http://www.rulesofengaging.com/leading_from_the_heart_blog Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:49:13 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Copyright © 2011 info@rulesofengaging.com info@rulesofengaging.com 1440 http://www.rulesofengaging.com/leading_from_the_heart_blog/wp-content/plugins/podpress/images/powered_by_podpress.jpg http://www.rulesofengaging.com/leading_from_the_heart_blog 144 144 info@rulesofengaging.com no no http://www.rulesofengaging.com/leading_from_the_heart_blog/2012/02/02/wind-howl/ http://www.rulesofengaging.com/leading_from_the_heart_blog/2012/02/02/wind-howl/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:44:08 +0000 trdassociates http://www.rulesofengaging.com/leading_from_the_heart_blog/?p=5674   Wind Howl   Does wind hear its howl, Do clouds feel thickness, Does sunrise sense heat, Will I catch my passion?   Who am I apart from you— Winds absent resistance, Clouds without moisture, Sunrise—no one watching?     Measure me in you, Grasp me close in doubt, Sustain me weary, Lift me high—so lofty.   Release your presence full Upon this naked helpless, One who searches wide, Far distant for you.   Hear my lonely howl, Pierce cloud tears held, Rapture sunrise brilliance, Be with me conscious now.   Share on Facebook ]]> http://www.rulesofengaging.com/leading_from_the_heart_blog/2012/02/02/wind-howl/feed/ 0 http://www.rulesofengaging.com/leading_from_the_heart_blog/2012/01/19/touching-even-now/ http://www.rulesofengaging.com/leading_from_the_heart_blog/2012/01/19/touching-even-now/#comments Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:43:35 +0000 trdassociates http://www.rulesofengaging.com/leading_from_the_heart_blog/?p=5641 Touching Even Now   Thin balsa wood brittle, Heart exposed lonely cold, Mind distracted by past,< br/> Wind whirls whispers dark, Moonless star-vacant night.   Silence pulses loud through Ears seek message clear, Extremities taut held, Hope disguised-gentle words, Resolute strength secure.   Here this solitaire sits, Alert to catch first footfall—br/> Soul approach nearing, Embrace crossing time Dimension to eternity.   How else to explain Mystery of love— Like fingertips reaching Across divide absent words— Thoughts touching even now.   Then it happens at dawn— A brilliant sunrise foretold Through azure pink neon lit Clouds that sought to cloak, This light not to be restrained.   Share on Facebook ]]> http://www.rulesofengaging.com/leading_from_the_heart_blog/2012/01/19/touching-even-now/feed/ 0 http://www.rulesofengaging.com/leading_from_the_heart_blog/2012/01/04/transfigured-in-light/ http://www.rulesofengaging.com/leading_from_the_heart_blog/2012/01/04/transfigured-in-light/#comments Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:11:33 +0000 trdassociates http://www.rulesofengaging.com/leading_from_the_heart_blog/?p=5604   Transfixed in Light   Window-sill slither blaze Beckons rapt attention East to sunrise pushing Through cloudbank distant.   Wait—it counsels—pause-be still, Let loose cords that bind, Haunting thoughts of time, Fling far success formula.   Vow love with abandon, Be in this moment and next Embrace that soul near, Sing praise and joy—no more.   Sun bursts through announcing This day of opportunity, Chance—commitment—risk For souls transfixed in light.   Share on Facebook ]]> http://www.rulesofengaging.com/leading_from_the_heart_blog/2012/01/04/transfigured-in-light/feed/ 0 http://www.rulesofengaging.com/leading_from_the_heart_blog/2011/12/01/norfolk-pine/ http://www.rulesofengaging.com/leading_from_the_heart_blog/2011/12/01/norfolk-pine/#comments Thu, 01 Dec 2011 19:49:17 +0000 trdassociates http://www.rulesofengaging.com/leading_from_the_heart_blog/?p=5481   Norfolk Pine   Who is that plant— Yes who not what— That stares at me Across the room,   Dark olive green, Arms outstretched— Arms not branches— Steady solitary still,   Tussled hair—not fern, Short cut like Twiggy, Casual her—not his— Model slim stature.   She witnesses Joy laughter peace, Weariness fatigue, Inspired moments;   If only she could Speak and share her Thoughts comments When we’re alone.   Share on Facebook ]]> http://www.rulesofengaging.com/leading_from_the_heart_blog/2011/12/01/norfolk-pine/feed/ 0 http://www.rulesofengaging.com/leading_from_the_heart_blog/2011/11/17/compassion-resolute/ http://www.rulesofengaging.com/leading_from_the_heart_blog/2011/11/17/compassion-resolute/#comments Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:14:36 +0000 trdassociates http://www.rulesofengaging.com/leading_from_the_heart_blog/?p=5432 For some reason I examined for the first time since my spouse’s passing over eight years ago the sympathy cards and messages that I received at that time. The poem was inspired by this moving experience.   Compassion Resolute   Is healing to be found Searching amidst remnants, Past notes—letters—cards of Sympathy for deep loss?   So many years past like Red bricks fixed on a path Leading through desolate, Regions of heart agony,   Shared grief sentiments from Friends—colleagues—strangers Directed to those in grief— Reluctant survivors.   How to clasp special hope, Deep faith that directs to Inward consolation Healing broken helpless   Him who searches meaning In each embrace of love, Forgiveness—gentleness Compassion resolute.   Share on Facebook ]]> http://www.rulesofengaging.com/leading_from_the_heart_blog/2011/11/17/compassion-resolute/feed/ 0