"Descent Into A Dream"

O sleep! How sweet thy lips' first caress!
O slumber! How warm thy embrace!
Eyelids flutter and finally lower
The veil is raised and I see

I see

Water races away down hill

down rocks and trees
down mountain

Butterfly pirate pursues

threatens
taunts
chases
tears

Brilliant shadows converse

go or stay
left or right
jump or fight

Standing on the verge of indecision

Time to choose
Time to

BEEP BEEP BEEP
BEEP BEEP BEEP

Restless rest arrested
Shall I?
I choose

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"The Barrel Angels"

Some carry swords

All praise the Lord

Warriors, messengers,

Ministers all

Others are tasked

With opening casks

And dipping out

Glorious new wine

They splash and toss

But not a drop is lost

Heart laughter and joy ensue

Holy rolling winebibbers

Joy unspeakable

Love receivable

Drunken stupor?

No, filled with light to shine

"On The Shelf"

Behind the books
And old photos
And baubles precious,
Knickknacks sentimental;
Behind the masks
Is hidden a heart
Layered in dust
Does it still beat?
Is there life?

The door opens
In comes a mighty rushing wind
(Or a sweet gentle breeze)
Books, masks tossed aside
Dust blown away
Shelf is clear

“CLEAR!”

Lub-dub, lub-dub
Love did, Love did

"The Seventh Hole"

Two for seeing
Two for hearing
Two for smelling

One function for each pair

But the seventh?
Oh, the seventh!

One hole with two jobs

In goes food
Out come words
The one, harmless enough
But the other?

A sentry for the heart

By it, lovers unite
And by it, nations divide

Small but strong
Tiny but mighty

"The Torrent"

Ever flowing
Over-bowling
Borne along,

Again,

By class-five rapids,
A cataract thro’ jagged crags

There is danger here
Out of (my) control
Guided by Peace
Protected by Joy

Himself

The mighty rush of God’s
Poured-out, turbulent love