by Bela Johnson | Jun 21, 2016 | nature, people, philosophy, Uncategorized
What can be grasped in the depth of one’s gaze peering mysteriously through curtains of illusion, how to ever truly comprehend; I sit gazing at that image now, the one of you and me on the water, snow-crested Mauna Kea backdrop, you in your element and me in...
by Bela Johnson | Jun 14, 2016 | lifestyle, musings, philosophy, Uncategorized
The wind muzzles voices, dogs; we all sleep more peacefully not knowing our neighbors’ sorrows. Breeze on the brain rattles loose what is not solidly moored in the mind; fears, doubts, trepidation run freely. And they become bearable only upon aspirating that...
by Bela Johnson | Jun 7, 2016 | nature, philosophy, spirituality, Uncategorized
Nothing left to hold onto unites unfettered intent with purpose less the useless struggle, railing against the inevitable wasting, wanting what cannot long be possessed; Remember, dear friend, how we both arrived in this life, naked and vulnerable and grasping,...
by Bela Johnson | May 31, 2016 | inspiration, musings, philosophy, Uncategorized
Hearts worn fragile on expectation can’t survive this world unwhole; transform stagnant, rout out tension, shake the body and warm the soul; Creation seethes with complication, chase of swordplay-brandished past; in this age of subtler doings, heed the chances...
by Bela Johnson | May 24, 2016 | nature, philosophy, psychology, Uncategorized
It is still when it comes, soundlessness pressing upon ears and bones, while in the distance tires pummel asphalt, birdsong dims as it thrums and it drums metal rooftops, delusive shelter from the storm when it hits, as will happen, none are spared its conclusion; Who...
