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    Whispers of Light: Spiritual, Nature, Inspirational & Mystical Poetry
    Whispers of Light: Spiritual, Nature, Inspirational & Mystical Poetry
    Whispers of Light: Spiritual, Nature, Inspirational & Mystical Poetry
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    Whispers of Light: Spiritual, Nature, Inspirational & Mystical Poetry

    By Gordon Burnham

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    This second book of one hundred eight poems follows “The Mystical Dance,” expanding on nature, spiritual and mystical themes. "Whispers of Light" aspires to poetry's potential to lift and inspire the heart, mind and soul.

    Poems can reach deep into our hidden inner chambers to touch and heal. They can pierce the cloud of unknowing to reveal the light of awakening, and unveil the beauty that language can only point to. Poetry, like a fragrant spring morning or a bolt of lightning in a summer sky, captures the mind and gives wings to our thoughts.

    Nature is the mystical wizard that will open our eyes to miracles if we but look and listen. Truth more astonishing than fairytales and fiction speaks silently and waits for an ear.

    A few words can move us to depths of inspiration. Yet, words themselves can only be pale reflections of what they seek to express. It is that which cannot be spoken, that poetry must be inspired by, and point us to.
    Why 108 poems? The importance and power of the number 108 was established long ago in India. See: "Significance of 108" at the end of this book.

    About The Author

    Gordon Burnham is the author of four books—two books of spiritual and nature poetry—"The Mystical Dance" and "Whispers of Light", a book on meditation—"Meditation Tips 'n Techniques" and a book of daily verses and reflections—"Inspirations and Meditations." He is also a singer-songwriter on eight CDs of universal spiritual songs, Sanskrit kirtans and chants, new age instrumentals and acoustic guitar instrumentals. His music and books are available for purchase and can be sampled on Amazon, iTunes and www.gburnham.com.

    Born in Traverse City, Michigan, Gordon later moved with his family to Grand Rapids where he grew up in a rural setting of rivers, lakes, hills and woods. His natural love of nature, art and music was infused with a sense of the spiritual and was to be his guide through the years to come.

    He attended Western Michigan University, majoring in psychology and minoring in music, and after college moved to Boston to pursue a career in music and continue his spiritual exploration.

    Gordon taught Music Therapy at Northeastern University, Boston, and developed a course on "Healing and Spiritual Awakening Through Music". The study of yoga, meditation and the pursuit of his spiritual path were woven into the fabric of his life and guided its direction.

    Gordon' has been a student of meditation and Vedanta philosophy since meeting his teacher and guru, Srimata Gayatri Devi in 1974. He plays a central role in weekly music performances and is the director of major musical events at Ananda Ashrama, La Crescenta, CA. and Vedanta Centre, Cohasset, MA. He is also a regular speaker at Ananda Ashrama.

    Gordon Burnham is a fellow-traveler on this path of life which has lead him to his current home with his wife Rita in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. In an atmosphere surrounded by nature, on the edge of the wilderness, his life is focused on the spiritual quest—and enjoying the journey!

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherGordon Burnham
    Release dateDec 11, 2013
    ISBN9781310514593
    Whispers of Light: Spiritual, Nature, Inspirational & Mystical Poetry
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    Gordon Burnham

    Gordon Burnham is the author of four books—two books of spiritual and nature poetry—"The Mystical Dance" and "Whispers of Light", a book on meditation—"Meditation Tips 'n Techniques" and a book of daily verses and reflections—"Inspirations and Meditations." He is also a singer-songwriter on eight CDs of universal spiritual songs, Sanskrit kirtans and chants, new age instrumentals and acoustic guitar instrumentals. His music and books are available for purchase and can be sampled on Amazon, iTunes and www.gburnham.com.Born in Traverse City, Michigan, Gordon later moved with his family to Grand Rapids where he grew up in a rural setting of rivers, lakes, hills and woods. His natural love of nature, art and music was infused with a sense of the spiritual and was to be his guide through the years to come.He attended Western Michigan University, majoring in psychology and minoring in music, and after college moved to Boston to pursue a career in music and continue his spiritual exploration.Gordon taught Music Therapy at Northeastern University, Boston, and developed a course on "Healing and Spiritual Awakening Through Music". The study of yoga, meditation and the pursuit of his spiritual path were woven into the fabric of his life and guided its direction.Gordon' has been a student of meditation and Vedanta philosophy since meeting his teacher and guru, Srimata Gayatri Devi in 1974. He plays a central role in weekly music performances and is the director of major musical events at Ananda Ashrama, La Crescenta, CA. and Vedanta Centre, Cohasset, MA. He is also a regular speaker at Ananda Ashrama.Gordon Burnham is a fellow-traveler on this path of life which has lead him to his current home with his wife Rita in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. In an atmosphere surrounded by nature, on the edge of the wilderness, his life is focused on the spiritual quest—and enjoying the journey!

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      Book preview

      Whispers of Light - Gordon Burnham

      This second book of one hundred eight poems follows The Mystical Dance, expanding on nature, spiritual and mystical themes. Whispers of Light aspires to poetry's potential to lift and inspire the heart, mind and soul. These tapestries of words are woven from nature's inspiration and the universal spiritual philosophy of Vedanta from India.

      Poems can reach deep into our hidden inner chambers to touch and heal. They can pierce the cloud of unknowing to reveal the light of awakening, and unveil the beauty that language can only point to. Poetry, like a fragrant spring morning or a bolt of lightning in a summer sky, captures the mind and gives wings to our thoughts.

      Nature is the mystical wizard that will open our eyes to miracles if we but look and listen. Truth more astonishing than fairytales and fiction speaks silently and waits for an ear.

      A few minutes ago every tree was excited, bowing to the roaring storm, waving, swirling, tossing their branches in glorious enthusiasm like worship. But though to the outer ear these trees are now silent, their songs never cease

      ~ John Muir

      A few words can move us to depths of inspiration. Yet, words themselves can only be pale reflections of what they seek to express. It is that which cannot be spoken, that poetry must be inspired by, and point us to.

      Why 108 poems? The importance and power of the number 108 was established long ago in India. See: Significance of 108 at the end of this book.

      Celestial Garden

      he night sky above is a heavenly garden

      bathed in moonlight

      and strewn with star-flowers

      In the mystical radiance of dawn

      sun will shine upon this earthly garden

      Where galaxies of larkspur and

      golden butterfly weed

      Lift their faces like blossoms of stardust

      and give freely the fragrance of creation

      From the celestial garden, the universe

      Wild Peace

      he great blue heron returns every evening

      to the shallows of the river

      filled with moonlight, salmon and stars

      Peace is flowing in the rippling current

      My heartbeat slows and synchronizes

      with the rhythms of nighttime

      Wind, water and wildlife, so fully present

      draw my mind into the flowing of now

      Stillness like a warm shelter

      in the storm of past and future

      Fills my soul with Peace

      that sings its silent mystery

      and dances in the wild

      The Artist's Imagination

      translucent pearl rose over the mountain

      a solitary jewel set in flawless evening sky

      She floats in dreamy silence

      softly radiating her quiet magic

      The stark simplicity of sky and moon

      stretches out over all the earth

      Balancing the intricate complexity

      of Nature's earthly creation

      A more perfect work of art

      is only a dream...

      shimmering like a mirage

      on the horizon...

      of the artist's imagination

      Where Answers Lie

      oss your questions into the pool

      of still and silent consciousness

      It is there the answers lie

      that mind can never discover

      Come

      bring your cares

      and drop them into

      the well of Stillness

      Like pennies in a

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