
My eyes fly open
I hear thunder rumbling
The curtains are blowing wildly in
I slip out the back door and I see
People are running
Some are bent over gasping
Tearful eyes meet mine and abruptly turn away
My heart feels strange
My mind opens wide
It’s too much
An energy source that is made of fear
I close my eyes and lift my hands to the sky
Words slip from my mumbling mouth
They flow so fast and come from the deep
My soul knows the way my mind can’t see
I set me feet to walking
I must seek refuge with the ancient trees
They are strong and their roots grow deep
They interconnect as they speak to eachother
It is here that I quiet my mind
In the presence of such greatness
Here is where the universe resides
We humans always mess it up
We fight, we train our minds for division
These trees support eachother
Through all the storms they stand tall
I rest under the boughs of a magificent Bowthorpe oak
I will stay here for a while
There are lessons to be learned
I stare at the fires in the distant
I can feel my chest pounding
So I slow myself down
This anxiety will submit to my will
I will release it and be made strong
How did this all begin
It began with mans desire for power
It was fueled by propaganda
Without knowing the source of truth
Many claimed they were connected to the source
None of them agreed
So we were left to be tossed to and fro
Confusion leading to addiction and fear
Fighting and separation of loved ones and friends
I watched as this was coming
If you want to bring a nation down
You divide and conquer
Break the bonds that were once strong
Separate close families
Isolate and infuse with daily does of fear
Predictions of gloom and doom
We’ve lost ourselves
Our confidence has slipped
People freely spew their rage on social sites
Water seeking it’s own level
Why is noone questioning their own thoughts
Comply, agree or you are my enemy
Doesn’t seem like freedom
Seems like minds are poisoned
Since when did we hate our freinds for not agreeing
Since when did we cut ourselves off from family
Choosing sides, what sides
We are not like these trees
They interconnect their roots for life
They feed eachother
When a storm comes and a branch falls
Other trees nurture the wounded one
They represent unity
Not like us
We fight and disagree and throw poisonous darts
My mind is weary from the words and deeds
Evil has truly gripped mankind
But I know there is more good than evil
So I close my eyes and cleanse my mind
Every hurtful thing in me I let go of
Breathing slowing, stilling my mind
I bring every thought to the front
And I check them for darkness
I will expose my own thoughts to the light
For everyone who has hurt me
I forgive, I let the memory of it evaporate
I rise my mind higher as I cut off the pain
The offenses of others will not tether me to the ground
I was meant for something higher
As the wind circles around me it grows in intensity
I grip the roots of the tree and open my eyes to see
The trees are dancing wildly in the wind
I see an opening in a tree
It is a door I enter and find shelter
It is here I can feel the power of this tree
Power to stand against the storm
I lean my body against the trunk and feel it
I watch mankind rush through my mind
The haters, the abusers, the jealous
They are drinking from the cup that promises power
Souls are emptying into the void
They are filling with the thoughts that will own them
They are losing their souls and stealing the lives of the innocent
The illusion of separation is melting in me
I am coming home, breathing in the true power
I will believe now that their is hope yet
Even though I see fear has us in it’s grip
I believe in hope not naivity
So pour into me oh God of the universe
Maker of mankind and all that is
You are who I seek
The true power comes from you
It has love and peace as it’s source
I bring all that I know before this infinite source
For me and my household
I will guard in this secret place
Rain down on me oh Sacred Source
I give my mind to you and my heart
Speak to me and set me free
Separate me and bring me others
Others who seek this true power of love
Let truth be felt and not spoken
Let it guide me daily
Moment by moment
I’ve come so far, I know where to run
I am gifted with sight
My eyes only want to see you
Guide me out of this storm
Nurture and protect me
So that I may be the source for those I love
For all that you draw to yourself
Infinite promises you have made known
Speak to me all day long
Speak to me when I sleep
Let my brokeness allow me to hear you
And lead us all out of fear and into peace
Let your protection reign over us
My eyes will look for you in everything
I give myself entirely to you
Bring true power
To heal, to mend, to begin again
Come quickly, so much damage is being done
Only you can save us now
And you will
You will protect our minds and hearts
For all those who want peace
Run to the trees
Learn the lessons they teach
We are not alone, we have teachers all around us
I breath in the presence of the source of LOVE
I will not succomb to this evil and fear
I am cleansed now from all the pain
I am open to be guided by an unseen force
My cup is filling with peace and love
I thank the trees as I crawl out and stand up
I will walk back into this world
Not alone, never alone
I will reign over fear

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