I have done some writing in the last couple of days, but have not posted it.

This poem started with a Halloween theme but took another direction.

Picture: Late blooming dahlia.

Make It All About You

What about the other life that no one ever talks about?
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The details that hide that we often live without
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Economy
It is always on me
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We always work long days
We may come home as zombies
Each day people want me
Some ghosts still haunt me
All of the time
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Honouring life
We can’t do the wrong thing
We must stay strong in
every way that matters
all of the time
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We may have been down on the ground
I am still a stand up guy
Until I am in the ground
Or I have lost my mind
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Two eyeballs in my head
One squishy brain drives
The energy will never be dead
We will always survive
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Time may seek to destroy us
in more than one way
But no matter what passes
There is an inscription on the day
Stand your ground
Be proud
Don’t go away
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If you read between the lines
You understand that
we can not always
take things at face value
But sometimes it does make sense
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Decide
This is how we begin
Feeling comfortable in our own skin
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The inscription on my day says
Stand your ground
Don’t go away
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If you read between the lines
You comprehend that
you should not always
Make it all about you
Although sometimes we have to
It is what gets us through

Make it all about you

Sometimes
We have to have patience
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Sometimes
We have to act now
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More often it is better
to have patience with life
Think fast
but think it through somehow
Time lasts
Raise the pace to get by
We should get up to speed right now
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Sometimes
We see the bright faces
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Sometimes
We look through the clouds
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More often
any weather
we seek faces with smiles
think fast
Encourage them somehow
Time lasts
Save good taste that’s so fine
We embrace the moment right now
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Other times think slowly
Turn reason into good feelings
Look out for ourselves
and share what we can
Each season gets more appealing
when we bring
more care
into every plan
so pleasing it seems like stealing
Taking time
to think
will helps us to stand
trees and forests that we deal with
Sometimes
We take the world into our hands
and the senses that we feel with
to believe and understand
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Sometimes
we are in wild places
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Sometimes
our feet are on ground
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More often
stuff we get to
night or day meets the sky
Think fast
Make it more than okay somehow
Time lasts
Brave our brains, we just try
to get the most of it right now
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Amazing days in our mind’s eye
We get to all of them somehow

We are told what to believe
We have to believe in ourselves
Sometimes we share our views
and collaborate on health
Sometimes our world deceives us
Many perspectives define us
Most folks don’t really know us
It depends on how life shows up
We should not always
jump to conclusions
Look hard through lines
to get past illusions
Recognize people for their intentions
their efforts and perspectives
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At some points in life
if we are falling behind
we may judge our world differently
challenged to keep up with the times
If we stand up for what we know is right
things may fall back in line
and we can get back to feeling more fine
on the mountains that we climb
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Now we are ahead of the game
All it takes is for things to go our way
and It helps if we take aim
Look for the best of every day
Have confidence all of the time
and if for a moment it seems to be hiding
realize that our world will keep moving
on this train of thought that we are riding
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At most points in life
if we just keep a calm mind
we get through the world efficiently
working smart and having good times
If we stay strong for what we know is right
we will see great designs
and we get into meanings intertwined
of the treasures that we find
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Now we are on top of the world
for many moments
until the times change
emotions get rearranged
Search for the best in every day
Have endurance within our mind
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No need to boil over
We can not get seething mad
We choose loyalty over
heartbroken sad
We love life best
when we are remarkably glad
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and if every moment just seems
too defining
Realize that our world can keep soothing
Deep down
good moods are what we are mining

Writing here. Just another application of words towards some sense of structure and meaning; Sounds and ideas to evoke feelings or tweak thoughts.

The picture, not entirely related, is of our beloved, loud, ferocious and lovable Lucy.

Mind when we Notice

In our own mind
when we notice
a strong sense of appreciation
we may resist the temptation
to be over-elated
and rather
roll with the vibe
like we are always tight
and we are all alright
when we
treat every second
as a brand new creation
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In all of our minds
when we notIce
a top reason for celebration
we may have no hesitation
to be totally grateful
and always
groove with the times
like we are, oh so tight
and stay always alright
when we
reach every minute
with pure anticipation
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Focus on the energy
that runs fast through everything
Take on the day
Exist
with thoughts and feelings
Work and strive to achieve
Get through anything
when we put our mind to it
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Feel for more integrity
that will last through everything
Make it our way
Exist
with goals in dealings
Stretch and strive to achieve
better anything
us and them
Spend time on it
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In every mind
when we notice
better times come with concentration
we may replace reservations
with caring demonstrations
and always
focus on life
like we are all quite tight
take ways to stay alright
when we
meet every hour
with greater expectations
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Speak our mind
When we notice
getting by depends on preparation
we all need affiliations
we can not always wait here
but rather
fight for our rights
because we should be tight
with more of us alright
when we
have challenging days
push through each escalation

This is the window
If we want to take it
We have to take it
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Stay fast
Don’t go slow
If we want to make it
We really have to take it
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A window in time
when we have the chance
This is the only time
that we will have the chance
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Let’s take it
Let’s make it
Look through it
Then do it
At first glance
We advance
We make better plans
and a smooth flow starts to take us
Nothing can break us
Today always stays

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This is the window
The view can’t be faked here
so don’t forsake it
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Be fine
Don’t be low
If we want to make it
Stay above all of the time
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Alright
for ourselves
and for the rest
This opportunity is the best
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We make the window
The view overtakes us
We have to take it
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It is all that we see
and all that we can do
I aim for good timing
Just one way to get through
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This is the window
If we want to take it
We have to take it
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Right now
Don’t vote no
The earth won’t start shaking
We really can’t break it
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A window in time
When we have the chance
This is the only time
That we will get this chance
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Let’s make it
Let’s do it
if we want to pursue it
This vast expanse
takes our hands
We enter into
a vital trance
and a cool show starts to take us
nothing can break it
This day always stays
We can make our plans
but if we get the window
This is our only chance

New poem here. Keeping the intro on my website.

Sometimes I start writing a poem and don’t know where it is going to go. Is it going to be more of a lyric? More or less rhyme and what about the structure?

The meaning and flow tends to drive it. This one went through some changes, but maintains the original ideas.

I also have a song that I am recording…. Maybe ready this week…. I will post it on SoundCloud under MacroMichael.

The picture here is from our Ontario trip. We were very close to Bobcaygeon of The Tragically Hip and Gord Downie lore and brilliant music…

All respect.
Beautiful place and people.

Good Hearts Have Pure Skill

Some days
Some people
work through the filth
and then somehow escape it
and might not get ill
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Shower up clean
and feel complete
We may feel safe to be at home
and still have to hit the streets
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Some things
Some people
know are overkill
Somehow treasures get wasted
while they skip the bill
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Some times
Some people
don’t need the frills
yet somehow we will take it
if we can all chill
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Devour the treats
and feel complete
Save some for everyone
A better way to compete
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Some way
All people
should have some thrills
and somehow get to make it
and each get our fill
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It is all about the place
and time that we reach
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Empower more peace
until it feels complete
The best part of reality
truly starts to come to me
when I am more grateful
for what I have in my world
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They once told me
If you are close-minded
You just won’t find it
because we can’t be sure
when we stay isolated
Repetition demonstrates it
Nothing gets created
in an echo chamber
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Reach out beyond it
to become stronger
Share fairly and give thanks longer
It can’t be wrong here
if it makes us all feel better
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The best part of reality
finally comes to me
when I make a difference
with what I have in this world
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Some lives
Some people
just have the will
Somehow never forsake it
Good hearts have pure skill

You ask me how I am doing
I look at you
right straight in the eyes
I say that it is going okay
“I am making the grade
Just another day in paradise”
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Thank you for asking
Sometimes I am not even kidding
It is amazing
around here
half the time
For the rest of the days
it is test after test
If we pass them all
we may soon feel sublime
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If I can get everything that I need
That is the real test
Sometimes what we want crosses the line
Between wants and needs
Survival and greed
You know what?
So long as we are all feeling fine
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Life is what we make it
If you get a chance take it
keep our eyes on the prize
and set goals
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Watch for sure signs
Then make better plays
Help our causes
That’s how we should roll
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Some days we just get by
Some hours are good times
achieve
all of the goals that we should need
What we want the most
We should really define
and work to get there
at our top speed
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Not mincing words
What have I heard?
I work
to be understood for wellness and health
We need that wealth
to keep ourselves
above ground
and in sunshine
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Express and tell
how our wants
and needs
combine
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You ask me “what’s up?”
I look into your eyes
I say that things are going my way
“I am not afraid
I will get paid
Just another day in paradise”
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Thank you for asking
Sometimes it seems to be fitting
to be in the chase
around here
half the time
Won’t take less on those days
more than a guess at best
we outlast them all
we still remain in our prime
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You ask me how it is going
I look at you, deep into your eyes
I say that it is going okay
“Feels like we have it made
Just another day in paradise”
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Thank you for asking
Sometimes we live far from the city
We are stargazing
around here
half the time
For the best of the days
we are blessed just so blessed
Life is fast
don’t fall
Just
elevate our time
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Just another day in paradise
Just elevate our time

Perspectives and flowers. Time. Gestalt philosophy and considering ways to resolve dissonance, particularly between our perspectives…

Some thoughts about these subjects, among others, as I wrote this poem.

Another day in the life really.

It may seem out there at times, that I spend this time on writing like this, but it usually all happens quite fast.

I am just thinking out loud and hope to make a difference that increases the net good.

This one gets somewhat busy and serious, discussing darkness to find ways to brighten it.

Blooms Replaced (Nurture Better Vision)

Fallen angels
descend on our world
acting out in their confusion
attacking minds that care
like thorns protecting delusion
they are mostly unaware
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Their flower was replaced
by mistaken attribution
still aiming in good faith
but becoming an intrusion
with points that guard their thoughts
but their own souls they tear
and scratch at others that they face
No wonder that we stare
As their colours start to fade
hands reach out to save them
punctured skin that still does hold
They are hiding and afraid then
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The blooms of their wary souls
are replenished by the ages
Their echo comes back to their stem
changed by their life’s stages
and remnants of their past
a once existing good presence
somehow still does last
but gets tangled in illusions
and wilts completely with no air
So coordinate a truce then
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No distortion in our fusion
Of our past and present vision
The future should be included
Whenever anger starts to grow
Breathe deeper and offer your care
When resources seem to be scarce
Come together
Nurture the whole
The best situations are fair
with balance in constitution
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The sky may open with rain
the sun will shine again
the earth is still fertile
and so is the time that we spend
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The money is nothing without a solution
or without any trusted friends
It can be the start
to solving many problems
but first make a contribution
of your attention
to us all when
we start to bloom
or in the fall then
leave memories to sort and blend
yesterday, now, tomorrow, then
with understanding we contend
Our focus needs distribution
An isolated perspective
can get too bent
Sometimes best to consider
the whole package sent
We can lend every day to mend
We thrive more when we comprehend
The experience never ends
Yes, stories have their conclusion
with all of the time that we spend
Find the world that a kind soul meant
a beautiful resolution

I have a voracious appetite
for another day
right after night
In fact I always do
It is true
How about you?
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I have an insatiable hunger
for the night
and day
above and under
and from every view
old and new
and for all of you
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No creepy crawly spider
hanging from a web
dropping onto your shoulder
It is my head instead
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with contents getting bolder
There are things I should have told you
like my intent
for the time we spend
to feel much better
maybe feel perfect
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Not get too hot or cold here
Only pure goods bought and sold here
I have a thought to hold here
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I want no starvation on our Earth
just good days
and nights
for all of our work
Everything that we do
should be viewed
by me and you
if it is true
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On the wall there’s a fly there
watching the whole web
Everything to behold here
The room is read for bread
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It’s intent seems on hold here
while the thing takes in the whole view
like the content
that we find hidden
that could be better
maybe seem perfect
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Wipe away spots of mold here
But aged with grace
Each day a new face
So we can savour this place
Just not get rotten-old here
Sharing fresh goods not for gold here
I have a thought to hold here

Best wishes this Sunday.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Another work week for many of us.

I am thankful for my work, my life and the people in my life, also including all those that take the time to read or listen to my lyrics.

I have worked on this poem a few times over the last day or so. I have had some time to get it to where it is now and will post it this morning.

I have been meaning to say a few words about MacroMichael on SoundCloud, which is basically where I keep the recordings of my poetry/ lyrics with my electric guitar.

I have said it before: these are “song-ideas.” All posts are just guitar and vocals, except one that has drums which was recorded in the early 2000’s. Everything else was recorded after July 2021. I have averaged over one song-idea per month for over five years, based primarily on my lyrics. There is mostly no drums. No bass. No second guitar. If the timing is slightly off, and it bothers you, please be aware that this is poetry with added guitar/ music, not the other way around.

I would love to create listenable music. Some people have approved of some of my ideas, but I will need back up or other resources to create more appealing music.

It is mostly still about the lyrics at this point. I am trying to be my own rhythm. The poetry changes things like the tempo, constantly and maybe I could use a metronome but that may actually take away from what I am doing here. Lyrics first. Guitar for fun. Sorry not sorry.

Maybe one day, I will have a rhythm section. Suggestions are welcome.

Today’s poem:

Devout

We get stuck in idle chatter
and still
we have to climb the ladder
knowing that what we say sometimes
is all that really matters
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“Really?!” I said
You have got to be kidding
In the middle of all this
I will not be quitting
or falling out of favour
still trying to be a saviour
We have to get through this now
Each and every day here
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We have to do so much better
and try to be the real go-getters
knowing that what we do this time
we must do well together
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“Really?!” I said
We should always be winning
A new spin on all of this
We can not be sinning
but try to be much braver
Only wellness we should savour
We have to get through life proud
Each and every day here
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We should never have to settle
for any unfair comfort level
knowing how we should feel in time
like we are made of metal
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“Absolutely,” I said
Right from the beginning
Then the wind changes some of this
The Earth still is spinning
Our strength will never waver
We should care about behaviour
We have to get through, devout
Each and every day here