How to See An Angel

Stand very still, Don’t breathe, Or if you do, Do it silently.

Be in a familiar place, or else a new place which feels familiar:

Under a tree by running water,

Or in a church

Or temple,

where vibrations of the holy linger

in the air.

Incense and candles are fine, but not required.

If you know a prayer or a mantra,

this is the time.

Music will help. Especially kirtans or hymns.

Look around

for bits of color, small flashes of light.

Close your eyes

for one brief moment,

then open and turn very slowly.

Your cells will brighten, you will give a sigh.

That is when it will happen.

A soft rush of wings

a blur of shining movement. Everything will light up

in a cloud of sweet feeling.

Now look straight ahead –

an image will appear

white wings hovering against a field of blue and gold.

Your heart will open and you will become as two lovers kissing.

When you awaken, you will find

a single feather

in your hand.