Flaming Rose: Journal



	2013 (vol. 22) January February March April May June July August September October November December 2011 2012
	In the April issue of the Flaming Rose Journal, as the Spring unfolds all around us in a resplendent Culmination of multicolored blossoms and green leaves, we reawaken to the Beauty and Wonder of Life. We see Life, we feel Life emerge and grow out of the Fertile Earth in a New Birth a Whole New Life Creation a Whole New Life Inspiration and Realization. The Spring is a Miracle the Blossom is a Miracle Life is a Miracle. Every Day Every Moment is a Miracle a Miracle a Wondrous Miracle

life begins again on an April morning as flowers and green leaves blossom and the urgence of earth and seed is fulfilled the tree lives through the nourishment of autumn the circle turns the sun rises the bird sings joyously in the new dawning light Art and poem by Joe Kirkwood

	This month we have fourteen songs from the album, “Every Day is a Miracle”, by Joe Kirkwood. Every Day Is a Miracle, In the Living Light of Spring, The First Day of Spring, Shining in the Sun, Open Your Eyes To the Spring, Moonlight in the Spring, The Life of Everything, Always for the Sake of Life, The Outpouring of Our Love, We'll Sing the Old Songs Once Again, I Feel Your Love For All Things, The Eternal Fire of Creation, Return to the Origin, Life Is Forever Fulfilled
		Every Day Is a Miracle Every Day is a Miracle Every Day is a Miracle now you are here and the Sun is rising now you are here in the clear dawning light and Life is Beautiful Life is Beautiful Life is Beautiful Life is Beautiful Every Day is a Miracle Every Day is a Miracle now you are here and the Spring is arising now you are here in the flower's blooming light and Life is Beautiful Life is Beautiful Life is Beautiful Life is Beautiful Every Day is a Miracle Every Day is a Miracle now you are here and the Heart is arising now you are here in the warm loving light and Life is Beautiful Life is Beautiful Life is Beautiful Life is Beautiful Every Day is a Miracle Every Day is a Miracle now you are here and the Spirit is arising now you are here in the Eternal Living Light and Life is Beautiful Life is Beautiful Life is Beautiful Life is Beautiful Every Day is a Miracle Every Day is a Miracle Every Day is a Miracle Every Day is a Miracle ~
		In the Living Light of Spring I receive this day as a Blessing I see the Beauty and Life of Everything the Sun is rising upon the Whole Flowering Tree in the Living Light of Spring Everything reveals its Beauty to Me Everything fulfils its Beauty within Me in the Living Light of Spring in the Living Light of Spring I receive this day as a Blessing I feel the Love and Life of Everything the Sun is shining upon the Whole Flowering Tree in the Living Light of Spring Everything reveals its Love to Me Everything fulfils its Love within Me in the Living Light of Spring in the Living Light of Spring I receive this day as a Blessing I perceive the Purpose and Life of Everything the Sun is shining upon the Whole Flowering Tree in the Living Light of Spring Everything reveals its Purpose to Me Everything fulfils its Purpose within Me in the Living Light of Spring in the Living Light of Spring I receive this day as a Blessing I know the Spirit and Life of Everything the Sun is shining upon the Whole Flowering Tree in the Living Light of Spring Everything reveals the Spirit to Me Everything fulfils the Spirit within Me in the Living Light of Spring in the Living Light of Spring Shining Shining Shining Shining in the Living Light of Spring in the Living Light of Spring in the Living Light of Spring in the Living Light of Spring ~
		The First Day of Spring I wait for You in the stillness of the early morning I wait for You and sing You hold the Light of the Sun shining upon the Flowering Tree You hold the Words and Melody of the First Day of Spring the First Day of Spring I wait for You in the quietness of the morning I wait for You and sing You hold the Spirit of Life within the Flowering Tree You hold the Words and Melody of the First Day of Spring the First Day of Spring I wait for You in the sweetness of the morning I wait for you and sing You hold the Source of Love nurturing the Flowering Tree You hold the Words and Melody of the First Day of Spring the First Day of Spring I wait for You in the softness of the morning I wait for You and sing You hold the Infinite Consciousness encompassing the Flowering Tree You hold the Words and Melody of the First Day of Spring the First Day of Spring the First Day of Spring the First Day of Spring ~
		Shining in the Sun in a Moment of Blossoming You hold the Light of Spring opening your Self to the Sun You enfold the Life of Everything Everything is One Shining in the Sun Everything is One Shining in the Sun in a Moment of Blossoming You hold the Light of Spring opening your Eyes to the Sun You enfold the Beauty of Everything Everything is One Shining in the Sun Everything is One Shining in the Sun in a Moment of Blossoming You hold the Light of Spring opening your Heart to the Sun You enfold the Love of Everything Everything is One Shining in the Sun Everything is One Shining in the Sun in a Moment of Blossoming You hold the Light of Spring opening your Consciousness to the Sun You enfold the Spirit of Everything Everything is One Shining in the Sun Everything is One Shining in the Sun in a Moment of Blossoming in a Moment of Blossoming Everything is One Everything is One Shining in the Sun Shining in the Sun Shining in the Sun Shining in the Sun ~
		Open Your Eyes To the Spring Open your Eyes Open your Eyes to the Living Light of Spring Open your Eyes Open your Eyes to the Living Light of Spring the Light shines within You Life grows within You through the Sight of Spring Open your Eyes Open your Eyes to the Beautiful Light of Spring Open your Eyes Open your Eyes to the Beautiful Light of Spring the Light shines within You Beauty grows within You through the Sight of Spring Open your Eyes Open your Eyes to the Loving Light of Spring Open your Eyes Open your Eyes to the Loving Light of Spring the Light shines within You Love grows within You through the Sight of Spring Open your Eyes Open your Eyes to the Conscious Light of Spring Open your Eyes Open your Eyes to the Conscious Light of Spring the Light shines within You Consciousness grows within You through the Sight of Spring Open your Eyes Open your Eyes to the Joyful Light of Spring Open your Eyes Open your Eyes to the Joyful Light of Spring the Light shines within You Joy grows within You through the Sight of Spring Open your Eyes Open your Eyes Open your Eyes to the Spring Open your Eyes Open your Eyes Open your Eyes to the Spring Open your Eyes Open your Eyes Open your Eyes to the Spring Open your Eyes Open your Eyes Open your Eyes to the Spring Open your Eyes to the Spring ~
		Moonlight in the Spring watching the moon silently rise on a cool sweet night in spring I am here now in this moment with every other thing and the moon rises in me the moon rises in everything in this silent moment of moonlight in the spring moonlight in the spring watching the moon rise silently on a cool sweet night in spring I am here now in this moment with blooming flowers and trees and the moon rises in me the moon rises in the flowers and trees in this silent moment of moonlight in the spring moonlight in the spring watching the moon silently rise on a cool sweet night in spring I am here now in this moment with serenity and peace and the moon rises in me the moon rises in serenity and peace in this silent moment of moonlight in spring moonlight in spring watching the moon silently rise on a cool sweet night in spring I am here now in this moment with the life of eternity and the moon rises in me the moon rises in life eternally in this silent moment of moonlight in the spring watching silently the moonlight in the spring watching silently the moonlight in the spring the moonlight in the spring the moonlight in the spring ~
		The Life of Everything the Sunlight shining in the Spring the Earth and its Great Fertility speak to me speak to me bringing Harmony and Peace revealing the Life of Everything revealing the Life of Everything Flowers blooming in the Spring the Seed growing into the Tree speak to me speak to me bringing Harmony and Peace revealing the Life of Everything revealing the Life of Everything a Bird singing in the Spring a Child laughing Innocently speak to me speak to me bringing Harmony and Peace revealing the Life of Everything revealing the Life of Everything the Snow melting in the Spring overflowing Rivers and Streams speak to me speak to me bringing Harmony and Peace revealing the Life of Everything revealing the Life of Everything the Wind blowing in the Spring all Creatures of Breath and Vitality speak to me speak to me bringing Harmony and Peace revealing the Life of Everything revealing the Life of Everything the Stars shining in the Spring the Universe and its Timeless Infinity speak to me speak to me bringing Harmony and Peace revealing the Life of Everything revealing the Life of Everything the Life of Everything the Life of Everything the Life of Everything the Life of Everything ~
		Always for the Sake of Life till the Earth plant the Seed follow the Course of Spring nurture the Plant preserve the Tree support the Being of Everything Always for the Sake of Life Always for the Sake of Life lay the Foundation build the Home with Strong Timbers of Wood and Pillars of Stone gather the Children around the Hearth join the Family Together with a Loving Heart Always for the Sake of Life Always for the Sake of Life resolve all conflicts learn to forgive become the Good Neighbor and the Good Friend accept all differences freely give and receive live in Harmony and live in Peace Always for the Sake of Life Always for the Sake of Life conceive of the Whole World the Time to come conceive of the Many and the One face the Future with Courage and Faith follow the Path of the Holy Sacred Way Always for the Sake of Life Always for the Sake of Life Always for the Sake of Life Always for the Sake of Life ~
		The Outpouring of Our Love the Earth is so fragile Life is so fragile we are only here for a while we are only here for a while to be Caretakers Lifesavers to be Caretakers Life Creators through the Outpouring of our Heart through the Outpouring of our Love the Outpouring of our Love the Flower is so fragile Life is so fragile we are only here for a while we are only here for a while to be Caretakers Life savers to be Caretakers Life Creators through the Outpouring of our Heart through the Outpouring of our Love the Outpouring of our Love the Child is so fragile Life is so fragile we are only here for a while we are only here for a while to be Caretakers Lifesavers to be Caretakers Life Creators through the Outpouring of our Heart through the Outpouring of our Love the Outpouring of our Love the World is so fragile Life is so fragile we are only here for a while we are only here for a while to be Caretakers Lifesavers to be Caretakers Life Creators through the Outpouring of our Heart through the Outpouring of our Love saving the Life of the World saving the Life of the Child saving the Life of the Flower saving the Life of the Earth through the Outpouring of our Heart through the Outpouring of our Love the Outpouring of our Love the Outpouring of our Love the Outpouring of our Love ~
		We'll Sing the Old Songs Once Again listen, you can hear songs of the sunrise songs of joyous morning light you can hear songs of the green fertile earth songs of birth and new life ancient words and melodies linger in the wind holding the knowlege of how to live and we'll sing the old songs once again we'll sing the old songs once again listen, you can hear songs of mountains, valleys, and forests songs of oceans, rivers, and streams you can hear songs relating every living creature songs relating every thing ancient words and melodies linger in the wind holding the knowlege of how to live and we'll sing the old songs once again we'll sing the old songs once again listen, you can hear songs of mothers and fathers songs of children and family you can hear songs of sisters and brothers songs of unity and peace ancient words and melodies linger in the wind holding the knowlege of how to live and we'll sing the old songs once again we'll sing the old songs once again listen, you can hear songs of care and love songs of heartache and grief you can hear songs of pain and suffering songs of healing and relief ancient words and melodies linger in the wind holding the knowlege of how to live and we'll sing the old songs once again we'll sing the old songs once again listen, you can hear songs of salvation and redemption songs of thanksgiving and praise you can hear songs of victory and defeat songs of courage and faith ancient words and melodies linger in the wind holding the knowlege of how to live and we'll sing the old songs once again we'll sing the old songs once again listen, you can hear songs of freedom and liberation songs of conscience and duty you can hear songs of dreams and aspirations songs of fulfilment and beauty ancient words and melodies linger in the wind holding the knowlege of how to live and we'll sing the old songs once again we'll sing the old songs once again listen, you can hear songs of planting and harvest songs of seasons and cycles of time you can hear songs of stars and constellations songs of darkness and night ancient words and melodies linger in the wind holding the knowlege of how to live and we'll sing the old songs once again we'll sing the old songs once again listen, you can hear songs of creation and destruction songs of growing consciousness you can hear songs of Eternal Living Spirit songs of dying and death ancient words and melodies linger in the wind holding the wisdom of how to live and we'll sing the old songs once again we'll sing the old songs once again we'll sing the old songs once again we'll sing the old songs once again ~
		I Feel Your Love For All Things when I see the Sunrise I always think about You when I see the shining Light I always think about You You reveal the Sun to me You reveal the Light to me and I feel your love for me I feel your love for all things I feel your love for all things when I hear the Bird sing I always think of You when I hear the Song of Anything I always think of You You reveal the Bird to me You reveal the Song to me and I feel your love for me I feel your love for all things i feel your love for all things when I see the fertile Earth I always think of You when I see the Flower bloom i always think of You You reveal the Earth to me You reveal the Flower to me and I feel your love for me I feel your love for all things I feel your love for all things when i see the River flowing I always think of You when I see the Wind blowing i always think of You You reveal the River to me You reveal the Wind to me and I feel your love for me I feel your love for all things I feel your love for all things when I see the Mountain I always think of You when I see the Ocean I always think of You You reveal the Mountain to me You reveal the Ocean to me and I feel your Love for me I feel your love for all things I feel your love for all things when I see the Child I always think of You when i see the Mother and Father I always think of You You reveal the Child to me You reveal the Mother and Father to me and I feel your love for me I feel your love for all things I feel your love for all things when I see the Moonrise I always think of You when I see the Starry Universe I always think of You You reveal the Moon to me You reveal the Starry Universe to me and I feel your love for me I feel your love for all things I feel your love for all things i feel your love for all things I feel your love for all things ~
		The Eternal Fire of Creation We lit the Fire on the Eve of Spring and sank into the Flames We prayed to God for the sake of Life in this Wholly Sacred Place We offered our Lives to the Fire of the Sacred We offered our Lives to the Fire of Creation burning forever burning burning forever burning We lit the Fire on the Eve of Spring in thanks for the Blessings of the Earth We burned away the grief of the past in a Time of Death and Rebirth We resurrected our Lives in the Fire of the Sacred We resurrected our Lives in the Fire of Creation burning forever burning burning forever burning We lit the Fire on the Eve of Spring and joined our Hands and Hearts We formed a Circle of Love and Care with millions of tiny Sparks We related our Lives to the Fire of the Sacred We related our Lives to the Fire of Creation burning forever burning burning forever burning We lit the Fire on the Eve of Spring beneath the Infinite Stars of the Night We reflected upon both Here and Beyond and waited on the Sun's Dawning Light We dedicated our Lives to the Fire of the Sacred We dedicated our Lives to the Fire of Creation burning forever burning burning forever burning the Eternal Fire of Creation the Eternal Fire of Creation the Eternal Fire of Creation the Eternal Fire of Creation ~
		Return to the Origin every day we bend down and touch the Earth every day we reach up to the Sun and we remember the place where we come from we remember the Spirit of the Great Holy One and return to the Origin return to the Origin every day we see the Beauty of the Earth every day we see the Flower blooming in the Sun and we remember the place where we come from we remember the Spirit of the Great Holy One and return to the Origin return to the Origin every day we give thanks for the Sustenance of the Earth every day we give thanks for the Consciousness of the Sun and we remember the place where we come from we remember the Spirit of the Great Holy One and return to the Origin return to the Origin every day we love and cherish the Earth every day we open our Heart to the Light of the Sun and we remember the place where we come from we remember the Spirit of the Great Holy One and return to the Origin return to the Origin every day we perceive the Earth and the Whole Universe every day we perceive all the Stars and the Sun and we remember the place where we come from we remember the Spirit of the Great Holy One and return to the Origin return to the Origin return to the Origin return to the Origin ~
		Life Is Forever Fulfilled life begins again on an April morning with blossoming Flowers and green Leaves the Tree lives through the nourishment of Autumn the Urgence of Earth and Seed and Life is Fulfilled Forever Fulfilled Life is Fulfilled Forever Fulfilled Life begins again on an April morning with a Bird's sweet joyous Song the Bird lives through the cold Winter emerging in the warm Light of Dawn and Life is Fulfilled Forever Fulfilled Life is Fulfilled Forever Fulfilled Life begins again on an April morning with the Resurrection of the Heart's True Love Love lives through many days of heartache and sorrow to be reborn in the Great Loving One and Life is Fulfilled Forever Fulfilled Life is Fulfilled Forever Fulfilled Life begins again on an April morning with the Realization of an ancient Dream the Dream lives through ages of hardship and failure remaining related to the Spirit's Ultimate Need maintaining the Courage and Will to succeed and Life is Fulfilled Forever Fulfilled Life is Fulfilled Forever Fulfilled Life is Forever Fulfilled Life is Forever Fulfilled Life is Forever Fulfilled Life is Forever Fulfilled



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