Poetry Features | Ian & Falyn | 4-2025

Poetry
Written By Ian & Falyn

Raul Marin , Moody Black, Ian Morris and Tavis Brunson

Raul Marin

Raul Marin is also known as Wise Wolf, a poet, an Award-winning speaker, International best-selling author, and aMaxwell Leadership team speaker, coach, and trainer. He is the author of two poetry books: Rise with Gratitude: Poemsto Inspire Your Growth and Greatness and From Wolf Cub to Alpha: Poems to Awaken the Champion In You. He is alsothe Founder of The Alpha Poet Society and the Poetic Freedom summit and poetry competition.

He was also worked in adult ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) education for 20 years, and is also known as DJ Rumba, DJ and photographer for private events for 20 years.

Website: https://raulthepoet.com

Email: wisewolfpoet@gmail.com

LinkedIn

Dot: https://dot.cards/raulmarin

Moody Black

"mOody bLaCk" is a versatile artist, Poet and motivational speaker known for his spoken word poetry, hip-hop, and visual arts, with roots in Spartanburg, SC, and now residing in Greenville, SC. 

"Priceless" Poem by Moody Black

Website: https://www.iammoodyblack.com

His album with Listening to Smile: https://moodyblack1.bandcamp.com/album/peace-god

More Moody Music: https://moodyblack.bandcamp.com/music

Ian Morris

God is With You

My meditation for today
shall be for me to simply go deeper
much like my poems
I just start with an idea that I want to focus on and then God whisks me off light years away from this spot in which I sit

You can see how you would
feel the urge to share this type of experience with everyone

Yet the other day a friend of mine
told me a story of how people made fun of him for all the things he said about God

The points he felt led to bring attention to
were about how we had all lost it and needed to be better people

and though in most cases I would agree with him this very moment, here today, is different

Because with this type of approach how can they do anything else?

How can people who have never walked with fire and sat up for weeks at a time
consumed with the spine tingles
and the feelings that come from

this type of interaction?


How can they
ever have any idea what God means to you

without ever knowing how deep the spring truly goes

Without hearing that voice calling
or the infinitely tall horns
that echo the sounds of love and compassion within

How can any of us here really claim to know anything

without walking with all of these fundamental building blocks of life

I say it all starts right here today
I say we should all work on getting to know one another better

Before our criticism is offered up
Before our individual judgments are served cold
Before we can even begin to understand each others’ home land thought process

A loving agreement must be reached A friendship must be constructed

Before any thoughts of monumental change can come to fruition

because I can tell you this from experience

God places with us a team
that is meant to progress us forward

This means the negative and the positive

This means we will call each other up in the middle of the night to laugh
to cry
to talk about the burdens

to seek out a support system
so that we may return to the game tomorrow to the very same position
with these very same scenarios

We are to do this
with the exact amount of love and feeling
that went into the attempts of yesterday
even if it sent us packing and running for the hills

I just mean to say that God is with you and will be forever
so let’s work on each other

with a tenderness unseen before with more understanding

with more compassion
Let’s work on our conversations with each other

so that we mend and heal rather than tear souls apart

This is my prayer
here today
That we may all fall in love

more deeply

-Ian Morris

Audio of Tavis Brunson reading the poem over the Music of Ian Morris



Ian & Falyn

Ian Morris and Falyn Hunter Morningstar are the visionary forces behind Listening to Smile, a pioneering platform dedicated to sound healing and holistic wellness. Ian, the founder and creator of the LTS Method, has transformed wellness through his groundbreaking work with Frequency Minded Music. His unique approach blends healing frequencies with captivating sounds to foster relaxation and reduce stress, guiding individuals toward self-discovery and unlocking their potential for health and happiness. As an accomplished artist and multi-instrumentalist, Ian collaborates with holistic practitioners globally, extending his influence beyond conventional sound healing practices.

Falyn Hunter Morningstar, co-founder and CSO of Listening to Smile, complements Ian’s work with her expertise in women’s health and holistic wellness. An advocate for the Radiant Balance System, Falyn integrates Functional Diagnostic Nutrition and somatic practices to promote a comprehensive wellness model that addresses physical, mental, and emotional health. Her innovative methods empower women to pursue vitality and balance, creating transformative experiences for clients and groups. Together, Ian and Falyn leverage their unique talents and shared vision to inspire healing and self-discovery, bridging sound and holistic practices for a harmonious approach to well-being.

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