Good vs. Like. (The great paradox)

To everyone that struggles with “liking” things that are “good “ for you.. you have my support and understanding. I am part of your herd. I also offer the suggestion that you end your self torture and lean towards acceptance and dismiss the thought of enjoying eating “humble pie.” Stop lying to yourself it isn’t…

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Imposter

Wandering through previous manuscripts I am puzzled as to what has happened to my work I have become a parody of a poet…what I have forgotten is that I am still discovering more about life ….. than I know That observation requires thought and explanation…not shoot from the hip arrows that pin people to places…

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The worst thing you could say….

Seems far fetched but it can be this way… sometimes “ I love you is the worst thing you can say.” You may actually mean it but it doesn’t erase other things that have already been said. By all means there is a time and place….. but it’s best not to be surrounded by gibberish…

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Tocsin

I heard the alarm, I heard the bell and it was so loud it made me scared as hell So I hit my knees and sang this song and it soothed my fear and helped me along “I know you watch over me and make a path for me, and I am never alone….you walk…

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Spirit….”your time is not my time”…

Oh little man with the little mind why are you putting things on your time…..instead of mine Can you know what is in others hearts, it is obvious that you don’t So I suggest you do your best in monitoring your speech….what you say often leaves doubt in what you believe yourself So I will…

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Transfer of energy……#4Lamhappypants

It seems apparent to me that we are transferring energy….. I have experienced such events and it’s the result of concern, love, and respect or it can be negative and disparaging. The advantage of emotional maturity is the ability to recognize the source and receive or reject..that is a choice I am offered if I…

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Seasoning

I am being seasoned for what lies ahead for me Everything I have endured has been strategically placed and meant to enhance my life and others The things I viewed as trails I now see as aids.. to get me to accept that God is leading me… Oh I have a choice, I can deny…

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Lost……. But found

Tomorrow had me puzzled and confusion ruled the day…..major changes coming and I wasn’t sure about the way… but I just had a feeling that I was heading in the right direction . We never really start over, we just decide what to keep and what to give away. My spirit was troubled because I…

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The basics never go out of style

The simple things are easy to misplace and it’s good to be reminded from time to time Appreciation spoken is much more validating then implied Assuming others know is akin to talking in tin cans with a wire strung between…little is intelligible and most is lost… say it clearly Little things become big things after…

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The perfect poem……

A poet first affirmation is to profess with much trepidation that the tag “poet” is appropriate. Therein begins the quest to secure and participate in the forming and development of the perfect poem. Much debate could be discussed about what constitutes a poem. As to my way of thinking no “real” poet would participate in…

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