In Between Songs

Anticipating coming fields

In between songs
with anticipation of coming fields,
step-up — into the earthly plain,
exciting and reciting fervor and joy.

Heart cracked open,
like an oozing volcano
waiting to erupt.

Calmly returning
to a translated speech
from cosmos
vibrational existence
as it should be.

The story of mo and maybe fo,
birthing from an acorns nut
buzzing bees
pollinating seed.

Tuning in ‘e’ or was it ‘g?’
upside-down music,
transcribed for another time,
not yet played
in this chaotic world.

Favorite libation
raising glass high
singing out loud
casting shadows abaft
Mofo bros. holding a thematic dream.

Time for morning sun
answered tune
deeper the dig
excavating songs
ancient healing
circumambient.

Go about the day to day
executing songs
certitude functionality
servile and obsequious
familiar to the all in all.

Favorite libation
raising glass high
singing out loud
casting shadows abaft
Mofo bros. holding a thematic dream.

~Ani Po

Inspired by a recent request to write a song for the MoFo Bros., my mind spins words and songs from the collective whole. Expanding reach, further than comfort zone, I call to the spirits of all there is — asking for healing songs to flow freely through.

With loop pedal pressed, Fritz and the Tantrums playing Spaceman snappy tune, allowing words to enter the page.

Thank you Literary Impulse for hosting these words, Priyanka Srivastava, Somsubhra Banerjee, Nachi Keta, Elisabeth Khan and all of the editing staff for considering this heart-felt lyrical song translated into words.

Much gratitude for those who take time to read, ponder, and allow the inner workings of self to come forward. Grateful for the feedback, love shared, and, more importantly, the Dance with Inspiration. Deep Peace.

Joseph Lieungh

Stepping into the Canvas with an Attentive Ear

Listening for the beauty to sing

Ever wonder what your purpose is? Ever wonder what You are supposed to do with your life? Have you taken the time to pamper yourself? Have you taken time to be still? All of these questions are answered by taking time to be present. Being present, sight becomes clear. Being present, speech becomes soft. Being present, lends an attentive ear…

Stepping into the Canvas, the wind called my name…

“Ani Po”

This is the day
Your life will surely change.
What you do with every breath,
Every step,
Will determine tomorrow.
It may not come,
But continue forward.

Your hands are that of the Creator.
Your feet walk as Creator.
Your mind shall think like Creator.
Your Heart — transplanted with Creators.

With eyes of hope,
Thoughts in faith.
Your steps shall be with grace
Actions will be of peace.
Yesterday has passed
Leading to today.

Give thanks for every moment before
And to come.
This is the day your life will surely change.

Stepping into the Canvas with an Attentive Ear, listening for the beauty to sing. When we take time to enjoy the Canvas, it returns the message — declaring — I AM Here. Be here, Be Now — listen to the Canvas speak your name. Be Here, Be Now — whisper a soft return — thank you — I Love you. In stillness, we are calmed; in calmness, we are freed.

~Ani Po

Much gratitude for those who take time to read, ponder, and allow the inner workings of self to come forward. Grateful for the feedback, love shared, and, more importantly, the Dance with Inspiration. Deep Peace.

Joseph Lieungh