Poetry for the Inner Ear

Poetry for the Inner Ear: Haiku of Insight and Imgination : "Haiku of Insight and Imgination Joining up the rogues undoing eternal values: present doldrums A frequent pilgrim at Thy shrine: sacred h..."

Haiku of Insight and Imgination Joining up the rogues undoing eternal values: present doldrums A frequent pilgrim at Thy shrine: sacred haiku poet Pining love piercing heart: vigor is born Saint chosen to rule the land- golden age Green space in the woods dark: I linger here for a day or two Sun's genial rays find me distressed and forlorn: willow tree Everything in my life falling to pieces: let me fly and repose in Thee Radiant moon above me the stars shine out: elysian reverie Green valleys and streams hear my sighs- my silence speaketh to Thee Muses mourn nymphs share my grief- sept11 Time passes evening comes on day's detested glare is over All on fire haiku poet: deconstruction Great secrets are known in Paradise of innocence: joseph's spose Thou art my home truth of my song: virgin most venerable

Poetry for the Inner Ear: New Haiku:Am I Dreaming : "New Haiku:Am I Dreaming Moses on Mount Sinai hears divine whisper- gaining virtue & knowledge Horrid glooms sordid sting vanish in haiku ..."

New Haiku:Am I Dreaming Moses on Mount Sinai hears divine whisper- gaining virtue & knowledge Horrid glooms sordid sting vanish in haiku moment On mountains wild chaste nymph reads Issa's haiku Oft by silver stream haiku goddess and I walk- fantasies Straight world versus counter-culture: lamb and tiger I'm Thy servant and then the distance clears: bower of bliss Drop to your knees in prayer: conflict to come locate the Holy Child inside innermost self: mystic flight A family bereavement the mother is weeping all alone Unruly passions  diseases pale: the birds have flown Depth of pain good help I seek: immaculate Mary Felicity with her seven sons beheaded by Antoninus: evil

Poetry for the Inner Ear: Piety and Peace : "Piety and Peace 1. Smiling spring in Loveliest village: I am in Thy hand Do with me As Thou pleaseth: Piety and Peace 2. Loving Thee alo..."

Piety and Peace 1. Smiling spring in Loveliest village: I am in Thy hand Do with me As Thou pleaseth: Piety and Peace 2. Loving Thee alone Above all feeling I hear distant echoes Pining for wings of freedom To fly toward Thee Again and yet again 3. I would pray and pray Till Thy Grace returns Happy is the person Who hears God speaking This is Eden's first bloom Life is too short To sing all thy praise Softest linen from India I offer at The Hill of Crosses

Preface to Lithuania (Written during my visit to Lithuania September 2009) i Country of crosses Hill of Crosses Miracle beyond all doubt Pilgrimage center Gazed by wondering angels Thousands of crosses ii Tiny crosses Larger crosses Hold your breath With spiritual rapture, drown Divine history-making Silent Voices of eternity iii. Welcome, Lithuania Teach us, Hill of Crosses Love, Peace, Brotherhood St. Nicholas church: Natural innocence The Gate of Dawn Heart thirsty In Trakai for Our Lady’s image Amber Gallery, Mann’s Museum Baltic sea, White Swan Teach us to understand Thy will Read more: http://trifter.com/europe/preface-to-lithuania/#ixzz10jXjTMB2