volcano

my heart was

ripped open

and there was

darkness there

and salt tears

poured forth

and i begged

to be seen

but no one saw me

until i let them

Praise for Pele

fire and water colliding
in violent ecstacy
a union producing mists
to rival Avalon's

air and earth supporting
glassy crags and chill-kissed breezes
holding my body
as I ponder in wonder

surrounded by Love
by tribe, by family
cracking wide open
and spilling forth

thank you, Pele
fiery mistress
thank you

Big Island

this place
so magickal
suffused with Spirit
open palms inviting
me in
further
deeper
wider
perched atop
this crystal made of love
my heart swells
with Aloha
i am home
i am now
i am here