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Category Archives: Life
“The greatest trick the Devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn’t exist”
The system’s sus, I’ve heard it said; me thinks it ‘twas in a book I read. Though I’m in it most of the time I think oft times it is a crime; a heartless, soulless bureaucracy decides the fate of … Continue reading
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Yesterday, Sophie conquered a great fear. She has two things I admire greatly: fear and the heart to overcome it.
Fear the friend and fear the foe; fear a place we all must go. It tears the heart out, chills the mind; Its hidden torment – so unkind. To overcome fears vice-like grip We need to let our senses slip. … Continue reading
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A child
There, within my hearts deep core Lives a child who I adore. Her name is Sophie and she’s great; Daughter, teacher, friend and mate. Pure love dwells in her heart; a master of the mischief art! Her love, her life, … Continue reading
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Welcoming the Morn
The rush of morn, full of alarm can easily shatter life’s sweet calm. It’s then we need to take a breath; panic just leads to early death. Give your Spirit time to know life’s true rhythm; ebb and flow. Just … Continue reading
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Let It Be
The heart can settle – if we try. Just let the clouds go sailing by. The simple act of “Let It Be”; that simple act can set us free. When minds are filled with “Fight or Flight.” it’s inner calm … Continue reading
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Whatever the weather
Sunshine on my shoulder, raindrops on my nose doesn’t matter where you live that’s how the weather goes. One day we bask in sunshine, the next is driving rain; this weather, I can tell you, could drive a bloke insane! … Continue reading
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My World
The world around me is still growing and every day new things I’m knowing. But though it grows, I don’t feel small; I look around and love it all. Infinity is just a space; an empty, ever crowded place. So … Continue reading
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Moments
Making precious moments last in this world that goes too fast. The seconds pass; a moment lost and we are left to count the cost of standing still against the flow and facing currents never slow. But does it matter; … Continue reading
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Freedom
If I could just buy freedom, then what would I do; Could I still dance with an Angel as wonderful as you? Or would I be weighed down by the burden I would bear and spend my life protecting my … Continue reading
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Listening to the Wise Ones
If we listened to the Wise Ones, I wonder what they’d say About our state of consciousness and how we live today. Would they marvel at our greatness for all that we achieve? Or would they simply shake their heads … Continue reading
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Shooting Elephants
When I was a boy I wanted to shoot elephants like all the great men did; the dream to hunt in wildest Africa for all the wonders that it hid. To ride across the Serengeti and see those mighty herds … Continue reading
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Development
I waited for weeks for the Opening’s glory. The end of an era; a long-awaited story. From the ceremony of the first sod turned it progresses to the accolades so richly earned. Progress was slow at the start of it … Continue reading
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Musings on my past
Where is the passion of days gone by, the freedom to wander under clear blue sky? The stand against all we found wrong, when the rhythm of life was beauty’s song? The simple days when it all made sense and … Continue reading
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What to leave behind
My thoughts are rather strange sometimes; a place I shouldn’t be. They lead me from the way I want; my journey to be me. I don’t know where they come from, I only wish they’d go and then, without disruption, … Continue reading
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