An early poem and a wakeup for us all to see the beauty in life, overcome worry and live infused with love.
A plea to one and all to have enthusiasm in life to "flow through our niggles" and be "full of joy" despite the ups and downs.
A message that Hope shalt spring, eternal in the human breast - and that we "live eternal in God's light of love".
An earnest plea to love one another "for it is only when we express love that we become closer to our true self".
Another poem in the Spirit series, Perfection tells us how life can be when we are inspired - "deep seated in our mind it liberates".
America - On looking back to my time in Bellevue in Nov 2013 and how I was touched by so many people - receiving both positivity and encouragement.
Begins with a mention of the Indian God of Death - Yama, this one talks of the cycles of life and death - each one ending with a rebirth
For Tolkien et alii - a tribute to books, movies and songs - hence the category Medley. "to rediscover the Flame Imperishable - set in the heart of every man able".
As the poem ends, it makes you ponder "in striving we find we've grown, our hearts widening, - our minds reaching to the far galaxies glimmering".
Am slowly getting used to writing with words from other people. "Passion drives us - it's what makes the journey worth the while... Belief in oneself, trusting the outcome - even when we stumble".
Filled with positivity and an impelling towards action. "The man of purpose never falls from the virility of youth - Builds a life that exemplifies virtue, nixes the uncouth".
About the soul in us all - title inspired by the Clarkson book "I know you got soul". = "Our creator asks us only to be mindful of his majesty - Which is without and exceeds the universe so let him be - Chained to us"
Live Valiant! "Guess I should, if I could go out and fight - For the victory of Good - fight with all might".
With members of Lodge Mt Charity - a very special poem written with some very elevated friends.
Saakhib - Rules abound that bring out the best social order,guided by an inner peace,there's rarely disorder.
the Dancer within
Long message to students about "never losing that fire" and making life spectacular.
A barrage of questions based on characters of the book of Richard Bach ie: Curious Lives
About a kid who wants to be a teacher and joins the fray - the fray to yieldmore.
I wish more of ou friendswould grassp the essence of life,learning to live it most merrily.
last year i prayed that you be strong and resilient with no quit in you unbreakable like adamantine.
Imploring us to fashion things with our own hands and be filled with passion - for that is when spirit arises in matter.
I worry about you sometimes ,hope i can be therein some small way,while you do your best to be well.
About a friend whose stood by me "we barely know how to cry... And wash away the nightmares in our dark past... Has the time come to grow in the light at last"
For a newly met friend while contemplating on the divine and what life has in store for those who serve.
Using the Imperative - "Hey You", this poem addresses humanity from the viewpoint of 5 different spiritual figures.
Embodying a future spirit, this poem speaks of desirable qualities, offering hope that "just when your faith is flagging, an angel appearing... Out of nowhere will give you a boost and you the pinnacle will surmount"
A from the heart confession about my less than perfect self / appreciation for the family that loves and supports me.
To sum life up, I simply say "To know her pain is also to know her high - ya? So try to dig deep for her buried treasure"
I want to break free but it seems I lack the nerve, lead the way, help me on green pastures to serve.
A random feel good poem I wrote about myself after a long chat with a dear old friend
I very short sentences, this poem is best summed up in this line "We are not here overlong, so sing out loud and strong"
For a friend to dream and dare and in thanking for making me feel loved again, as we set out to "remind the world what it always knew - that acts of caring never go amiss"
About the important role some of us men play as Heroes in our children's lives - "We all feel a warm glow as you enter the room and greet us" - now go, have a ghand ball.
Thinking of the giants and personae (characters) in my lifetime reading fiction, I dedicated this to a friend who helped me mend. "I wait for the never ending story to lead a way out of hell, As I promised the Empress I'd create something special".
"Instead walk in your shadow, fight at your side, retrain my thought... As the warp and woof of my constructs undergo a metamorphosis... And comes out refreshed by the tender and sheer force of your love."
"So follow the impulse in your heart dear soldier, extend the olive branch... And let a new spirit of oneness take hold of this planet."
"Just a change in our outlook as we ride the escalator to heaven... I may seem old and haggard, but I tell you I've much time well spent, In daring to plot the reform of tomorrow, plant a veritable Eden."
Genuinely asking a friend to share her thoughts and feelings as I realize everyone's life is in 3d - technicolor.
Enough talk of daemons and sprites and spirits that would possess a poets imagination, lead him to daydream and continually obsess - What these fellows need is some strong grounding in reality.
We should only be grateful for the road brought us here, through good times and bad, now come dance and thrive.
About the ups and downs of communities and the gleanings we can have from our elders.
I grew up lost in books. Some authors are timeless and I would like to weave impressions that 6 of them left indelibly on my heart.