Inspiration
Savor The Magic
Opening my eyes
On a bright spring day
I was taken by surprise
It was joy, one could say
A sign
A lightness of being
An unanticipated high
A feeling that was freeing
I must commit this, I nod
Its tempo, its meaning
I begin to run
Feet up in the air
Then an urge to shout out
Surpassing goals
And away I tear
The stars are aligned
And my body too
Let’s take it on
And challenge
what we can do
The day unfolds
Good fortune multiplies
Conversation with family
Opportunities arise
I commit to memory
This gift of time
Reflect upon its magic
When days are less a stroll
And more a climb
They took each other’s hands
Fell into each other’s arms
And danced out onto the open plain
As Joy filled the air with charm
They laughed and smiled as if the first
Dancing without a care
Catching each other’s eyes upon a glance
Wind blowing through the air
No one could predict such a meeting
Serendipitous yet not by surprise
As through the years, they kept a tie
Though free to live out, not rationalize
And so they dance
She sees it clearly
And feels it too
As she listens to the music
And is carried along
Words she cannot yet speak
She can put into words
The dance she sees
She sees,
they are home
The Wind Blows
The Wind blows
The branches sway
Leaves flow from side to side
This is my peace
My special place
Content in life
God, the universe, and me
My spirit flows
Creative, sensing, expressing
That which drives meaning
Gives life and brings laughter
No worry, nor flight
Happy as one
Where life has brought me to be
Determination and joyfulness
My family, my foundation
And friends, the village, three
My community, without boundaries
As deep and wide
As the sea
Acknowledge and nod
To things beyond our control
Look to the horizon, all that it holds
We are our thoughts in action
Be they productive and kind
Release that which does not serve you
Renew, realign
Remarkable
Labels are placed, may even last
Some contribute, others recast
The canvas upon which I plan my day
Filters out the doubt, discards the gray——-
It welcomes new, no boundaries met
No labels defined, expectations set
To aid, assist, pull from behind
Focus on remarkable
A vision
an open mind
Three hours pass, I check my notes
Allowance eases the creep in scope
And so I continue along my way
Spurred on by accomplishment
Deviations I probe
Introductions and connections
Assist two-fold
May benefit me
But others more so
That is my core, a guiding ligh
Support the other
And your future’s bright
Leave misgivings to the past
Look to the horizon
A medley of contrasts
Embrace diversity of people and chance
And remain alert to the remarkable
It’s often passed
Winter's Gift
Long shadows of winter
Linger to give life a rest
Energies are directed inward
For day light doesn’t last
The green and warmth of months ahead
Are mindful illusions often cast
Though open minds will surely see
Disquiet may be a reflection
Of the past
In the quiet of the day
When silence takes rein
A break within the clouds
No day is the same
Rays of sun flood my room
In angles seen once a year
Thought, wonder, and imagination appear
With the change of the seasons
Different activities arise
They vary by setting, practicality aside
Instead of the garden we tend in the sun
Winter leads us to tasks found indoors
Otherwise left undone
So our view has broadened
Contextualized by this moment in time
Nature in all its beauty
Has brightened our path
Setting word to rhyme
What if
What if
For just one day
And for all of society
There was no profiling
Each individual is unique
And everyone respected
Nothing to separate us
While families carry-on
Children attend school
Without fear of gunfire
And employees find purpose
In their daily routine
What if
Instead of closing oneself off
From the world around
To monitor social media
We help the elderly man
Pack his groceries
Smile at fellow pedestrians
Some of which wear frowns
Because life isn’t what it should be
That smile could make their day a bit brighter
And provide them with the sense
That humanity is truly caring
What if
For one week
Instead of ordering our morning coffee
We gave to our favorite charity
A small adjustment
For the people that it would impact
Business could contribute
Everyone benefits
Charities provide enhanced services
Those donating experience gratitude
And recipients’ well-being is broadened
What a difference that would make
What if?
Acts of kindness
Of any kind, sort and value
Give hope, wipe away tears
Begets further acts of kindness
So little effort, so much impact
What if?
We just gave one hour
coffee proceeds
A smile
What a difference it could make
Creativity
A thought, a word
A song, a chord
Imagined or real
It springs to life—–
A path unknown
Fueled by your core
It takes on meaning
Takes shape and more
It greets you
By chance
At times, an invitation
A gift, a journey
Waiting to be explored
Its form may change
Agility Is key
It has a life
We cannot always see
Embrace the moment
Lay down what’s at hand
And follow this opportunity
Where will it land
It refreshes the day
Brings newness to heart
Stirs up the old
Provides a fresh start
Creativity resides within us
Simply waiting to spark
Ignite and set free
An unknown trajectory
Art, music, landscape
Crayons and more
Give flight to ideas
Open up, and restore
Take the Trip
When the stars align
And I get the promotion
We move into a bigger house
And the kids go off to school
That’s when we will
Travel
Spend more time with family
Plant the garden
Fix the bike
But life doesn’t wait
The promotion is delayed
A larger house is not in the budget
And the kids are now off to school
Distracted by time and space
Time has been squandered
It happens, we say
It’s just another day
And then a life-changing event
Lands at our feet
Our routine, it has vanished
We reach for a seat
With eyes wide open
And pounding heart
We awaken to what can be
We make a fresh start
Back on track
We start our day
Acknowledge our learnings
Soon on our way
We make the time
To fix the bike
And travel to interests
That are nearby
Life unfolds as it will
It is up to us
To adjust, embrace
And fulfill
We are today
We are today
Influenced by our past
And with a vision to the future
We can champion
Our life as we wish it to be cast
For the past teaches us
That at our core
It is our love for each other
That causes us to act
As we do
To laugh, embrace and question
That which is not always understood
It is trust that keeps our hearts and minds
united
when doubt threatens to unravel
It is then we must listen to the small, but powerful voice within
that reminds us
It is as it always was
Let it be
It is compassion that allows us to start each day anew
With a fresh perspective and intention
And in consideration of others
Live our lives authentically
With friends, fathers, and brothers
mothers, sisters, and others
Making sense of it all
The café bustles
Traffic to and through
Children waving their pastries
Their parents managing the flow
Servers delivering orders
As a businessman takes in the view
Questioning whether he should quickly
Pivot and jump the queue
And I looking for inspiration
A spark to ignite many a thought
That I will weave into
A story, a cadence
A challenge fought
A dinner, an event, or laughter
Of significance, or the mundane
All having value and merit
All that rises and wanes
The sun shines outside
The rain having finally stopped
Pedestrian traffic picks up its clip
A dry morning with the usual drill
One must sail one’s ship
A well of ideas vie for attention
The stories I will tell
In the coming days
Some will lend support
Lend Insight to others
And to me a breath of relief
And comfort
As I share
what I’ve contained.
