A Dedication

This poem is dedicated to the friends and confidantes in my life, who assist me on the path to God.

Cocoon of my Soul

The silk of realization enfolds me
each filament
reflecting the shimmering sunlight
of God.
This
is the cocoon of my soul.

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The Valley Song

The first time I listened to this song, I felt utterly humbled and grateful to my guide, Radhanath Swami, and to Krishna for His mercy.

The Valley Song
by Jars of Clay

You have led me to the sadness
I have carried this pain
On a back bruised, nearly broken
I’m crying out to you

I will sing of Your mercy
That leads me through valleys of sorrow
To rivers of joy

When death like a Gypsy
Comes to steal what I love
I will still look to the heavens
I will still seek your face

But I fear you aren’t listening
Because there are no words
Just the stillness and the hunger
For a faith that assures

I will sing of Your mercy
That leads me through valleys of sorrow
To rivers of joy

While we wait for rescue
With our eyes tightly shut
Face to the ground using our hands
To cover the fatal cut

And though the pain is an ocean
Tossing us around, around, around
You have calmed greater waters

Higher mountains have come down
I will sing of Your mercy
That leads me through valleys of sorrow
To rivers of joy

To connect with the song, listen here (I encourage you to just listen to the music and close the window on the slideshow):

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