Monthly Archives: May 2026

A Work in Progress


An intense weight has been
placed onto our broad shoulders
put there by the hands of fate
holding on tight
to our most honest efforts
in truth, the burden dissipates
*
An immense weight has been
lifted off of our shoulders
by understanding so great
finding the light
that our good logic supports
in clashes that we navigate
*
In a world that turns every day
as we travel around the sun
the universe weighs in
on every side and through us
channeling our conscious experience
and charging our vital energy
*
As our sense weighs each scene
grains of sand or huge boulders
determine plans and find fate
each day and night
shapes and sizes of all sorts
details on which we concentrate
**
Then shut the gate hard enough
so the lock catches
and we can get on with
sights and sounds
speaking to us or
tweaking bright memories
on a level playing field
and for a safe journey
quickly moving
just as in our time to get things done
we can enjoy ourselves
in the sun and on the run
*
Then release the lever to get through to the glorious walkway
reaching out with leaves, the branches
transporting us to a place of contentment
above the ground
with less need for strenuous effort
so much of the time
*
The path
beaten by traffic
encourages autopilot moments
because we can not always
weigh each fine detail
*
We face the natural tests of time
in life
and all that we have
is based on our surroundings
and our ability to adapt and engage
overcoming the uncomfortable hours
that we may face
if we are not afforded due time
to solve problems
and address the current reason
*
Speeding down the highway
we may follow the masses
or slow to a crawl
often facing judgement that is in fact only
temporal in existence
**
If a dense weight has been
blocking our path like boulders
we have to challenge our fate
to feel alright
We should never be ignored
in life that we should elevate
*
If the fence gates have been
opened like cool file folders
we can’t make our stand too late
or skip invites
We should accept the rewards
Our work is lost if we hesitate


What Really Matters?


You don’t have to second guess me

I have done it to myself

It’s alright, it’s alright

It’s alright now

At least I’m trying

I got nothing else

*

Hollow trophies do not impress me

I don’t want them on my shelf

It’s not just the way we look at things

It’s the story that really tells

**

I know some of you

will share these views

and can relate to these perceptions

*

Between things we say

and what we do

We can’t concentrate on perfection

**

Just get through the days

Welcome calm peace

Get excited just about good stuff

*

Stay aware of grace

and the Earth beneath

Anytime can be good or get tough

**

When we notice how the world tests us

We may have to tell ourselves

I am fine, I am fine

It’s going to be fine

There’s always something else

*

Some new current times will bless us

If time freezes, it can melt

If it is just the way we handle things

It is always how we have felt


To Chill


The world happens
Everything is in motion
Always spinning
Even when
things appear to be standing still
*
Time is ticking
As we go about our business
Always thinking
how it stays such a thrill
*
Together we create our
Favourite times
Make it all of the time
So that we get our fill
**
Today happens
When we have more devotion
Somehow winning
Even when
The path seems to all be uphill
*
Time is ticking
As we aim for much more wellness
Often thinking
Loving life is a skill
*
Forever we aim for more
of our favourite times
Make it all of the time
From intense pace
to chill