Tag: Life
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Windmill Parable
Two men suffer accidents on the same day, but separate places and times. Both are hospitalized with doctors advising family members they are in critical condition. Both men have limited chance for survival. Michael is a white male who has lived 43 years. Will is a black male who has lived 39 years. Both men…
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The Drama
For a heart to be broken- It suffers many breaks. Many from another- And some the owner makes. If only being broken- Was where pain finds an end- But instead the pain is re-lived… Over and over again. Callous ways for protection- Only they hurt even more… Suddenly the reflection is clear- And closed is…
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Personal Happiness Lessons – If only learned earlier.
1. Be true to yourself… But not about yourself. 2. Love with your heart- Lead with your mind in kind. 3. Appreciate why you have what you have- You will learn so little is because of just you. 4. Spend what you have today- Not what you make tomorrow. 5. Marry with a commitment- Fight…
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Living’s Lesson
I thought I had time- Time to be angry… Time to forgive… Time to waste. I thought I was right- And you were wrong- So I fed the wrong energy… In my prideful haste. When the sands passed through- The hour glass of time- I had no way to see… The grains were almost gone.…
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Seventeen
I didn’t kill you, Or pack up your stuff. I even talked with you- After your disastrous stunt. Your mind stays closed- While the mouth is open wide- And soon from your mistakes… There will be nowhere to hide. Time is short- That my influence has left- And the lessons you needed to learn- You…
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Taking the Time
Peaceful are the mornings- When most people have yet to wake… Birds and crickets make the sounds- A quiet mind will not forsake. Bright are the colors- With blue skies streaked by the sun- Flowers mangle the grass- As summer makes outside more fun. More insects at the feet- Or flying close to the face……
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Lost
The story changed without permission- Even as events stayed the same. The sun always rose- The night always fell- But the chapter was gone. The seconds ran, The minutes past- Only for the hours to be forgotten. The days were no longer separate- For the loss of time- Erased what was important before. Suddenly just…
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The End
Excuse me, Sir… Please put the stupidity down! Your opinion isn’t reality- Not in this country – Not in this town. Live your life blind- But please stay away from me. My heart has eyes- And the gift is to see. Hatred is blinding- And leaves the heart mute. It consumes the spirit- Take a…
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ORLANDO
I don’t know how to draw a box- That makes everything right. I don’t know what law could be written- That would prevent the events last night. I don’t know how one can hate a group- For a trait of no threat to you. I don’t know how one could ignore innocence- And believe killing…
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The Break
The pieces fell- More than before. Everything but the frame- Fell to the floor. The glue was gone- And chances were spent. No opportunity- To ignore what this meant. So the pieces they lay- On the blue bedroom floor. The only sound left to make- Was closing the door. Love still felt- While everything else…
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Voice
If I was here to be me You would probably already know who I am. Instead I’m an outline Of either a woman or a man. You want the truth? You should look inside! Are you ready for the answer? Are you prepared to cry? You question the sound- While searching for the truth. So…
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Path Prints
Walking along my life path- My mind covers the course in sand… The texture is as smooth as it is rough- A color both elegant and bland. As I walk the path again- My steps disappear. Suddenly the proof is gone That I was even here. Ignoring the implication- I take the steps as planned,…
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Light
Searching for the light In a world seemingly dark- The sun failing to provide a break. Following the words And endless thoughts- Only takes brightness away. Stopping the moment Seclusion is sought- A path needed to escape. Breathing in slowly And out intensely- The mind is forced to pause. No need to question Or find…
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Conscious Cycle
Humans believe they can conquer the world, and lives are often wasted and taken as a result of this bent belief. Some people believe in a higher power, lower power or no power at all, but almost all believe in a remarkable power within themselves. Mental hospitals house the extremes of human personalities – those…
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Life Storm
So many years of accumulating strength- Until a wave a mile high prepares to land. The storm of my life waits for me- Personal destruction is near. Time to collapse in the pain- Bury my head in all I should regret. My legs will fall is fast succession With a mind preaching all trials of…
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Stolen Serenity
The future seemed bleak Complaisance was challenged Noise was too common Peace forgotten. Meandering through life- Conscious twists and turns Despite the bread crumbs I was lost. Reluctant to accept Or appreciate such reality- The past was just a map To peace remembered. No running water or fitted sheets Reconciled the malignant spirit… For a…
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Theoretical Truths
So many wars people fight daily- In which victory is not the promise. Our lives built for trial; Mortality’s consequence. People are born victims Others inherit wars of past- And the Art of Winning simply a story That cannot be written. The deck is stacked from the beginning Or we are simply a “version” of…
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Human Kind
Animalia is your Kingdom Chordata is your Phylum A Subphylum of Vertebrata And a class Mammalia another item. There is a Sub in the Class- And Eutheria is the name; An Order called Primata With a Suborder Anthropidea for fame. Your spinal cord and vertebrae Are in the shape of an S Making the family…
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Easter
Forgiveness is a chore- Needing to be exhausted by all. Like a home… Disaster builds quickly when avoided. Hatred is the foundation- Framing stone in your heart. Forgiveness is freedom- Exonerating your spirit. For He forgave your transgressions- So like His.. Your spirit would live. Rise to the occasion- Happy Easter!
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YESTERDAY WAS MY WORST DAY AS A PARENT
My 12 year old son has epilepsy. He was diagnosed with Petit Mal seizures (often referred to as absent seizures) in 3rd grade, but he had dramatically improved with medication since then. Everything changed yesterday around 2:00 p. My husband called me, because the school called him, to tell him to get to the school…
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BEING
We shine so bright-As we start our lives… Gracing the world around us. We spring to life- And observe some death… Being both independent and helpless. We embrace our role- And struggle with faith… With each new day we see, But in the end- As the fragrance passed… We embrace what…
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LIFE LESSONS
Perfection is temporary- And a lie that lasts… Tomorrow should be your goal- Possibilities will be vast. Not knowing what you had- Makes no difference to you now.. So go with what you knew- Avoid having a cow. Hate is a blinding emotion- Love has that reputation too… Don’t use the ignorance of…
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Morning
So tired my eyes And empty my brain From the sleepless nights I sleep. So frustrated I feel As the dread sits in From Monday’s alarm beep. So here I go And up I get To pay the bill’s need. So comes the day And ripe the hour Of confidence to heed. So goodbye the…
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MONDAY
It started with a panic. A rude awakening. But first time was a charm To shut up the damn thing. It is the alarm Alerting you the week will start. But the first day is the worst And I take the defeat to heart. I lay in bed Avoiding getting ready. Dreading the day That…
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Circle of Life
I remember the turn I forget the direction I know there was a spin A distant reflection. I remember insanity I forget how to make it stop I know a cry was heard A distant life. I remember panic I forget peace I think a distant memory. A time space. I remember a straight line…
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Slacker and Steve gets me!
I have a morbid sense of humor. I admit it freely. You falling on your face is hilarious to me – so long as you are okay. My sensitivity is often in the negatives, and my family is quick to make sure I know that often. Really I am just trying not take things too…
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What IF
What if you had noticed- The look on their face… When they waited to pick you up And bring you to your place? How many children would be born? How much happiness would there be? If you saw the lack of promise- And felt adult’s misery. I ask as I sit in the parking lot,…
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