Diversity 3/7/25 Cathy S.Martin
Diversity is key to our survival
It makes us who we are
We are tall we are short
We are small we are large
We are bright we are dull
We are fast we are slow
We are young
We are old
And all ages in between
We are strong we are weak
We are blind we are deaf
We are veterans ,
we are civilians
We are immigrants ,we are natives
We are all religions
We are female
We are male
We are all races
We are all languages
We are educated
We are illiterate
We are rich
We are poor
We are all hues from dark to light
We are able and disabled
But each share a gift
Of our lived experience
And ability to teach others
About our strengths
Rather than weaknesses,
Our wisdom
We are free
We are prisoners
Our circumstances determine
Our life experiences
We are all one
Gray Areas. 5/11/25
Cathy S. Martin
There is no Black and white
Only shades of color
Blending, textures, fine lines
Of discernment
Multitude of colors
Refinement
Each unique
No true designer babies
Because each comes
With individuality
If allowed the freedom to truly
Be human
Means experiencing
The dna of many past generations
The archetype of what makes us unique
Only through “numbing”
And traumas do we sometimes
“Forget “ our true nature
Of goodness, kindness, godliness
Open our hearts to knowing
Our true selves
Lift the mask
And curtain of deception
Be one with the universe
False Prophets
False prophets 2/25/24 Cathy S.Martin
Beware of false prophets
Who lead with
Fear, with hate, and bigotry
Who move to separate
Us against them
Lead by forced submission
And threats
True leaders empower
Are not threatened by competence
Inspire new leaders
Inspire the best in others
They build up versus tear down
They love humanity
Build rather than destroy
Share rather than steal
Release versus hold on
Birth rather than suppress
Allow rather than ban
Lead with love rather than hate
See the strengths rather than weakness
Wisdom rather than ego
Build up rather than tear down
We are the ones we have been waiting for
Lift the veil of fear and greed
Live now
Open your hearts
Love fully
Feel life
Experience passion
Trust
Lead by your heart
Open your heart
no longer slaves to the past
freedom is
Daily intake 4/17/26 Cathy S. Martin
Daily intake of the trauma
Inflicted on the masses
While the T rein in the billions
Through insider trades
And threats of retaliation
Fear based policies
Enriching the rich while
Condemning the masses to servitude
Abuse of power, greed. Never enough
Addicted to control and self adoration
Narsisism takes hold
Power is king
The king with no clothes
Is propped up by the minions
Who once spoke the truth
But now fall in line touting
The party lie
But the masses are waking to the threats
And standing together strong
The masses are strong, resilient, awake. Diverse, creative. Educated, wise
Experienced, knowledgeable to truth
survivors and thrivers. Awake!
Workers, builders. Problem solvers
The ancient civilizations
Who are the true barbarians?
Wisdom is truth
Our ancestors speak
Open our hearts- we are one
Remember who you are
You are the creators
You are the builders
You are ones we have been searching for
Awake. Awake
Sacred Partnership. 3/10/25 Cathy S.Martin
Sacred Partnership
Our Christ and our Mother Mary
The Magdalene
Balancing the
Male and female energy
Left and right
Hemispheres
Yin and Yang
Balance of the extremes
Duality moving to Oneness
balance
The inertia of chaos
Discord and strife
Extremists unite
Only to destroy
The balance of the earth
The great experiment in duality
And conflict
Only to realize
Change happens in chaos
But only after destroying
All that is familiar
A scalpel versus a hatchet
Is the difference between life and death
Life is a precious balance
A living ecosystem
Of diversity
A destruction of one piece
Impacts the whole
One ripple
Can create a wave
One life destroyed can
Impact an entire civilization
Words and actions impact
All around us
Yes we are individuals
But we are all connected
Your breath is my breath
My air is your air
My water is your water
Whatever you do to the least
Of us you are doing to me
Actions have reactions
Words and thoughts
Can provide a loving environment
Or a hate filled cesspool
Of toxicity touching everyone
From far and wide
With one click of a button
Traveling at the speed of light
As toxic venom can spread
So can love
The strongest energy
Available to all of us
Our spirit can be shaken to the core
But a flicker and spark
Can light up the dark sky
There is no room. Oct.4, 2023 Cathy S. Martin
There is no room for hate
Because of the color of your skin
Because of your race, sex,
Religion, size, social class
We all bleed when we’re cut
Cut from the same cloth
Of being humans
Members of the
Earth tribe
Gifts from the divine
By whatever names you call
The highest ones
There is no room for hate
Yes we are different
And we are the same
Each with our strengths
And unique qualities
Connecting to the heart
We are one
There is no room for hate
Hate destroys whatever is good
In this world
Love builds, creates, expands
Connections, growth, wisdom
There is no room for hate.
Dance your light. Cathy s martin 9/24/22
Dance your light
Open the vortex of love
You are the change
You have been looking for
Tho your heart
Has been broken
Many times before
Allow your wings to open
and soul to soar
There was a time
When you felt like
Giving up -Heart broken-
darkness entering in
The pain was too deep
grief took over
Tears welled up
The mirror shattered
Into 1000 pieces
New day upon you
Fragments set free
The shards of glass
Each piece reflecting
The beauty of your being
Allow the sun to rise
Reflecting the rainbow of light inside
Like a candle burning in the darkness
Or one star in the night sky
Your light is a gift to this world
Allow it to shine brightly
Awake to the new day
Dance your light!!!!
Bloom where you are planted
Send seeds of light on the winds of time
bloom into beauty
12/31/21 End of 2021
New Beginnings!
Allowing the Love to flow freely
To all living Beings
Open your hearts to a new world
Filled with possibilities and
potential for growth
Release the negative forces that attempt
to control our minds and bodies
Allow our spirits to soar to greater heights
Flying above, away from the mundane
to see from a Higher perspective
the Larger picture
Through our tears, from grief and loss
Clear the veil to
allow our eyes to truly see
the magnificence and power of our creator
and our true worth
all living beings are gifts from God
11/15/2020 Day After 64th Birthday!
Honoring the Standing ones and the Elders that have passed.
So many deaths during this year of 2020.
Memories of all that have blessed my home and this sacred space with their presence.
The birth of my children, Joshua and Holana, the trees and plants that I have planted with help from others.
The Arizona Cypress planted as a windblock- tiny 1 foot twigs- now majestic trees. Pine trees, grape myrtle, palm trees,a surprise peach tree, tiny bush now making it's presence known
The natural growing trees- Mesquites, Cottonwoods, Mulberry trees, many unknown trees surviving the heat and the wind, constant change of temperatures, protecting and honoring this Lakeside sanctuary- providing homes for the birds, the flying ones, the four leggeds, the insects, and the butterflies
In gratitude for all who have blessed me and this sacred space with your presence!