Peaceful Heart

PEACEFUL HEART

Sitting beneath the tree

Taking a moment

To watch the sea

The breeze wafts over me

This is where I want to be

The birds sing with glee

As they dance

Above me

Sorrows and troubles

Have no home

In this garden

Where I now roam

The water flows

Down the mountain

Seeking its home

The lower fountain

The smell of flowers

Fills the air

Taking away

My every care

The spirit is lifted

As consciousness drifted

Towards the ethereal

It hath shifted

I commune here

As I shed

A joyful tear

Not caring what will come

Or in the future

What I’ll become

For in this place

A spiritual embrace

Causing the heart and soul

To race

I close my eyes

And freeze time

Soaking in

The sublime

In the future

I will return

In minds eye

To here I’ll turn

-Shiidon, April 2010

I was thinking about the beautiful weather today and it reminded me of my Pilgrimage in 2006. In particular, my thoughts turned towards the terraces on Mount Carmel. Just type in Bahá'í World Center and you will find photos of the terraces I am speaking of. The photo here was taken by a dear friend, David, while we were spending time on the terraces. I have mentioned in the past that I have a habit of closing my eyes and remembering a place. I do this so that I can return in my mind whenever I wish. These terraces are beautiful, simple and peaceful. They bring healing to the troubled soul and joy to all.