servant to the heart

On November 11, 2022November 5, 2022 By Amrita Skye BlaineIn Advaita, Awakening, awe, consciousness, Daily reminders, heart, Kashmiri Shaivism, kindness, Non-duality, nonduality, notes from self, Poetry, Silence, spirituality

servant to the heart
note from self

the rooster crows—

she awakens and
comes alive to
this world again
plants her bare
feet on the floor
parks her hands
on her heart and
dedicates the day—
“allow me to serve
let me be kind
may my words be
humane, my touch
tenderhearted
I affirm knowing
not-two”

2022 ©Amrita Skye Blaine
I’m writing a poem a day. These are drafts—not final versions.

5 thoughts on “servant to the heart”

over50alone

“Not-two”?

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November 11, 2022 at 9:56 am Reply
anne

Touches right into the depths,. So beautiful. Thank you Amrita.

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November 11, 2022 at 8:27 am Reply
1. Amrita Skye Blaine
  
  Thank you, Anne!
  
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  November 11, 2022 at 9:53 am Reply
ellah

Good morning, beloved.

This is such a direct, open, lovely evocation of a guided, loving life.

(Ella)

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November 11, 2022 at 4:04 am Reply
1. Amrita Skye Blaine
  
  I’m glad that came through, dear Ella.
  Sending so much love this morning, Amrita
  
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  November 11, 2022 at 7:26 am Reply

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