A STRANGE EXPERIENCE ( Emmenay )

From the sea, where fishermen dance,

After returning with their catch,

I heard a voice from the unseen say,

Heed your heart's call and then pray.

Pray for the downtrodden and the meek,

Pray that the strong don't mistreat,

The weak and the poor of your Lord's world,

Pray and pray, and nightly vigils keep.

Then I was shook by a mighty wave,

Its waters encircled me round my waist,

I woke up to the signs of warning and

Ran on and on in an attempt to flee.

Why do these spells come and seize me,

Why am I entranced by mystery,

Why do unknown forces of Nature,

Reveal much of the unseen world to me?

Answers? From whom should I seek,

Is there somebody who will help,

Someone, who will feel all that I feel,

And come up with shelter and safety?

By

( Emmenay )

Stepping Out ( Ilona Hesse )

Oh, shadow, let me go,

Let me go off of your hands,

Bring back the light

I used to see on the path.

Take away my fear,

And give me back my courage.

I need to step out,

Step out of your home;

It makes me weak,

It takes everything away from me.

Let me step out,

Just one more time,

And then keep your door closed,

Lock it with a chain.

I don't hate you,

I just can't need you

At this time of my life.

I shall return,

When the time is right;

When my thoughts are back.

By

( Ilona Hesse )