Friday, May 31, 2013

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

Thursday, May 30, 2013

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

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

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

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

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.

Monday, May 27, 2013

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.


Friday, May 24, 2013

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

Thursday, May 23, 2013

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

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

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?


Tuesday, May 21, 2013

'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?





Monday, May 20, 2013

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.

Saturday, May 18, 2013

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.




Thursday, May 16, 2013

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

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

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



Monday, May 13, 2013

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.

Thursday, May 9, 2013

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

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

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.

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

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, May 6, 2013

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.


Friday, May 3, 2013

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.




Thursday, May 2, 2013

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.

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

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.