Category Archives: Mental Health

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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Just a Thought

Posted on October 15, 2018 by a foolhardy florilegium

If the heart is where the Spirit walks, then the mind becomes where wisdom talks. If we see the world through wisdon’s eyes then I think that all our hatred dies. If hatred dies, then life can go on; and … Continue reading →

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Walking through madness

Posted on October 13, 2018 by a foolhardy florilegium

Walking through madness no answers in sight; can’t find a smile in a mind held so tight. When the wild thoughts are there and battle lines drawn; there is no sunshine, even with the dawn. They feel so crippled; all … Continue reading →

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Self-doubt

Posted on October 9, 2018 by a foolhardy florilegium

When self-doubt fill my heart and soul I hunker down and feel unwhole. ‘Tis then I know that I must be once again proud, whole and free. So stand I must against the pain lest it should win; drive me … Continue reading →

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Go

Posted on September 29, 2018 by a foolhardy florilegium

At times we all need space to grow; somewhere to let our rhythm flow. A place where heart and mind can meet and lay life’s plans down at our feet. To wander there when e’er we need; ’tis there our … Continue reading →

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The River

Posted on September 28, 2018 by a foolhardy florilegium

The mind is like a river flowing gently to the sea; it starts way up in ‘God knows where’ and ends where e’er it be. And all the way it sings a song, nonsensical and free, then ends up as … Continue reading →

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My Place

Posted on September 28, 2018 by a foolhardy florilegium

I saw my mind fly in the air; it landed but I don’t know where. I know it was a wondrous place with birds and trees and lots of space. ‘Twas there I felt the gentlest touch; the touch of … Continue reading →

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Good Morning World

Posted on September 28, 2018 by a foolhardy florilegium

  I know the day has made its start when the morning sun kisses my heart and the bird’s dawn chorus fills my ears reminding me of life’s true cheers. It’s then I stand and greet the day and know … Continue reading →

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My Chosen Path and Art

Posted on September 21, 2018 by a foolhardy florilegium

An offering was made to me; a prize wrapped in a lie. And if I was to accept it a part of me would cry. The choice is mine; accept with grace or simply walk on by, but what I … Continue reading →

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The Lost

Posted on September 21, 2018 by a foolhardy florilegium

I met a man who wandered; lost within his mind. I met a man who wandered; ‘twas peace he could not find. I met a man who wandered; he needed but a guide I met a man who wandered; from … Continue reading →

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Fear

Posted on September 19, 2018 by a foolhardy florilegium

Fear, it is the greatest Demon now plaguing all mankind. No matter what we do or say fear follows from behind. It tears our hearts and rends our souls, it leaves a crippled heap; no matter what we say or … Continue reading →

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The Company Man

Posted on September 15, 2018 by a foolhardy florilegium

We walk the walk and talk the talk; a language far too narrow. We slave away throughout our days to push some corporate barrow. We live life as ‘good corporate men’, whatever that may be – our Souls sold off … Continue reading →

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The Play

Posted on September 15, 2018 by a foolhardy florilegium

There is a straight and narrow path some tell me I should take, But I know that if I go that way my Spirit soon will break. Then I’ll be just another drone in this land of living dead; No … Continue reading →

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My Mountaintop

Posted on September 15, 2018 by a foolhardy florilegium

At times I walk the lonely path no matter who’s beside me while voices I hear in my mind don’t comfort but deride me. Then even if surrounded by those people and their smiles I can find no other Spirit … Continue reading →

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