A compilation of forty-nine poems spanning a decade, Footprint of an Elephant, is a journey of the human path, different for each walker but containing a common human thread. Penetrating beyond the thin and superficial veil of ethnicity, creed, color, culture, and the like, Footprint of an Elephantwith its three sections: Awakening, Uprising, and Conquestis an exploration of one walkers path.

This book is a collection of 161 fundamental quotes and aphorisms of Buddha:“You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe deserve your love and affection.”“What we think, we become.”“You will not be punished for your anger; you will be punished by your anger.”“When the student is ready, the teacher will appear.”“The past is already gone; the future is not yet here. There's only one moment for you to live, and that is the present moment.”...

Politics affect everyone everywhere. Yet most people do not know how to communicate or think methodically about the issues at hand. What we need is for our thinking to be grounded in the basic framework of order, freedom, justice, and equality. This book contains political thought, covering issues about human nature and its relation to society, the extent to which the powers of the State are justified, the tension between liberty and rights, and the way resources should be distributed.

The Dreams of Our DreamingIn the Dreams of our Dreaming,The blueprint was set,Of all that we could be,Though we arent there yetInspired by a lifetime of dreams, this book is a compilation of inspirational and personal poetry and essays, written over many years, the stories lovingly arranged to take you through many of the common experiences of life.Allan says: "I prepared this book simply because the stories are so beautiful and meaningful, that...

An enlightened plea for "Universal Awareness" envelopes a unique added perspective to written thought projections originally cast by one of Americas most recognized Rock Icons, Jim Morrison. A "Heady Trip" that is intense, erotic & enigmatic. "Beyond The Lords & The New Creatures takes a concept of an ever expanding awareness through a poetic realization of a current declining "World Way" fueled by excepted greed, selfishness, war, the arts & death.

This collection consists of thirty poems that relate the notion of love, loss, and hopelessness. The verses contained herein presents the struggle to find ourselves after a moment of despair threatens to engulf us; which is heartbreaking, yet something that binds us in our humanity despite our differences. It is our frailty that makes us human; and our strength to not give up when hope seems lost. We are not alone in our despair as we struggle and lay all things bare.

Coming Home: Poetry of the Spirit serves as the introduction to a trilogy of poetry on love and the journey. It is the realisation of poet Ajit Sripad Rao Nalkurs deepest dream to make his poetry available to the world at large. This volume offers an account of author Nalkurs voyage back to India, his birthplace, after twenty-five years of living in the West. His time abroad included living, working, and travelling through Australia, Europe, and the United States....

In addition to providing a good stock of enjoyment and entertainment, the present book analyses and expresses what we see and feel around us, and brings before us a new world different from our own. It brings before us a pleasing and surprising revelation of some truth or beauty which generally goes unnoticed in life until some sensitive soul brings it to our attention making us feel it. It's here my honest effort to bring it before the readers in beautiful and coloured words expressing my...

An opportunity to journey through the mind body and soul of a conscious poet. You are invited to encounter the expression of emotions that harmonize with a heartbeat of rhythms. Each artful entry makes a statement after guidance on verses that flow. Connect in the presence of this poetic vortex with a spirit that has written revelations, sensations, and creations.

Ever struggled with your own duality? You are not alone!I let my dichotomies dialogue, and my creative muse appeared on my journey to oneness. May my musings inspire your own unique expression. We all have our own star song.

What do we think of when we hear the word family? Perhaps brothers and sisters, mother, father, cousins are brought to mind. In the strictest sense, of course these are all family members. But the bond goes much deeper than that. Families share a common ancestry or beginning which is not limited to people.Man has always had a strong connection with nature. It is the first thing we think of when we want to get away from lifes trials. But, perhaps it is not that we want to get away s...

Come with me to the garden of the heart. Raise the latch of your attention and watch the great golden gate swing inward. See the peaceful, winding pathway, the verdant, protective hedges, the trellised roses of love, and hear the tinkling of falling water. Be enfolded in the surrounding peace.