Not Wanting
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when the human spirit learns to love
and be grateful
finding more joy in giving
than receiving
when all, even the least
can live in dignity
not wanting for the core
of their humanity
— then will we ride the saucers
shining to the heart of tomorrow
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rob kistner © 2020
Arc of the Ages
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do not hide
from the great orb
of unquestioning fate
that spins in the spaces
of destiny’s light and dark
days of falter and fear
approaching
moving
unsteady on legs
of unquenchable doubt
what your mind must
conceal from the assassin
of joy and forgiveness
held pure
tested
by time and the hands of
the waiting who cower
yet smile
singing truth through
the hail and barrage
‘cross the bow mast of glory
seeking broad measure and berth
as all that you seem to
desire slips slowly like
rain down a vent pipe
to plumb deep
the black dreams
such is the slag-shattered
glass of the future
that moves slow
through the arc
of the ages
who’ve waited and
watched ‘neath the moon
of deliberate ancients
that revolves in the
void of the others
that see what we
knew to be ever
the voice of the lost
to the light
of the dawning that
heralds the word of
this time that’s upon
us and holds us at
last in the fire
of visions and
longing for all that
we are to be
here in our heart
of the moment
that flees like
a squandered teardrop
forever away from
our failing grasp
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rob kistner © 2020
on this velvet night
we shine
like crazy diamonds!
come
come with us
untether
soar
escape
shine on!
rob kistner © 2019
Bloom
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Turn away from things that can’t be changed. Forgive the foolish slights. Mend the wounds.
Turn to the rising sun. Feel the warmth of the new day. Embrace it with a thankful heart.
Be the cause of joy. Be the source of possibility. Make life better for your having been here.
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rob kistner © 2020
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rob kistner © 2019
Daughter: Jeni, Summer 2019
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heard the haunting calls
fill Droon’s violet skies
as coral-winged Lellurts
took to flight
seen the copper hues
of Parmus fronds
fire indigo mists
‘neath Gemin’s crystal trees
beheld exquisite beauty
of bright new worlds
but none so enchantingn
as your eyes — tonight
rob kistner © 2019
violet sky of Droon Cluster
a crystal tree of Gemin
Shine On
~
old man gazes out his window
uncertain how long it’s rained
alone by the fire he questions
were his losses worth what he gained
memories like christmas candles flicker
of loved ones — sadly gone
entwined warmly in his heartstrings
thankful they still shine on
~ ~ ~
rob kistner © 2019
December Memories
~
ribbons
on bright papers
gifts bestowed
one at a time
round and round
the kindred circle
celebrating
unveiled affections
joy
love
and cheerful laughter
precious times with family
~ ~ ~
rob kistner © 2018
Go here to dVerse to get cheered up:
The Toast
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I toast you all tonight
at this seasonal gathering
never forget this bond
that ever unites our spirits
now everyone drink deeply
this rich wine of friendship
may it ever warm your hearts
and lift your spirits high
to a place of peace & beauty
~ ~ ~
rob kistner © 2019
The Missing
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without warning they were simply gone
we were left bewildered, to carry on
the entire family strangely disappeared
what happened here is truly very weird
they were taken in an instant long ago
to where, we will likely never know
midst this kitchen clutter, it abruptly ended
was life concluded, or just suspended
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rob kistner © 2019
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it can slip right through the tiniest hole
it can fill a room
it can fill your soul
the power of music has great potential
its power to fill
is exponential
feeling deflated — hope won’t float
music will fill it up
note by note
it can fill the void in an empty life
it can obliterate sadness
eliminate strife
it can flow into the remotest part
filling full
a lonely heart
score or lyric in your favorite style
will fill your face
with a bursting smile
music is powerful and invasive stuff
but in this angry world
can there be enough
rob kistner © 2019
Gratitude & Balance
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Precious mother Gaia, you embrace us with your love. You carry us safely as we hurtle thousands of miles, every hour, of every day, through infinite space. You provide for us our every need. You sustain our bodies with your abundant bounty. You nurture our spirits with your beauty and endless wonders.
Your need is simple. That we live in balance with your rhythms, and with our fellow travelers on this amazing journey. You ask that we know gratitude, as humble stewards of your countless gifts. That we live in harmony, attentive and reverent. But we’ve grown arrogant. Foolishly we believe we have dominion over you, over all in your realm. In pursuit of intellect, feeding ego, we have lost our sense of equilibrium, lost our way.
Now we suffer, as we watch you suffer. Please forgive us. Be patient, do not forsake us. We can learn, as we must learn. Precious mother gaia, grant us time to again find our way, our humility, our center — to again find the gratitude, the balance.
rob kistner © 2019
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you hit like a downpour
a thunderstorm of love
your kisses hot as lightning
striking from above
your passion was a tempest
I was swept up in its force
but now the winds have died
this storm has run its course
your moods now chilled and cloudy
no warmth after the rain
my heart puddles in sadness
this bad weather’s bringing pain
the fair winds may return
as might the clear blue skies
but my heart will ever yearn
to see the sun rise in your eyes
rob kistner © 2019
This was not a moment in my life when I was speechless, searching for the right words. I had no awareness of words, nor even of language. I was suddenly completely untethered, falling through a frigid void, with a building primal scream, roaring through my soul, fighting to escape.
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the disembodied voice on the other end
asked into the silence that followed
“sir, are you there?”
all that finally came forth
emanating from the pit of my being
was a coarse choking guttural wail
like the keening of a wild animal
rob kistner © 2019