Waves of Opinion

I don't put too much stock

in the waves of opinion.

If there's anything I have come to realize

in my sunsets and sunrises here,

is that people are a real fickle bunch.

Public opinion swishes back and forth

like a nervous cat's tail.

What was taboo yesterday is in vogue today.

So I don't pay too much attention

to the winds of change,

I just understand that they will inevitably change.

And I try not to get too excited

when the winds of fortune blow my way.

Not to say I don't count my blessings.

No! I just try very hard not to get too puffed up and proud...

Because I well know that this too meets it's end.

I just figure I can extend the good fortune

by remaining low and humble about it.

Yes! It's all about balance isn't it?

Learning to ride the thrills in life...

yet anticipating an eventual drops

Even if it doesn't last, it certainly will be remembered.

And in this remembrance lies the seed of hope that you cling to

when one finds yourself descending again.

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I am iron in your face....

I am

iron in your face

focusing not to disgrace

my flow and ebb

as a solitude

strong

confident

and competent entity...

But when it’s just me

I am

fighting my doubts

trying to work them out.

Often not sure,

sometimes insecure.

With my veils down,

defenses down,

sword on the ground,

and allowed to be

a tender softer me...

Colorfully,

with origionality,

artistically,

without a care you see...

if I error you see,

because I am forgiving.

For all the years I’ve been living

with myself,

I have learned to be gentle on me.

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Simply Because

I want you to know my heart's desire

is for you to be happy.

Simply because

I have come to know you ...

Simply because:

you are worthy....

Simply because:

"our world" ...

the one we all share

is a much better place

when we all are happy...

My own soul

is at peace

when my world

and all those in it,

including you,

feel valued and happy.

I firmly uphold

that it is only when

we all take into consideration

that each other is an equally beautiful

and blessed being ....

worthy of respect and dignity....

that we ourselves have peace in our own lives!

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Transcending

Set your face towards the sun

to get a clear vision

of the victorious paths

that lead the enlightened

out of darkness.

That give honor and glory,

to good over evil.

Set your face into the light to see

completely, in it's entirety...

the scope and breadth and width

of the dreamers dreams

and the schemer's schemes.

Be freed of your anxieties.

Give in to your spiritual richness

that you hold within.

That is cloaked with flesh

and then covered with skin.

Stop chasing your tangible tail,

your plans will never prevail

without crystal clear sights

on what is wrong

or what’s right

within this limited physical

time and space...

For the battle is not

of mere flesh and bone.

We are not compact molecules alone.

But energy within

vibrating and radiating

crystal clear synergy

transcending the here and now

unto immortality.

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Silver tongue

You have a slick, silver tongue my dear

caressing my femininity,

tantelizing my ear,

subduing my defenses

and softening my fears.

You’ve got my heart racing wild my child.

Yet in my head your game is clear.

It says , "slow down ...

remembe, it is a slick silver tongue

and today I bet you are not the only one

that it has caressed

and verbally undressed.

Yes, you have a silver tongue my dear.

So from you I turn my ear,

Because your motives are questionable at best.

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Until I'm Complete

Until I’m Complete　

It is only when you have hit the ground
that you can learn how to get up again.
It is only when you learn to get up again
that you build the confidenceto step out of yourself
out of your comfort zone
and start taking risks.
It is only when you start taking risks
that you fully come toan understanding of
who you areand what you are capable of.

It is only when you know who you are
and what you are capable of
that you can plan realistic goals and
see the potential in your dreams.
It is only when you can see the potentialin your dreams
that you can realize them,
taste the sweetness of accomplishment.
And it is in this sense of accomplishment
and sweet succulent taste of victory
that provides the driving force
to get you through the next step
the next obstacleand the next dark day.
It is then and only then that you can say,
I have what it takes to live...
and indeed I have lived!

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Feel Safe

There is no limits on gender or age
no discerning height
or exclusionsing by wage-
everyone needs to feel safe...
A place to turn to
people who share
a shelter from the storms
a refuge with care.
Whether it be loving arms
or the solice of a private space,
everyone needs to feel safe.

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Valuables

Who thinks to break into one's house,
to steal the love from your heart?
Does the moth nest and eat holes
in your proudest moments
or fondest memories?
What is the purchase price
for those moments
when your heart almost burst ?
The birth of a child,
the taste of a victory,
or the love of a parent.
No! The heart and soul protects
that which is truly valuable doesn’t it?
It keeps our most valuable treasures safe
from the shallow eye to see
and where the envious hand
can not reach in and take hold.
Yes, tangible things may be taken
and we may weep a moment over them...
yet the intangible rewards
earned by living and loving
can not be touched.


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Cherish "You"

Cherish the "YOU"
and move in that direction!
Pick up the stones off of your path.
Yeah!... Those ones that are in the way,
the little discouraging sparks
that try to halt your sucess and joy.
Manafesting selves as doubt and paralyzing fear.
The things that may cause you to stumble or stop.
Move forwards as" you,"
not as others perceive you to be.
No! The " you", you know you are!
That is the greatest obsticle isn't it.
Alowing yourself to be free.
Release it then...
yes, set it free... be all that you can be.


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Footprints

Walk according to the footprint
you wish to be remembered by.
Always keep at the back of your mind
"How am I representing me?"
"How am I representing my familiy?"
We are all linked to the verbs
we represent in our words
their longevity in remembrance
far surpasses thinly veiled hot air
of merely expressed intent.
A man can starve to death on well wishes.
Mere words do not load up the dishes.
Seek to find your "sure-foot"
and walk on the moral high ground.
Look around...it’s safer there,
balance is there,
contentment is there,
decisiveness is there,
it is the playground
for sound and powerful momentum to get things done.
Yes! Your actions will confirm
whether your talk is real
whether you’re real.
So walk according to the footprint
you wish to be remembered by...

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What It means

As far as the ocean is wide
through miles and miles of sea,

You will always be someone special,
a true miracle to me.

Look high upon the mountain tops
as high as one can climb,

that's how dear you are to me,
the best friend anyone can find.

Just like the stars that twinkle
throughout the heavens above;

You will are a bright reminder
of what it means to love...

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Faces

FACES
Your eyes speak to my soul
and whisper to me deeper
than your lips have ever told....
I see your depth
I see your fears
I see your hopes
and I can certainly feel your tears.
Your words speak to my mind,
of plans and thoughts
you want to make clear....
but that is a surface well polished
primed and curated just for show.
Yet below lies the knowledge,
of who you really are...
and there I hear your heart.
I hear you cover it with common phrases.
In doing so, I hear your walls
brick by brick clicking into place,
but I can read your face.
Like a mirror reflection
opposite of intention
you speak a brick into your wall
but I hear your heart call...
"take it down...
raze it to the ground"
And I will do just that for you
I will do what you want me to...
to expose that golden glorious you.

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Lady

I am a lady
I know that is rarely, clearly defined now days
but I come from the era where
I had to spent hours walking with a book on my head
learning posture, etiquette and manners...
Why would I throw it all away
on the mindless culture of today
No I’m not a Diva ...I’m a lady
I am not going to put my hand on my hips
and wag a finger in the air
voicing my disapproval
demanding your removal of what has offended me....
Instead....watch this lady walk away.
Why would I want to stay,
in front of someone who shows no respect?
Hey I’m drawing my line in the sand
I’m going to tell you what I will stand for,
It’s called respect, dignity, moralistic decision making...
You aren’t going to tow the line...
then I haven’t got the time,
to explain to someone who is not capable of understanding
what it is.... to have and hold onto a lady!

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Blowing Sweet Kisses

Blowing sweet soft wishes your way,
not just of a good day,
but a good life too..
one that has paths of peace
and friends who are true,
with careing thoughts
and warm wishes for you.
Blowing sweet soft kisses your way
not of the flirting kind to bolster the ego,
but the kind that wants to encourage you to let go
of all that went wrong in your day.
To remind you ...
that there’s always someone who
is there at the ready to edify you,
...come what may.

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Perfect Balance

Inner peace which we use to radiate outwards into our worlds,
is a consequence of finding and maintaining a perfect balance,
between our positive intents and how we follow through with them.
Every moment is a perfect moment to foster and radiate peace.
Every spark of energy we set free from our hearts,
owns a momentum of it's own.
Bringing changes with what ever it touches.
It is not for us to suppose it's direction and purpose,
it is our duty only to set it free
and allow the will of heaven to flow upon it.
For redemption is everyone's gift...
yet radiating light into this world is everyone's duty.

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