DEEP EARTH

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Kids, when Ella and I found out we were paired for a collaboration, we both went "yippee!", as we're so comfortable working together, and our styles seem to blend well.   Ella suggested doing something with the Chakras, about which I know very little, but it seemed an intriguing idea. Then she proposed we do a Tree of Life Chakra poem, and that it would be the tree speaking.  Even better.

I learned that there are seven main energy centres, or chakras, in the body. The aim is to balance and enhance our body's energy.

Instead of doing verses that answered each other, as we at first attempted, I did some writing, than Ella came in and sprinkled her dazzle around, weaving my words amongst hers, casting beauty over the wise old Tree, who tends to be a little earth-bound at times.  It all grew from there.  Now when I read it, I seriously can't remember which lines are mine and which are hers, except when she uses her cute little " 'n " linking word. 

We had a funny moment when I asked, “Ummmmm………Ella, in the Passion chakra (orange), is our tree Having Sex?” She replied, “Yes! With the sun…..Photosynthesex!” Cackles.

Yes, we had fun. We hope you enjoy our creation.   Here's Ella.

Together, Sherry and I waved our magic wands over a root ball.  We hoped our garden skills could transform it.  We performed a bit of Zen n' Yoga, and balanced its Chakras.  Now, it is ready, for Mother Earth, our Imaginary Garden and all Toads :D   It was a thrill to work with the woman who  first dared me to write a poem, who might be Mary Oliver's long-lost sister!  Thank you Sherry, for the dare, for broadening my horizons, and for helping me cast a spell over a tree!

  

DEEP EARTH

VIOLET CROWN 

[Personal identification with the infinite. 

Oneness with God. 

Peace. Wisdom. Love.]

                       

Light up your eyes in wonder

Your crown of grace bejewels the midnight sky

and descends a purple robe as the myriad galaxies spin

Their mystical webs outline your canvas, your passion

your spirit arises to create,

your soul the paint,

your hands n' heart the brush

Stardust is you

the Ancients have tried to teach their mysteries

in delicate tunes

among a star-flung sky,

by a silver sea

peace, simplicity, respect

keys to the crown

as the last star descends

heed the wisdom of

the Wise Old Tree:

Head in the sky

feet on the Earth:

at one with it all!

INDIGO THE THIRD EYE

[Indigo-clearing subconscious to channel intuition. 

See Divine perfection in all things. Devotion.]

I am the Observer
I see into the vastness of forever
deep within my being
the Old Ones share their wisdom
Look through the cosmic window
into the universe's gifts
embrace each circle of life
look up
layers of blue behind shimmering wonder
I whisper to you
through indigo eyes our hearts align
in slumber we will meet
blanketed by your dreams
moonlight will transport me


Open limbs embrace

in concentric circles

the oracle delivers echoes of the past

cast in a net of dreams

blueprints of diamonds in the rough

underlying messages in a thousand tongues

and the smallest molecular intricacies

Buddha Moon winks

he reminds me clouds can comfort my head

he puts on his cobalt kimono
and white doves soar high

as we wait for Lunar Moth's dance of

luminous rippled light

BLUE THROAT CHAKRA

[Ability to verbalize. Expressing truth through the spoken word.]

Listening to
the song of the earth,
no thoughts,
just being-
with the gray-sky morning,
with the tall black pines,
with the top of the hills,
with the sea beyond,
her everlasting waves
ebbing and flowing
on an eternal shore.

In a sea of humanity across a Cerulean canvas
where Heaven hugs the shore and kisses the sea
the ebb n' flow washes one's heart whole                    
It saturates the Wedding Ring quilt of Earth
whispers of blue blur throughout the day
treasured thoughts of childhood whisper
in the wind, I see secret wings soar
into my dream
through the window of blue
my dream to glide towards my love
up, up, away...

HEART CHAKRA

[Release emotionally suppressed trauma. 

Soul/heart consciousness. Expressing love in action]

I tremble

Please, Humankind

I feel like a cracked vessel

inside, I imagine

hope buds n' swells

sun's mournful song

on gray days moves me

my emerald tears cling

to my branches

Deep in my heart I am spilling over

I witness the changing sky,         

the tops of mountain peaks,

the sea green waves outlining

the Endless Knot

My heart bursts open, knowing

we are intricately connected

to the rhythm of

Mother Earth's heartbeat

My wish is for all to love her back -
tears for her ravishing

one long last look before turning face

to the morrow,

already on its way,

as this dear old earth

turns and turns,

and turns again.

SOLAR PLEXUS CHAKRA

[Assimilation experience. Digestion. 

Positive use of personal power. Manifest goals]

Miss Topaz tip toes quietly into focus

spreading a blanket of golden trumpets

She conducts the symphony of a morning song

Her fluid hair cascades over the Serengeti

She begins her exercises: Sun salutations

She hovers above the trees, the grass,                           

I feel her amber kiss at noon

Her sweet whispers make me feel tall n' proud

I glow

SACRAL CHAKRA 

[Utilization of creative forces into all aspects of being.

High soul procreation. Direct self toward devotion.]

Morning light flickers and ignites 

the tender path I'm rooted to

Her embracing hug warms me

Her liquid light nourishes me

allowing my pockets of green spindle to climb

I feel passion radiate

her Tangerine rose fingers

awaken my heart

I slowly lunge towards her

like evaporated drops of rain on a Tiger lily's leaves

I emit heat

She playfully tickles the top of my branches        

I swoon

ROOT OR BASE CHAKRA

[Ground spirit forces in body.  Gain ability

to work lovingly on the human plane]

A tiny flame kindles

igniting scarlet embers

extending raw roots

spreading the surge of life

the ebb n' flow of tributaries reaching

for the deep earth

resurgence of life's promise in

the blush of day's surrender

I connect to the breath,

align mySelf with

the heartbeat

of Mother Earth,

move from head to heart,

feel the stillness at my core.

Thus, we endure.

Strong, we withstand,

our hearts,

our breath,

our lives

interwoven,

inexplicably attuned

to the pulse

of our Earth Mother.                          

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