Not Writing

Not writing about the weather

Not writing about the day

Not writing about the weekend

Not writing about a play

Not writing about anything in particular

I've nothing in particular to say

Not writing anything spectacular

as nothing spectacular's happening today

Not writing anything prophetic

no inspiration here

Not writing about hopes and dreams

Not even writing about fear

Not writing to find inner peace

or to make the demons cease

Not writing for a reason

Not writing of the season

Not writing words of wisdom

as today I'm not a sage

Not writing for any purpose

than to put words on the page

What We Have To Do

It's up to me

It's up to you

It's up to us

to do what

we have to do

to create

the change

we want to see

To save the world

embrace prosperity

Teach the young

listen to the old

Reinvent a way

to be quite bold

It's up to me

It's up to you

It's up to us

to do what

we have to do

to stop the deranged

To fix the strange

relationship

we have with the earth

To learn its value

to learn its worth

to truly

strive for

Peace On Earth

It's up to me

It's up to you

It's up to us

to do what

we have to do

vanquish the violence

Give up the silence

Speak out

Reach out

Sing out loud

Don't be just

a face in the crowd

Share your vision

stand tall

and proud

It's up to me

It's up to you

It's up to us

to do what

we have to do

Tales

We all have a story to tell 

No matter how mundane 

No matter how profane 

No matter how insane

We all have a story to tell

No matter how old

No matter how young

We all have a story to tell

No matter or shape

No matter our size

We all have a story to tell

No matter how short

No matter how long

We all have a story to tell

No matter how mundane 
No matter how profane 
No matter how insane

Work That Body

Sit ups, crunches, planks and poses

raise those legs no easy goes it

move that body

invest the time

growing old is not a crime

but not investing in your

body and mind

most certainly is.

Work that body

move it about

bend and stretch

beyond all doubt

every unwanted jiggle

all those parts that 

used not to wiggle

Make them firm so

you can giggle

about how great

you are.

Fix your body

your mind

your soul

Work that body

is your goal

see a  new suge

of life unfold

Leave behind

that unwanted mess

embrace your inner

happiness

Sit ups, crunches, planks and poses

raise those legs no easy goes it

move that body

invest the time

growing old is not a crime

but not investing in your

body and mind

most certainly is.

Memorial Day

Today we honor you.

Today we say Thank You.

Today we wish you were here.

Today we remember our tears.

Today we recall your sacrifice.

Today we value our lives.

Today, Memorial day,

Today we all are family.

I Want

I want to be free of suspicion and doubt
I want them to find a way to move out
of the corners of my mind.

I want to live filled with
trust and admiration
that should be every ones
greatest aspiration
a quest for the good of mankind.

I want to live free of hunger and poverty
sadly this is still a reality
search the whole world over
or in your backyard and you'll see

I want to live filled with
economic stability
I am certain we all can
find the ability
to live a life that's debt free

I want this for you
I want this for me
I want this to be
I want this to be

Hesitation

He who hesitates is lost

in thought, in deed, in translation

He who hesitates is lost

in the shuffle, in the moment, in the mist

He who hesitates is lost

but not gone forever

He who hesitates is lost

but there's always a chance

to be found

A Deeper Core

The deeper core of our emotions
Boundless like the deepest oceans
When try to reach their depths
Realize it's a life-long goal.

Do you know what they will hold?
Are you certain you want to know?

A search within our secret self,
What you can know and no one else.
Do leave this journey on a shelf
for some time yet to come.

Life is too long for you
to live as if you're deaf and dumb.
Unlock those paths that go not taken
before your abilities grow numb.

The deeper core of our emotions
Boundless like the deepest oceans
Do you know what they will hold?
Are you certain you want to know?

'Round In Circles

Tired of spinning 

'round in circles

for every time

you change your course.

Make up your mind

pick a direction

without me

having to use force.

I've been more

than patient

allowing you

your time.

You've been

running 'round 

in circles

What do you

need to

make up your mind?

I know it's not

my imagination

these hoops

I'm going through.

No one else

would have it 

as easy

as you

certainly do.

Make up your mind

pick a direction

Life is not

made from 

pure perfection.

You don't 

have to

choose 

but 

one direction

but you

do have to choose.

Tired of spinning 

'round in circles

for every time

you change your course.

Make up your mind

pick a direction

without me

having to use force.

You don't 

have to

choose 

but 

one direction

but you

do have to choose.

You don't 

have to

choose 

but 

one direction

so what have you

got to loose?

Not Just A Home For Lint

Joined from inception,
Your journey begins
at it's intersection
with your wondrous host.
Neglected often;
it's purpose long forgotten,
That place we call the navel
is not just a home for lint.
Miraculously
that small indentation
or
protruding sensation
has made you
who you
are.

4 A.M.

Woke up again at 4 A.M.
I'm connected to that
time of day.
Checked the charts
and soon discovered
Fear and Anxiety
rule that hour.

In my dreams
I must uncover
what makes me so afraid.
Can't continue
down this path
from it I shall
willingly stray.


Woke up again at 4 A.M.
I'm connected to that
time of day.
Checked the charts
and soon discovered
Fear and Anxiety
rule that hour.

How do I release
the tension
praying on my mind?
How do I relinquish
all these anxieties
that I wish to leave behind?

Woke up again at 4 A.M.
I'm connected to that
time of day.
Checked the charts
and soon discovered
Fear and Anxiety
rule that hour.

Work by day
and dream by night.
Fight my fears
with all my might.
On my pillow
my head I'll keep as
4 A.M. is a time sleep.

Almost Forgot

Almost forgot
I had something to say
Might have escaped
but at the end of the day
I suddenly remembered
the words to convey.

Almost forgot
I had something to give
words of wisdom
with which you can't live
If they aren't said just right
well just try to forgive

Almost forgot
what I was meant to do
Fortunately for me
my memory held true
I'm glad I remembered
aren't you

Woke Up With

I woke up with the words to say
then on my way here they roamed away
Can't think of them
Can't remember
left on a whim
might return in December

I woke up with a thousand thoughts
I left the bed and they got lost
All these word it seems
are drifting in dreams
Can't remember them at any cost

I woke up with a grand idea
one not assembled at Ikea
Can't think of it
Can't recall
must have shrunk a bit
might return in fall

I woke up
with words to say
and  a thousand thoughts
A grand idea
that just got lost
Can't remember
not in this moment
Can't recall
and it's my torment
All shall return
in a rushing torrent
Until then I won't lament

Morning Musings

Misty memories make me melt.
My mind meanders merrily.
Many moments.
Maddening
Magnificent
Mediocre
Magical
Many moments maintain me
Memories may make me melt
Mysteries move my mind
Manifest, manipulate,
Marvel miraculously
Morning musing make my
mind meander merrily.

Woke Up

woke up this morning

already full

of knowledge and logic

of love and light

woke up this morning

already hungry

for learning

for living

for sharing

for giving

woke up this morning

already curious

about the world

about the soul

about the reality

about the goal

woke up this morning

already connected

to happiness

to magic

to fantasy

to fun

Woke up this morning

curious and full

hungry and connected

loving and living

knowing and learning

Woke up this morning

Thankful that I did

Woke Up this morning

I won't make it all that I did

Choice Isn't Always Illusion

Holding on to the illusion.

How do you get past the confusion?

life is not all of your choosin'.

What goes up must come down

smiles turn into a frown

pie in the sky hits the ground

Holding on to the illusion.

How do you get past the confusion?

life is not all of your choosin'.

Those you hold dear

sometimes will disappear

Playing upon a childhood fear

What goes down must come up

Soon time will interrupt

the way the world  appears so abrupt

Shadows are real

Confusion repeals

Choice isn't always illusion

Step away from all the confusion.

Miracles

Miracles can happen
doors close
windows open
life leads us astray
but maybe we were
meant to go that way

Be thankful for your miracles
all the large and small
we may not always
recognize them all


Miracles can happen
doors close
windows open
life leads us astray
but maybe we were
meant to go that way

Monday Morning Once Again

Monday Morning once again
Hello again my not quite friend
I see you've brought some rain today
Would it stop if I said go away?


Monday Morning once again
Hello again my not quite friend
This time I'm ready for your reign
I'm to wage war against your campaign.


Monday Morning once again
Hello again my not quite friend
Do what you will but you shall see
Today the victor shall be me.

Don't

Don't think.
Don't expect.
Don't say anything
you might regret.

Don't worry.
Don't fret
Don't do anything
you'll want to forget.

Don't stress.
Don't project.
Don't feel anything
you haven't yet.

Don't dwell.
Don't bet.
Don't fear anything
you don't expect.

Getting it Back Together

Getting it back together.
Taking it day by day.
Balancing the adult
with the inner child at play.

Holding fast to the moment
until time to let it go.
Using all my instincts
to keep me in the know.

Wandering aimlessly
isn't on the agenda.
Following my own path
hoping to run into Glenda.


Getting it back together.
Taking it day by day.
Using all my instincts
to help me find my way.

Can't Quite Convey

What I mean to say
my words can't quite convey
as inspiration seems to be set
on time delay.

What I mean to say
seems trivial today
while so many others
seem to dismay.

What I mean to say
lies beyond the Milky Way
on some small world
quite far away.

What I mean to say
on this first of May
my words just aren't enough
to truly convey.

What I mean to say
seems so trivial today
my words just aren't enough
there's no inspiration at play.