monument street jasmine

The sweet smell of jasmine wafts so fair. I make love with the night air.

My muscles flinch and move and burn. My whole body sways in turn.

Singing crickets climb this mountain. They flood my senses like a fountain.

My lips curl to a soaring smile. They make me want to stay a while.

The black above is shattered bright with fireflies and airplane light.

Not far below the ocean sways, and carries jasmine in its sprays.

And I will carry jasmine, too. Long after this dear night is through.

I’ll fly to you across the seas, wings drenched in its enchanted breeze.

some days *

Yesterday I roamed the earth
Like a traveler gone too long
Like an unfinished song
Like a river without a bank
And I sank

Lastnight I fell asleep
With an ocean in my eye
With a broken-hearted sigh
With a shrinking in my skin
And I gave in

Today I awoke
From my butterfly cocoon
Like a newborn from its womb
Like a turtle from its shell....
And I am well.

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Little girl with broken wings
Walking down a cluttered street;
There's rubbish lying everywhere,
A foul scent hanging in the air.

Little girl I heard the laugh
You stifled as you shuffled past
The cafes filled with evil eyes
That suck the starlight from the skies.

Little girl with veiled hair,
Veiling with it all your cares;
In painted veils of silk and linen,
You join processions of hidden women.

Little girl, you hope and dream
And wish for many lovely things
But you're secure in the ribat,
How can I spare you from your lot?

follow the star, a christmas song

Verse 1
Happy Christmas, wherever you are
Near or far, following the footprints of the star
And it will lead you there
And I will meet you there
Under a shining beam, of hope

A Happy Christmas of treasures untold
Not of frankincense, myrrh or gold
But it will catch your eye
Released in a baby's sigh
In a quiet song, of hope

Chorus:
Follow the star, follow heaven's fire
Follow the star, hear the angels choir
Follow, follow the star...

Verse 2
A Happy Christmas, come one come all
Come and kneel at this lowly manger stall
Come and kiss the King
Cease your wandering
On this silent night, of hope

Bridge:
Follow, follow your starlit path
Follow, follow and don't look back
A Happy Christmas, wherever you are