Counting the cost

Have you ever counted the cost?

Of a life lived without some reason?

Do you wander aimlessly day by day?

Trying to simply "find your way"

Does the wanderer simply succumb?

To: day-dreaming: to absence in default

How can we enjoy what we have?

If we are always looking for something

Better...

Can we dream of brighter days?

Can we move forward with our lives?

Without asking all those age-old questions...

What is my purpose in this life?

What should I do? Where should I go?

Is there something more that I should know?

Is there something deeper that I should seek?

Have I missed the proverbial boat?

And what exactly is it that I really need?

Many are called yet few are chosen...

Many are lost while their lives are frozen...

We all need something to look forward to

Some analysis to help us move along...

Some deeper meaning to these simple lives...

So: if we seek diligently?

If we open up our precious hearts and minds

Surely the moment will come when we

Can see the very purpose God has planted

Surely we will be able to progress further afield

If indeed we finally see: finally yield...

To that greater power...To God himself 

The author and finisher of our fate...

Please don't wait too long...

Seek and ye shall find...

Ask and it will be given...

Knock and it shall be opened...

Only...don't wait too long to answer Him

Simply allow His love to bring you in...

Misty moonlight tale

Tall and slender

She leant against 

Closed balcony doors

Her warm breath...

Fogging up the glass

Full moon creeping

Out from behind 

The drifting clouds

Chimes ringing loudly

Through the wintry air

Long winding corridors

Warmly lit up inside

Echoing throughout

The magnificent castle

It was time...

Pale mists

Dew licked grass

Tall trees

Once hiding: once revealing 

Myriad stars

Reflected upon 

Crystal streams...

Hot house flowers

Warm scent of carnations

Upon the night breeze

Silver leaves sparkling 

Dancing and twirling 

Pale violet blossoms

Softest swirls of clouds

Dared only caress 

A full, glowing moon

Just in passing 

Lest they spoil the view

She stands in the clearing 

Tall and slender still

Tiny cottage surrounded

By herbs and shrubs until

Her wide, dark-lashed eyes

Can take the scenery in...

Beauty of the darkness

All around her 

Long, soft, black curls

Surround her face

Now a warmer wind

Caresses...

Long tendrils

Skim upon her lower back

Velvet skirts a-swirl

She stood waiting 

For the right moment

Senses alert...

Her head fell back

Arms; raised up

Palms to the diamond sky

Dark eyes closed

Lashes shadowed

Upon her pale, soft cheeks

Full lips partly opened

A small sigh escaped

Echoing into the forest

Dropping her hands

Levelling her head

She looks about

Continues out into the night 

Her mind 

Clear and alert

Once again

Warm rain scented air

Blew through the trees

Sounds of leaves dancing 

Upon the high branches

Added to the night's chorus

Animals... 

Going about their business

Water splashing from their paws

Sparkling stream 

Not far off

Trickling; bubbling

As in a mystic dream

The low hum of nature

Once again 

Beneath dark skies

Glittering with 

A million tiny diamonds

Sharing the heavens

With the glowing orb

Hanging in the eastern skies

I felt, saw, tasted 

Everything...

The air around me

Alive with the mystery

Of the fairy tale

So real

So beautiful

In amazing detail

Found the notes

to this fairy tale

By Vanessa

From many years ago

True confessions

Will you tell me of your secrets?
Will you tell me no lies: make no alibis?
Will you ever open up to me? Maybe confide?
Will you allow me inside your deepest mind?
Will you ever bare your precious soul?
Could it ever be laid bare: into my care?
Will you let me seek what I may find?
Could you trust me to uncover your treasures?
Knowing I would ever hold them safe: here inside...

Each drop of precious blood

Each drop that fell into that dusty ground...
Each precious drop of Jesus' blood
Will surely be blessed when found to
Cause many a sinful heart: with love: to flood

A question of innocence

I question the innocence of many
Doctors, medical practitioners and
Many scientific minds who say that
Vaccinations are safe...
After reading an article from 20 years ago
From a 1997 print out in 
Vaccination Information South Australia
Volume 1.1...
"Vaccination: Fallout predicted over 30 years ago"
That means...back in the late 1960's...

"Dr Neville Creed of Mt Gambier
Was privy to a warning about the dangers
of vaccinations and other drugs on the body's
Natural defence and survival system...
He and Dr Beltakis were speaking at the first meeting 
of the Mt Gambier Parent Support Group...
The doctors of chiropractic talked about
the biological processes of immunity
They questioned how vaccines 
which were injected directly
into the blood stream could be effective...
When the body was not equipped to deal with
the entry of disease in this way...
They described how vaccinations bypass
the babies natural defence mechanisms...
They talked about the widespread cases
of immune system damage, learning 
and behavioural disorders and other illness
occurring in the United States 
where vaccination is compulsory...
Doctor Boyd, in the USA predicted
the appearance of the sorts of problems 
we are now seeing...30 years ago...

Ms Kelly White a PhD Researcher 
from Flinders University
spoke at the second information session...
Ms White is conducting a study into 
vaccination, behaviour and development...
She was overwhelmed with
the number of responses she received 
from parents of vaccine damaged children...

During the presentation Ms White 
clearly demonstrated that there had been
very few studies done on vaccination
and almost none which proved vaccines
were either safe or effective...
She is conducting a comprehensive
survey believed to be the first of its kind
in the world and parents
of vaccine damaged children can contact her
at Flinders University..."

Vaccination Information South Australia
1997 Volume 1.1
PO Box 643 
Magill  SA 5072

Such is life

If you never ask

You'll never know

So honey: ask

And go with the flow

You can sit back

And do nothing at all

Or you can take a chance

You can give it a go...

Nothing ventured

Nothing gained

Such is life

Easily explained...

I fell in love with your essence

I see a different person 
From whom: at first I met
There is now a deeper 
Connection...
I am fit to burst...and yet
I am at peace at last...
For you must surely acknowledge
I can see into your very heart
I understand your thinking 
I understand your very soul
No longer do I suffer...
For it is love that has taken control...
This deep understanding that we share
Has opened up my eyes to a better life
At the other end of the dark tunnel
Now: finally: I see a brighter light...
When I am with you 
I feel at home: it's true
I cannot explain it better than
To say "I feel blessed beyond belief"
I love the feeling of your open arms
Just as I love the scent upon your skin
It is more than infatuated love
It is more like...
I feel...
A kindred spirit close beside me
A mirror to my deepest soul
I see right past any imperfections
I see right past the outer things
For it is deep inside my mind is searching
Yes; deep inside: there: my heart has wings...

When you really got to know someone
The physical characteristics 
Start to disappear...
You begin to dwell on their energy
The scent of their skin...
You see only the essence of the person
Not their shell...
You can't fall in love with beauty or looks
You can only lust after it...
Be infatuated by it...
Want to own it...
You can love it with your eyes...
You can love it with your body...
But not with your heart...
That's why
When you really connect with a person
Any physical imperfections...
Disappear...
Become irrelevant...

Hugging is good for you

Experts say...

Hugging is good for you

4 hugs keep the doctor away

Hugging is all-natural, organic

Naturally sweet

No pesticides: no preservatives

No artificial ingredients

100 percent wholesome

Helps the body's immune system

Keeps you healthier

Cures depression...

Reduces stress

Induces sleep...

Hugging is invigorating; rejuvenating

Hugging has no unpleasant side effects...

Hugging is nothing less than a miracle drug

Adults love hugging babies

They do this as often as possible

Adults love to hug other adults too

Yet they seldom do...

The reason being

The chance of rejection...

Hugging has no moveable parts

No batteries needed

No periodic check ups

Low energy consumption

High energy yield

Inflation proof

Non-fattening 

No monthly payments

No insurance requirements

Theft proof

Non taxable

Non-polluting

And of course

Fully returnable

Hugs are free

People take then for granted

If they did cost a lot of money

People would probably knock themselves out

To make money to buy them

Hugs are not worth anything 

If they are not used

A hug that is not used

Is lost forever...

Experts approve of hugging...

For their theraputic nature

And meditative effect

And pleasant reaction

It feels good...

Share a hug today

Extract from "Let's Hug" 

1990's 

Recipe for hugging

Ingredients: 
2 people - a touch of love
4 arms - a pinch of humour
2 hearts - a sprinkle of glee

Directions: 
Extend arms
Wrap around each other 
Clear your minds 
Take a good look at each other
Then pull yourselves together 
Mix well

Serves 2 

Extract from "Let's Hug"

From around 1990

Come dance with me again

Come dance with me in the rain of life
We'll listen to the thunder roar...
We'll count the seconds till lightning strikes
We'll get soaking wet for sure...

Come dance with me when the storm is near
We'll feel the cold winds blow our hair...
We'll hold on tight to our sweet love my dear
We'll sing our songs together out there...

Come dance with me in the summer sun
We'll feel it burning upon our skin...
We'll take our chances: have our fun
We'll never let our eyes grow dim...

Come dance with me as the days grow cold
We'll eat and drink and be in love with love...
We'll never surrender our freedom: no
We'll ever be lost together till we're called above...

Come dance with me as time grows short
We'll take what time is given us: keep pace
We'll breathe in deep while we can: my sport
We'll have run our very best race...

Come dance with me until time runs out
We'll be thankful for whatever may come...
We'll be together until the end: we'll sing and shout
We'll have enjoyed everything under the sun...

Many rivers to cross

In this life of sadness
In this life of loss...
So many terrible delays
So many rivers to cross
Too deep to ford one river
Too rough to swim across
Are you swept away by sadness?
Does life leave you high and dry?
Do you suffer for your terrors?
Do storm waters rise too high?
How many more rivers will you find
Before you finally make your way?
Into God's blessed wonderland?
How many more rivers will you cross?
Before you see the bright heavens?
Too many rivers to cross
Too many pains to bear
But remember that your blessed saviour
Has a loving, sympathetic ear...

Awaken

Oh woe to the Laodicean church
Who stand tall; but will surely fall
You profess to have the knowledge
You profess to have it all...

Be not self-sufficient; my precious ones
Rely upon me, your spotless lamb
Why are you sleeping? Awake! Awake!
Before it is too late! Before It is too late!

Father forgive them

Jesus never complained
When the nails were hammered in
Jesus never made a sound
He never moved an inch
Still he prayed for all of us
"Father, forgive them
For they know not what they do"
Jesus cried out these soulful words
Yes He prayed for me: for you

Storm winds blew

Our heavenly Father: silently standing

Beside that terrible, painful cross

Couldn't bear that awful pain

Turned His face away from His great loss

That's when the night fell early

That's when the storm winds blew

Even the angels couldn't bear to watch

As dear Jesus died for me and for you

Soon coming

The days are growing shorter
The message is very clear
Dear Lord we are waiting as
The time of your coming draws near

It's a beautiful day

It's a beautiful day to enjoy a run
Just the kind of day to be out in the sun
Fresh sea breezes: a pleasure indeed
To be alive: to be outside having fun
Rest and relaxation: peace of mind 
All things come together: life is sublime
Get out and greet your maker 
Be thankful: feel alive: be a taker 
Take in the sights: breathe in: exhale 
Release all your worries: relax: enjoy
A Sabbath of rest and peace: God's gift 
Make yourself ready for another new week

Lord help us all

Lord, help me please
Get through this night
Lord, help all of us
To rely upon your might
Forget not to pray
Forget not to say
Into thy hands my Lord
I commend all that I am
Under thy power my Lord
Am I kept safe from harm!

The Bluff

I saw "The Bluff" Rosetta Head from afar
I always wanted to climb to the very top
I was not daunted by the steep terrain
There was no fear nor terror to entertain
We began our journey in the afternoon
It was such a beautiful summer's day
Though hardly kitted out in walking shoes
We were determined to be able to finally say
"We climbed The Bluff and saw the view
Witnessed those beautiful, amazing sights
We traversed that magnificence to its natural height"
Ah the sea breezes were so refreshing
The seas around were such an amazing blue
I was moved to finally reach that pinnacle
Yes indeed I was absolutely thrilled: I'm telling you
Took many wonderful photographs
Posted them to my Facebook page
They are there for to see: memories of that day
When we conquered the amazing Rosetta Head
Yes we finally conquered the magnificent "Bluff"

Coping with stress

Is your hair a little greyer?

Does your face have many lines?

Do you need another shoulder?

To lean on: to cry out your terrible pain?

Are you made sick from your worries?

Do you feel a little more than strained?

What is your major problem?

Have you lost more than you have gained?

Does the fight/flight instinct/syndrome?

Leave you more than a little tired...

That adrenalin is climbing...

Searing through all of your veins...

Ah...I realise you are fighting harder

To maintain your uncertain poise

Please look a little deeper to find out

How you can avoid all that incessant noise

After-all your heart was pumping madly

Your cortisol is on the rise...

If you cannot lower all your stressors?

If you cannot cope with all the strain

How do you think to escape?

From all those modern day diseases

That: appear just like some silly craze...

Do you feel that you are cornered?

Have you lost your self-control?

Are you feeling ever trapped? 

Like a rat within a maze?

What do you do to ease that madness?

What helps lessen the constant strain?

If you cannot lower the stress my darling

You will go the way of many who blame

Their diseases upon many reasons

But please let me explain...

Studies show that many of today's diseases

Are caused by stress...

Cardiovascular disease...

Stroke and mental disorders...

Have been shown to have evolved

And progressed due to stress...

We all need to learn how to manage our stress

Through exercise and relaxation...

Through reading and artistic expression

Through natural medicine, and spas

Through social activity and hobbies

Through deep breathing and meditation

Through cognitive therapy and music

Through prayer and yoga or Tai Chi

Hans Seyle wrote his amazing paper

About how "stress" kills and maims

Yes it's all about how "stress"

Causes many diseases of modern days

In the "General Adaptation Syndrome"

He certainly explains: about "stress"

The modern killer that leaves its scars

"Every stress leaves an indelible scar

And the organism pays for its survival

After a stressful situation

By becoming a little older"

Don't call me baby

Remember Madison Avenue

"Don't call me baby"

I used to love the music: 
I used to sing along...

Don't call me baby
Don't call me your sweet
I am not here...
To make your life complete

Don't call me your "darling"
Don't call me your "love"
Seriously I am not on-line here
A man to meet: oh heavens above

Show some thought please
Show some respect too
I am not on here to make your day dear
I am not on here just for you

I am here to make you think
I am here to touch your soul
I have a God given purpose
I have a job to do...

Venus in blue jeans

Venus in blue jeans
True blue: it was so
No longer am I Venus
For I wish to be known...
For my brain not my waist size
For my thoughts not my bust
No longer do I want nor do I need
To be seen as an outlet for a man's lusts
I have grown older and I hope wiser
I have left my youth behind... 
Age should be no barrier for love from mankind
My mind is a precious vessel
That longs to be filled...
I seek more information on many subjects
I would learn about the universe
I would like to know so many things
Especially about my Lord Jesus
Who came to this earth to be a man
Yet left it as the king of kings...
I seek and I find: I ask and it is given
This door I knock upon is blessed
It is opened and within I see the living
Therein is my Lord Jesus
My Saviour and my Lord...
Seeking to uphold me with his living word
He is my intercessor: my lawyer: my friend
It is him I would find: much closer: here within

Under pressure

We are put under pressure
All of our lives: every day
We are expected to perform
We are expected to pay...

A man must earn money
To keep his wife and family
Be their provider; protector
Be their strength and stay

He is the bread winner
He brings the bacon home
Always he must surrender
His life is put on the line

A woman must bear children
Take care of them all
Feed them, clothe them
Cook, clean; take control

She is the cook in the kitchen
The maid in the lounge room
Where ever she is: working
She carries apron and broom

Cares for the children
24/7: day in: day out...
No time for herself
Never is this in doubt

We are put under pressure
We are declared domesticated
We care for our precious families
To them is our life: dedicated!

The Australia Times Poetry Magazine

I am thrilled to announce
A poem of mine will be
Published in the magazine
The Australia Times 
Volume 4 issue 4...
Breaking out: as I am
From this simple life of mine
I hope to share more of these 
Poems: words over time
Over the years to come
Please share my joy...
Though my journey is long
Yes, please come along...

Tangled cables

My cables are tangled

My wires are crossed

I feel so alone...
I am at a loss

My life is a mess...

How do I continue?

How do I go on?

Without you my Lord
To be my blessed guide...

How do I confess?

I need you my saviour

I need your blessed word

For without you beside me

I am lost...
Adrift in this darkened world
I am at the crossroads...
I am lost at sea...
Where are the directions?
Where are the signs?
Where are those oars?
That give meaning to me...
Your words are my anchor
Your love: a net: cast over me
You walk upon the waters of life
Saving all who would come close to thee
Thank you dearest Lord for saving me...

Interest paid

They say that "worry" is interest paid in lieu
For something that may never happen...
So why worry about something that is to come
When you can do nothing about it anyway...
Thus the simple adage: "Why worry? Pray!"

To thine own self be true

All through my long and sometimes lonely life
Wandering along that twisted, slippery way
I have always felt the need to understand...
How it is that people get so lost: I must say: must ask?
What do we cling to as we wander long and lost?
What messages do we send to our inner selves?
And at what cost? How do we manage to survive?
How do we get through without some terrible cost?
"To thine own self be true" comes to mind: in these words I find
A connection: a sprinkling of honesty and feeling...
Do these words settle in subconsciously and do we find
That we make excuses for our silly thoughts and acts
Do we muddle through believing in something intangible?
Do we seek for enlightenment but cannot actually know
What it is we are looking for...what is is that we actually miss?
So many times I felt that basic need for fulfilment
That we all feel at some stage in our lives...
That need to fit in somewhere; with some group
That need to find a place to belong: to be accepted
To be at home somewhere: at peace within ourselves
IF you believe in something you must accept it into your life
You must do what is right and follow through...
You cannot just wander along aimlessly without a clue...
So I say again: do what you believe to be right 
Believe in your self and "To thine own self be true"

I cry out my pain

Ah my love: it hurts...
I cry out my pain
Begging God to help me cope
Hot tears spill forth: will not cease
The pain within my heart grows...
It will not cease...
I need blessed release...
I cry out my pain...
Though outwardly I seem fine
There is a sadness...
That I cannot explain...
I know my Lord heard me
Sent His angels to my aid
Though I tried to stay away
I could not make it through the day
So I called you up: said my piece
Explained the reasons that increased
You heard my pleas and understood

We talked a while: we shared a smile

We both felt saddened...

And now everything is okay...

I can cope and enjoy another blessed day...

A kiss goodbye

What did I do wrong?
What is it that I missed?
Did I not hear your soul cry?
Was something lost within our kiss?
Did you look into my eyes?
See something otherwise...
See something amiss?
Oh honey: inside: I cry
But I will not let you see
How much this is killing me
So today I leave you far behind
Drive away and never look back...

The one thing

We humans wander through our lives
Looking for that supernatural spark
That amazing spiritual connection...
We are always seeking: never finding
We search our whole lives through
Looking for that something: me too
But though we search everywhere
Though we seek we cannot seem to find
Have we put on blinkers? Are we blind?
Why is it that we cannot find that one thing...
Why do we miss the signs before our very eyes?
Why are we so lost: confounded by and by?
Do we fill ourselves with worldly woes?
Do we simply dig in and ignore those signs?
Do we suffer for our small mindedness?
Ah indeed it is very true: I must confess...
Unless we lift ourselves above this earthly plane?
Unless we simply accept that there is more...
Yes; there is so much more for us to explore!
Unless we can raise our vibrations up a notch or two
We will ever be less than what is possible...
This is that vital truth I am telling you...
So look inside yourself and seek in there
Realise that the truth is out there waiting...
Then you will surely see at last
"The very thing you're looking for...
Seems to be the one thing you can never see"
Changes by a miracle...to be
The one precious thing...
To be found...
Right there: inside of thee...
Finally you will be set free...