WELCOME TO WRITINGS IN THE LIGHT. This new section of the magazine will provide a forum for those who would like to share meditations, short channeled writings, poetry or personal stories about being a lightworker. We hope to publish one or two pieces in each issue of PLW magazine. Please send your contributions to tys@planetlightworker.com for possible inclusion in this section.

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Third Row - Second Seat
Darla E. Fitzgerland

It's all in the power of thoughts
Silent movies playing in the mind

The film of life, memories of the past
Transcending with the passage of time

Never-ending gift of possibilities
Unfolding on the stage of creativity

Visions of untold hopes and dreams
Recording the heartbeat of their revelations

Episodes of purpose and resolution
Reflecting the soul's design of destiny

Genesis of thought, perceptions of spirit
Silent movies playing in the mind

Merry-Go-Round
Darla E. Fitzgerland

Calliope whistles and
the music plays.
Children race
to claim their steeds.
Painted favorites are
galloping and keeping time.
Sliding on their poles while
going up and going down.

Lonely, I stand
in a row of black ponies.
My legs are bolted to the floor
and I'm unable to run.
Wishing I was a painted favorite,
going up and down with time.
Longing to know
that I really matter.
Yearning for someone
to show me that they care.

Secret mysteries,
I dream each night.
Discovering the voice
of wisdom within.
Listen to your heart and
believe in your hopes.
Celebrate
the magical surprises of life.

Special purposes are
designed for your creation.
Fulfilling the plan
only you can do.

Afraid of
the up and down, painted horses.
A little girl rides a black pony
that is standing in a row.

Solemn Pledge
Darla E. Fitzgerland

The time has come
to unite as one.
One heart,
One mind,
One soul.
Awaken hearts to injustice
and preservation of
human rights. Acknowledge
and assume responsibilities.
Conscious choices create
indivisible powers.
Transformation and growth
beyond self. Connections to
every willing spirit,
every creature and
the universal planet.
Endeavors of generosity,
love and compassion
and brotherhood.
Elevate mankind to
a sense of direction,
higher purpose and
meaning of life.
Wisdom of the mind and
inspirations from within.
Service to
Our fellow beings,
Our nations,
Our planet.

© 2003 Darla E. Fitzgerald

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Darla E. Fitzgerald is a retired elementary classroom teacher of twenty-three years from Marshall County, West Virginia. Her main interests include the love of writing poetry and art. Darla presently resides in Belmont County, Ohio with her husband, Bill. They have two beautiful daughters and five adorable grandchildren.