A storm

Reaches out into my day

Words are said

Into skies dark grey

*

A storm

Reaches out past the weather

Intense events cluster together

*

I speak out

Aiming to improve the situation

My ranting

Is presumed as sycophantic

And my heart sinks into my shoes

*

Along with puddles and raindrops

Dampening my views

**

Sun’s warmth

Reaches out into my day

Words are said

Into bright sun rays

*

Sun’s warmth

Reaches out past the weather

Calming events in our endeavour

*

I speak out

Aiming to improve the situation

My reason

Concludes with an advantage

And my heart floats into the blue

*

With wisps of clouds and birds flying

Lifting up my views

**

Moods change and so can views

With storms or sunny weather

Moods change and so can views

Of storms or sunny weather

It we climb up each day

To share our view

We can keep it all together

When people have their say

And share their view

We can keep us all together

Dont feel bad and don’t feel sad

We always have forever

There’s always change in the weather

**

Clouds form

Reaching out into my day

Words are said

Into the white and grey

*

Clarity forms

Reaching out past the weather

Brand new events happen forever

*

I speak out

Aiming to improve the situation

My angle

Renews yet it is all planned out

And my heart always beats on cue

*

Like thunder, lightning & the warm sun

Perpetuating my view

***

It doesn’t matter

How nuch we learn

There is always something new

Sometimes we get farther

Taking it slowly

But sometimes

when we are out in the world

No matter what speed we go

In the big picture

Between death and life

Sometimes there are things

We should be knowing

But don’t hold your breath

Some things won’t be showing

**

It really matters where you are

When it comes to your expertise

Sometimes you are smarter

Than you are showing

But sometimes when you are

out in the world

No matter how much you know

With all the chaos

All the stress and strife

Sometimes it’s harder

To keep on going

And the challenges

continue Growing

**

They say we are nothing

Compared to stars that are tall

in a system that’s falling

No provision for humanity

Unless we

take a stand to be

On our own

with more plans complete

To live well

And share everything

*

Then we are something

*

Deep battle scars

It’s not our fault

Coyotes calling

**

It doesn’t matter what we say

If it doesn’t impact a mind

Sometimes we are guarded

By staying low and

In those times when we are

out in the world

No matter how much we show

With all the conflict

It’s still best to drive

Sometimes it’s chartered

We just keep going

No way to impress

We just keep flowing

**

They say we are nothing

Compared to wars above all

In a system appalling 

No provision for humanity

Unless we

have planned to be

On our own

No demands to compete

To live well

Then share everything

*

So we are something

*

Between guns and cars

It’s not always our fault

Coyotes calling

***

Whatever

I said it

Does it matter to anyone?

*

Maybe it’s just me

*

And I’m still feeling fine

Maybe we don’t have to worry about it

And no one crossed the line

*

Let’s just get past it

And on with the day

We don’t have to think about

Everything

that comes our way

What was it again?

What did I say?

Whatever

**

Whatever

I try to reflect

Now we’re on the run

*

Maybe it’s just me

*

I must be going blind

Maybe we will make it through fine

No problem 

Just by focusing our mind

*

Let’s get down to it

And dial in our day

We may have to think deeper

About Life

that comes our way

What was it again?

What did I say?

**

I won’t say it then

It is not that clever

But if you say,

“We can’t make it better”

I’ll say,

“Whatever”

*

We can make life better

And balance best

Don’t just say, ”Whatever”

Work hard

And take care of the rest

*

End of the day

I must confess

Time to chill out

Time for a rest

Wait

Pop Quiz

Another test

Whatever

**

Whatever

Early dismissal

Now let’s be more fun

*

Maybe it’s just me

*

But I keep getting signs

Maybe we are on the same wave length again

There’s more energy to find

*

Let’s get through to it

And boost our day

We should really think about

Connections

That come our way

What was it again?

What did I say?

***

Poetry, love and peace

Written just off the cuff

I may act way different

than most people I know

They may think it’s messed up

Yet it won’t ever show

I think of new ways to chill

Just like I’m a pro

I’m sometimes a wonder

To the rest of the world

But they only hear thunder

When the lightening’s unfurled

**

Poetry, love and peace

Could be sent from above

It can seem so different

To some people I know

They think it’s a disgrace

And it won’t ever show

I think of new ways to thrill

Just like I’m a pro

Life may seem hard-wired

To understanding folk

But they won’t feel the fire

Unless somehow it’s stoked

**

Spiking down

From a nightmare

With stories to tell

Of intense days

*

Fires spread

But just a vision

Light saves us from Hell

A calming blaze

*

Drift along

In a daydream

But still seeing well

In practical ways

*

We are immersed

in the world around us

And surface to see

The universe than runs through us

Poetry, love and peace

**

Poetry, love and peace 

I just can’t get enough

It should make a difference

For the people I know

Some think I’m wasting time

And it is all for show

I think of new ways with skill

Just like I’m a pro

I may impress and save

People who are hotter

But they won’t catch the wave

Unless they’re in the water

**

We are all immersed

in the world around us

But surface to see

The universe

that runs through us

Poetry

Love and peace

**

Say a few words

Whatever you like

We will be listening 

While you hit new heights

*

Live up to the vision

You have the floor

We’ve made our decision 

We want some more

*

Don’t think for a moment 

That we don’t love you

If you could just hone it

We will be true

**

I’ve said many words

I hope that you like

Are you still listening?

I thought we were tight

*

How about my vision?

It’s pretty hard core

Is there something I’m missing?

Do you find me a bore?

*

Don’t think for a moment 

That I don’t love you

I try to just own in

And always be true

**

I want you over and over

I need you more and more

Say whatever you want

I’ve got more in store

*

I want you near and far

Like the moon and stars

When it’s

My dreams you haunt

I will never ignore

**

Say a few words

Whatever you like

We will be listening 

Try to make it alright

*

Live up to the mission

Work to end all war

Words with fine precision 

Can go straight to the core

*

Don’t think for a moment 

That my love is new

An eternal component 

Believe that it’s true

**

I see you over and over

I hear you more and more

Say whatever you want

As I open the door

*

I want you here and far

Like your tunes in cars

When it’s

Good dreams you flaunt

I will never ignore

***

No surprises?

*

I can’t promise

The universe is in control

*

Everything, everyone, everywhere

One massive infinite soul

Or just one micro-moment

Towards one indivisible goal

*

We are the time

We are the place

We are what’s in between

We are everything that’s shocking

We are a smooth-running machine

**

No good-byes yet

*

That I promise

All the science is clearly told

*

Everything, everyone, everywhere

Forever existing soul

Or just one quick split-second

Towards one more intuitive goal

*

We are all time

We are every place

We are dirty or clean

We are exactly what we are talking about

Like a Hollywood movie scene

**

Surprise!

I got you

Now it’s your turn

The more that we experience

The more we can learn

*

Goodbye

To what I lose

Now we get another turn

Goodbye to blind obedience

Hello to wellness that we learn

**

More sunrises?

*

I will promise

That is precisely how we roll

*

Everything, everyone, everywhere

One conscious instinctive soul

For just one simplified-eon

Towards one integrated goal

*

We are this time

We are this place

We are polluting and green

There is no angle I’m knocking

Being open

Keeps our minds pristine

**

Sunrise!

Is for you

Any which way you turn

Choose from

Religion, art and science

There are so many ways we can learn

***

Here we go again

It’s another Monday

Climb out of my

garden-planter and

into hard-earned pay

*

Out on the road by 8:30

Start the show by 9

Done at least by 12 hours later

Mondays are a grind

*

Sure I get some down-time

Usually

And when we’re busy

The days go fast

As fast as it goes it’s abusive

Yet I crush it

And the more privileged

Rip off my cash

*

Tuesday’s not as bad

Don’t work the extra respite

People seem to think

hard work is easy

If they don’t do it

They just don’t get it

*

Wednesday is halfway through

But I’m about ready to retire

Where’s a day’s work

that’s more fair for us?

I want to tend to a few desires

*

I hope that the irons

That I have in the fire

Turn out to be protection well-forged

I’ve had an incredible life

And could achieve greater things

But the system

Won’t offer support

*

Welcome to the work-week

Where we all have

some hard days

When I get up and speak

It often seems

Out of place

*

So here I am

in my own private world

I know I could be

in a much worse way

The good thing for sure

Is that we can find the Cure

We just have to

get through

This Thursday

*

Friday arrives

Bees still leave their hives

Birds still have to leave their nests

We are all alive

Don’t want to take a dive

But I must

get this off my chest…

*

Our work should balance

With fair quality of life

That’s overall

Not just the working class

We should all strive

To share ways to thrive

Every day of the week

Should have

More health that lasts

***

Bustling across the deck

On a fine Autumn Saturday

Larger in a picture

Brown and black and grey

Hanging out

Very close

To the cat’s tail for a while

The edge of time

Starts to climb

My foot stomps

To scare them both

So agile

Spider dives under

we hear thunder

The rain still makes me smile

**

We put up lines to reach out

For electricity

Entertainment

And to communicate

Spiders make their home

For their family or their prey

Humans have a web reaching out

all the way around the world

Around the cables

Over our heads

The hands of peace are curled

Safety first

For life we thirst

Each of our plans are unfurled

**

Birds seem to be happy creatures

Flitting all about

Tweeting, twittering

They seem to be giggling

Socializing with no doubt

They love the seeds we plant

Reach heights we often can’t 

They don’t criticize our chance

In the skies we are

All devout

**

Respect and recognition

First we need a vision

Some of the

hard parts of life are unavoidable 

Scary, dangerous even hidden

By life’s construction we are smitten

Pray we get past well

And find ways to more joy for all

Really simple math

Aim that direction

We will go

Work for health together

Each of us

Employable

**

We work hard for each day

Some don’t recognize it

Some work hard for their money

Some work harder

But are denied it

This superstitious thing?

Not really

I’m not blind yet

Much of the system

does not take into account

Our effort towards kindness

Can you get behind it?

It’s easy

to find it

**

Make it easy to find it

Be forward

Be bright

Be thick-skinned towards fighting

That has no bite

Be invincible in battles that

Take all of our time

Find satisfaction by creating

Health in our mind

*

What we think

Determines our mood and vice versa

Take care

Fight through hard times to find

Inner calm

Of love be aware

**

Embracing the web

Stay in check

On a divine Autumn Sunday 

Invisible in a picture

Hanging around all day

Jumping out

Very close

When I walk by single file

The edge of time

Starts to climb

My head itches

It scares us both for a while

Spider dives under

Until Monday

Each day will make me smile

**

We put up lines to reach out

For electricity

To experiment

To communicate

Spiders make their home

Or their temporary place to stay

Humans have a web reaching out

all the way around the globe

Along the wires

Over our heads

The hopes for peace are known

Safety first

For life we thirst

Each of our plans should be shown

**

We all want to be happy creatures

Chatting while on route

Speaking, listening 

We seem to be strengthening 

Socializing with no doubt

We love the seeds we plant

Achieve heights

we have planned

They don’t criticize our chance

In the skies we don’t

Have to shout

**

Respect and recognition

Now we have a vision

Some of the hard parts of life

Are just days we can get through

Intense

Outrageous

Somehow fitting

By time’s production

Make our living

Pray we get past well

And find ways to make

More peace true

Really simple math

Aim that direction

We will go

Work for health together

Each of us

Makes time new

**

We work hard for each day

Some don’t recognize it

Some work hard for their money

Some work harder

But are denied it

This superstitious thing?

I’m not even

Off the vine yet

Much of the system

does not take into account

Our effort towards kindness

Can you get behind it?

It’s easy

to find it

**

Make it easy to find it

Be forward

Be bright

Be solid ground

towards lightening

So it’s handled right

Be powerful in battles that

Take all of our time

Find strength by creating

Health in our mind

*

What we think

Determines our mood and vice versa

Take care

Be light in hard times to find

Inner calm

Of Love be aware

***

Where do I begin?

I think of

the best possible outcome

How do I get there?

Logic takes over

Chaos rejoices

It’s not that I

throw caution to the wind

But sometimes

I will just go with the flow

*

More genuine love

than you could expect

It’s not all for show

I may seem intense

But I still make sense?

**

They think that I should

just shut it all down?

Give up the wild chase

Sink below and drown

But I’ve got a feeling

We’re in the clear

They can see it too

so I get past fear

They take one last chance

Someone will attack

But we share a cause

Hope they have my back

I’m by the fire

And on the wire

**

Absolute victory

There’s no such thing

Someone loses

And life is on a string

When we come out on top

It can be great

So long as the win

Won’t generate hate

In the cycle of life

Let’s do without

Evil

Pain

And Humanity in doubt 

**

How do I begin?

I have automatic reactions

How do I get ahead?

Logic takes over

Pay-off in choices

It’s not that I

Have a Cheshire Cat-type grin

But sometimes

The smile just seems to grow

*

More genuine love

than you could expect

If it doesn’t show

Times may be intense

Make it make sense

**

They think all that’s lost

simply can’t be found

Live up to wild days 

Start a show

Get down

Now I’ve got a feeling

We’re in the clear

They can’t see it yet

When we have no fear

I take every chance

When I have the facts

We all share a cause

I try to have their backs

I’m by the fire

And on the wire

**

Absolute victory

Is it a thing?

We could all choose it

Depends what we bring

To come out on top

First anticipate 

Ensure that the win

Won’t generate hate

In the cycle of life

Let’s do without

Unfair gain

And Humanity in doubt 

**

Where do I end?

I accept

the best possible outcome

How do I get there?

Logic takes over

Chaos annoys us

It’s not that I

Can’t handle the challenge

But sometimes

I don’t know which way to go

*

More genuine love

We have to expect

When it starts to show

It may get intense

And it

Will make sense

**

They think when a tree falls 

It makes no sound

Yet Earth

A wild blaze

When it hits the ground

More than a feeling

The end is not clear

But they see it too

Let’s work past the fear

Here’s another chance

Opposites attract

Share different causes

They will have our back

I’m by the fire

And on the wire

**

Absolute victory

Has everything 

No one loses

When kind care heals the sting

We can come out on top

Don’t hesitate

When all of us win

Don’t generate hate

In the cycle of life

Let’s do without:

Contrived strain

And Humanity in doubt 

**

How do I end?

Follow automatic reactions

How do I get ahead?

Logic takes over

Pay-offs destroy us

It’s not that I

Take less for well-deserved wins

But work to

Share spoils with what I know

*

More genuine love

We have to expect

If it always shows

Times are less intense

Except our good sense

**

They think that

what comes around goes around

Make it worth wild praise

When it’s slow

Don’t frown

Work for that feeling

That we’re in the clear

We can’t see it yet?

Try to have no fear

If you get the chance

To get it on track

Champion causes

We watch all our backs

I’m by the fire

And on the wire

**

Absolute victory

It’s a subjective thing?

Because we choose it

There’s more we should bring

We come out on top

And improve our fate

If we share our wins

Not generate hate

In the cycle of life

Let’s do without

Power in vain

And Humanity in doubt 

***

When life may seem

To bottom out

I might turn it all around

with a few quick thoughts

“I’m on top of the world

And I mean a lot”

*

From one certain perspective

Here I am

The Earth below

Top of the stratosphere

I may not go

But for sure I will respect 

the world I know

Even though

I may be feeling rather low

**

When life may seem

Too complicated

I might start to sort it out

with one quick thought

“I can’t change the whole world

Into something it’s not”

*

But from one clear perspective

Here I am

The Earth can grow

Without all the hate and fear

It may be slow

But for sure I can protect

The good world I know

Despite the strong and complex undertow

**

Never down and out

Bounce back hard

Get up now

and make a play

There’s good in life

Every step of the way

*

Never down for the count

We are too smart

Get off the ropes

Right now today

We can always win

Another way

**

When life may seem

To bring me down

I might turn it all

right around

with a few quick thoughts

“I can influence the world

When kindness calls the shots”

*

From one sure perspective

Here I am

On Earth a pro

Of the truth that I make clear

It won’t all show

But for sure it will reflect

the world I know

Everyday

Deep within the rising glow

**

Every day the sun rises

And shines a light

The moon and stars

Take over at night

*

We can be caught

in the darkest mood

But we can escape it

We can overtake it

We can break it

With a few quick thoughts

For our starving soul:

Brain food

For hard times: all we need

may be a good attitude

**

Never down and out

Bounce back hard

Get up now

and make a play

There’s good in life

Every step of the way

*

Never down for the count

With all our heart

And all our hope

Right now today

Open our mind

To kind thoughts we say

***