Come Get Me

There was no question she knew it was right

And came with me in the blink of an eye

The question that was asked by her partner

She was no longer able to answer

We watched as he turned and ran to her side

It was too late, she had already died

She tried desperately to make him aware

But his mortal eyes couldn’t see her there

This was his journey, the path that he chose

To learn to trust that which he didn’t know

His friends stayed close as he mourned his lost love

As she, too, hovered with him from above

In this spiritual realm, none are the same

Though her body was dead, she asked to stay

She stayed with him while he raised their child

And cruised his dreams every once in awhile

After a time, he finally made peace

His anger with Spirit started to cease

He closed his eyes, said, “Sweetheart, are you there?

I miss you so and feel you everywhere!

“Our babe is grown, I believe I’m ready

To come home with you so please come get me”

I nodded consent and opened the gate

She smiled at me, “This is gonna be great!”

A man died in his sleep who’s seldom ill

He was found there, his body cold and still

While loved ones gather to mourn his death

Their reunion is the absolute best

                                                       Jody Nelson

Possibilities

“Feel the cool air on your shoulders and face

That’s Spirit reminding you to have faith

Now, it’s time to close your eyes and listen

Trust, allow, surrender, and be lifted”

I hear your instructions, I want to heed

Even though logic is frightening me

You’re here beside me, give the thumbs-up sign

Say, “Soften, trust, you’re going to be fine”

I’ve been eagerly awaiting this ride

That is not one single word of a lie

Memories of before start gearing up

“Remember when your faith wasn’t enough?”

Images flash of my repeated fails

Just when Spirit’s breeze was filling my sails,

My controlling mind frantically yelled, “Jump!”

Then into the nothingness, I was dumped

Suddenly, the cool breeze begins to blow

You see my resistance, you nudge, “Let go”

My mind asks to hitch hike this ride as well

You smile, “It’s fine if you can behave yourself”

Then magic like I’ve never seen before

I’m lifting beyond limitation’s door

I say to Spirit, “Have I passed away?

Because, If I have, it’s really okay”

Spirit is amused by my naivete

Assuring me that ship hasn’t sailed yet

This journey is available to me

When I trust in Spirit’s abilities

I am rising above all that makes sense

From my soul’s temporary residence

I look up ahead, I see where I’ve been

I look side to side from this space I’m in

Everything physical was slowing down

Including that high-pitched vibrating sound

That sound in my ears, that I’ve always heard

That it was Spirit, I’d thought was absurd

As my vibration was harmonizing

Spirit’s world was materializing

I looked at my world that was far below

I seemed to be moving slower than slow

My mind struggled to comprehend all this

But knew to keep quiet or get dismissed

It seemed I was watching a sci-fi show

As souls were appearing I’ve always known

Spirit smiled, “Yes, it would appear that way

Since you’ve reached the level where we vibrate”

We were allowed a brief celebration

Honoring this reunification

I was then taken to a quiet place

Where stacks upon stacks of thick files were laid

I looked at Spirit quizzically

“What do all these files have to do with me?”

I envisioned a clerical project

A tedious task I’d love to forget

I heard, “These files hold handed down beliefs

They’ve grown, in your mind, like unruly weeds

“These files have taken quite a bit of space

To create some room, they should be erased

We’ll leave you alone, take time to peruse

To retain or discard, it’s yours to choose”

Every file came to the same conclusion

Providing me this altered illusion:

There’s limits to the goodness I receive

Those I trust told me, therefore, I believe

When Spirit returned, my task was complete

I said, “None of these truths empower me!

But they’ve lived with me for such a long time

I’m frightened to let go, I don’t know why!”

Spirit said, “You’ll be fine, we’ll take it slow

Little by little, we’ll let it all go

Life’s quality will gradually improve

You’ll barely see it happening to you”

The time had come to return to my life

I slowly descended from Spirit’s light

I noticed the pace in this lower sphere

Accelerated substantially here

Though tempted to slip into my old groove

Recall nudges of what I just went through

I’m so much more than I’ve come to believe

My focus shifts to possibilities

                                                            Jody Nelson

                                                            August 28, 2017

Please Don't Leave

The day came when my hero had to leave

I ran and hugged him, “Daddy, don’t leave me!”

I knew, even then, that his heart was torn

But his course was set before he was born

Everything in all our lives changed that day

In retrospect, it had to be that way

With my childish comprehension of life

I was excited about dad’s new wife

Since Mom had to move many miles away

Visiting us filled his vacation days

Vacation’s sunset drew tears out of me

I’d sob my heart out, “Daddy, please don’t leave”

I remember, my new baby brother

And when I met my awesome step-mother

Our visits were filled with quality time

Memories woven through this life of mine

Our stocking boxes and poker with change

Taco night at the campsite “mama’s” way

He tucked us each in bed when the day’s through

He’d sing to me, “Dream while you’re feeling blue”

My graduation summer, I received

A gift I’ll treasure for eternity

I came to California, to my dad’s

The greatest vacation I could have had

I’d never been in Daddy’s habitat

So it took a bit to get used to that

My little brother, about four or five

Was more fun than I’d before realized

On the way home, when my visit was through

I taught my brother how to tie his shoes

A rite of passage, to show I belong

I learned the California drinking song

My dad’s retired, my brother’s in school

Daddy, not one to follow all the rules

“Why are you requesting your son’s release?”

“The crappie are running, we need to leave!”

Since my teenage job was being reckless,

I moved down with Dad to escape my mess

My hero shared his home and family

Sacrificing their peaceful life for me

There was something I’d not before noticed

Daddy’s charm that nobody could resist

He taught me, “Say kind words as you pass through

Above all others, they’ll remember you”

When fairness seemed to pass over his plate

He spoke words of love and never of hate

He taught me of karma, like what that meant

What I receive reflects that which I sent

Life moved along, my babies, his grand kids

Daddy joined us on our annual trips

His jokes like, “How Long is a China man”

He kept them guessing, me, his greatest fan

When someone had me shaking my head,

My dad would say, “S/he’s young and foolish yet”

(That last quote you need to say with your mouth

To understand what I’m talking about)

One trip my daughter brought her friend that’s hot

We’re all walking across a parking lot

I said to him, “Daddy, are you okay?”

I’ll never forget what he had to say

“I was feeling pretty tired before

But now I’m feeling energized once more

With Michelle walking in front of me

I seem to have a lot more energy!”

As years progressed and Daddy’s health declined

I witnessed the dawning of Spirit’s light

It would take many years for me to see

Long before I did, he believed in me

I sat by his bed, would silently plead

Hoping he’d hear me, “Daddy, please don’t leave”

Mama assured me his time wasn’t yet

“I believe and want you to believe it!”

I did, he stayed with us several more years

With still more for him to accomplish here

He taught me more about the soul’s journey

And helped me analyze what I believe

I’m in that moment I’ve feared all my life

When Daddy’s soul has returned to the light

Every little piece of me wants to scream

Gripped in anguish, “Daddy, why did you leave?”

I sit at my table, begin to write

Without warning, Dad’s hand is guiding mine

He’s nurturing my soul with love and peace

And a calm assurance that he won’t leave

Thoughts

I was sitting here in contemplation

On this mountain top’s high elevation

Consumed in a thought path that was my own

No clue, at all, that I wasn’t alone

His thoughts startled me from my reverie

Who is this soul I hadn’t before seen?

His thoughts seemed to be all over the place

With a look of frustration on his face

I watched him in quiet observation

I saw the root of his agitation

He was visiting this spiritual sphere

And had no idea how he got here

Spirit places me where I need to be

I could see what was being asked of me

I approached him, “I’m here to assist you

To help you understand what you can do”

My soul chuckled when he spoke with his mouth

“How I arrived here, I can’t figure out

I want to return to my busy life

I keep searching, but there’s no car to drive!”

Damn, I love it when Spirit entrusts me

This is going to be great fun, indeed

“First of all,” I said, “we speak with our thoughts

When you quiet your mouth, you’ll hear a lot”

He, then, looked at me incredulously

“I hear what you’re saying, how can this be?”

I said, “Now you try giving it a shot

Project your next message with just your thoughts”

His eyes closed, I heard, “Can you hear me now?”

I replied in kind, “I can!  Clear and loud!”

I told him, “When we interact this way

With any soul, you can communicate”

His next inquiry was a car to drive

I said, “Why would drive when you can fly?”

His eyes bugged out in complete disbelief

“I see your suggestion, no way, not me!

“When I jump from here, I’ll fall to my death

This is some trickery, on that I’ll bet”

“To earn your complete trust will take some time

You’re influenced by your logical mind

“To show Spirit’s boundless limitation

I’m here to give you a demonstration”

I stood tall, leaned forward, let myself fall

And was flying with no effort at all

Although I had no ambition to stop

I made my way back to the mountain top

He was amazed, “Holy shit!  You can fly!”

I replied, “Yes, now it’s your turn to try!”

I must be convincing, he stood up tall

With little coaxing, he let himself fall

His open mouth let out terrified screams

The physical world could hear through his dreams

I swooped in close, “You’ve got nothing to fear”

He looked over at me, “Thank God you’re here

Please stay beside me to keep me in flight

I can’t do this alone, I’m terrified!”

I moved in front, to his line of vision

To show, between us, there’s no connection

“This is all you, baby, you’re rocking it!”

Astonished, all he said was, “Holy shit!”

He started to relax, began to play

Following earth’s road grids to navigate

I let him travel, for a bit, like this

Before teaching him Spirit’s GPS

Watching him struggle, I said, finally,

“There’s a way to travel efficiently

That lands you quickly on your target spot

You’ll move more easily using your thoughts”

He stopped himself short, “What is this you say?

Is everything here powered in this way?”

It took me a few beats to understand

Then I remembered the logic of man

I stopped and hovered, “Okay, here’s the deal

You already know what I’ll now reveal

Earth is Spirit’s physical creation

Simply a spirit world replication

“Man, over time, has become arrogant

Forgetting the tool, with which we were sent

I won’t lie, your thoughts, friend, are everything

All things revolved around the way you think

I laughed, “Come with me, let’s experiment

We’ll see if we go where your thoughts are sent”

We arrived at his home, I knew we would

Beside his bed, watching him sleep, we stood

He thought, “How is this even possible?

I’m right here, yet there’s my body’s double”

“Again, I’m repeating what you know well

Your body, simply put, is your soul’s shell”

The time had come for his soul to return

As his waking body twisted and turned

He opened his eyes, “What a crazy dream!”

Unaware that he’s still staring at me

Everything

This dilapidated road just went on

Any hope for relief seemed to be gone

The ugly landscape with the blackened trees

Conveyed messages of despair to me

I keep going on, there had to be more

Like a gambler hoping for a big score

But the road, this darkness, kept taunting me,

“This is all there is, you’ll never be free!”

Is that a mirage I see up ahead?

I dare to allow my hope to be fed

A freshly paved road with landscape that’s lush

Just imagining this gives me a rush

I’ve been awarded with an awesome win

The road of darkness has come to an end

As I drive onto the pavement that’s smooth,

I’m rubbernecking at this gorgeous view

The forest, thick with foliage and trees

I roll down the window to smell the breeze

There’s mountains ahead, the ocean beyond

But right here, right now, is where I belong

I covered the mirror, not looking back

Gone from me, is the memory of that

My focus is neither looking ahead

I’m captivated by what’s here instead

I pull off the road, a trail beckons me

And hike to a lake surrounded by trees

I sit by the water’s edge, take it in

To feel this euphoric, must be a sin

I hike through trails the animals have made

With no clue how long, in this place, I’ve stayed

When Spirit signaled it was time to leave

I thanked the forest for nurturing me

I returned to the road, not driving far

The urge to stop made my excitement start

“Where am I going?” I wanted to know

“Could there be more magic you want to show?”

Again, I was led through the forest’s trail

I wanted to absorb every detail

The fragrance, the breeze, this cool mountain air

If heaven is on earth, I’m sure I’m there

I heard it up ahead, that rushing sound

I moved my feet quickly across the ground

And then, pure majesty came into view

Just stand there, awestruck, was all I could do

Water cascading from a ledge up high

Nothing could have prepared me for this sight

The pool, below, gently held out her hand

Offering space for the water to land

Though I felt so sure, I know it’s not real,

They paused, regarded me, like, “What’s her deal?”

Then, permission to approach, I presumed

When their most sacred ritual resumed

I did so with absolute reverence

This, I was sure, is Spirit’s residence

To demonstrate my respect, I disrobed

Vulnerability made itself known

I bow to Source, in complete submission

Prepared to receive my soul’s baptism

The ice-cold water takes my breath away

I want to retreat, but Spirit says, “Stay”

Slowly, my body is able to move

Gradually easing into a groove

Diving down deep in water, crystal clear

Never, have I imagined being here

I keep swimming, I’ve abandoned restraint

Responsibility has been detained

My exhausted body swims to a rock

Closing my eyes, I peacefully drift off

I know there’s so much beauty to explore

I’m content, now, I don’t need anymore

I don’t know what the next moment will bring

Here, in this moment, I have everything

In the Meadow

The meadow beckoned me to come over

And linger in her carpet of flowers

I obliged, laid my tired body down

Barely aware of anything around

The midday sun was lighting up the sky

Then there’s nothingness as I close my eyes

My next awareness, everything is dark,

A babbling brook and a coyote’s bark

I close my eyes overwhelmed by fatigue

Allowing more sleep to overtake me

My next awareness, with no dream recall

Morning was overtaking the night fall

My body shifted as the world awoke

But Morpheus called me from her abode

That bright sun, again, pried my eyes awake

But tired me has had all she can take

I play by the rules, I beat myself up

No matter what I give, it’s not enough

I’m tired, I can’t do it anymore

I surrender my soul, here at death’s door

But wait, who is this I see emerging?

A random new energy that’s surging

Her light surrounds me, “I’ll take it from here”

She says, “go rest, you’ve got nothing to fear”

Tired me obliges, no resistance

And fades to a space of non-existence

Real me emerges, yawning and stretching

Alive with wonder while the sun’s setting

The crickets chirping and the babbling brook

I rise and venture out to take a look

Little cottontails scamper from my feet

In the distance, curious eyes on me

My senses are heightened, I feel alive

Everything, right here, feels perfectly right

I stay the night, watch the rising sun

Content with myself, don’t need anyone

I have no desire to wander back

To that world where tired me was attacked

Since she’s tucked away in oblivion

I’m sure this is how new me can begin

Here at the Crossroad

I’m slowly making my way down the street

Riding shotgun, the wisest part of me

I notice the portal, wide open

Beckoning me to come venture on in

Like I often do, I start to sit back

Why risk all this for an uncertain that?

Though I have dreams of a pretty great life

Fear of failure blinds me with its bright light

My wise high self is speaking real low

“Through that portal is where you want to go

The unknown, though scary, can be a thrill

You’ll never know if you choose to stay still

“Look over here at this slate that is clean

The cursor waiting to write out your dream

There are many awaiting your debut

They know you’ll deliver, you always do”

I stand at this crossroad, looking both ways

Do I go for it or just play it safe?

Then Spirit opens a vision to me

Of how each pathway could possibly be

Off to my left, I’m carrying a lot

Assuming, without this, I would be lost

But I’m not as strong as I used to be

A stranger comes and takes the load from me

Assuming they’re kind, giving assistance

I’m grateful and offer no resistance

In no time, I understand what I’ve lost

Everything’s gone while my soul pays the cost

To my right, a beautiful gypsy trail

I let myself absorb all this entails

There’s nothing to carry, everything’s here

Paved with colorful threads of peace and cheer

My physical self sees this as chaos

Structure, schedules and rules are found here not

Then I realize this appeals to me

This nomadic place, where I want to be

My wise self says, “Choose the way you will go

Be firm in your choice, since you can’t have both”

I feel my soul smile as I close my eyes

My decision made, I turn to the right

Far Away

I was hiking and didn’t realize

I was walking amongst a sea of eyes

My intention to keep myself grounded

Was contrary to what Spirit wanted

Little by little I became aware

That there were souls around me everywhere

I had no walls, that was perfectly clear

And all of my thoughts, I know they could hear

I saw him start to materialize

His familiar image before my eyes

He’s walking toward me as our lights embrace

All time between our worlds just melts away

We’ve ventured throughout many lives before

Both of us guiding souls through Spirit’s door

His world is in another universe

Like the one we worked together in first

He said, “Please come on a journey with me

There’s someplace beautiful for you to see”

I closed my eyes and surrendered my trust

And straight away felt myself lifting up

Up through space, leaving the planet of blue

No measure of time or space we went through

We arrived in a place, there are no words

To describe the majesty of this world

Colors beyond what my world’s ever seen

With creatures and plants peculiar to me

He lingered there while I took it all in

For bringing me here, I’m grateful to him

He chuckled, “Well, this isn’t a free ride

After all, we are both Spirit’s gate guides

Two souls here are ready to transition

We’re the chosen guides to usher them in”

We went to the place, two souls hand in hand

I turned to my pal, “I don’t understand

They appear happy and healthy to me

No incident forthcoming, that I see”

He smiled at the narrowness of my view

“Your earth world has certainly messed with you

In a world where there’s peace and harmony

Souls decide when they are ready to leave”

I felt so much I needed to relearn

But memory was starting to return

When souls are resting from lifetimes in school,

They can spend time in these worlds, if they choose

What my mortal mind was struggling to see

Why any soul would leave this world of peace

Then images were playing in my mind

Souls returning to work, leave this behind

He looked at me, took my hand, “Well, shall we?

I believe these two souls are now ready”

I nodded, then marveled at what took place

Their bodies on the ground, lying in wait

There’s no fear, just absolute surrender

As my pal guided him, I guided her

When their souls had fully merged with our light

I was caught off-guard at this awesome sight

I know these souls!  The four of us are tight

I hug them, this surprise is out of sight!

Spirit gives permission for us to stay

To fill our souls in this celestial place

Since I’m the one who lives on planet Earth,

The toughest school in any universe,

They offer comfort, riding back with me

As I return to that reality

I feel myself choke up, begin to cry

Embracing their lights as we say good-bye

Back in my world, beginning a new day

Walking, I feel my friends aren’t far away

Jump the Line

I’m waiting at the gate, traveling home

Lost deep in my thoughts and sitting alone

He came and sat in the seat next to mine

Then whispered, “Please help me, I’ve jumped the line!”

At first, I was in shock, wanted to yell

Assisting a crime will land me in jail

“Whatever you’ve done, please don’t involve me

I don’t want that responsibility”

When I had calmed, he started to explain

“I’m from a time much ahead of your day

I jumped the line on a curious whim

A friend was traveling, so I went with him

“The host he chose got into a big jam

They departed earth-life and here I am

This host I’m with has allowed me to speak

I was told, by others, you could help me”

Okay, not at all what I expected

Nor a task, at this moment, I wanted

“This place I come from, you already know

He said, “I’m acquainted with your friend, Vloe”

This gift of time travel, apparently,

It is uncommon and fairly unique

My friend was the one that made me aware

That we could travel between here and there

Vloe visits me from a much future time

And observes my world from deep in my mind

She reciprocates when I visit her

Fascinated by their world, that’s for sure

He said Vloe and him could communicate

They speak through thoughts, so I figured that way

He asked if there was a quieter room

So that I could allow Vloe to come through

“That’s not a problem, she’s already here”

Then I softened back so she could be clear

Our eyes were closed as my shoulder touched his

Apparently, it works better like this

They began their chatter with fast visuals

All over the place, nothing sequential

Then they arrived at a great solution

And sought approval from my direction

I gave it, I’m nervous, I will not lie

With two souls on board that have jumped the line

I stayed in the background, make myself breathe

Knowing Vloe would never try to hurt me

Quickly, the man gets up and walks away

Vloe and the line jumper begin to fade

I looked up, panicked, thought I missed my flight

And saw only five minutes had gone by