It was a Saturday afternoon when six writers, Isaac, Rachel, Kathy, Jonathan, Rajani, and Viktor at the “Literary Brew Cafe” sat down to relax and talk about their craft.
Jonathan: I was thinking about the magic factor in life this morning.
Kathy: Were there any particular ideas that you had that you would like to share?
Jonathan: I was thinking about the Magic in the soil. We take the earth for granted and we do not realize that we are the living earth. We are formed from the soil, we live off the soil and we return to our creative soil at the end of our existence.
Rachel (sipping a glass of wine):
The soft moist earth,
Is alive and filled with mirth.
The crops grow in the soil,
Nourished and grown from birth.
There is magic in the soil,
Wrapped in its moistened foil.
The magic is abundant in the earth,
Making it possible for plants to thrive.
Creating life and activity in a beehive.
The magic within the soil and earth,
Gives rise to a population from its birth.
There is a magical code in the soil,
One that does not destroy or spoil.
It makes it possible for life to form,
It makes it possible for plants to grow.
There is magic mixed into the earth,
That brings forth the freshest crops,
A bountiful harvest bursts forth every season,
Hard work and prosperity are the reason.
There is a hidden meaning in the soil,
That makes humanity grow and progress.
There is a secret that is buried in the soil,
Which makes countries and people flourish.
That secret helps to prepare a tasty dish.
The soil contains its special magic,
One that is more powerful,
Then a simple parlor trick.
The soil holds a secret formula,
That connects it to the cosmic star.
We are closer to the soil than we imagine.
We are connected by a celestial cord,
That has no ending and no beginning.
We are the children of the cosmic earth,
From the genesis of our mortal birth.
Kathy: That is a lovely poem Rachel, Thanks for sharing it with us.
Rachel: I heard Jonathan express the idea and this visual imagery came to mind. Any more ideas from this prompt, about “Magic”?
Isaac: Yes, as important as the soil is the air that we breathe in every second of every day, since the day we were born. These are my thoughts about the magic in the air we breathe and which sustains us our whole life.
The air you breathe,
Is a part of you,
Since you were conceived.
The air that fills our lungs,
Provides nourishment,
That just living brings.
The air that surrounds you,
Is the same air,
That engulfs us all.
The air that we walk in,
Is the same air,
We breathe out and in.
There is power in the air,
The power to sustain,
A healthy life to maintain.
There is energy in the air,
The force to make us create,
A life we either love or hate.
There is magic I feel,
In the air that is our life.
There is a magical power,
In the air that keeps us here.
There is a mystical power in the air,
You can search for it, but will not find it,
It is here, there, and everywhere.
There is a metaphysical power,
There is magical power in the air.
Every tiny particle that exists in the air,
Is divinely and miraculously there.
Science and scientists will at length explain,
That magic does not exist in our air.
However, you and I know the secret,
There is a special magic in the air.
Rajani: Words are so powerful. As writers, we know the power of words. Using words we can create worlds, characters, stories and so many wonderful ideas in the literary craft. Before I started writing I did not realize the power of words to change minds.
There is powerful magic in words
Set them free to fly like birds
The words we speak,
Carry our power in them.
The words we use express,
The way that we feel inside.
The words are not our emotions.
Our words express our emotions.
A “dog-tired” person feels tired inside.
There is magic in the words we say.
These words can grow more powerful,
With every passing hour of every day.
The words carry our creative power,
As delicate and fragrant as a lovely flower.
Use your words with care and caution.
Every word we say gets a powerful reaction.
There is definitely magic in our words,
Set them free to fly out into the world,
Like colorful and vibrant verbal birds.
There is a special magic in the words we write,
They set our imagination and creativity alight.
There is extraordinary magic in the words we say,
They can light up hearts and make lives every day.
There is powerful magic in all that we write,
Use your power well to write what is right.
There is unfathomable magic in all that we say,
It has the power to ruin or make a living every day.
Words are more powerful than we imagine,
Say positive words with a smile and grin.
Respect the power and the magic of words.
They are our emotions on wings, like divine birds.
There is magic in the words we say.
These words can grow more powerful,
With every passing hour of every bright day.
Our words carry our creative power.
Believe in the power and magic of your words.
Use your words with care every day.
Those words will make miracles for you happen,
While changing your life in every conceivable way.
There is powerful magic in all that we write,
Use your power well to write what is right.
Viktor: Life is magical. When every human being realizes the fact that life is magic and that we are magical beings, will our powers be revealed to us. We walk through life blindly. Our eyes do not see the magic of life. It is only after we train our minds to see the magic of life, will we start seeing the visible presence of magic all around us.
There is Magic in Life
Use the power to overcome strife
We walk around all day,
Complaining when things,
Do not seem to go our way.
We walk around with sad faces,
Wishing that we had better lives,
Living in even better places.
We slouch around at home or work,
Wishing every day and night,
That we could have grander lives,
Filled with fortune and shining bright.
We are all blind in this life of ours,
We look outside for happiness and joy.
We search for love and hope to find,
A soulmate with a similar mind.
We keep looking outside,
Hoping to find that elusive joy,
While overlooking the magic inside,
As we search in vain and hide.
Take time out today to stop and meditate,
Close the world with a mental gate.
Walk the golden path into your inner peace,
You will discover the place of power,
In a special memory and sacred place.
Deep within your inner sanctum,
Lies the power to imagine and grow,
A life of contentment free from strife.
Within the walls of your inner sanctuary,
Lies the magic power to create,
The life of joy with your soulmate.
Deep within the fortress of your inner calm,
Lies the special place of magical power,
Protecting you from any harm.
This inner treasure chest of wealth,
Can elevate your life, your mood, and your health.
Like a treasure hunter, you will uncover,
A great buried magic power to discover.
With the power, you hold within,
You can create a new life,
Using your mind and imagination.
Everything in life is so connected,
From the butterfly in the garden,
To the building that was erected.
Every object has its special place,
A reason for being present in the world.
You are here in life for a reason too,
To fulfill your destiny, it is true.
There is a special magic in your life.
Believe that the power exists,
Then it will come out to play,
Filling you with magic every day.
That is the time to use your magic power,
To celebrate your life with every passing hour.
These powers that you possess,
Will make life peaceful, free from stress.
This creative and magical power,
Can help you build your new destiny,
Which will blossom like a flower.
Believe in the magic you have inside,
Watch your successes multiply.
Believe in the magic you possess inside,
Watch every project soar and glide.
There is magic in your life and mine,
Drink its success like fruity wine.
There is magic in your life and mine,
Celebrate its power while you dine.
There is magic in your life and mine,
Every sunrise and sunset are the sign.
There is magic in your life and mine,
We are cosmic souls, children of the Divine.
Kathy (dipping a biscuit into her teacup, as she sits relaxed on the sofa):
The universe is filled with stars and so many heavenly bodies. They have been in the universe for millions of years and will be there long after we are gone. There is a special magic in the universe, that inspires every man, woman, and child to search for the meaning and the mysteries of life.
Jonathan (looking out of the window of the café in a pensive state of mind):
There is Magic in the Universe
The skies are seemingly endless,
As they dissolve and become one,
With an expanding universe.
We are in awe of the vastness,
The expansion of the great universe,
To travel beyond is our wish.
Does the universe have a beginning?
Does the universe have an end?
I wonder sometimes what lies,
Beyond the great horizon, we see.
Is that the beginning of the universe?
Or is that the brink of eternity?
Space is limitless and goes on forever,
There seems to be no beginning in our sight.
Space is filled with all its stars, planets,
Asteroids and the Sun shining bright.
I am positive and firmly believe,
That there is so much that we do not see.
What we imagine space to be,
Is so much more than we can comprehend,
My Dear, writer and poetic friend.
Space is boundless, soundless, and free,
That is just a glimpse of the great eternity.
There is definitely magic in the Universe.
There is a force that conducts the symphony.
There is a greater power on the cosmic sea,
That makes everything possible,
Like it was always meant to be.
Every star, planet, Sun, and asteroid,
Has its special place in the Universe.
Just like you and I came to be,
We are all part of the power,
The magic of the universe and its mystery.
Rachel: Thank you all for this illuminating poetry evening about magic and its place in our lives. We all possess the powers of divine magic and it is up to us to realize that we are magical beings.
There is Magic Within You
There will always be days,
When nothing seems to go right.
Days when everything goes wrong.
You get up late and get later for work.
You miss the bus and the late train,
The elevator has broken yet again.
There are days when you want to give up.
You just want to pack it all in and pack it up.
There are days when everything goes well.
The Sun shines brightest on those days.
Your heart feels lighter on those days.
Everything goes your way.
More cash flows into your bank,
As a trickle of money flows out.
You get a chance at winning a lottery.
You walk into a store and you get things free.
Everyone wants to get to know you.
Life has never been this easy and breezy.
There is magic within you that burns bright.
It is up to you every day to turn on the light.
We accept every day and whatever it brings,
It could be clay, doubt, jewels, or a diamond ring.
Wake up every day and know that you are magic.
It is the magic of the universal cosmic force,
Which brought you here on your earthly course.
It is the power of the universal divine force,
Which will protect and guide you on your course.
The magic and the power of the universe,
Shines like a torch within you every day,
It is up to you to switch on that light.
Your soul is the magic you hold within,
It will lead you to success and every great win.
Nourish the fire of the sacred flame within,
Use the power of the magical force to always win.
You are a being of matter fused with magic,
It is up to you to realize this powerful truth,
Like a tree bearing a bough of golden fruit.
You have the potential to be so much more,
The magic within will help you to fly and grow.
There is magic within you that burns bright.
It is up to you every day to turn on your light.
Rajani: Thanks friends, I guess we can all go home knowing that we have discovered the essence and the importance of magic in life and in our lives. Opening our minds and hearts to magic will bring the magic of creation into existence in our lives.
The six writer friends leave the café after yet another interesting evening of their “Literary Brew”, discussing ideas to open their imagination and creativity, which will help them in their literary craft.