Footsteps

Footsteps on the sandy path
Barefoot do I dare to tread
Winding forest trail begins
Worries off my mind is shed

Fresh air chases after me
Playing, dancing through my hair
Flowing grass sways in time
Breeze escapes without a care

Flowers dance in the sun
To the wind’s perfect tune
Shining faces smiling, free
Beauty in spectacular bloom

Looming forest up ahead
Trees whisper in the shade
Beckoning me to come in
Inviting curiously into the glade

Enveloping me within its grace
Creatures scurry here and there
All around their calls are heard
Gently do I tread with care

Small against the towering bark
Respect and honour feelings rise
Curiosity at creation’s charm
Gaia throws off Her guise

Rising from the soil down deep
Through my feet into my soul
Grounding, connecting to Herself
Earth greets me and takes hold

Warm sunbeam falls on my face
Acceptance of a true heart
Igniting me with fiery warmth
Feeling of belonging starts

Rushing, rustling through the leaves
Wind returns with cool caress
Yet as I turn to walk away
Releases its hold and comes to rest

Down the path, a cliff appears
Cool droplets of water fall free
Cascading in casual cadence
Rhythm reaching inside of me

Heart beating to the tune
Nature’s song plays on, and sings
Of love, gratitude, unity
Peace to my heart She brings

Insignificant as we seem to be
Humbled by my tiny part
In all of creation do I find
Only man can a revolution start

Devastation upon our planet reigns
Nature weeps in despair
If only there were more like me
To give protection and good care

Meditation and time well spent
Creatures of the ground and air
Bid farewell and scamper away
Night approaches so be aware

Thankful to Gaia for Her concern
Her kindness and hospitality
Mindful of my favourite place
As I stroll back home to reality

And if one day you pass that way
While down to the woods you go
There between the trees you’ll find
Her spirit to each traveller shows

That in our hearts, may truth remain
Transformation all begins with you
So make a change, make a stand
No time to waste to start anew.

~ Quentin Jessen © 11 July 2016

Moonlight Dance

Upon the far horizon

A glowing light appears

The moon in all her majesty

Her ascension all reveres

Ocean waters shimmer

Black transforms to gold

Bundled up by swirling waves

To the sea king be sold

Rising in radiant brilliance

Luna lights the night blues

Clouds billow above the deep

Clothing her with white hues

Dazzling majestic moon

With your pure robes

Hemmed with glittering gold

Around your shimmering globe

Stars dance in pure delight

Honouring her majesty’s reign

Twilight quickly fades to none

Her beloved she seeks in vain

Sailing across the murky skies

Where to has he gone?

Sadness shadows across her face

Luna’s search alone finds none

Day by day a veil of grief

Covers her sheer wonder

Hiding herself from the world

Behind the horizon yonder

Just before all hope is lost

Her back she turned to cry

Rays of pure delight and warmth

Begins to fill up the sky

Could it be the tide has turned?

Luna’s long lost love returns

Covering and embracing her in

Adoration in his heart that burns

The brilliance of Solaris flares

Showing his heart’s fire is true

The veil of darkness slips away

Joyful bliss in the sky now blue

Turning to her love once gone

Tears of sadness wiped away

Luna’s face in fullness glows

Magnetic dance begins to sway

Embrace in celestial display

Merging marriage of delight

Union in eclipse be awed

Ring of light and love burns bright

~ Quentin Jessen © 22 April 2016

Past Present Future

Pain
Anguish
Rushing through my soul,
Hurt
Emotions
Pushing me into a hole.

Accusations
Doubts
Raising my fears,
Worry
Anxiety
Undoing all these years.

Struggle
Exhaustion
From pushing it aside,
Fixing
Undoing
The bonds from which I'm tied.

Hoping
Praying
For a miracle to come,
Confused
Crying
What happened to all the fun?

Sufferance
Patience
Always through it all,
Questions
Penance
During this waging war.

Conflict
Overcome
Resilient do I remain,
Strengthened
Wiser
Even though the pain.

Guidance
Acceptance
Maybe it's the end,
Forgiveness
Comfort
To you I shall lend.

Finding
Always
The same given to me,
Grace
Mercy
Maybe one day you will see.

Happiness
Laughter
Of good times we shared,
Remembrances
Memories
You'll realise how much I cared.

Blindness
Deafness
A world of mixed up thoughts,
Persevere
Hold on
Until that day is caught!

Peace
Fulfillment
Of good times together,
Remembered
Always
In my heart forever.

~ Quentin Jessen © 24 July 2010

Paint a New Song

Silence fills my mind
Deep within these walls
Of expectations, confusion,
Which way now?
A contest of freedom calls.

Conspicuous thoughts
Surge in my consciousness
Calling, shouting, then
Screaming at me
Of all my restlessness.

I need some peace
Oh if only to dream 
Of unicorns, fairies, 
And carefree trees
Wishful thinking it would seem.

This jewel I possess
In my heart deep inside 
Protects and shelters,
Makes me stronger
No vengeance shall I abide.

I'll paint a new song
In my life and in my need
To inspire, redeem, 
Lifting me up high
My hope will succeed!

~ Quentin Jessen © 17 July 2010

Alone

How can you say
You want us to part?
When you know what we want
Deep down in your heart?
My heart it hurts
I'm feeling empty, broken -
My feelings crushed
Of all the things been spoken.

We had a fairy tale life
But you see a different side,
It still remains if you'd just see
See through the hurt and the pride.
My love I will love you
Always, even while struggling to mend,
When pushing me away
My feelings won't come to an end.

I thought you were the one
Saying you'll always be at my side,
But now I am being blamed
And have to take it in my stride.
We are two, involved in this
Struggling with this problem thrown
In our direction
And I am not in this alone.

I cannot be strong forever
Just as you always have seen,
My strength withers and dies
With every passing day that has been.
My tears have counted hundreds
Of days, hours, minutes of pain
Fears and anxieties arise
As I struggle to remain sane.

I wish you would see
How my heart is shattered
In a thousand pieces or more
Hoping to you that it mattered.
Without you it will be
A long, lonesome time
Of all my thoughts and emotions
Haunting, trapping me like a vine.

No arguing nor fighting
It’s my stupid heart-felt tale,
Of how much I feel for you
And how my heart now feels pale.
Yet do you take this
Deep into your heart?
Or will it be another
Fight that will start?

Of that I cannot think
And my heart’s wish for you -
All the best of emotions
Success and happiness too.
Am I lost, losing my way?
Somehow will I find my way back
Afraid to drift further from you
My dedication to you will remain on track.

This time which we have left
Should be treasured, seeing it clearly -
Never taking all for granted
How I appreciate you dearly.
As we go our separate ways
Knowing I didn't want this,
Wishing you the best for your life
I continue mine searching for bliss.

Hoping things could be different
But a pathetic hope it has been,
You’ve made your mind up to let me go
And I am forced to let go of our dream.
My heart, so un-mended
Can only stay as such,
Not wanting for anyone else
I never asked for much.

Except to keep our dream alive
Working through all on our way,
Our love supposed to be so strong
Hoping we would never stray.
Please remember how I feel
And know in your life that I tried,
All my best to help uplift you so
Never intending you to have cried.

Life has not been easy to me
Now to be dealt with another blow,
You say it’s all complicated
But good that we take it slow.
I have agreed, yes it's true
Though not easy to endure at all,
I respect you but hope you return
When you hear my heart's call.

Some people and circumstances
Have interfered in our bond,
Wish we could overcome and make it through
And happily come out strong.
My heart is struggling
So hard to come to terms,
But I cannot seem to let go
For the love in my heart that burns.

Fate has brought us together
Remember all we've been through -
Bad times are past, good times remain
From lessons learnt, we must stay true.
I love you, more than I have loved
Yet I wished you could be,
By my side through life's successes
And I could be with yours to see.

~ Quentin Jessen © 23 April 2010