Hidden Horizons
(by LD Holland)
The hallowed halls are fallen,
The holy places gray;
The sword and plowshares silenced,
No prayers to greet the day.
But souls still whisper promise
That life will come again;
Time's the only mystery -
The question only, when.
Warrior's Lullaby
(by LD Holland)
My wings bear you up
Carried o'er the battle sore
Hold you safe in my heart
'Til the morrow breaks ashore
In the cradle of my love
May your rest be sweet
And your peace restored
When the night's complete.
All the sleeping maidens left
On the shores of paradise
As the sword and trumpet steal
Light of life from all their eyes
But fair warrior and king
Grief is never borne alone
For the heart of all the world
Rests with thee upon the throne.
SAFE
(by LD Holland)
Home
Bruised and bleeding
Tears and shouts
Prayers for sanctuary unheard
By whatever gods ignore me.
The eyes of the children
Beg for hope
And I have none to offer
None survives.
Laws mock us
Promising help
Promising safety
Promising a tomorrow
That never comes.
Lies upon lies
Compounding interest
And another child
Learns the ways of the world
Coming full circle
Home, bruised and bleeding.
DREAM WEAVER
(by LD Holland)
Dreams, the mind's most lush tapestries;
E'er stronger and more brightly coloured
When woven within shared souls.
The hope that shines through hopelessness
Quilting shattered fragments of despair
Broken pieces now harlequin colors made whole.
A Dream Weaver's sword wields power
Against the blackest knight,
Rewarding victor with sweet sum;
A strong and mighty power, this,
Yet it cannot do alone
What joined hearts overcome.
Sweet lovers' caresses,
Souls soar in freedom, rest now assured,
Curse turns to blessing and darkness be day.
A heart steeped in darkness arises in light
And all that is evil can never prevail
When dreamers let hearts lead the way.
SONNET TO MY DRAGON
(by LD Holland)
How sweet the dragon
Creeping on my floor!
A tiny beast roaring,
Green and glittering scales
The fire-breather soaring
On imaginary wings.
A Celtic legend
Sprung fingers and toes,
Blue eyes laughing at me
And he smiles because he knows
He has victory
When he reaches for a hug.
ABSOLUTION
(by LD Holland)
Silent and subtle
Painting palettes of shadows
Night settles in
All around my soul.
Rest comes not easy,
But welcome in measure
And slowly in dreamscape
I am once again whole.
Here in the wonder
Of unspoken heartsong
I savor the texture
Of what I hold dear.
And when the sun rises
Upon the new morning
I gather new treasures
For night's sweet frontier
RUIN
(by LD Holland)
The silence surrounds her,
Hallowed and soft;
Her bells are now faded,
No ring in her loft.
And still she stands sentry
Over trees and the Earth
Awaiting the moment
When the spring brings rebirth.