
Cannot fathom the fire that lights our spark.
Few will grasp the whispers of our hearts,
Or the sacred longing that never departs.

For loves true essence, beyond their cold regard,
Is written in the stars, a tale unmarred.
Someday they may grasp this sacred art,
And see the truth in our affair of heart.

For in this life, where shadows dance and fade,
Only the hearts true longing will cascade.
One day, they might see our loves bright boon,
And understand my call to the Strawberry Moon.

46.
Beyond Earthly Tethers

How long shall we, like children, grasp,
With pockets full of stones, we clasp?
In futile greed, we hold the earth,
Forgetting light and endless mirth.

We gather pebbles, dust, and clay,
Thinking our joy lies in their sway.
But what is gained by holding tight,
To fleeting forms that dim the light?

Let go of world, of weight and woe,
Release the grasp, let spirit grow.
For in the clutching, we confine,
The boundless soul, the spark divine.

In realms where treasures turn to air,
The heart can soar, beyond the snare.
Let stones and dirt fall from your hands,
And rise to where true life expands.

Our wings are clipped by earthly ties,
Unseen, the open, endless skies.
To be reborn, to rise, and see,
We must let go and set heart free.

So leave behind the burdens cold,
The transient weight of dust and gold.
In letting go, find who we are,
And touch the heavens, rise afar.
47.
Quietness

Inside this love, let your old self die,
For a path of light where true freedom lies.
From the shadows, a new life calls,
Break the chains, tear down the walls.

Become the sky, vast and wide,
No more a captive where sorrows hide.
Escape this realm of noise and plight,
Step into a realm of radiant light.

Take an axe to the prisons gate,
And from its bounds, find your true fate.
Like one reborn to hues so bright,
Leave the darkness, embrace the sight.

Do it now, without a cry,
Slip from your bonds, spread wings, and fly.
Your past, a whirlwind of endless haste,
Running from silence, in breathless chase.

In quietude, find peace profound,
Where truth and silence intertwine and sound.
Quietness marks the death of strife,
No longer fleeing from the life.

Now, in calm, your spirit rests,
In quietness, your soul invests.
In stillness, find a sweet refrain,
Where whispers of the heart remain.

48.
Knocking

Ive dwelled on the brink where reason's light fades,
In a borderland where insanity often parades.
Seeking the truth that in shadows abides,
Knocking on doors where the unknown confides.

In realms where shadows weave their dark art,
Ive wandered the maze of a restless heart.
Seeking the key to a hidden delight,
Knocking in dreams, through the depth of the night.

A door before me, a portal so wide,
Opened to realms where mysteries abide.
Yet, to my wonder, the truth was revealed,
Knocking from within, where the spirit is sealed.

From within my soul, the answers did rise,
A revelation that opened my eyes.
All along, the door I sought to explore,
Was the passage to Self, a deeper core.

So live not on the lip where madness looms,
But within, where the hearts true wisdom blooms.
In the quiet, where the souls voice is clear,
Knock from within, and let the truth appear.

49.
The Unity of All

In every face, beauty shines so bright,
Brahmin, outcast, ant, or elephant in sight.
Each soul, a spark of the divine we trace,
In every heart, a sacred, boundless space.

The dog, the sage, all walk this path of life,
In joy and sorrow, in peace and in strife.
Distinctions fade like shadows in the night,
All beings share the same eternal light.

See the world as a garden full of grace,
In every form, the same spirit we embrace.
The rose, the thorn, the sunshine, and the rain,
Each plays a part in this divine refrain.

Enjoy the dance of life, both high and low,
In every wave, the cosmic currents flow.
Beyond good and bad, just beauty to behold,
In every heart, a story yet untold.

Let us revel in this grand array,
In the wisdom of each passing day.
For in the end, all paths converge and blend,
In the circle of life, distinctions mend.

Embrace the moment, let judgments depart,
Find the unity within each beating heart.
For lifes true joy is not in what we see,
But in the unity of all that sets us free.
50.
The Message

From dawn till dusk, the river flows,
On gentle breezes, whispers blow.
Roses bloom in gardens fair,
Dewdrops glisten, love's sweet snare.

On starlit nights, the moonlight beams,
Nestled in the heart, dreams gleam.
Now and forever, in the soul,
A love so pure, it makes us whole.

Rivers wind through valleys green,
As echoes of the past are seen.
Each moment's grace, a fleeting spark,
Carving paths through light and dark.

As daybreak heralds new beginnings,
Luminous skies, soft and winning.
Love's embrace, a gentle call,
Leaves a mark within us all.

51.
Boldly Enter

Where void and form entwine as one,
Where nothingness itself is divine,
Flowers bloom, visions vast,
In gardens where the unseen's grasped.

Walk with fearless tread, serene,
As formless whispers mark where you've been.
Each step a dance, each breath a song,
In realms where silent echoes belong.

Boldly enter, seeker true,
In realms where visions clothe the world anew.
By unseen hands, the formless molds,
A tapestry where each dream unfolds.

52.
The Great Seal

Mahamudra, the Great Seal so grand,
Reveals the truth in every hand.
Beyond illusion, pure and bright,
It cuts through darkness with its light.

The Great Seal marks the final door,
Beyond which lies no more.
Understanding it, the ultimate gain,
Liberation in this life, end of pain.

In every heart, the Beloved's grace,
Not bound by form, nor time, nor place.
See the nature, clear and true,
Where the view and viewer both renew.

In stillness, recognize the mind,
Unbound by thoughts that twist and bind.
Concepts fade, like morning mist,
In the clarity of pure bliss.

All is perfect, all is pure,
In The Great Seal, find the cure.
The fixation mind dissolves away,
In wisdoms light, no longer sway.

Ignorance blinds us, hides the view,
Yet within, the Beloveds cue.
To see the self, as boundless, free,
Is to embrace eternity.

Through contemplation, find the way,
Let go of thoughts that lead astray.
Feel the breath, the rise and fall,
In this presence, embrace the All.

Obstacles transform to aids,
Suffering into joy cascades.
Poison turns to nectar sweet,
In Mahamudra, all complete.

No need for struggle, fight, or fear,
The path of truth is always near.
In the Great Seals embrace, we find,
The liberation of the mind.

*Mahamudra, often translated as "The Great Seal," is a practice and philosophical view in Tibetan Buddhism. It represents the ultimate nature of reality and the mind, emphasizing the direct experience of the true nature of phenomena beyond conceptual thought. The term "Mahamudra" signifies the "Great Seal" because it is the final, all-encompassing seal or mark of authenticity on the path to enlightenment.

53.
Come Dance With Me

Every child, in innocence pure,
Knows a truth that will endure.
Not a God of names and creeds,
But a spirit that fulfills our needs.

Not the God of rigid rules,
Not a judge of saints or fools.
Not the God of endless do's and don'ts,
But a gentle guide who softly prompts.

In the heart of every child,
Lies a voice so free and wild.
Not the God who seems so strange,
But a love that doesn't change.

Four words whispered on the breeze,
Bringing joy and simple ease.
A call to leave our worries be,
And join a dance, eternally free.

So hear the call, and let your heart agree,
Let go of fear and set your spirit free.
With every step, embrace the glee,
The God who beckons, "Come dance with me."

54.
Harmony's Embrace

In the garden of existence, love does bloom,
With petals soft, dispelling gloom.
Wisdom's light, a guiding star,
Illuminates our path from near and far.

Loves passion, wild and free,
Ignites the soul, sets hearts to spree.
Yet wisdom, calm with steady hand,
Guides loves fire across the land.

Together they dance, a celestial pair,
In harmonys embrace, beyond compare.
For love without wisdom loses sight,
And wisdom without love lacks light.

In every heart, this dance unfolds,
A timeless story, forever told.
Loves gentle touch, wisdoms embrace,
Lead us to our truest place.

Through trials faced and joys shared,
Their bond remains, deeply ensnared.
In love's warmth and wisdoms glow,
The souls true journey begins to show.

So let your heart with love be filled,
And let your mind with wisdom be thrilled.
For in their union, life finds grace,
In the eternal dance, our sacred space.

When passion flares and reason cools,
Their balance keeps us from being fools.
With every step, in night and day,
They light our path, show us the way.

In the stillness of the silent night,
Their whispers guide us to the light.
Love's embrace and wisdom's kiss,
Create a life of boundless bliss.

So heed this tale, let it unfold,
In your heart, let love and wisdom hold.
For in their dance, we find our way,
To a life of joy, come what may.

55.
The Lions Paw

In life's grand ballroom, where I twist and prance,
I hold the Lions Paw whenever I dance.
I feel the ecstasy of hawks wings high,
Making love against the sky.

The sun and moon sometimes debate,
Who will tuck me in at night, they state.
In their gentle glow, I find my nest,
Cradled in the heavens' rest.

If you think Im having more fun than all,
You are absolutely correct, heed my call.
Rico shares his secrets, pure and grand,
Of befriending God, taking His hand.

Indeed, dear ones, with a joyous heart,
Rico imparts the sacred art.
To know the Beautiful One, the true,
In every dance, in every view.

I hold the Lions Paw whenever I dance,
A life of wonder, a divine romance.
In the rhythm of the cosmos trance,
I hold the Lions Paw whenever I dance.

56.
Dwelling of the Divine

In the humblest corners, where fear resides,
I dream for you a dwelling wide.
For our mothers once laughed and shared,
In rooms where love and kinship flared.

I've spoken with the keeper of the stars,
He offers rest from lifes harsh scars.
Tonight, find peace in cosmic care,
Tomorrow, with me, the Friends wisdom share.

Promises are fragile, I hold them tight,
Yet if you pray into the night,
Somewhere on this vast, turning sphere,
A pulse of goodness will appear.

The Divine seeks in your eyes, a playful blaze,
A joyous light piercing through the haze.
Here, your soul finds its mightiest voice,
In laughter, love, and rejoiced choice.

Our souls, once nestled in the divine womb,
Played in the light beyond the gloom.
Your heart and mine, ancient friends true,
Together, in the Beloved's view.

57.
The Faraway Home

In a world where every motion joins with applause,
Light dances, sound uplifts, in nature's cause.
All around, the universe's jubilant display,
As I pass a rabbit with cymbals in playful fray.

He winks from the shadows where magic lies,
Sets planets spinning in cosmic skies.
We whirl together, a spectacle wild and grand,
Lost in moments too vivid to understand.

A passerby watches, bewildered by sight,
Convinced my joy is just madness, not right.
Calls for help to tame the untamed,
A soul just happy, not to be blamed.

Yet they say this place is a lunatic's dream,
Reality not always what it might seem.
Though the postman knows where to find me by day,
My home lies in realms far away.

So let them say I'm lost, or that I roam too free,
My address, after all, is not here it's where my heart wishes to be.
In this dance of light and sound, where I truly thrive,
Is the only place I've ever felt more alive.

58.
Awakening Within

Lost in delusion, seekers roam,
Through fleeting dreams, far from their home.
Chasing shadows in a ceaseless cast,
Blind to wisdom that forever lasts.

Timeless, still, our essence pure,
Shrouded by thoughts we often endure.
Mind's stains obscure our view,
Look within, to see what's true.

So sad, seeking refuge in dreams that fade,
Grasping at mirages that quickly fade.
What gain lies in shadows chased?
What solace found in fleeting haste?

These dreams, they twist and turn,
A tiring dance, where we discern.
Let go this ceaseless, wearied chase,
Find rest within primordial space.

When thoughts dissolve, peace can be found,
In deep silence, where souls are unbound.
The Real Sky prevails,
Samsara and Nirvana, mere veils!

59.
Lunatics Kinship

Beneath the sun's unyielding gaze, we walked,
A lunatic, her eyes aflame, she talked.
She grasped my hand, proclaimed, "At last, one who knows!"
Together, we approached her doctor's door, to disclose.

"In him, I find a kindred spark, a friend,
Who sees beyond the bend where shadows end.
Im cured!" she cried with joy, her voice so bold,
Her declaration fierce, her spirit old.

How curious, the ties that fate can weave,
On pathways where the troubled find reprieve.
Was it my air, my glance, that drew her near?
A lunatic's kinship, a silent peer?

In whispered secrets, only she could claim,
A sanity in knowing, not in name.
And in her fervor, a truth laid bare,
In each of us, a madness we share.

Thus, led by hands unseen, our souls align,
In dances with the mad, the so-called sane.
A lunatic, a sage the lines we draw,
Are but illusions, a fabricated law.

So we walked on, two spirits freed from plight,
In her cure, a glimpse of the infinite light.
For in her eyes, a world misunderstood,
Yet in that moment, perfectly understood.
60.
The First Button

If the first button is misplaced,
The rest shall falter, swiftly chased.
A single misstep leads the way,
For all that follows to sway and stray.

Align the start with mindful care,
Ensure the path remains clear and fair.
A coat misbuttoned shows the flaw,
Of journeys started with a skewed law.

Each choice we make sets forth a line,
Where later steps may twist or realign.
Start right, and true the path remains,
Crooked beginnings yield tangled chains.

Each dawn brings chances anew to tread,
A path aligned with careful stead.
Mistakes of old can find repair,
In each new days fresh, mindful air.

61.
Fragrance Through Fire

Light the incense, let the flames catch,
Only through burning, does fragrance hatch.
To scent the whole house, the secret's profound,
You must burn to the ground, where true essence is found.

In the heat of the fire, where transformations lie,
From the ashes and smoke, our spirits fly.
Like incense that fills every corner with grace,
Through burning, our souls find a sacred space.

Each ember that glows with fervent red,
Is a testament to what the ancients said.
To rise as fragrance, sweet and profound,
One must embrace the flames that abound.

Kindle the fire! Let it consume and cleanse!
In the heat of surrender, where the journey ascends.
From the depths of the fire, a new life is spun,
As the incense declares, the burning is done.

62.
Inner Light

In a house where light does softly gleam,
Its glow through windows casts a beam.
From within, a radiant spark,
Lights up the night, dispels the dark.

Just as a lamp within a home,
Sends forth its rays to freely roam,
Our inner light, from silent core,
Projects to realms, forevermore.

Each window of perception's gate,
Transforms the void, illuminates.
In outer space, a mirrored grace,
Of inner depths, a vast embrace.

Thus, as within, so is without,
A truth that leaves no room for doubt.
The cosmos mirrors our inner glow,
Reflecting all that we bestow.

63.
Reckless Love

Love is reckless, wild, and free,
Reason seeks profit, cautious as can be.
Love comes on strong, consuming her flame,
Unabashed, she gambles without shame.

Dying to self-interest, risking all,
She asks for nothing, heeds no call.
Gambling away each gift God bestows,
Without a cause, her passion flows.

God gave us being without demand,
Without a cause, return it to His hand.
Gambling yourself away, beyond any creed,
Where true devotion plants its seed.

Religion seeks grace, favor, and gain,
But God's favorites know no such chain.
They test not the divine, nor seek reward,
In reckless love, they find accord.

64.
Divine Art

Im a mountain; Her voice is this echo,
In the valleys where rivers flow.
I am a painting, her brush in hand,
With every stroke, my forms expand.

Her essence molds my every part,
A tapestry of the Divine Art.
Through the echoes and the brush's sweep,
Her presence in my soul runs deep.

I am a lock, creaking as Her key turns,
In the dance of life, my spirit learns.
I am but a vessel, in Her grand scheme,
A part of Her everlasting dream.

You still think these words are mine?
They are Hers, through me they shine.

65.
Eternal Instant

Every instant, thou art dying and returning,
Life is but a flicker, a moment's yearning.
Our thoughts are arrows, in our control,
Consider each well, sent forth from the soul.

Each instant, the world renews its face,
In a perpetual dance, a sacred embrace.
Life pours afresh, though it seems to stay,
From its swiftness, we see it that way.

In the illusion of continuity's guise,
Lies the truth of change that never dies.
This world is but a fleeting spark,
A spark in the eternal arc.

As a firebrand twirls in the night,
Life's swift flow shows glimpses of light.
These embers whirled in a fiery trance,
Time and duration, the Divine dance.

Embrace the moment, let go of the past,
For every breath is new, not meant to last.
This world is but a moment, said the Prophet wise,
In this eternal instant, the truth lies.

66.
Heresy of Love

My secret Beloved sent me a message,
Give me your soul, your lifes passage.
Wander like a drifter, roam free,
In this journey, find your destiny.

Let your heresy be your spirit's fire,
The essence of your deep desire.
Surrender your spirit, let it soar,
Surrender your life, seek more.

For in this journey, love unites,
Beyond the wrongs, beyond the rights.
Embrace the path with heart so pure,
In our heresy, find your cure.

Wander, drift, let the world be wide,
In your heart, let the truth abide.
With every step, feel the divine,
In every breath, the sacred sign.

Give me your soul, your essence whole,
In this union, find your goal.
Watch the divine light, its gentle grace,
Reflecting softly from my face.

So I wander, a drifter bold,
In the stories of the ancients told.
With my Beloveds words as guide,
In heresy, with love, I stride.

67.
Kingdom of Consciousness

In the grand expanse where souls reside,
A kingdom of consciousness, pure and wide.
What man is he who does not strive,
To make this world a place to thrive?

Uplift the helpless, do no wrong,
In every heart, let virtue belong.
Your soul, a keeper's precious gem,
Guides your path, your diadem.

No matter the role in lifes grand stage,
Each soul possesses a freedom sage.
An inner light that none can bind,
Unless we choose to make it blind.

In personal duty, find your strength,
To walk the noble path at length.
For when before the Divine you stand,
Excuses fail to virtues command.

No king, no power, no wealth can sway,
The truth within at end of day.
Virtue's call, though inconvenient seems,
Is the thread that weaves our highest dreams.

When you face the final dawn,
Stand tall, your soul reborn.
In the Kingdom of Consciousness, bold and grand,
For your soul took a righteous stand.
68.
Illusion's Dance

In the ballroom of life, shadows entwine,
A dance of illusion, where dreams align.
Reality whispers, a distant song,
In every step, where we belong.

Mirrors reflect a fleeting grace,
Echoes of truth in a masked embrace.
Illusions shimmer, a veil so thin,
Hiding the essence deep within.

With each turn, the dance reveals,
Layers of life that time conceals.
What seems so real, a mirage in flight,
Guides us through the darkest night.

Perception paints with colors bright,
A world of wonder, both day and night.
Yet, beneath the surface, lies the true,
A deeper vision, a clearer view.

Through the dance, we come to see,
The lines that blur our reality.
In every twirl, a lesson found,
In illusions, wisdoms ground.

Lifes masquerade, both grand and small,
Invites us to see beyond it all.
To find the truth in glance,
We must embrace illusions dance.

In the heart of the dance, still and clear,
Lies the wisdom we hold dear.
To know the real, we must engage,
In the dance of lifes grand stage.

So dance with grace, and open eyes,
See through the veils, the truths that rise.
For in this dance of shadow and light,
We find our way to wisdoms height.

Embrace the dance, both real and feigned,
In its steps, true wisdom gained.
For lifes illusions, when understood,
Guide us to the greater good.

69.
The Fool's Ascent

In a fit of raging glory, bold and free,
A fool raced towards the summit with glee.
While angels feared where judgments tread,
He followed heart, not close-minded head.

Angles sharp and numbers keen,
Could not deter his vision's sheen.
For math and spelling, he'd no care,
He saw lifes beauty everywhere.

With open heart, he took the climb,
Disregarding logic's chime.
In every step, his spirit soared,
In every breath, his soul adored.

The summit gleamed, a distant dream,
To reach it, not an endless scheme.
For fools with hearts so pure and bright,
Embrace the world in love's true light.

Angels watched with wary eyes,
As he defied their cautious ties.
In his folly, wisdom shone,
In every misstep, truth was shown.

That life is more than measured lines,
In chaos, deeper truth aligns.
With every leap, he broke the mold,
In follys fire, a heart of gold.

So let the fool ascend the height,
With heart aflame, a beacon's light.
For in his madness, we can see,
The boundless joy of being free.

70.
The Gift

A Gift concealed in a furtive wrap,
Passed by without a single tap.
It knew its path, its destined way,
Untroubled by a clown's display.

For sure as gestures summon sky,
Few dream in hues unseen by eye.
In secret shades, the colors gleam,
Beyond the reach of waking dream.

Wrapped in silence, hidden tight,
A treasure masked from common sight.
It wanders through the world's vast span,
Unmoved by jest, unseen by man.

Where light and shadows gently play,
The furtive Gift will find its way.
To dreamers bold, with vision keen,
Who see colors vivid, yet unseen.

So pass not by with hurried feet,
In every form, wonders meet.
For all around, these Gifts abound,
In silence, treasures may be found.

And thus, the Gift, with secret cheer,
Awaits the Ones who truly hear.
With open heart and searching eye,
To find the Gift beneath the endless sky.

71.
In the Tiger's Jaws

Do you think you are the body, this fleeting form?
Discover what you aren't to find your true form.
What is it that is aware of thoughts in your mind?
Seek the answer, leave all illusions behind.

Close your eyes and visualize a cat,
What sees this image, what is looking at that?
Behind your eyes, a deeper sight,
Awareness, the silent observer, pure light.

Shift your gaze from the cat to your own view,
What is it that sees the seeing, within you?
Look back into your consciousness' face,
What color, what form, what space?

Most find an awareness, empty yet clear,
No substance, no form, nothing appears.
In this emptiness, awareness does glow,
Consciousness, pure and free, begins to show.

Awareness is empty, yet aware and bright,
An observer within, untouched by night.
This is the start of your true exploration,
Head in the jaws of the Tiger, a profound revelation.

As attention on attention grows more bright,
You become luminous, a beacon of light.
Differentiating self from form, a grand view,
Awareness, separate from body, is your true hue.

Liberation lies in this grand shift,
From body to awareness, a sacred gift.
You are not your thoughts, nor the fleeting cat,
In consciousness, pure, you find where youre at.

Thoughts appear in this mirror so vast,
But none can change its reflective cast.
Your consciousness, like a mirror so clear,
Unchanged by traumas, it knows no fear.

No reflection can alter this truth profound,
In this awareness, true peace is found.
Tat Tvam Asi, you are that,
Not the body, nor the transient cat.

Embrace this realization, let it be your guide,
In the mirror of consciousness, let your true self reside.
For in this reflection, no pain can last,
In the light of awareness, you are free at last.

72.
Keep Walking

Keep walking, though no end is near,
This journeys vast, a path sincere.
Don't strain to see through distant haze,
Embrace the presents fleeting phase.

Move within, where truth resides,
Let inner light become your guide.
And never let the fear control,
The way you move, the path you stroll.

Fear will chain your steps, confine,
In shadows dark, your heart decline.
Instead, let courage lead your way,
With bold resolve, greet each new day.

Each step a dance with fates embrace,
A journey through times endless space.
Move within, with purpose clear,
And never move the way of fear.

Keep walking, though no place to get,
In every step, your soul is met.
With fearless stride and spirit high,
Keep walking onward, let fear pass by.

73.
Dance of Being

The more we relax, the more we move,
Intuitively, life starts to improve.
Less planning, more connectivity,
Allowing the world to set us free.

Not trapped in this prison of identity,
We shed the burdens of society's rigidity.
Learned scripts, from school and kin,
Fall away as our true selves begin.

In the fresh openness of being's ground,
Endless possibilities abound.
Reinvent, imagine, and see,
In a world of pure creativity.

Illusion plays in a mind so clear,
Empty thoughts, with nothing to fear.
Life's hassle fades, ease takes hold,
In this space, our spirits unfold.

Less preoccupied, more available,
Responsive, open, and capable.
Engage with the unique, and specific,
Union of wisdom and compassion prolific.

Wisdom sees the open, empty ground,
Frees from grasping, where truth is found.
Compassion stays with hearts unbound,
In every life, shared love is profound.

No master plan, no dictator's creed,
Fulfillment comes as life takes lead.
Each moment complete in itself,
Emptiness, the source of wealth.

From the Great Mother's womb, we rise,
Patterns of being in endless guise.
Free from ring-fenced identity,
We find our true communality.

Concern for the common good prevails,
Integration without divisive tales.
Awakening to a seamless blend,
Where separations start to mend.

The aim isnt to integrate,
But to avoid disintegrations fate.
The minds movement divides and splits,
Relaxed, unitys light emits.

Already on the inside, we see,
Lonely striving fades, we are free.
Anxiety dissolves like morning mist,
In the dance of being, we coexist.
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74.
Theater of Light and Shadow

In a theater where dreams unfold,
Reality's dance, a story told.
Images flicker, light and shade,
A fleeting show, a masquerade.

Move to the back, see from afar,
Where the projector casts its star.
Look up to see the Source's glow,
The Dance of Light, the hidden flow.

Entangled not in scenes displayed,
Seek the source from which they're made.
To the concession stand, make your way,
Ask for Mystic Wine, and stay.

Return to your seat, drink it within,
The Mystic Wine, let it begin.
When satisfied, seek the fire's door,
Just outside, there's so much more.

Step outside, the welcomes grand,
Youve entered into a new land.
With open arms, embrace the light,
In this new world, free from night.

In this Theater of Light and Shadow,
Find the path that few follow.
Beyond the screen, the Source you see,
In this new world, you are free!

75.
The Beloveds Call

Dear child, within you, a hollow space,
An emptiness, a restless chase.
Sensory pleasures, drink, and game,
Gambling away in life's fleeting flame.

For decades now, you've danced to Hell's song,
Unknowingly, your thoughts led you wrong.
Enough! Turn your gaze to Heaven's bright way,
Let your spirit in the light of truth sway.

Dollars you weren't born with, and none you'll take,
Why chase phantoms in a futile quake?
The Beloved calls, a voice so sweet,
Drink from the cup, let your soul's thirst meet.

Life's deeds and choices, more than they seem,
Each action weaves into the fabric of your dream.
Choose not to live like nothing matters,
This reactive life, it only shatters.

Instead, live as though everything's dear,
Become the creator, architect without fear.
Each better decision, day by day,
Changes your future, paves a new way.

Small changes at first may seem slight,
But with time, they grow, shining bright.
Each step towards light, a beacon of hope,
Helping you scale life's slippery slope.

Dear child, the void you feel can mend,
With purpose and love, your soul's true friend.
Fill it with actions, kind and wise,
And watch as your spirit starts to rise.

In every choice, let love be your guide,
With the Beloved walking by your side.
One better decision, each dawn anew,
Transforms your world, your dreams pursue.

So heed the call, turn towards the light,
Fill the void with the Beloved's might.
In each small act, let greatness reside,
And find in your heart, the peace inside.

76.
Butterfly Moments

Dear Child, if you seek to find your power within,
Do what you love, let your journey begin.
Substitute desires, make your dreams clear,
Shorten each moment, let new paths appear.

To shorten the moment, sense what excites,
Let your consciousness soar to greater heights.
Create your dreams that feel so right,
Embrace the moment, bask in delight.

By changing your view with each subtle shift,
A temporal updraft gives your spirit a lift.
Raise your frequency, feel the dance of the night,
Celebrate all that is in the eternal light.

Prime your mind for the shape of your dreams,
Believe in their coming, let it be as it seems.
When the vision fades and no longer evolves,
Shift your focus, let new wonders resolve.

Embrace surprise, let interactions break,
Your routine, your comfort, for your spirit's sake.
Perceive each event with a positive spin,
In the grand design, your journey begins.

Positive synchronicity feeds on itself,
A loop of growth, boundless wealth.
Negativity fades, consumes its own fire,
Positivity lifts, ever higher.

To break the loop of dark despair,
Meet negativity with positive care.
Or at least, stay neutral, dont add strife,
Transform the challenge, embrace new life.

By not fueling the negative flame,
You disrupt the cycle, change the game.
In every conflict, choose your part,
Respond with kindness, lead with heart.

Positive actions, a mindful choice,
Raise your spirit, lift your voice.
In every trial, find a way,
To let compassion light your day.

The Higher Mind Mirror reflects your state,
Creating a world that seems innate.
Though the reflection appears outside,
It's within your consciousness it does reside.

The Higher Mind, with frequency's art,
Projects the illusion from your heart.
All around you, holographically shown,
An illusion of life, from within its grown.

Remember this, let it guide your way,
In the butterfly moments, let your spirit sway.
With each reflection, find paths to pursue,
In the dance of life, this is how dreams come true.

77.
Mystic Journeys

I circled with the nine wise guides,
Who govern growth where spirit hides.
Their wisdom deep, their light so bright,
Led me through realms of pure delight.

For years I danced with stars on high,
In each zodiac sign, I'd fly.
Through cosmic turns and fateful signs,
I sought the truths in hidden lines.

I disappeared, to nearness drawn,
Where mysteries of the soul are born.
Nourished in this sacred space,
Like a child in the wombs embrace.

Personalities are born just once,
But mystics drink from endless fonts.
They rise, they fall, theyre born anew,
In every breath, a clearer view.

Journey on, with open heart,
In every end, a new start.
Dance with stars and time align,
Find mystic light divine.

78.
Burning Karma

In the Quantum Era, where particles cease,
Only potential, now released.
Relationships dance, potential swirls,
Navigating paths in cosmic whirls.

Transient waves that rise and fall,
Creating illusions of the waking hall.
Apparent self-nature, just a guise,
In quantum truth, no substance lies.

How to live in such a realm so vast?
Observe without judging, let go of the past.
Nonreactive awareness, pure and clear,
Emotional responses soon disappear.

View experience as a waking dream,
In quantum realms, where outcomes beam.
Observation shifts the cosmic play,
Illusions of life soon fade away.

If something bothers, gives rise to strife,
Simply say, "This is dream, not life."
Create a distance, find your peace,
In nonreactive awareness, release.

Then karmic seeds that once took root,
Dissolve in space, their power moot.
Without reaction, they lose might,
Burning karma in clear daylight.

External whims can't shape your state,
With inner peace, you navigate.
Embrace the present, let judgment go,
In the timeless dance, your spirit will grow.

79.
Five Keys

Dear Child, to grow beyond, you see,
To open your mind, uncontained, free.
Seek the Higher Mind, so vast and wide,
Delve into its depths, let it guide.

To change your view, shift your sight,
To a new universe birthed in light.
The world stays the same, yet you transform,
In altered realms, new forms.

One, create a scenario of joy so bright,
Let your mind play, day and night.
Your highest passion, imagine it unfold,
A vision pure, a dream untold.

Two, prime your mind, let it take shape,
Trust the path that you create.
Release it now, unto the Higher Mind,
Behind the scenes, its working, youll find.

Three, repeat this process, align your way,
With your highest passion, day by day.
In every step, let joy reside,
In your heart, let dreams abide.

Four, the fastest way will come in surprise,
Through interactions, a new rise.
Break routines, leave comfort's known,
In the unknown, your path will be shown.

Five, perceive all things as positive, clear,
No matter how they first appear.
Remember the mirror, smile first to see,
A reflected smile, bright as it ought to be.

Dear Child, with these keys in hand,
Unlock the doors, let your spirit expand.
In every moment, a new chance to find,
The path of joy, with a Higher Mind.

Embrace the now, let judgment fall,
In the timeless dance, answer the call.
With these five keys, your journey begins,
In the realm of dreams, where love wins.

80.
The Question

Why are you so fearful of your brother,
Starting quarrels, waging war on each other?
This trouble you also bring upon your own head,
A cycle of strife, where peace is dead.

Why doesnt your soul soar when it hears the call?
Like a falcon returning to its master's hall.
Youve lived in sheds, thinking theyre grand,
Years wasted on things you cannot command.

How many years will you collect sticks,
And broken pottery, playing childish tricks?
Pretending theyre treasures, clinging tight,
To greed that blinds you from the light.

Escape the cage, spread your wings and fly,
Lift your head, gaze at the boundless sky.
Leave childhood, join the banquet grand,
Where true human beings stand hand in hand.

These brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, cousins too,
Share the same hopes, dreams, and desires as you.
Wish peace and kindness upon them all,
For in doing so, upon yourself, it will fall.

Call out now, with wisdom and grace,
That youve been given the answer, now embrace!
Understanding blooms, let it expand,
In unity and peace, take your stand.

For we are One, in heart and mind,
In this grand journey, all intertwined.
Let go of fear, let love ignite,
Together, well soar to greater heights.

81.
Acceleration of the Soul

Does the world seem like its gone awry,
Run by lunatics, you wonder why?
Feel blessed, dear soul, youve been shown the light,
An opportunity to reach new heights.

This chaos shouldnt drag you down,
Wave them off, dont wear a frown.
A spiritual surge will bring insight,
Marking your path, guiding your flight.

As you accelerate, they seem to stay,
Moving opposite, showing the way!
Their path prepares for a shift so grand,
When they turn, theyll understand.

Leading the pack, your pace is swift,
Their awakening, a future gift.
In this vast realitys grand design,
What you give out returns in kind.

Even those who move the wrong way,
Will benefit from your steady sway.
Theyll feel your wake, a guiding force,
Eventually setting them on a better course.

As doubters fade from your sight,
You'll meet new friends who do it right.
On this path, your soul will find,
Kindred spirits, hearts aligned.

Dear soul, embrace the ride,
With love and light, let spirits guide.
In the blessed acceleration, youll find,
A higher path, a greater mind.

82.
Timeline Jumping

Not happy with the path you tread?
Shift your course, leave despair for dead.
Perceive each moment, bright or dim,
As positive light, a celestial hymn.

Adding positive light to any scene,
Break chains of gloom, your spirit serene.
In any situation, let delight accelerate,
Turning shadows into radiant light, illuminate.

If you cant add joy, at least dont add dismay,
Be neutral, ignore troubles, let them drift away.
Dont add more negativity to a vicious loop,
Avoid spirals of sorrow, a darkened group.

View all events with a heart thats clear,
Infuse with positive, let go of fear.
Each situation, grand or small,
Transforms your journey through cosmic call.

The universe mirrors your inner state,
Amplifies whatever you radiate.
In your attitude, reflection lies,
So create beauty under endless skies.

In every challenge, see the gain,
For positivity heals the pain.
This is the secret to a brighter view,
The universe reflects what you imbue.

83.
The Emperor of Love

A spirit dwelling without loves embrace,
Exists in a state of deep disgrace.
Be foolishly in love, for love is all,
Answer queries with no fear of fall.

If one asks, What is love? youll see,
Its dissolving the will, setting the soul free.
True freedom comes to those who find,
Beyond freewill and fate, love intertwined.

Love is an Emperor, vast and grand,
The two worlds play within his hand.
In love and lover, eternity we see,
Other desires are shadows, not to be.

How long will you lay embracing the dead?
Love rather the soul, where spirit is fed.
Anything born in spring, dies in fall,
But love transcends, surpassing all.

On this path of love, no expectations lie,
If the bodys burden, dismount and fly.
Travel lighter, wings will be given,
In loves pure light, youre truly living.

Be clear like a mirror, reflecting none,
Unburdened by images, let worries be shunned.
Gaze with clarity, unashamed, unafraid,
Contain all faces, in your own displayed.

Hold no judgment, be pure and free,
Whats inside you? Silence, let it be.
Even lovers have secrets, deep and profound,
In silence, the truest bonds are found.

84.
Asoka's Legacy

In ancient lands where mighty rivers flowed,
Asoka rose, his reign with justice glowed.
A warrior king turned sage so wise,
Benevolence shone from his enlightened eyes.

With energy unmatched, he ruled the land,
A beacon of peace, his guiding hand.
From conquest fierce to compassions sway,
He led his people on a righteous way.

His rock edicts carved in timeless stone,
Instructed all on virtues to be grown.
"Respect all life," his message clear,
"With justice and charity, hold all dear."

No longer did he seek the swords acclaim,
But the welfare of his people, his noble aim.
In every village, in every town,
The seeds of kindness he spread around.

"Let no creature suffer," he proclaimed,
"From the mightiest beast to the smallest named.
In harmony with nature, let us reside,
With love and compassion as our guide."

In gardens of thought, his wisdom bloomed,
A legacy where hatred was entombed.
"Seek the truth, and follow the path,
Of righteousness, beyond the wrath."

Through lands vast and valleys wide,
Asoka's spirit served as the guide.
His edicts spoke with a timeless grace,
A reminder of our shared human race.

"Treat all beings with respect and care,
For justice and charity, virtues rare.
The true conquest lies in hearts so pure,
In the light of dharma, our souls endure."

With each decree, a call to embrace,
The unity of mankind, a sacred space.
Asokas vision, both strong and grand,
Echoes through time, across the land.

May we remember his noble quest,
To serve with love and give our best.
For in Asokas shadow, we find our way,
Towards a brighter, compassionate day.
85.
Divine Pathways

In lands where flowers blossom free,
Wisdom flows like rivers to the sea.
Krishnas voice, a guiding star,
Leads the soul to realms afar.

Perform your duties, cast away the fear,
The fruits of labor never hold so near.
For Karma Yogas essence pure,
In selfless acts, we find the cure.

Detach from outcomes, free your soul,
Surrender to the higher goal.
A dance of duties, lifes grand play,
In every step, a lightened way.

For those who worship, hearts aligned,
In single-minded love defined.
The Bhakti path, devotions grace,
In Divine embrace, they find their place.

To them, the Divine does surely tend,
Their needs fulfilled, their souls transcend.
In loves devotion, strength revealed,
Their every wound, divinely healed.

With voices clear and hearts sincere,
In every act, the truth draws near.
Through selfless work and loves sweet song,
We find the path where we belong.

Oh, seeker in this world so vast,
Let go of future, let go of past.
In present moments, live your creed,
For here and now, the soul is freed.

Perform your duties, heed the call,
But know the self is not the all.
In every act, in love profound,
The deepest truths of life are found.

In fields where ancient rivers flow,
The seeds of wisdom start to grow.
With heart and mind in balance, true,
The journeys light is found in you.

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86.
The Keeper of Secrets

In the garden of my heart, secrets softly bloom,
Veiled by petals of mystery, perfumed by the moon.
I approach with reverence, a whisper on the breeze,
For the Keeper of Secrets holds the sacred keys.

To unlock hidden truths, I tread with care,
Gently lifting the curtain, with a lovers tender stare.
In the shadowed silence, where my soul communes,
The secrets of the Beloved, like roses, will attune.

Beneath the starlit sky, where night and wisdom meet,
I dance with the shadows, let the rhythm of love repeat.
In the language of my heart, spoken soft and low,
The Keeper of Secrets whispers what only lovers know.

The path to revelation, through patience I must seek,
Not by forceful grasping, but by a soul in thought so deep.
In the mirror of myself, reflections pure and true,
The Beloveds secrets shimmer, in a sacred view.

I unlock the hidden chambers, with a heart unchained,
Where love's pure essence and mystery remain.
In the unity of being, where duality dissolves,
The Keeper of Secrets, with grace, evolves.

As rivers to the ocean, so must my soul flow,
In surrender to the current, where deeper truths grow.
The secrets of the Beloved, like pearls in the deep,
Are gifts of divine grace, for those who seek and weep.

In every breath, a whisper, in every glance, a sign,
The Keeper of Secrets reveals the divine.
I approach with open heart, receive with open hand,
For the secrets of the Beloved, few truly understand.

Let the dance of love, in sacred rhythm beat,
With every step I take, the Beloveds secrets greet.
In the silence of the night, in the dawns first light,
The Keeper of Secrets unveils my souls delight.

So I walk the path with reverence, let love be my guide,
For in the Keepers chamber, the truest secrets hide.
I unlock with devotion, receive with humble grace,
And the Beloveds secrets light up my face.

87.
Higher Mind

To see with eyes unbound by past,
To break the chains that hold us fast.
Flex belief, let systems bend,
In new perspectives, wisdom's friend.

Mystics claim the mind's the key,
Consciousness, not part of body, see.
Higher Mind, vast and free,
Exists beyond what eyes decree.

It's not a question if it's true,
But how to access more, pursue.
Change the world? No, shift your sight,
To parallel realms of altered light.

In this dance of time's embrace,
Past and future shift and trace.
When past rewrites within the mind,
A seamless change, new paths we find.

Memory binds, a conscious weight,
Drop the past, unlock the gate.
Living in the present, clear,
New timelines open, pathways appear.

From higher realms, new choices gleam,
In every moment, life's new dream.
With open heart and spirit light,
Access realms of purest sight.

Let go of what has gone before,
To grow and be, to seek and soar.
In the now, find your place,
In timelessness, life's endless space.

New understanding calls,
To break free from tradition's walls.
Embrace the vast, the unseen shore,
In altered realms, discover more.

Journey on with spirit high,
Beyond the limits of the sky.
With flexible belief, hearts pure,
In Higher Mind, our spirits endure.

In every shift, a chance to find,
The boundless reach of Higher Mind.
In altered realms, your spirit grows,
In endless light, new paths will show.

So, dear seeker, let go of fear,
Embrace the new, the pathways clear.
In every moment, find your way,
To Higher Mind, beyond this fray.

88.
Crazy Wisdom

In the realm where mind and passion blend,
Where duality meets its graceful end,
I find a state so pure and bright,
Where enlightenment sheds its light.

No separation, all is One,
Where light and shadow both are spun.
Passions rise and fall like tides,
In the state where wisdom hides.

Free I become, no chains to bind,
Nothing disturbs my tranquil mind.
Crazy Wisdom guides my way,
In every night and every day.

Good and bad, both lose their taste,
Clean and dirty, none misplaced.
All I see with eyes so pure,
In One taste, I find the cure.

Like a child in innocence gleams,
Who knows not of the world's extremes.
Without concepts, without strife,
Living simply, embracing life.

Nothing to accept, nothing to spurn,
In this dance, I truly learn.
Crazy Wisdom, the ultimate view,
Perceiving all, both false and true.

Like snowflakes in the ocean's grace,
Dissolving into endless space.
No habitual actions to repeat,
Every moment, life complete.

With crazy abandon, I live free,
Renouncing nothing, just to be.
In this state, I'm never swayed,
Every arising, self-liberated.

In every breath, in every thought,
The lessons of Crazy Wisdom taught.
Nothing disturbs, all is at peace,
In this embrace, all worries cease.

Thus, in the state of Crazy Wisdom's glow,
I move with life, I ebb and flow.
For in this dance of pure delight,
I find the truth of my inner light.

89.
Hidden Treasures

In gardens where the Lotus blooms,
A symbol pure as mornings tunes.
It grows in mud, yet remains unsullied,
Its purity by earth unclouded.
Amidst the muck, its petals shine,
In perfect grace, a form divine.
Unstained by soil, its essence true,
A lesson deep for me and you.

The Peacock feathers radiant hue,
A light so clear, a vision true.
Not the artist paints its light,
But natures hand, in pure delight.
Spontaneous in its perfect form,
A testament to lifes great norm.
Elements and lights, existences seed,
Uncreated beauty, natures deed.

A mirror stands in tranquil air,
Its surface smooth, beyond compare.
Unobstructed claritys gleam,
Reflecting all, a lucid dream.
No bias, judgment, nor pretense,
Reflects all things, in pure essence.
Primordial awareness, clear and bright,
Unclouded by thoughts fleeting flight.

The crystal shines with wisdom's glow,
Transparent truths in every flow.
Naked and translucent, clear,
Primordial awareness, ever near.
Bare of thoughts, both inner, outer,
Experiences transparent, wisdoms power.
In its depths, the truth we find,
A clear reflection of the mind.

In boundless space, where stars reside,
Omnipervasive wisdoms tide.
Beyond direction, inner, outer,
A realm where spirits eyes encounter.
Vast and free, without a bound,
Primordial awareness all around.
Space, impartial, endless sea,
In every heart, the wisdom's key.

Each symbol weaves a tale profound,
In silent whispers, truths are found.
The Lotus blooms, the feather glows,
The mirror shows, the crystal knows.

In gardens deep, where wisdom grows,
The Peacock feathers dance bestows.
With every light, a shadow fades,
In mirrors gaze, the truth cascades.

The crystal clear, untainted, bright,
Reflects the depths of endless night.
And space, the silent, vast expanse,
Invites the soul in cosmic dance.

These symbols guide the seekers way,
Through night and day, through dusk and gray.
In every heart, their lessons bloom,
Dispelling shadows, clearing gloom.

In every soul, these truths reside,
Yet take some searching to be a guide.
Not every heart they now impart,
But with some digging, theyll play their part.

Thus the Lotus, in mud does grow,
Its purity in lifes flow.
The feathers light, not artist's hand,
Perfected by nature's grand plan.

The mirror clear, without disguise,
Reflects all truth, with open eyes.
The crystal pure, with wisdoms sheen,
Transparent view, both seen, unseen.

And space, beyond all form and bound,
Where primordial wisdoms found.
In every being, in every breath,
The endless journey beyond death.

In each symbol, lessons profound,
In silent whispers, they are found.
For those who seek with heart and mind,
These truths eternal, they will find.

90.
Old Dog

Old Dog,
Running in its sleep,
Dreams the chase.

Section II
Rico's Path: An Epic Journey
In realms where dreams and legends blend,
Rico's path begins, no end.
A journey carved in cosmic light,
Where wisdom shines, and stars ignite.

Through lands of mystery, hearts in tune,
Beneath the sun, beneath the moon.
Rico's quest, an epic tale,
In every step, clear visions prevail.

91.
Adventure Calls

In lands where first light meets the moor,
A call rang out, both clear and pure.
Beneath the sky where eagles soar,
A journey beckoned, promising more.

A restless soul, with dreams untamed,
Longed for worlds, both wild and famed.
Whispers in the wind, secrets in the night,
Urged him forth, toward the light.

From village hearths where stories old,
Of heroes, myths, and treasures bold.
Our wanderer, with heart of fire,
Set his sights on something higher.

"Leave behind your simple days,
Embrace the path of winding ways.
Adventure calls, with voice so sweet,
Where earth and heaven's edges meet."

Through forests dense and mountains grand,
He ventured forth, with staff in hand.
Past rivers wide and valleys deep,
Into the unknown, he took the leap.

Each step he took, a song was sung,
By trees and stars, the world among.
The whispers of the ancient lore,
Guided him to wisdom's door.

In twilight's glow, beneath the trees,
He found a grove, a place of peace.
An elder there, with eyes so wise,
Spoke truths that opened inner skies.

"Seeker bold, with heart so pure,
Your path is clear, your soul's allure.
To find the answers that you seek,
Embrace the journey, strong yet meek."

With words of power, the elder blessed,
His journey now, a sacred quest.
"Remember this, dear wandering soul,
The journey itself is your truest goal."

Through deserts vast and stormy seas,
He ventured forth with spirit's ease.
With every step, he questioned why,
And sought the truth beneath the sky.

In twilight's glow, he paused to ponder,
On fears and doubts that made him wander.
Yet every challenge, great and small,
Revealed the strength within us all.

Through whispered winds and moonlit night,
He felt the world, its pure delight.
Every step, a lesson learned,
Every flame, a passion burned.

With dawn's first light, his path was clear,
No longer bound by doubt or fear.
The call to adventure, he embraced,
With every breath, his spirit graced.

The journey's start, a tale unfolds,
In every step, the story molds.
The call was answered, the path begun,
An epic journey, around the sun.

92.
Mentor and Allies

In a forest where ancient secrets lie,
And mighty oaks reach to the sky,
Our traveler roamed with steps unsure,
Seeking wisdom, yearning for more.

Through winding paths and meadows wide,
He journeyed forth, with hope his guide.
Until he reached a mystic grove,
Where ancient secrets whispered, wove.

Next to a tree of ageless span,
Sat a sage, an elder man.
With eyes that saw beyond the veil,
And voice that told a timeless tale.

"Welcome, seeker, to this place,
Where wisdom dwells in nature's grace.
I am the keeper of ancient lore,
Here to guide you evermore."

With words of power, soft and clear,
The sage dispelled the traveler's fear.
"To seek the truth, you must be bold,
And let the mysteries unfold.

The path ahead is fraught with trials,
But with allies, you'll traverse the miles.
For none can journey all alone,
In unity, true strength is shown."

From shadows deep, a knight appeared,
With armor bright, a visage feared.
"Join me, traveler, side by side,
Through battles fierce, our fates will bide.

For in the forge of war and strife,
We find the meaning of our life."
But Rico, with a heart so wise,
Rejected power's dark disguise.

"No sword for me," he softly said,
"I choose a path where peace is spread.
With animal friends to guide my way,
In nature's wisdom, I shall stay."

Then from the grove, a maiden fair,
With healing hands and gentle care.
A healer with a touch so light,
To mend the wounds of darkest night.

"Together we shall heal and fight,
With wisdom's grace and strength's pure might.
For every wound, a balm we'll find,
And every darkness, leave behind."

Thus joined by allies, wise and true,
The traveler found his spirit grew.
With mentor's words and nature's strength,
They journeyed on, through breadth and length.

Through forests dark and mountains high,
Beneath the vast and starry sky.
They faced the trials, fierce and grand,
With hearts united, hand in hand.

In caverns deep, where shadows creep,
And monsters in the darkness sleep.
They acted with valor, love and might,
And brought them all into the light.

The sage's wisdom, the healer's care,
The animals' guidance, always there.
Each played a part in fateful dance,
Together weaving life's expanse.

One evening, beneath the silver moon,
The sage spoke softly, like a tune.
"Remember, seeker, in your quest,
It's love and unity that are best."

With dawn's first light, they marched anew,
Across the fields where wild winds blew.
With every step, their bond did grow,
In unity, they faced each foe.

The journey long, with lessons deep,
In waking hours and in sleep.
Each challenge met, a story spun,
The path to wisdom had begun.

In lands where twilight's shadows blend,
Their journey finds no certain end.
For in each heart, the truth does dwell,
A timeless tale, they live to tell.

93.
First Threshold

In a realm where landscapes vast,
The journey's call held him fast.
Rico ventured, heart steadfast,
Facing shadows from the past.

Before him rose a gate of stone,
Guarded by forces yet unknown.
A threshold to a world unseen,
Where truth and myth would intervene.

The air grew thick with whispered dread,
Yet undeterred, he pushed ahead.
With mentors' wisdom, allies might,
He faced the gate in the fading light.

A sentinel of ancient lore,
With eyes like embers, stern and sure,
Spoke in tones both deep and wise,
Reflecting stars in cosmic skies.

"To pass beyond, you must reveal,
The strength of heart, the tempered steel.
Not just in brawn, but spirits fire,
The burning quest, your true desire."

Rico stood with steady gaze,
Recalling words from distant days.
The sage's voice, the healer's touch,
The animals' guidance, meaning much.

"I seek the truth beyond this veil,
A journey through the cosmic trail.
With heart unbound and spirit free,
I face the trials destiny."

The sentinel, with knowing nod,
Stepped aside on the earthen sod.
"Then enter, seeker, face the test,
Prove your worth, at Fates behest."

Within the gate, a labyrinth spun,
With winding paths, a course begun.
Whispers of doubt in shadows lurked,
Yet onward still, Rico worked.

Through corridors of shifting light,
He walked with courage, banished fright.
Faced illusions, fears unmasked,
In every shadow, a question asked.

"Who am I in this realm so vast?
What truths lie buried in the past?
What strength within can I unveil,
To forge ahead, to never fail?"

In mirrored walls, reflections cast,
Of journeys future, and past.
Each step a dance with fate's own hand,
Each breath a challenge to withstand.

A spirit creature, fierce and grand,
Emerged from shadows, took a stand.
With scales of gold and eyes of flame,
It challenged Rico, called his name.

"To move beyond, you must defy,
The fears that make the spirit sigh.
Reveal the courage deep within,
For only then can you begin."

The beast then posed a riddle dark,
"Which is better, the past's bright spark,
Or future's light, both good and bad,
Which holds the key to make you glad?"

Rico paused and thought with care,
Of memories past and future's glare.
He knew the trap, the question's snare,
And answered with a wisdom rare.

"Both memories and future's dream,
Can bind us tight, or so it seems.
The past, though sweet, can be a chain,
And future hopes may bring us pain.

To live in now, the present true,
Is where our strength and wisdom grew.
For only in the moment's light,
Can we shape the future right."

With this answer, the creature fell,
Its roar a tolling, echoing bell.
The labyrinths walls began to fade,
Revealing truths in light displayed.

A voice then whispered on the breeze,
"To conquer fear is to find peace.
In facing shadows, light is found,
In inner strength, you are unbound."

Emerging from the labyrinths heart,
Rico stood, a world apart.
The first threshold now was passed,
A step toward wisdoms light at last.

The journey forward called his name,
With new resolve, he faced the same.
For every step, a story told,
Of courage, wisdom, hearts of gold.

Thus the tale of thresholds gate,
Where courage met and challenged fate.
The journey flows with wisdoms gain,
In every heart, the quest remains.

94.
The Light Within

In the quiet hush of sacred grace,
Rico journeyed to a cherished place.
A place where echoes softly blend,
A space where soul and spirit mend.

Through ancient forests, mountains high,
He sought the stars that lit the sky.
The path led deep within the heart,
Where shadows fade and truths impart.

A river flowed with gentle song,
Whispering secrets, ancient, strong.
Rico knelt beside the stream,
To drink the wisdom in its gleam.

Seek the source, the waters spoke,
In every heart, where spirits stoke.
Beyond the surface, depths profound,
Lies a treasure, wisdoms ground.

The journey took him to a cave,
A silent refuge, dark and grave.
Within its depths, he found a light,
A beacon shining through the night.

There in the cave, an altar stood,
Crafted from the ancient wood.
On it lay a crystal clear,
Emitting light, dispelling fear.

Touch the crystal, a voice did say,
And let its light show you the way.
For in its glow, the answers lie,
To lift your soul, to let it fly.

Rico placed his hand with care,
Upon the crystal, pure and rare.
A vision formed within his mind,
Of worlds and realms, of humankind.

He saw the birth of stars and suns,
Of ancient lands where rivers run.
Of sages wise and spirits bright,
Guiding hearts with inner light.

A sage appeared, with beard so white,
His eyes aglow with cosmic sight.
Dear seeker, learn from ancient lore,
The lessons held in tales of yore.

He spoke of realms where spirits soar,
Of love and light, and nothing more.
Of wisdom found in simple things,
In natures song, in birds that sing.

In every leaf, in every tree,
Lies the secret to be free.
To live in harmony with all,
Is the greatest gift, the highest call.

Rico listened, heart aglow,
Absorbing truths the sage did show.
He saw the unity of life,
The end of pain, the end of strife.

The sage then smiled, a gentle grace,
Take this wisdom to your place.
In every step, in every breath,
Live the lessons, know their depth.

The vision faded, light returned,
Within his heart, the wisdom burned.
He knew the path was clear and true,
To live with love in all hed do.

Through valleys deep and mountains tall,
He traveled on, he heard the call.
For in his heart, a truth so bright,
To live in love, to live in light.

95.
Temples Test

In the depths of a shadowed glen,
Where sunlight scarce could enter in,
Rico faced an ancient test,
Where spirits whispered without rest.

A high temple stood, pure and grand,
On sacred grounds, an ancient land.
Guardians fierce, with eyes of flame,
Watched the entrance, spoke his name.

Their forms were giant, eyes ablaze,
Their roars could startle, their size amaze.
They sprang to life as Rico neared,
Their voices thundered, faces leered.

Who dares to tread this sacred ground?
Face our wrath, you are now bound!
They snarled and growled, prepared to fight,
Their daunting forms a fearsome sight.

But Rico paused and thought anew,
These guardians serve the wise and true.
Their nature can't be evils guise,
Their hearts must hold a sacred prize.

With courage firm and spirit bright,
He leaned towards the creatures might.
Extended hand, palm up, he showed,
And with calm voice, he gently bestowed,

Namaste, he said, serene and clear,
His gesture pure, dispelling fear.
The guardians paused, their rage subdued,
In silence stood, their forms renewed.

From giants fierce to gentle hounds,
They transformed, no longer bound.
With wagging tails and eyes so kind,
They led him to the monks aligned.

Rico entered, bowed with grace,
The monks, with wisdom, filled the space.
Secrets shared in whispers soft,
Of ancient ways, where spirits loft.

You can stay a night, a week, or year,
Or spend a lifetime learning here.
They offered wisdom, pure and vast,
But Rico knew his journey cast.

With heartfelt thanks, he took his leave,
The monks, in silence, did not grieve.
For in their eyes, they saw the truth,
A wisdom deep, a timeless youth.

As Rico walked from temples light,
He felt the dawn, the coming night.
A lesson learned, appearances deceive,
At our core, we must believe.

That in each heart, a common thread,
In every soul, where love is spread.
The journey onward, rich and bright,
Guided by this inner light.

Through trials harsh and shadows deep,
The path of wisdom, he did keep.
For in the core of every being,
Lies the truth beyond all seeing.

Thus ends the tale of temple's test,
Where courage met and spirits blessed.
In unity, we find our way,
Beyond the night, into the day.

96.
Roots of Resolve

Beneath a tree, ancient and rare,
Rico paused, the weight to bear.
Successes past, yet doubts did creep,
In moments quiet, shadows deep.

The trees branches spread so high,
Touching both the earth and sky.
Roots dug deep, a silent guide,
To face the doubt he held inside.

Whispers came from leaves so green,
To doubt yourself is to demean.
Look within, the truth youll find,
Let go the doubts that bind.

A vision stirred, memories replayed,
Of paths hed walked, decisions made.
Successes bright and failures stark,
Each one leaving its distinct mark.

With every breath, a burden lifted,
In the silence, his spirit shifted.
A chrysalis within his soul,
Breaking free, making him whole.

He saw his fears, his strengths, his flaws,
Each one a part of natures laws.
Acceptance dawned, a healing balm,
In understanding, found his calm.

The tree then rustled, wisdom shared,
You are the journey, be not scared.
Doubt is but a fleeting thought,
Strength lies in lessons sought.

Rico rose with newfound grace,
A smile upon his earnest face.
He knew his doubts were mere illusion,
A trick of mind, a brief intrusion.

With heart renewed and spirit bright,
He ventured on into the night.
For in the depths of self-reflection,
He found the path to true direction.

The journey called with louder voice,
To venture forth, to make a choice.
With courage born from inner peace,
He knew his quest would never cease.

Through valleys deep and mountains tall,
Rico marched, heeding the call.
A soul transformed, a spirit clear,
Facing the future without fear.

For Rico knew, within his core,
That self-doubts grip hed break once more.
Not an end, but just a start,
To journey on with an open heart.

97.
Summit of the Soul

In the stillness of a moonlit night,
He saw a vision, pure and bright.
An ancient sage with wisdoms grace,
Appeared before him, face to face.

"Rico, seeker of the truth,
In your heart, lies eternal youth.
To rise anew, you must ascend,
Above the depths where shadows blend."

"Over the peak, where clouds are spread,
At its source, the river's but a thread.
If you wish to see it true,
Climb the mountain, find your view."

A mountain loomed with peaks so high,
Its summit kissed the azure sky.
To scale its heights, to brave its cold,
Required a heart both fierce and bold.

With steady steps, he did ascend,
Through treacherous paths that seemed no end.
The air grew thin, the climb was steep,
Yet onward, upward, he did keep.

With every step, his courage grew,
Through realms of night, he wandered through.
His spirit tested, strength laid bare,
In climbing, found a light so rare.

The mountain's peak, now reached with ease,
A summit kissed by morning breeze.
Rico stood with heart reborn,
In this trial, beauty adorn.

Yet at the top, a whisper came,
"Keep climbing, for it's not the same.
The journey upward has no end,
Each step a chance to comprehend."

For resurrection comes through strife,
Through facing fears, embracing life.
A testament to spirits might,
To rise again from darkest night.

No longer bound by earthly ties,
He saw the world with clearer eyes.
In every breath, in every beat,
He felt the pulse of life complete.

To rise anew, to face the dawn,
With courage pure and spirit drawn.
For in the heart of every quest,
Lies the path to life's true rest.

Over the peak, where clouds do spread,
He climbed beyond what sages said.
For at the summit, still he knew,
The climb continues, visions grew.

In every step, in every climb,
He found the essence, the divine.
For Ricos journey had no end,
In every breath, the heavens blend.

Thus, with heart and spirit high,
He soared beyond, beneath the sky.
For in each trial, in each new dawn,
The endless journey carries on.

98.
The Road Back

In lands where cherry blossoms bloom,
Rico walked through natures room.
With each new day, the earth did sing,
In harmony with everything.

A sacred Torii stood so grand,
The gateway to a blessed land.
He passed beneath with heart so light,
Into a world of purest sight.

The Kami whispered through the trees,
Their voices carried on the breeze.
A symphony of life so pure,
In nature's way, he found the cure.

Through forests green and rivers clear,
The road back home was bright and near.
No shadows cast, no fears to face,
Just peace and joy in every place.

The path was lined with flowers bright,
Their colors glowing in the light.
The air was filled with scents so sweet,
Each step a dance, each breath a treat.

He walked with wisdom, heart at ease,
In tune with nature's gentle breeze.
The mountains high, the valleys low,
Each shared a secret, whispered slow.

The spirits of the ancient way,
Guided him through night and day.
In every rock, in every stream,
He found a truth, a living dream.

The foxes danced, the cranes took flight,
Underneath the moons soft light.
The world was filled with harmony,
A song of life, a symphony.

The path was clear, the journey bright,
Each moment filled with pure delight.
For in the silence, he could hear,
The song of life, both far and near.

The Kami blessed his every stride,
With every step, they walked beside.
In fields of gold, in skies of blue,
Their presence felt in every hue.

Ricos heart, a vessel wide,
Held the love of earth inside.
For in the journey back to start,
He found the world within his heart.

The sun did rise, the day was new,
Each moment fresh, each color true.
In natures way, he found his home,
In every leaf, in every stone.

No longer bound by earthly chains,
He walked with joy through fields and plains.
For in the journey of the soul,
He found the way to make it whole.

With every step, a prayer of peace,
In natures arms, he found release.
The road back home was pure and bright,
A testament to loves true light.

For Ricos path was clear and true,
In every step, the world anew.
A journey home, a road so wide,
With natures wisdom as his guide.

In lands where cherry blossoms bloom,
Rico walked through natures room.
With every step, the earth did sing,
In harmony with everything.

99.
Final Test

On the path that leads back home,
Rico walked through lands unknown.
A journey long, both bright and vast,
With wisdom gained from trials past.

In a clearing where the trees did part,
A beast appeared, with gentle heart.
Its eyes were kind, its voice was soft,
A friendly guide, where paths crossed.

Rico, traveler, seeker of light,
Your journeys end is now in sight.
But one last test you must embrace,
To leave your mark, to fill the space.

The beast spoke of gratitude's grace,
Of blessings earned in every place.
"Your path was personal, this is true,
But it's not just for the likes of you.

For in your steps, a trail is laid,
For others who might be afraid.
Leave beacons bright, to light their way,
In darkest night, in troubled day."

Rico listened, heart aglow,
With gratitude for all hed known.
Beast so wise, your words are clear,
The journeys end is drawing near.

But to leave a path for others bright,
Is a duty, a guiding light.
I promise here, with heart sincere,
To sow seeds of hope, far and near.

The beast then smiled, a knowing nod,
A beacon bright, you are of God.
Your words will guide, your deeds inspire,
A flame of hope, a hearts true fire.

Rico thanked the beast with grace,
For reminding him of his place.
A journey not just for his gain,
But to ease the worlds vast pain.

He pledged to write, to leave behind,
Messages of hope for all to find.
In poems, fables, and deeds so kind,
A legacy for humankind.

The gods had blessed him, this he knew,
With wisdom, strength, and vision true.
But now he saw his journeys worth,
Was to light the way for all on Earth.

With every step, he left a mark,
A beacon bright, a guiding spark.
For those in darkness, lost in fear,
His light would shine, his words would cheer.

The final test, he passed with grace,
With love and hope, he filled the space.
And on his path, now homeward bound,
He spread the light in circles round.

In twilights glow, the beast did fade,
A guardian of the path he made.
Rico walked with heart so light,
A journey's end, a future bright.

For in his steps, a trail of gold,
A story of light, forever told.
The final test, a truth so clear,
To love, to guide, to hold dear.

This is the tale of Ricos quest,
A journey long, a soul at rest.
With beacons bright for all to see,
A path of love, eternally.

100.
Apotheosis and Return

Under a tree where silence reigned,
Rico sat, remembered memories gained.
A place where whispers of the past did weave,
Stories of old, wisdom he'd retrieve.

With heart renewed and spirit bright,
He recalled the journey, the emerging light.
The path he walked, the trials faced,
Had sculpted his soul, divinely graced.

Rico recounted with a mind serene,
Tales of realms both seen and unseen.
Of battles waged within the heart,
Of love and light, of every part.

Through valleys deep and deserts wide,
He'd journeyed forth with love as guide.
His essence now, a radiant star,
A beacon bright, both near and far.

He pondered friends met along the way,
The mentors wise who guided his stay.
The beasts he faced, the lessons earned,
In every trial, his spirit grew and turned.

Gratitude flowed from his core,
For every challenge, an opened door.
The ups, the downs, the laughter, the tears,
The journey spanning through the years.

By remaining in contemplation,
He saw the world as inner creation.
No subject or object, just pure flow,
Like pouring water into water, slow.

Seeing with contemplative eyes,
He glimpsed his own wisdom, no disguise.
These portals opened to realms of light,
Guiding his journey, his inner sight.

He knew his path was more than fate,
A bridge for others, to elevate.
With every beacon he would leave,
A light for those who still believe.

Acknowledging now his endless state,
A soul eternal, beyond fate.
No death awaits, just endless being,
Infinite states, a higher seeing.

Kindness and gratitude, the compass bright,
Guiding steps in day and night.
For in the vast expanse of time,
These virtues lead to realms sublime.

Thus Rico sat and pondered deep,
In silent reverie, in twilights keep.
A bridge to the return hed make,
With wisdom pure, for others' sake.

A transformation, pure and bright,
A beacon in the endless night.
For Rico now had come to see,
His journey was for all to be.

In a land where viewer and view are One,
Rico's journey was finally done.
He stood upon the mountain's crest,
A heart that knew both peace and quest.

Returning to where it all began,
The journeys start, the ancient plan.
Nothing changed, yet all transformed,
In the eternal moment, reborn and warmed.

Through trials fierce and battles long,
He found the path where souls belong.
In deserts vast and forests deep,
He sought the truths that dreams do keep.

With mentors wise and allies dear,
He braved the realms of doubt and fear.
In every step, a lesson gained,
In every breath, a soul unchained.

The call to venture far and wide,
Had led him to his true inside.
Where love and wisdom intertwine,
In heart and mind, in grand design.

He learned to see with open eyes,
The world behind the veiled skies.
Beyond the self, beyond the pride,
In unity, he did confide.

The tests of fire, the ordeals faced,
Transformed his spirit, wisdom traced.
In darkest nights and brightest days,
He walked the path of ancient ways.

His spirit soared, his essence grew,
In every challenge, something new.
From earth to sky, from sea to land,
He held the universe in hand.

Reflecting on the roads once trod,
He saw the footprints left by God.
In every step, in every fall,
A piece of him, a piece of all.

As he descended from the peak,
The world around seemed more unique.
For in each leaf, in every stone,
He felt a presence, not alone.

The people met, the lives entwined,
In every soul, a star aligned.
With every touch, with every word,
The harmony of love was heard.

No longer bound by chains of old,
He carried light within the bold.
A beacon bright for all to see,
A testament to what could be.

The return was not a mere retreat,
But a journey to the heart's own beat.
Where every moment held a song,
Of love and life, where all belong.

For Rico's path was not just his,
But a reflection of All that is.
A tale of growth, of loves embrace,
Of finding Self in every place.

So, dear reader, take this tale,
And let your heart, like Ricos, sail.
For in the journey, you will find,
The endless truth of heart and mind.

In unity, in loves great song,
Youll find the place where you belong.
For Ricos myth is yours to hold,
A story new, yet ancient, told.

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