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Be Still
“Be still!” No entertainment.
Punishment
“Sit there and think about it!”
Tedium
Worldwide virus halts the train
Stuck inside
Forced to face our inner fears
Panic spreads
Look around at status quo
Comforting
New days dawn, the birds still sing
Flowers bloom
Time to chill, step off the wheel
Wait the storm
Meditate, appreciate
Inner peace
He Is There
Dad provides the worldly needs
Sits silently aside
Stalwart in his outward pose
Fights demons of his own
Leader of the family
Advisor, loving man
Mentor, coach, defender waits
To mend a broken heart
Wiping tears, encouraging
His child’s growth support
Proud of the accomplishments
Arms out to catch the falls
Father in the sense that’s true
Means more than DNA
Dance recitals, soccer games
Wherever, he is there!
I am Me
“Make good choices,”
Wise man said.
“What you do is
On your head.”
Blame not others
For your act
Own decisions
Write a pact
“Who I am, I
Choose to be
Good or bad, I
Must be me.”
I Am You
Why does man divisive be
When all are God’s creations?
Image, likeness shared by all
Wrapped, unique, a gift to give.
Colors of a rainbow mixed
Each displaying human form
Like a field of flowers wild
Purpose, beauty, journey owned.
Ego drives the wedge between
Fear replaces love and trust
Drop the walls, extend a hand
Diversity enriches.
Hate destroys, devours man
Choose the path to harmony
Live in peace with fellowman
Source descended, I am you.
One
Who am I on this planet? For 63 years I have been trying to determine my place in the vastness of my environment. My plan was to have all the answers by now. I envisioned myself as an elder statesman educating the young to the ways of the world. Truth is that the older I get, the more questions I have.
I see substance abuse, mental illness, crime, starvation, illness, hurricanes, tornadoes, child abuse, domestic violence, animal cruelty, terrorism, loneliness, accidents. My heart breaks for this world and the human condition. Why all the pain? I do not understand.
In contrast, this planet is beautiful. We have oceans, mountains, rivers, deserts, trees, flowers, rock formations and animals to enjoy. Man has created architectural wonders, music, art, crafts, books and fine dining.
Earth’s greatest asset is the human spirit. It is the deep, inner strength that picks up a town to rebuild after a tornado, a cancer patient to face another bag of chemotherapy, an elderly woman to march on after losing her husband of 60 years, a victim to testify and a drug addict to kick the habit. There are kind and generous people who are on the sidelines encouraging, providing a helping hand, giving financial support, donating blood and being friends.
Today, I know, that I am dust blowing in the wind. My life on this planet is nothing more than a grain of sand, but there is more. I am a spirit connected to all. I may not understand why bad things happen to good people, but the way to improve the quality of life in this world, I learned as a child, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”