Frame of Time

 written by

 Don Haderlein

Book 7 and Final in "The Through The Life" poetry and photography book series.









Beginning

In the beginning I was hopeful
Even realistic about starting something new
Awareness brought me hope 
And out of fear.

As I waited on change to appear
Somewhere in the laborious process
I birthed something new.


The Darkest Light

Soul searching
Finding the deep channels
In midnight black
Without a light to shine.

When does this night end?
When will the new day break?
Or has the light extinguished
In this lifetime?

Beyond a nightmare
This can never be
A light among stars
Vanishing forever.

Dawn breaks
A centering beacon
Pulling my being
Towards an unknown light.

Warm and knowing
Who I am
Where I came from
I begin again.

(c) 2018 Don Haderlein,  from "It is Well With My Soul"
Read by Don Haderlein

 


From "Frame of Time"

Gratitude
Compassion
Resurrection

Read by Don Haderlein
Music by George Winston


Written and read by Don Haderlein
From "Frame of Time"

Gratitude

I am thankful for life
And the spark of energy, The glimpse of eternity That rushes through my soul.
Every breath I take, Every food I taste, Every thought I make Is a gift I receive.
In deep sleep, I dream. When I awake,
I smile,
Knowing that with every heartbeat I am Alive.

Compassion

At the God source Compassion breaks through.
God’s love extends Beyond measure.
We live with a loving God. We are His treasure.
Allow compassion. Begin with loving yourself. Extend outwardly to others.
Then reach up towards Heaven, Where compassion will lead us forward Into Love.

Resurrection

Like the sun rising each day, A new day announces a hope For change and rebirth
A moment for resurrection.
Life from life to life Death has lost its sting. Inevitable and impermanent Life continues on.
Many resurrections occur in life. Daily we are renewed.
There are endings and new beginnings.
As we rise from the ashes
 We are reborn.

(c)2023 Don Haderlein