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Questions
Why do I wander, what do I seek? Where is this place of which so few speak? Where is that place where we can find peace? Where is that place where all war will cease? When will I find it, … Continue reading
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Now
There it is, that place called “Now;” I look at it and wonder how I missed it over all these years, distracted by my own minds fears. I should have known it was the truth; I glimpsed it once back … Continue reading
Posted in Mental Health, Mindfulness
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Fear
I had a fear, I held it firm; I watched my own illusion squirm. While l held it in my grip, I felt the pain it caused me slip; I saw then it had no power, leaving space for me … Continue reading
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Darkness
There is a darkness that I know; it follows me where er’e I go. But I know that the light I’ve found can keep that darkness tightly bound and let the me I want to be to spend his life … Continue reading
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Chorus of the Dawn
Songs of laughter, songs of praise, each morning as their voices raise in chorus, joyful to the Dawn they usher in a new day born. The Chorus of the Dawn l hear and to my heart it is so dear.
Posted in Green Poetry, Life, Mindfulness, Spirit
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Dreaming
Today I saw some happiness; ‘twas hiding in plain sight. Amid all life’s confusion it kinda looked all right. It looked like people laughing and grownups playing too and I’m pretty sure amongst it all I saw both me and … Continue reading
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Re-Invention
There’s many things to be in life and I’ve been just a few but I think that it’s quite good for us to build ourselves anew. I’d find it rather boring being the same me every day; it really would diminish … Continue reading
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Ambition
The shifting and the shuffling; position is the key! “I’ve got to get the best spot, then a winner I will be! It doesn’t matter where I am, or my position on the day, I have to be the top … Continue reading
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Laughter
I look upon the beauty surrounding me today and I know life’s inner meaning is that we all should play. ‘Cos playing leads to laughter; a thing we all should try and laughter is the sound of Angels dancing in … Continue reading
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Two Dawns (written to celebrate Spring)
A flower opening with the Dawn; the beauty of a land newborn. Its petals open, kiss the sky inviting bee and butterfly to sup on nectar, Oh so sweet so other flowers they can meet. Then one more flower meets … Continue reading
Posted in Australian Wildlife, Green Poetry, Humour, Life
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Freedom
Sometimes he tries to hide from me; that person I can be. I make myself a prisoner instead of a man cut free. ‘Cos freedom is so easy lost or simply cast aside And then peaceful enslavement can our freedom … Continue reading
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Jackie
Blindness overwhelms me; I see nothing but her light. I follow in her footsteps; her every word is right. Though I might want to be in charge of my life day-to-day I know that in reality, it’s her hand guides … Continue reading
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The shell
Somewhere betwixt the heart and mind dwells the spirit – hard to find. And what is it? We’ll never know But it’s the bit that makes us go. to fly with Angels, walk with thieves, feel peace within the forest … Continue reading
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My Sunshine
The sun has shone on one more day and now we move to night times way. The darkness will soon cloak the land from ocean waves to desert’s sand but still my love will hold the light that guides me … Continue reading
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My Heart
I found my heart, ‘twas with my soul; those parts of me that make me whole were with my love, she keeps them true; all shiny like they are brand new. With her, they’re safe – she’ll give them back … Continue reading
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