Illumining Poems

Come to the waters, His call from oasis of bliss

Across the space of desolation, 
enfolding the desert of existence
where instead of thornbush
the Holy Spirit grows juniper,
the journey in the labyrinth of torment
is to reach the oasis of bliss,
from where He calls to come to the waters. 

I travel from the abyss of despair  
on the blessed inward journey 
through the layers of consciousness, 
perceive the radiance of the divine beacon 
in the sanctum of the devout soul,
illumining the corridor to the abode of peace.
The portals of the inner domain then open,
where for me God blooms the piety lotus, 
suffused with the gleam of His grace.

Insightful of the benevolence of God,
my soul shines with ethereal radiance
like the flaring brilliance of a billion suns
in the infinite depth of the inner space.  
In my self-searching spiritual odyssey 
toward the edge of enlightened eternity,
I perceive His gracious support, 
making me glow in the galaxy of acumen,
turning me into a living light.

The roots

look at the world as an inverted tree
the myriad forms here branches and leaves 
in heaven are the roots which we don’t see
wondrous is the magic God Himself weaves

to find out who we are, we must reboot
detached from outcomes, mode embrace-release
that thus doing nothing, we reach the root
transformed as love and light when desires cease

in form immanent and yet transcendent 
exuding fragrance of bliss magnetism 
we are fully love and light resplendent 
God’s grace illumining mind-body prism

such is our soul’s journey without movement ~
descent and ascent for self-improvement

Hallowed Soul

Inspired by Ronnie James Dio Song : Sacred Heart



In the dark opaque night 
across the space of silence, 
through the wasteland of your ravaged existence, 
you take the ordained journey forsaken,
but the track of travail in illusive time you lose
within the gloomy labyrinth of torment.

Trudging at the edge of tolerance you hear
the sane spirit whisper, this journey has no end.
In the fold of the desolate soul in agony
you see the dismal sky crash down.
Buried in the dark debris of mystique hope 
you pray for the light of the almighty.

The broken dreams don’t return,
for you can’t mend their wings to fly
in the recreated sky of the mangled mind,
but time restructures your daydream, 
raise you free from the ruins of desire,
you drift through the rainbow arch.

You travel liberated from the clutch of evil   
on the blessed inward journey.  
In the sanctum of the devout essence  
at the edge of the enlightened eternity,
you perceive the divine glow of the inner sun,
ethereally illumining the hallowed soul.

Give me the rhythm

Thoughts rest as we float into our soul’s nest,
toroidal heart, where throbs soundless thunder,
bliss magnetism humming, deep in our chest,
leaving our presence awestruck in wonder.

At heaven’s gate, all nodes collaborate,
attuned to the pulse of the universe,
the music God makes, which then shapes our fate,
which we sing as a melodious verse.

Spine a harp, on which Divine Mother plays,
illumining our central vein with light,
rapture unbound, that by day and night stays,
inducing spasms borne by bliss beat’s delight.

God’s play divine sublime has but one aim ~
That in timeless time, we become the flame

Zen mode

divine consciousness 
capsuled in form
employs five electricities 
to look at itself
in childlike wonderment 
awed yet nonchalant 
recognising the illusion
as but a dream template
wherein by feeling contrast
in the dance of polarities 
that as love is imbibed
and wisdom garnered
we opt to remain motionless
in time dissolved stillness 
in the womb of vast space
through whose pores we see
light of heavens from beyond
illumining the totality manifest

breaking free

habit routines to which we’re bound
shape the emotes by mind expressed
as we tip toe on holy ground
our uniqueness therein impressed

breath by breath, all moments entwined
life is but music we’ve composed
cry to God that truth be divined
heartbeats against love juxtaposed

in the gap between two thought trains
void of emptiness energised
there being no ego that feigns
truth of our Self is realised

silence invokes bliss magnetism ~
illumining mind-body prism

The direct path

“The path appears when we walk upon it ~
That we stumble not, lamp of love is lit”
~ quote by poet


Poised in staid silence where no thoughts arise,
our heartbeat echoing the cosmic drum,
we dissolve in the magnetic bliss hum,
illumining form as rays of sunrise.

Each breath intake a delightful surprise,
Holy Spirit a flame, which we become,
erect spine, a violin, which we strum,
that light of Self may materialise.

Synced with bliss beats, nectar begins to flow,
navigating its way through feeble form,
enlivening body-mind made of dust,
that as we so then shine like a rainbow,
vaporised presence centred in love’s storm,
melds with God’s light, in playful childlike trust.

such is as it is

heart dances to rhythm of bliss beats
soul’s fulfilment that so completes
boons borne by divine magnetism
illumining mind-body prism 
mirroring within God’s heartbeats

LIGHT

‘I was born with the meaning of home running through my veins’
 - Lauren Eden

 in childhood i had strong feeling
 to sense the presence of someone
 in core of my heart illumining
  my path of life, guiding me :
 not only a blind faith was embedded,
  but during my growing period
  and also in later life i had proof
  when running through turmoil,
  some super power protects me !
   i am not religious but definitely righteous 
  holding firm faith that none can harm me !
  in my last phase, struggling alone,
   yet some supreme power to care
   sheltering me : no need to think
    myself completely helpless,
   yet I am blessed, who shows me light
    I don't know.

WORKING TOGETHER FOR GOOD

"And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28 of the Bible's King James Version

“All things work together for good” indeed
Thus declares the Scriptures of divine creed
Illumining minds midst spiritual feed
For perspective, breeding cheerfulness’ seed.

Toward a better end along faith’s might
“All things work together for good” sheds light
Serving as wisdom’s inspiring insight
Toward blest jubilant heavenly flight.

Despite a seemingly wrong and flawed start
That can put despair to a hopeful heart 
“All things work together for good” shields dart
Against staying futile, not doing best part.

Along God’s compassion, mercy and grace
Triumph is assured in running life’s race
Conquering guilt with His forgiveness-brace
“All things work together for good” always.

March 26, 2025
3rd place, "This or That, Vol 31 on Felix Culpa" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Edward Ibeh; judged on 4/7/2025

Zen mode

a million nodes light up together 
illumining the head ovoid
as presence in repose delights
at the show of light and sound
within organic body-mind

CONSECRATION

The Lord secures my heart through Scriptures’ light
unveiling truths of great virtue and grace
midst consecration showing progress trace
Holy Ghost breathes peaceful worship delight 
illumining me of my spirit’s plight
to glow, walking by faith along life race
with Christ’s hand, clasping mine upon hope’s brace
I now ascend toward service-bliss height.

Propelled to obey the Saviour with joy
yielded against selfish vanity pride
as His forgiven child, freed to fulfill
assigned mandate and roles despite sin’s ploy
I trust my God* - the wise, omniscient Guide
Who knows what’s best toward submission hill.

*Psalm 9:10 And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.

January 11, 2025
4th place, "Pick-A-Title, Vol 48" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Edward Ibeh; judged on 1/16/2025

LIGHT THAT LIGHTS ALL LIGHTS

Light* that lights all lights continues to glow 
triumphant midst woe toward jubilant today 'til tomorrow.

Blest light wakes soul up 
perking with God's prop.

Divine light wafts hope
propels faith midst cope.

Sun light for work height
prods glad labour might.

Light to brighten time
sounds achievement chime.

Gentle light ends grief
ushers joy's relief.

Smiling light from face
defies angst; shows grace.

Pardon light we see
makes our spirits free.

Light against stress-hush
quiets heart's strong rush.

Light amidst love bliss
never should we miss.

Lord of light brings joys
cheers restive night’s poise.

Light that lights all lights smites evil darkness' blights
illumining humankind toward goodness' delights.

*John 8:12 - Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.

December 8, 2024

Addressing the World with Gifts Divine

In this strife ridden world of ours today,
It’s pain and suffering, we often see around.
Many a man wanders aimless in utter dismay.
Many wallow in despair as problems surround. 

So many are lost in the arid deserts of life,
Failing to distinguish the oasis from the mirage. 
Feet burning, wading through blistering strife,
They're duped by life's well aligned montage! 

Let us train our minds not to shrink into our own shell,
And wish our hearts were the fount of gushing love.
When all around, we see hatred and cruelty swell
Let us strive to be harbingers of peace like a dove

As we see many lost, unable to find their way,
Help them step into the illumining light of day!

Kundalini magic

As Ida and Pingala collaborate,
kundalini rises along both pathways,
passing through our eyeballs, with intent to mate
at our third eye, wherein entwined our soul prays
to God at crown, so we must not make Him wait,
that His grace ignites within, all rainbow rays.
Behold oh hermit, play of bliss magnetism,
illumining fully our mind-body prism.

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