Strength

We have the strength
to hold
our own

within the known
through
the unknown..

as we endure 
and grow
together;
alone..

we have the strength..

divine mystery
our soul's
defence.

Poem & Painting by Mairi

Peace

An olive branch;
a white dove's 
view;
another chance
to renew

a fountain
of love..

above and beyond

all thoughts
of right or wrong

or belonging to.

Poem & Painting by Mairi

Bird in Flight

Circling
around..

all the beginnings
and endings 
with tattered wings;
feeling lost
yet found..

surviving
and arriving

here
alone..

now a bird 
in flight
again..

going home.

Poem & Painting by Mairi

Towards the Light

Let's turn
towards
the light;

can you feel 
its expansion
within..

as fear begins
to retreat;

defeated..

and faith
meets
love.

Poem & Painting by Mairi

Moving On

Places
and faces
have gone..

tears shed
have left no trace;

no sign..

time
bled
away..

it led us
onwards

moving on

Poem & Painting by Mairi
Excerpt: This Beautiful Abyss

Life’s Call

I'm done
fighting life

with double-edged
swords
and angry 
words..

resisting;
and persisting
in loops
and circles..

I let go of it all..

I surrender
until

I hear
life's call.

Poem & Painting by Mairi

The Masquerade

An overload
of thoughts
exploding..

our weary souls;
our cheerless
hearts..

the shifting sand
and sleight
of hand..

this masquerade
parade
of fear

I'll never
understand.

Poem & Painting by Mairi

Fearless Truth

Let me be

where open 
faces
cross my path..

and fearless
truth
embraces
me

with freedom's
choice..

and love's
voice.

Poem & Painting by Mairi

Something Beautiful

A shaft of light;
the flash
of belief..

forgiving insight;
a falling
leaf..

benevolent toil;
the butterfly’s
wing..

a merciful smile;
all fragile
things.

Poem & Painting by Mairi
Excerpt: This Beautiful Abyss

Winter Pledge

I will not
allow
this life
to freeze my heart;

I vow..

nor turn me 
inside out
and tear my soul 
apart
with doubt
and loss
of faith..

I embrace

all that flows
with kindness;
love

and grace.

Poem & Painting by Mairi

Shadow

There is no
darkness;
only
a shadow..

just
the shrouded
reflection
of all 
that blocks
the power
of light

to reveal

to heal
to grow.

Poem & Painting by Mairi

Meandering

Energies and signs;
synergy
and time..

bind
yesterday
tomorrow
and today..

meandering

like a river
passing
through..

we find
our
way.

Poem & Painting by Mairi
Excerpt: This Beautiful Abyss