Stories –

Posted on January 21, 2018 by AlianaAlani

STORIES –
by: Aliana Alani ©2018

You can love them or hate them.
Laugh till you cry or cry till you sob.

You can bravely follow page by page,
Or sneak peek to the end, to be sure to be sure.

You can raise their swords of truth as though they were your own,
Or shake your head at the sheer folly of where they appear to go.

Through them – you can be a swashbuckler, a Cinderella, an angel, or a spy.
You can dust off your dancing shoes,
Or race that Formula One car to the finish.
In some, you can even fly.

And if they are good enough – if they are well told –
They will, at some point, capture your heart.
From that moment on, for however long a time,
You will believe them to be your own.

In case…

Posted on August 22, 2017 by AlianaAlani

In case you didn’t notice, I’ve been away. Think injuries, tiny travels, time out. I could blame it on summer but I won’t. Suffice to say, I’m back, though in a slow way, which means that during the next week or so, I’ll be getting caught up with updating pages and info. Hang in there with me. And buckets of thanks for sticking around.

In the meantime, here’s the tiniest of poems.

HERE IT IS…

Here it is…

A soft place

In a hollow meadow

Where dreams

Linger

Waiting their turn

I cry…

Posted on August 24, 2016 by AlianaAlani

I CRY…
By Aliana Alani ©2016

I cry for you, Italy.
I cry for us all.

And midst the flowing tears,
A seed is born, glowing.

A single note sung in three-part harmony.
A call of love – Amore.

It rides salty waves like a fearless warrior
that it might find fertile ground
within the folds of tomorrow.

A Poetry Moment…

Posted on August 10, 2016 by AlianaAlani

I Walk Alone ©Aliana Alani 2016

I walk alone but am not lonely.
I flirt with stars that call my name.
Winds dance through the heathers
of my remembering and leave a
trail of perfume in their wake.

I walk alone but am not lonely.
Galaxies dissolve like sparkling grains
of golden sands beneath my feet.
I walk midst sunrises and sunsets
and wisps of tomorrows yet to come.

I walk alone but am not lonely.
Heaven is my gate and Eternity my home.
I turn and find You everywhere. I turn
and look and walk, alone and yet not lonely.
For I am everywhere, alone, not lonely.

I walk in never-ending beauty.
Reflecting light – alone, not lonely
Reflecting love, I am – alone, not lonely.
Reflecting, reflecting, I am You
Everywhere – alone but never lonely.

A bit of poetry…

Posted on May 29, 2016 by AlianaAlani

I AM THE DANCE

by: Aliana Alani ©2016

I am the dance of the universe.

My cells tango with the heavens
and salsa with the seas.

My heart beats to a drum, divine,
marrying its pulse with worlds as yet unseen.

My mind, ah my mind, hums and sways with
melodies, both wordless and serene.

I am the dance of the universe.
I am the dance.

Come dance with me.

Remembering… ©Aliana Alani 2015

Posted on March 21, 2015 by AlianaAlani

Once, long ago, I sauntered across a desert, red and endless.

You were there, waiting.

Recently, as time flies, I entered a crowd-filled room

Only to find you, once again.

We are ancient, you and I.

Somehow beyond time and space.

Yet every so often we meet,

Star lovers crossing the heavens.

Our hearts mingle for but a brief second –

And we remember.

Then it appears we are no more.

But that is an illusion – isn’t it.

Today, your people call forth.

They cry for understanding, justice –

Perhaps even love?

How can I not hear?

After all, we are one, you and I,

Whether in the heavens or now.

Isn’t that the purpose of remembering?

That, and love.

… for Dale … and for the Australian Aboriginal people, especially those in the remote communities – may your call be heard and answered with love

Poetic Musings…

Posted on March 6, 2015 by AlianaAlani

©Aliana Alani 2015

Soft in the light I wander

Angels hovering – waiting, protecting

‘To be or not to be’ sing the strains of Hamlet

The air ripe with questions

Perhaps even possibilities

And I, riding their undulating waves,

Await answers – but from where

To be –

what would that mean –

exactly?

In The Realm of Sky

Posted on February 26, 2015 by AlianaAlani

I mentioned last month that I would be taking the pdf of In The Realm of Sky off the site. It took a little longer to get around to than anticipated due to some unexpected developments in my life (more on that later, maybe). So today is the day.

I truly hope you have enjoyed reading it as much as I did writing it, and I hope you have enjoyed receiving it free-of-charge. To me, it is a magical story.

Until a print book copy is done (hopefully late this year), the pdf of the story will still be available upon request, but for a small fee. Just email me at 22shangrila.com or leave a comment/request below if you haven’t read In The Realm of Sky and want to.

I’ll be keeping a wee info page regarding the story on the site so that anyone can check it out at their leisure.

Wishing you a heart-filled delicious day!

Posted on February 16, 2015 by AlianaAlani

Remember …

that deep within

You are the love you seek.

IN THE REALM OF SKY is here now.

Posted on August 3, 2014 by AlianaAlani

I wanted you all to know – I’ve just uploaded a new page –

IN THE REALM OF SKY (pdf link).

This is the story I told you about recently. It’s available to read either on the page or by downloading it. Just click on the pdf link on the page and it should take you there.

If you have any problems, leave me a message. If need be, you can email me and I’ll send you the pdf.

I hope you will read it. It’s a touching story – both for children and the child within us all – about a beautiful little star who has a very important mission.

It is my hope that it might bring a little more magic into our world. What a blessing that would be – for us all.

Because it feels important to share it, it is (for now at least) free-of-charge.

Enjoy!

Blessings to you all, Aliana