The Gift of This... It Came From Heaven

Dear Michael,
It’s funny how a picture will reach out and speak to me at a given moment in time when it might not have otherwise connected with my soul in any other moment… but now. This photo is such a one. I wept today when my eyes beheld this image of you sitting alone in the dark. Thinking about the suffering children, no doubt. I want to crawl into your lap and hold you… comfort you… to BE held by you! In silence. No words necessary. Just two souls embracing, sharing a love that requires no testimony of emotion, for the emotion is expressed in the embrace… in the silence. The only sound being that of a soft wind blowing through the trees outside, or an occasional "who" of a night owl. Feeling your arms wrap around me as you tenderly pull me so close to you there is no space between you and me, our bodies meld together, and WE are ONE. Shadows cast by the moonlight dance on the walls and across our singular form as the leaves on the trees rustle in the wind. And I feel safe with you… safer than I’ve EVER felt before! Our love fills the space of this room… with no words… only our hearts beating in unison, the soft touch of your lips upon my neck and your breath upon my skin, my hand cradles your head against my breast and we are one. The magic of a love so deep, so true fills our being and we weep… softly… tender tears of joy… gratitude for such a rare and beautiful gift. This is a moment to keep forever. Our souls, brought together in this place and time by God’s design. A Divine reunion, blessed by the Creator of the universe! WE are not alone! We will always have each other.

Forever, my love…
Charlene

It Came From Heaven

You pull me in
To that place inside of you
Where only you reside
You bring me there
To linger with you
In the tender reaches of your soul

The truth of your being
The mystery unraveled
Given to me
This journey to travel
With you by my side
And inside of my being
Where we exist
In heavenly bliss
Forever together
By God’s design

You take me now
To that place in your heart
God’s light, the spark
The fire and beauty of your creation
Your soul to be
Evermore with me
We fly in the sky
And are baptized in the sea
On wings of gold
You take me home
Joined together
Forever WE

Hold me close
Never let go
Let there be no space between
The universe knows that we’ve always been
This time and place
Is only a moment
From lifetimes of love
An eternity of bliss

The Gift of this…
It came from heaven

03/06/2011
Copyright © 2011 by Charlene Burgess

Someone to Hold

Truth be told
I long for someone to hold when the day is through
God has led me to you
I speak softly your name
Sweet and smooth on my lips
Will you remain?
The wind whispers…yes!
Come drink from the well of my love, my bliss

A gift from the heavens, bright star to call my own
God’s grace and forgiveness leading me home
Riches beyond measure are found in thee
Your soul is the treasure offered to me

The colors of your love
Like a rainbow rich and true
Invite me into your open arms
To forever be with you

With courage to be vulnerable once again
Trusting in you, I place my heart in your hands
Please handle with care
Gently and tenderly leading me where
The promise is captured
Heaven’s reward… oh, sweet rapture!

A love for all time flows like a stream
Over and under, around my being
Embracing my soul, washing away
The heartache and pain
With joy leading the way

You are my someone to hold while dreaming at night
You comfort, cajole, relieve my fright
Cooing like a dove
I’m safe and secure in the arms of love
And when I awake, you whisper at dawn
Gentle as a fawn

O Gift Divine
Your light a stunning reflection
Beautiful as the moon
Resplendent as the sun
God lets me know you are The One

A thousand years and more
I am you and you are me
Seems we’ve been here before
That it was always meant to be

My sweet bird, my soul
You speak the language of we
I am ready to go, my love
Wherever you lead me

In your arms I’ve dreamed an eternity away
Lived a lifetime I’ll never forget
You’ve always been there it seems
With a love that’s here to stay

You captured my heart, offered yours for free
That’s why I’m in this for all time, don’t you see?
You’ve gained my trust, taught me to be bold
Therefore I must be
Your someone to hold
For evermore, my love is yours
…Eternally!

04/01/10
Copyright © 2010 by Charlene Burgess

King of My Heart

I’ll bring you anything you ask for
Nothing is beyond my reach
I’ll gather the stars
Lay them at your feet
Or place them gently on your head
Like a crown of jewels fit for a king
Diamonds and rubies
Sparkling and shimmering












I want to change the world
Only for you
Tell me what to do
Your wish is my command
Anything you ask for
I will make a plan
To love the children
Seek the truth
Heal the planet
What must I do
To see this through














I’ll bring you anything you ask for
Nothing is too high
I’ll pull the moon down from the sky
Place it on your pillow
To keep you warm at night
I’ll sing you a lullaby
And hold you ‘til the morning light
King of my heart
I will never part

07/03/10
Copyright © 2010 by Charlene Burgess

Love Letters

Do you sometimes wonder how long Michael’s spirit will stay with you, touching your heart, giving you inspiration to keep going? Have you worried that when your grieving subsides, he will go away along with your pain? Do you cling to your grief in a desperate attempt to hang onto Michael and his love forever because you couldn’t imagine your life without him being there? Entering your dreams at night to comfort and remind you of his love and his sweet laughter. Singing a certain song to you at just the right moment to let you know he’s still there, responding to your questions and soothing your pain. Or perhaps, just to bring a smile to your heart.

I have certainly grappled with these questions and concerns off and on throughout this journey with Michael. In March I was experiencing some real conflict over these feelings, so I began writing about them in my journal. When I was finished with the entry, I realized that what I had written sounded very much like a dialogue between me and Michael, so the idea of transforming them into an exchange of Love Letters was born. I cherish these letters because even though Michael was not the author of his letters to me, I feel that his spirit was moving me as I wrote them, and he helped me to find resolution within my soul. I visit these letters whenever I find myself slipping back into that space of doubt and fear. Every time I read them, I still feel all the emotion that was poured into these words with a little help from Michael.

These Love Letters have been filed away with a group of my poems and writings that I have labeled “personal and private.” I honestly didn’t believe that I would ever share them with anyone. But Michael has moved me to do so now. I hope you will find some inspiration for your journey in the words Michael wrote on my heart…

Dear Michael,
I’m stuck…..I’m sorry
I don’t want to disappoint you
But I resist moving forward
Because I fear I will lose you

I lost you before somewhere along the way
And now that I’ve found you again
I want you to stay

I’m hanging on for dear life
Remaining in my grief sustains my plight
The emotions I’m feeling keep me close
To your love and everything about you I miss the most

I continue to feel your presence every day
Your music, pictures, letters and books,
all the sweet memories will stay
Keeping me connected with you on this journey

So how do I continue and make myself worthy?

…Without losing you

Dear Charlene,
You can carry me in your heart
without fear of losing me ever again!
Remember that part of you inside
you learned to ignore because it brought you much pain?
That boldness, that drive to learn, to explore
To shine, perfect, love and proclaim
In the face of adversity
When others didn’t agree…
That’s ME in YOU, my love is without end!

Now that you know, you must let it show
Or my light in you will fade
I don’t want to leave,
you have the power to save
This precious love

I’ve shown you that boldness is a gift so rare
Even if others don’t understand
When practiced with humility, kindness and love
They will want to take your hand!

I believe in you as you’ve believed in me
Why else would I have chosen you to be my messenger?
Be bold! The world awaits your lesson!

You will inspire others with your heart
That part of me in you has been awakened
Brought into the light from the dark
As long as you hold that light out in front
Up high for all to see
Don’t hide it from the world, my love
And you will never lose me!
My essence, my being in you
Depends on that light to shine
Please, please give it all you’ve got
So we can see this through ‘til the end of time

Dear Michael,
I think I understand it now
I will do my best to make you proud
If I feel myself slipping back
To wrap myself and you in a bubble
Safe and warm, no trouble
I will remember your words to woo
Keeping me from losing you
In order to hold you I must be bold
Step outside my comfort zone
Go beyond my own limited thinking
Project your light to keep this ship from sinking!
Hold up the mirror for others to see
Their own light….or darkness
Whatever would be
Motivating them to make that change
Their goodness come forth, the world to save

Please don’t expect one hundred percent
This is a journey
Sometimes I’ll be spent, too tired to shine
Old ways and feelings will take over from time to time

But I promise to pay respect that is due
Your message to the world
This is my cue

I LOVE you!!

Dear Charlene,
Always remember
I LOVE you too
More than you will ever know
I am IN you - I KNOW you
I’ll never leave you
You are my sweet bird, my soul!

03/06/10
Copyright © 2010 by Charlene Burgess