Welcome to the Spiritual Work of Iain Baines

Dove of peace 
dove and flower
ETERNAL 

Through the open door of life,

I take the steps toward,

Warmth of light,

 Embrace the hand that offers up,

 To guide me on my way,

 A golden cup,

 A robe in white,

 A being that is so pure.

 A place of no ills,

 No need for a cure,

 The golden steps,

 An endless path,

 The colours are surreal,

Beauty of a world divine,

For all the souls to reap,

 Many are the rewards in kind,

 The love your heart to keep,

 Keep your intentions pure my friends,

 Not all stairs are steep,

 Spread the love and goodness,

Your soul shall never sleep.

SAVED 

The water runs deep,

 The water runs still,

The current is gentle,

 There is a slight chill.

 I take the plunge,

 I jump right in,

 I feel the cool water,

 Surrounding my skin,

Many are the minutes,

 That I swim around.

 I lose track of time,

 I blank out all sound,

 My confidence grows,

 I lose all of my fears.

 But now I am in trouble,

I fear that I will drown,

 My feet touch the bottom,

 There is no one around,

 I take in more water,

 I cannot breathe,

 Is this really the end for me?

 I look up one more time,

 A hand I can see,

My son is reaching,

 Out for me, I grab so tight,

 He pulls me in,

 He saves my life,

 I can breathe again,

 Always grateful I shall be,

 For my son to rescue me.

 Oh how precious life is .....

GONE FOR A MOMENT 

Gone for a moment

 

My time has come,

To take a bow,

I must return,

To my true home now,

I cross the bridge,

Of the great divide,

And leave behind,

The many family,

And friends in kind,

Don’t be lonely,

And don’t be sad,

Think of all the fun we had,

Remember this

And always know,

That wherever you are,

I will surely go,

Keep the faith,

And your heart strong,

A moment is all that I am gone...

 

SOLITUDE 
The hustle and bustle Of daily life, The inward and outward, On city streets, The constant pounding, Of peoples feet, Endless cycles of worry and distress. Lights are flashing, And sirens wail, Traffic is vast, Cars are nose to tail, Signs in windows, With announcements of sales, Mobile phones, And computers to boot, Villains carrying Their sack full of loot. I sit on the hill, I cannot complain, I am free from the city, The waters are still, Here I will remain, Until my time comes to pass, Watching Gods creatures, Exploring the grass, Jumping from branches, No clouds in the sky, The sight of a butterfly catches my eye...
TIME 
I know my time, Was really short, I will always be, Forever in your thoughts, Although you yearn, To hold me tight, You feel like someone, Has stolen your light, Be strong for me, And for yourself too, Just know in your heart, That I’ will always be with you, The pain inside, you try to conceal, Just let out your emotions, And allow time to heal, I thank you for, my short time here, Please be happy, shed no tears Soon you’ll realise, To allay all fears, Always be gracious, For I will always be near......
TOMORROW 
As I walk in the open air, I slowly walk & dispel my cares, I look above & see the leaves, Blowing around in the gentle breeze, Beneath my feet I feel the grass, I really hope this feeling lasts, The birds are singing, The crickets are too, There really is a sky so blue, There is no pain, There is no sorrow, I have found the true tomorrow, So do not fear; & do no mourn, For tomorrow truly heralds a new dawn.
HOPE 
I cry myself to Sleep at night, The pain inside is vast, I wonder, why do I suffer so.., When will these feelings pass ? I look up to the skies above, Whilst kneeling on the grass, “Where is my lord” ? I ask, When I need you most, How do I know you are here ? I beg ‘please give me sign! Within an instant, A light did shine, So bright as can be... I feel so warm throughout my soul, An angel has come to me, Her beauty is so boundless, She radiates pure love, Her eyes filled with serenity, Her wings enfold me whole, Endless love and enlightenment, Is all that I now feel, Thank the lord for angels, And for all the love they bring...
FREE WILL 
You ask out loud, You call the lords name, You shout out why.... Do you cause so much pain? You want some answers, You want them now, You want the truth, You don’t care how. Life is simple, If you look within, Dig down deep, Cast away your sins, The choices in life, Are yours to make, Right or wrong, They are decisions you take, You must learn from your lessons, To gain your rewards. Things you will triumph, And things you will not, Cherish the family, And friends you have got, Be true to yourself, And others too, Always remember, The lord is with you.....
THE ROBIN 
On the fence post, I shall sit, Watching as the humans flit, Around the town, On this busy morn, A sight so familiar, Of each new dawn, Some in vehicles, Some on foot, Others on bicycles Breathing in that soot..... Slow yourselves down, Allow more haste, Prevent our kingdom, From turning to waste, Be so proud, As to where you live, Be the one, That’s willing to give....
Dolphins of Atlantis 
Heavenly
DOUBT 

You wonder why?

Things take so long,

You ponder over,

An even’ song.

 The promise of a day so bright,

 Timeless are the hours gone by,

 Motionless..., like the darkest night.

 Thoughts of success, Moments of joy,

 Times of solitude,

 Like a lonely boy.

 You feel temptation,

 You yearn for change,

 The build up of frustration,

Creeps upon you again.

 Progress is long,

 Progress is slow,

 Will success happen...?

 I hear you cry.

 Patience to be taken,

 A certainty to know,

 Fear not on this day,

 Your confidence grows,

Success is upon you,

 Your composure must stay,

 Acceptance of life,

and its many ways.

BELIEF 

Miracles happen,

 And miracles exist,

 Who on this planet ?

 Can truly insist,

That moments’ of wonder,

 Are acts of pure chance ?

 “Coincidence” they cry...

 “It can be nothing else”.

 Why do they run then ?

 If nothing is there...

Why do they run then ?

 If they don’t really care...

 Believe what you must,

 To help you get by,

But accept all that is...

 With acceptance and trust.

 Keep a good balance,

 Of your heart and mind,

 Be respectful of others,

 And their beliefs in kind...

Copyright 2008 
©2008 Iain Baines. All rights reserved No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted by any means without the written permission of the author. First published by AuthorHouse 8/12/2008 Printed in the United States of America Bloomington, Indiana