Category Archives: Life

Tears

Posted on October 22, 2018 by a foolhardy florilegium

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

Posted on October 22, 2018 by a foolhardy florilegium

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!

Posted on October 22, 2018 by a foolhardy florilegium

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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Judgement Day

Posted on October 22, 2018 by a foolhardy florilegium

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

Posted on October 22, 2018 by a foolhardy florilegium

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

Posted on October 22, 2018 by a foolhardy florilegium

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

Posted on October 22, 2018 by a foolhardy florilegium

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!

Posted on October 22, 2018 by a foolhardy florilegium

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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A Dream

Posted on October 22, 2018 by a foolhardy florilegium

I dreamed a dream, or so it seemed but was it just a dream l dreamed? It seems like somewhere in my mind there is a place I cannot find.

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Dance of Wild Folk

Posted on October 22, 2018 by a foolhardy florilegium

There are those times when Angels sing and Faeries do the Highland Fling. The Leprechauns drink lots of beer and Magick we know is very near. It’s then, you know, the moon is right for the Dragon folk to all … Continue reading →

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On Hearts and Minds and Spirits

Posted on October 17, 2018 by a foolhardy florilegium

If the heart goes where the Spirit walks then the mind becomes where wisdom talks. If we see the world through wisdom’s eyes then, by definition, hatred dies. If hatred dies then life can go on; just a simple thought … Continue reading →

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Kuntachan

Posted on October 17, 2018 by a foolhardy florilegium

His laughter brought us joy untold, his voice was crystal clear, a simple word spoke from his lips would drive away all fear. He stood, a simple, gentle man, wisdom burning in his eyes; his eyes were dark and caring … Continue reading →

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On Belonging

Posted on October 16, 2018 by a foolhardy florilegium

I’m reading a book at the moment called “Aboriginal Men of High Degree” and it’s given me fresh and deeper insights into the world we overran a bit over 200 years ago. Why have we trapped these wondrous Souls? What … Continue reading →

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Futures Past

Posted on October 16, 2018 by a foolhardy florilegium

The way that we know is the way that we’ll go lest we take Faith’s leap down into the deep. Our future lies somewhere down where we’ve been in pasts that we’ve had and futures we’ve seen. With a step … Continue reading →

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What will hold up the sky?

Posted on October 16, 2018 by a foolhardy florilegium

In First Nation lore eucalypts hold up the sky, as we tear them down with wanton abandon what will happen? The old trees slowly wither, the old trees slowly die; if they go to the next world, what then holds … Continue reading →

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