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Nullius addictus iurare in verba magistri, quo me cumque rapit tempestas, deferor hospes.

Forgiveness


Forgiveness is the beginning, forgiveness is the key. Forgiveness is the answer to all we want to be. Forgiveness is the answer the way we all must go if we want to feel the joy of Gaia’s rhythmic flow.  

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Lies!


When truth’s a lie and lies are true what does that mean to me and you? For government nothing is true, for lies are simply what they do. Their truth is theirs, if not for you but in their eyes … Continue reading

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My God


There is no god ‘cept in my heart; she comes out sometimes in my art. Sometimes, in the bizarrest ways she takes my mind and gently plays. But always she is in my mind leaving small gifts for me to … Continue reading

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My ‘Other’ Love


I met her many years ago; her heart looked through my Soul and even one simple caress made me feel more whole. Her warmest touch held sweet love that was unbounding; her gentle strength a thing that truly was resounding. … Continue reading

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The Enemy


The enemy is at the gate; the enemy I cannot hate. The one who walks within the fire; who walks within my funeral pyre. There is no hate – there is no fear, the path ahead is never clear but … Continue reading

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Life, Death and Places Between


Though life may have its cycles and death is always near, there is no need to fear it; all futures are quite clear and the only certainty is we all live and die; but maybe when that is all done … Continue reading

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Tears


To learn to Cry. The reason why? So hearts  grow, energies flow. Without a tear there is the fear that grows inside where we can’t hide. It fills our heart; tears us apart.

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Forgiveness


Forgiveness is a treasure that never can be bought but like all other treasures, it always should be sought. For though it’s nothing tangible; to be held in the hand, forgiveness is one of those things that tells us where … Continue reading

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Hope!


Hope springs eternal; futures resting kernel. Somewhere in this place life without disgrace. Where all that matters is left in tatters no place for hope swinging on a rope. Future’s rhythms there were life not so bare. To seek, find, … Continue reading

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Awaken!


Awaken and look at the world around; Awaken and look where we are bound. Stand up for the way life ought to be; stand for the planet – stand tall and free.

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Judgement Day


I stand before my Judgement Day what then will I have to say? Have I done wrong or enough good for the Gods l see to say I should transcend to a higher place or is it Purgatory I will … Continue reading

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Fear


Well, fear oft falls like raindrops; self-seeding all around and to our souls we quickly find its treachery is bound. Fear holds us fast within our minds, our hearts are never free; so though we feel that we are strong, … Continue reading

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Faces


I remember faces in the strangest places where my wandering feet and theirs chanced to meet. So many years passed; long life shadows cast. Memories faded; at times they’re jaded, but joy is the rule in this lifelong school.   … Continue reading

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Welcome My Friends


Welcome my friends to the show that never ends Psychiatry’s revolving door we give them pills but not much more. The pills we determine are best served with a sermon. We tell them of their wicked way and how to … Continue reading

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Real Men Must Rise!


We grew up always ‘knowing’ that maledom meant ‘Right’. We grew up with the ‘knowledge’ that real men could fight. But where has it got this world where we live? What is the gift to our children we give? How … Continue reading

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