Whispers from the Heart

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© 1996, Carolyn Odom Burleson, Ph.D. .

Over the years my heart has whispered expressions of  love.  
I now whisper them back to the Universe.
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Be Still and listen to your heart. 
It is the voice of God
 
pulsating to the rhythm of the Universe
 transmitting a message 
through your soul
to you.

 

 
 

TO MOM

Who taught me a love for humankind - the proper way to treat a brother/sister - the basic principles that guide my life expanded to guide the lives of others. I'll spread your love and teach your love to all of humankind and humanity will move to a higher level. For this I live - for this I work. For this I thank you for planting the SEED OF LOVE WITHIN ME.

I thank you, GOD, for giving us a loving Mother
Who taught us to love our sisters and our brothers.
She did not spoil the child nor spare the rod
But she taught us each the ways of GOD;

She nursed us through all illness, trials and cares;
We felt her loving touch was always there.

We thank you, GOD, for giving us a loving mother
for we know, like her, there is none other.
(She is now at peace in the arms of GOD.)

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THE DOGWOOD TREE
 
Sleeping, twisted winter limbs
Awaken to the dawn of spring
Its agile branches have begun
To wind their way toward the sun
Its buds sprout up, their fragrance share
Pink blossoms coloring the air
And soon the leaves a vivid green
Replace the blossoms on the scene
The branches weighed with nature's growth
Continue winding like an oath
Was taken to extend a hand
To lift the creatures of the land
These winding branches seem to say
"REACH OUT and MAKE A FRIEND TODAY!"
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THE GIFT OF LOVE
 
GOD gave to me the gift of love
And I shall pass it on
For sharing love makes life more full
And so I share my love with you
And being loved makes life more rich
Receive it and enjoy the wealth
And likewise share with another soul
Where e'er your heart doth dwell
As I gain joy from loving you
You're free to share your wealth
With one, whomever you may choose
And gain your joy as well
But look not to receive it back
From that self-same soul
For the joy of love lies in the loving
It is not ours to hold
For GOD has made decree that love
Freely given from the heart
Must eventually return unto
The place from which it start
So as this love is spread around
It multiplies and grows
And when it does return to you
'Twill be ten thousand fold.
ODE TO LOVE
 
You are the snowflakes that fall in winter
And beautify the world
Yet the heat that warms in the midst of a blizzard
The cool brisk air that rejuvenates my life
With every breath that I draw so deeply
As to fill every corner of my soulful being
with you And live!
The rhythm of my heart - your heart
Of the wild ram and lioness
Of the planets, the seasons - the rhythm of life
You are the rain that irrigates the earth in spring
And evokes all things live to grow and produce
The fruit that feeds the body
The Spirit that feeds the soul
The thoughts that feed the mind
The LOVE that feeds my heart
THE FOOD OF LIFE!
The green that paints the world in summer
As we walk through the gardens enjoying its beauty
Inhaling the sweet fragrance that permeates the air;
You are the splendor of the autumn leaves
Transforming themselves into scenes upon scenes
Of variant hues - that only nature can create
The liberated bird that flies as free as the wind
The wind itself that creates a tumultuous storm
Or a warm, tranquil breeze
Your are the burst of energy that soars through
My very being and floods me with sweet, ecstatic joy
The Light within that shines its rays upon others
The torch that lights he way on the Path to enlightenment
You are the radiation of warmth from those who share
And the feeling of comfort in the midst of that sharing
The blending of shared lights that set the stars
Upon the heavens - illuminating the universe
I WILL ADD MY LIGHT TO YOURS,
and
WE WILL SHARE OUR LOVE WITH THE WORLD!
WORD FROM WITHIN
 
It is my GOD who speaks to me
and tells my heart, "Be still"
You cannot gain another's l
ove unless it be his will
He must be willing to unite
his heart with yours, you see
To manifest the perfect
love sewn in the cosmic seed
So still your heart and listen
to the Still Small Voice within
For it alone can lead you to
the place you should begin
To travel to complete yourself;
so let your search begin
And you will find the love you seek
if you'll but look within
SYMPATHY
 
A union of harmonic souls
that strikes a sympathetic chord
Striving ever to reach the goal
of raising the total vibration of humanity
Who understand each other's needs
and complement each other's will
Positive-Negative Ra-Ma,
a dual function within the Unity
Not complete one without the other
One provides strength, the other compassion
One desire, the other will -
one the will, the other the way
One gives, the other receives
Within each aspect is the seed of the other
Which allows the growth of all traits in both
And a sympathetic understanding between the two
An harmonious vibration
that strikes a chord in the universe
And reverberates Peace Profound throughout
An harmonious relation brought together
For the express purpose of sharing
Sharing its Love with humanity
and Peace with the world
Sharing the vibration of a higher octave
And raising that frequency higher still
To reach the total vibration of the Universe
Which is - PURE LOVE
The mission - to carry that Love
to the far corners of the earth -
to spread the blanket of Peace
Across each land
and plant the seeds of Love until
The entire earth is covered
with a patch-work quilt of
LOVE - PEACE - HARMONY
Then will the sympathetic souls
have completed their mission
And returned to the Divine Source of all souls
There to experience the universality of
COSMIC LOVE and EVERLASTING PEACE.
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' TIS CHRISTMAS
 
'Tis Christmas - 'tis a time of joy and peace
And God's breath whispers in the ears of men
"Be still, and listen to your heart
For in it dwells the Spirit of the Holy Christ child"
Each thought of love will nourish it
Each act of good will nurtures it
Till it grows to full maturity
And love and good will spread their arms
Embrace the hearts of other men
To manifest the Christ within
The world, a joyous song begins to sing
' Tis Christmas - 'tis a time of joy and peace

“A SONG OF JOY"
 
A song of joy my heart now sings
For love into my heart you bring
And unto GOD a song of praise
He works in such mysterious ways
His many wonders to perform
This world with beauty He adorns
A song to you, beloved dear
I sing to you, I'm ever near
To comfort you when you're alone
Because the seed of love is sewn
Implanted in our hearts, and so
Just as above, it is below
Our love exists on every plane
And in the cosmic it doth reign
Supreme, for it's the love of GOD
And we were chosen by our lot
To spread this joy and peace and love
So too below as up above
A blessing for my dear beloved
A prayer that GOD will keep us hubbed
To Him that we in His great eyes
Be worthy even so to rise
Together, and by Divine Grace
Commune in His Holy Dwelling Place.
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COMMUNION WITH A STORM

I watched a storm approach one summer day
The sky grew dark o'er the children at play
As the fierce wind blew up so refreshing and cool
The trees bowed as if to say, “Only a fool
Would resist such a mighty force as this.”
Then came the rains, the cool drenching rains
Thrusted violently by the force of the wind
And bathed every vein of the sun-parched earth
Soon the earth will respond to the law with new birth
Suddenly, from out of the dark sky ran
A brilliant flash proclaiming the “I AM”
The Almighty spoke in a thunderous roar
Saying, “Listen within - hear what is in store:
As the earth abounds in beauty after a storm
Life's tempest will also cause you to grow strong
For I come not to destroy life, you see
But that you may have it more abundantly.”
By attuning myself with the rain and the wind
I felt no fear at all - but a quiet within
While the tempest raged on and shook the wild earth
I knew it was only GOD'S forces at work
Performing their duties of cleansing the Earth
So too do the storms of our lives set to work
As I listened and watched, a song came to my heart
And from my lips these word did impart:
“Thank you, Lord, for sending the rain
Thank you, Lord, for making it plain
Thank you, Lord, all praises to thee
Thou art the ruler o'er all that be.”
Soon the rain stopped - the wind turned into breeze
But the lightning yet flashed, in the distant sky streaked
And the thunder yet roared a far distance away
GOD whispered, “I go to prepared a new day,
A new day of joy - a new day of hope
A day far beyond your reality's scope.”
With the last streak of lightning God spoke unto me,
“I go to prepare a place for thee.”
... Then once more the birds took to wing
In the quiet serenity I heard them sing
And after a while the storm clouds rolled away
And a rainbow appeared - what a heavenly day!
GOD'S promise of hope, GOD'S promise of love
Now hung in the sky from the heavens above said,
Renew your attunement from the days of your youth
Follow me now, and discover all truth.”

RAINBOW
ARCHING - EXTENDING
FROM THE HEAVENS
TO ORNAMENT THE SKIES
GOD MADE COVENANT WITH MAN
SENDING THIS SIGN TO
SEAL THE PACT
LOVELY - PROMISING
RAINBOW
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LOVE
SHARING - CARING
TOO TIGHTLY HELD
WILL SUFFOCATE AND DIE
FOR WE MUST ALSO LEARN
IT CANNOT BE POSSESSED
A SPECIAL GIFT
FROM GOD
LOVE
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BE
BE STILL
STILL AND KNOW
KNOW THAT I AM
I AM THE LIVING GOD
GOD OF ALL CREATION
CREATIONS THAT WERE
MEANT TO
BE
GOD
OMNIPRESENT - OMNIPOTENT
CREATOR OF ALL
HE RULES THE UNIVERSE
AND GIVES EXPRESSION THROUGH MAN
IN HIM WE LIVE
MOVE AND HAVE
OUR BEING
GOD
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      BE THANKFUL

      Through all our mistakes and errors in life
      Through all our trials and woes
      Through all our conflicts and worldly strife
      It's comforting to know
      That GOD still watches over us
      And we are in His care
      Be thankful there's a GOD within
      He's not outside somewhere

      In each dark hour there's always hope
      For the dawn of a bright new day
      A chance to overcome our faults
      And travel in GOD'S way
      Be thankful there's a GOD within
      He's not outside somewhere
      Be thankful for each lesson we learn
      To lift us above our cares

      THE HEART

      Living and loving - both functions of
      This grand creation of GOD above
      The heart rejoices with every beat
      Which sends life's blood to nourish each cell
      It rejoices more as it sends out love
      To strengthen the life of someone else
      And GOD is pleased more and more
      As it does the job it's created for.

 
 
      "PROSPERITY PSALM - 151"

      The Lord is, and I AM
      I am wanting for naught
      For all is becoming what I AM

      I abide in the secret place
      Where the voice of the Most High speaks
      "Be still, and know that I AM GOD"

      Know that all is All
      All is mine
      And I All thine

      The Lord of all directs my course
      The love of all prospers my way

      For I AM what All is
      And All is mine
      And I Am thine

      Lifestream

      The sun rose for me today
      I heard The Father-Mother say
      Peace, be still and know that I AM GOD

      In all I think, in all I do
      This same message funnels through
      Attune I to the Great Lifestream of GOD

      For in it do I live and move
      And is my being surely proved
      I see the life of all who come my way

      As part of mine and I of thine
      As though entangled in a vine
      That ties us all together in some way

      The Father-Mother meant it so
      Just as above - it is below
      For nothing is apart from GOD, you see

      We all stem from the same Life Source
      That once it has complete its course
      Returns to GOD all One on the Lifestream

 
 
FAREWELL
 
Mourn not my leaving
For mourning is in vain
Neither waste your tears to cry
My mission , once fulfilled on this earth plane
I’ll assume another task on high
I’ve walked with GOD while here on earth
The Master Jesus was my guide
Until I needs return to earth
I’ll be sitting by His side
All is quite well with my soul
For while I dwelt herein
I learned to reach the SOUL of GOD
And I found Peace within.
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Peace is Possible!
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