The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well~ Ralph Waldo Emerson *OF WHAT PURPOSE* Of what purpose Of what purpose are those dreams With vain pursuit still On wanting to beContinue reading “OF WHAT PURPOSE ?”
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JUST FLY!!
I am fundamentally an optimist. Whether that comes from nature or nurture, I cannot say. Part of being optimistic is keeping one’s head pointed toward the sun, one’s feet moving forward. There were many dark moments when my faith in humanity was sorely tested, but I would not and could not give myself upContinue reading “JUST FLY!!”
HUMAN I AM STILL
Human I still am Trying to create new amazing euphorias I opened doors to new phobias Taking the leash off untamed demons Unsurmountable cautions Disregarding with no remorse Feeling I gained ground Still the pain grew enormous With no reasons in sight I just knew I wasn’t getting famous Were we born sick Or justContinue reading “HUMAN I AM STILL”
FIGHTING OUTSIDE OF PERCEPTION
Art of fact Fact from act Headaches from self inflicted dilemmas Same experiences of familiar roots Pride and guidance or cloak and dagger For fighting outside perceived truths On purpose for avoiding misery with huge sense of mystery Twas a journey with no fun We both watched the dawn Make inroads through our lawn ErasingContinue reading “FIGHTING OUTSIDE OF PERCEPTION”
WATCHING IT GO
After hiding it a long while At a point it comes to the surface He was two years past 93 He looked as though he was Going to pass away last night Tonight I was with him There was no recognising me in his eyes Forgetting who I was time and time again In aContinue reading “WATCHING IT GO”