Sonomabuzz

poems of gerry la londe-berg

  • aligned to the vision of our souls

    Our bodies must be open
    to have a vision of our compassion
    which only comes through sharing
    our lives as we move forward
    aligned to the vision of our souls

    the stone arrived along the river
    holding amalgamated pieces of god’s heart
    come down to show who was caring
    come down to rescue me for my part
    Growing always growing
    to the space between our hearts
    growing never knowing
    what keeps us so apart

    Parts holding place we are molding
    The secret space of enfolding
    which when it fits in place and stays
    It will last all our days.

    ***
    we are folding one
    atop another folded
    and molded boldly

    <><><><><> 07/05/24

  • an optimist in love

    One of the most dangerous things in the universe
    may be an optimist in love.
    There are no risks too great
    when you see the outcome’s possibilities.
    Simultaneously, there are no risks too great
    when you ignore the possibilities;
    jumping forward into the abyss of shared hearts
    is just one of the best possibilities there is.
    The amount of beauty and joy
    that is available will transform
    every thought into something good
    in the mind of the optimist in love.

  • the rainbow binds us 240214

    Who did you chose to tell your dreams to?
    The romance in the rainbow binds us
    The treasures at the end of the rainbow
    shine beauty on the world
    As they can only be dreamed
    and never touched
    The bands of the rainbow
    can be seen in their melding
    But the edges are never
    sharp or distinct
    Such is the beauty of love,
    intertwined but never defined
    Red will show the heat of passion
    Orange will bring warmth and connection
    Yellow brings to mind
    the brilliance in our sunlight
    Green enfolds us in the peace
    of togetherness and life
    Blue engulfs the sky and the spirits we trust
    Indigo has the moonlight
    and darkness of night
    connecting all our mysteries and dreams
    Violet brings out compassionate
    kindness and inspires creativity
    Shining
    shining
    While we see these shades
    there are a million more colors of variation

    Only love will do
    to hold the rainbow we make of our lives together
    Only love bridges the edges of the rainbow together. Only love holds our souls together
    Our love is not the only love.
    Our love is the colors of our being.
    Together

    In the confluence of being
    a silent center is held
    Together

  • Instead of a miracle long-awaited 240112

    Instead of a miracle long-awaited
    I got grace
    which brought
    acceptance and gratitude
    and fortitude
    to move on
    Still not knowing
    where I am going
    Nevertheless
    we each move on
    into uncertainty

  • Events of our year 240101

    In the depths
    of my heart
    the feelings are
    moving and stirring
    Events of our year
    glorious blessings
    whirling
    In the depths
    of my heart
    my gratitude spinning
    Recalling all the riches
    we are still here to share
    winning all there is to win
    In the depths of my heart
    I must find the words to say
    How happy I am
    on our blessed day

    I love you

  • Mystique of the seasons of life can be found

    crisp light of dawn over the cold blue hills
    rain from the west letting moisture spill
    renewing the light like renewing the land
    holding out hope in the place where we stand
    days spill over days on this path of renewal
    certain days of each life turn into jewels

    the days of the good and days which were bad
    prove the truth of our visions, or make us sad
    down all the days of each life on this planet
    experiencing the moments as the universe will grant it
    wisdom and humility lived in our sorrow
    as joy and strength spill forth in tomorrow

    God grants us dawn if we are up to see
    the potential of growth like wind from the sea
    viewing the gray light revealing each day
    the forthcoming vision in life’s vast array
    hoping for light in that crack which appears
    on the edge of our horizon dispersing our fears

    joys and sorrows from long ago times
    each day that renews is here to remind
    how lovers and friends are with us through time
    held in our hearts and held in our minds
    the joy that we shared down through the years
    the lessons we’ve learned from all of our tears

    the goodness of each other discovered each day
    the companionship enshrined to show us our way
    the potential of dawn to become the full light
    is followed in the sky expansive and bright
    then the wind and the rain seen in the west
    as another day moves forward and we find some rest

    the joy on the coast and dragons discovered
    give us the roots of magic uncovered
    in dirt of the earth and the misty air
    enchantment renewed as we linger there
    greeted by fairies and energy of trees
    if we are wise, we recognize these

    forces of renewal absorbed by our strength
    recognizing the days that became the length
    of the dragon’s tail and the tree branch’s girth
    came down through time since the day of our birth
    writhing from wind though held in the ground
    Mystique of the seasons of life can be found

    trees last a long time. Lovers will too
    mist in the morning branches covered in dew
    like memories and hopes so sublime
    which prove the true purpose of our time
    to live each day and hold each breath
    for each other until the day of our death

    the blessings of light at the coming of dawn
    fill spirit’s gorgeous bright capacity to move on
    lessons learned and lessons lost
    some morning dew turns into frost
    as cold memories are reminders at dawn
    of places and people from whom we were drawn

    holding our hopes, memories, and fears
    reminders of joy, happiness, and tears
    seeing these things each dawn of the day
    as markers of things we learned how to say
    be hopeful, be kind, be renewed by the dawn
    listen for the echoes which memory spawns

    shining blessings for our hopeful hearts
    following each other to where we did start
    hold in the heart the value found there
    and accept that it is important to show that we care
    care deep and unfettered because then it is found
    Dragon tales and love from deep in the ground

    <><><><><><><> 02/28/23


  • Eternal question in my mind

    The dawn I missed still insists

    on contemplating eternal bliss.

    Looking out at the edge of dawn’s display;

    seeing the light emerge orange from gray.

    Some part of the new day will reveal

    the hidden parts which night concealed.

    Another opportunity to change the world,

    or simply flow as eddies swirl.

    Eternal question in my mind,

    should I try or let forces move me?

    Is the way of desire to see

    superior to the path of surrender?

    I struggle to bring out the truths I would engender?

    The darkness was a place of rest

    reaching into deeper realms of trust.

    And new light warms the soul

    but does not reveal how to reach my goal.

    I must determine how to get there;

    should I try or should I flow?

    My inner self will somehow know

    the answer to eternal questions of entitlement.

    Does desire lead to enlightenment?

    Or does enlightenment come forth and flow

    from each new dawn’s early glow?

    <><><><><><><>  02/17/23

  • The gift of gratitude

    Grateful for the gift of joy; joyous beyond wonder
    Thankful for the life we live resounding like thunder
    Acknowledging the blessings of each breathe simple and essential
    Comforted by the thoughts that come to explore all our potential
    Sincerely full of gratitude for blessings large and small
    Pulled forward into mysteries thankful for them all
    Happy for myriad connections, transcendent or unseen
    Mindful of the joys in unity, woven ways of being
    Hopeful in community because together we are whole
    Pleased in all the perspective of what we do or don’t control
    Delighted in the wonder of desire, found through harmony’s network
    Astounded by the discovery that being together is no quirk
    Thankful for the being of the open loving man
    Blessed by the gift of the open loving woman
    Grateful thankful wonderous of being here each day
    Held in warmth and happiness. This is where we’ll stay

    107 forever

    <><><><><><><> 2/14/23

  • Beyond the edge [not yet seen]

    Fantastic joy unknown in this realm
    Came to the fore beyond the edge
    In the space of a place that could overwhelm
    Passing the perimeter, flying off a ledge

    The mystery of existence which propelled us here
    Moving dreams and visions along some strange path
    Outside the past boundaries to know so clear
    A lucid dream perhaps conceived as we hath

    Conjured our beloved so long sought
    Imagined beloved so softly brought forth
    Every lesson in love understood as was taught
    When hopes revelation became ours henceforth

    In such a bubble of truths pledges
    Certainty emerged in time’s shortest blink
    It all came upon us beyond the edges
    Of boundaries or defenses to loves greatest link.
    <><><><><><><> 02/13/23

  • gratitude at dawn

    gratitude at dawn as the birds fly across the sun
    bright glow of sun in the eyes of someone
    who is incredibly thankful for each and every day
    treading lightly as we dare to display
    expanding heart and capacity to love
    as infinite wishes flow from above
    when time passes as the earth is turning
    and the morning sun proves the world is churning
    thinking of standing on solid ground
    which is moving as we seek ahead to be found
    we are going somewhere which we cannot know
    sitting here now is how we will grow
    living and loving, crying sorrow
    will move us on today and tomorrow
    how should we think. how should we feel
    if we close our eyes this will still be real
    the reality of being on the planet today
    tomorrow the universe is the place where we’ll play
    the sun rises up and shines in our eyes
    if we can see beyond the skies
    to the stars across space in joy revealing
    the truth of the miracle of how we are feeling

    <><><><><><><> 02/10/23