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There are the days that we see
as clear as can be
and days that we
just go with the flow
like times when we
are working so much
that we get out of touch
when all that we know
is part of the show
*
There are the days we can be
Both captive and free
And days that we
will grow like a pro
like times when we
accomplish so much
and come through in the clutch
When all that they know
is what we have on show
*
We have each day of the week
quite obviously
and days that we
start slowly feeling low
like times when the
world can be too much
That’s when we have to push
with all that we know
It’s just part of the show
*
It all works out
one way or another
New days to discover
How it works out
surely depends
on how our mind extends
below and above us
Aware of each other
Aware of ourselves
*
These are the days of which we speak
Each second complete
like days that we
still go with the flow
and times when we
do not need that much
and can still stay in touch
with all that we know
and the day will show

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I look up high for light
Then I am smitten
Your eyes are like diamonds
that sparkle and glisten
Your smiles soothe all of the years
Your warmth calms
my darkest fears
*
The moon may shine at night
or is just missing
Sunrise is so bright
or it can be hidden
Kind consideration brings good cheer
and we see best
when skies are clear
*
Try for insight that’s tight
Spoken or written
The prize in the skies
We can’t be dismissing
Time is just how it appears
For health
and comfort we steer
*
Angels will save us
Sometimes from the pages
Sometimes from the skies
And at different stages
With some of their praises
Sometimes in disguise
And with many faces
*
Angles will save us
Sometimes from the rages
Sometimes from the lies
As we make our wages
We go through the paces
Sometimes we are wise
In all of the places
*
We have to fight for heights
No peaks forbidden
Sunshine calms our mind
When rain falls, we listen
Sometimes we have to change gears
Better times are always here

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Life is never dull
When our plate is full
Brandish our good will
It is totally a thrill
*
Share a view to mull
First feast, then a lull
Then back onto the grill
The mountain has no frills
*
Look into our skull
Gravity will pull
Down the steepest hill
*
With all of our skill
We keep riding
We don’t fall over
Now we are gliding
Right here is like nowhere
Sharing our minds
Better here with no fear
It is all in our scope here
That is how we cope here
*
Life is never dull
This is no bull
This is not a drill
We keep on working still
*
Look into our skull
Empathy that pulls
Excess caring spills into
Life’s cup that we can fill
*
Life is better full
And so are all of our skulls
Every way that we chill
And still pay the bills

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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 can 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

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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’ve 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 is 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

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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

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I just wrote this poem and note.

This is about daily life and choices, like choices in beverages…. What is good for some people might not be good for others. These choices are important.

It is important to consider health, and how our choices affect our health.

Sometimes choices that improve our quality of life, through enjoyment can help our mental health (and then also, our physical health in a roundabout way, even if the initial impact may not seem physically healthy in other ways).

Other times, enjoyment might sacrifice physical health (and then also, our mental health may follow).

It is helpful to stay aware that physical health is deeply connected with mental health. We should aim to make choices that create the best balance.

I like to put quality of life, physical and mental health as top priorities. Sometimes the balance is not as obvious as it appears.

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Good for Me

I drink black coffee
I don’t like it too hot
I will drink it cold
If that’s all that I’ve got
*
Daily tasks are handled
My schedule is managed
*
Driving or arrived
Time is always happening
*
The day or
The night
*
Just being alive
*
I aim for the weekend
And get the job done
I reach for my life goals
Relax and have fun
*
We work for good times
Please share them too
They happen often
When we get through
The week, the day, the hours
and our challenges
When we make dreams
Some battles can be so intense
*
Sometimes just a grind
But we get through alright
When we fight the fight
Heart and soul
Out of sight
*
In the day to day
And when it turns to night
Find ways to stay cool
We can always stay tight
*
Kind of like my belt
Like my economy
When pressure is felt
I react and breathe
*
I won’t let it hurt
Comfy like blue jeans
Mostly wear t-shirts
Every day they start clean
*
I prefer to seem sharp
Not dull rather smart
These urges don’t hide
When it turns to night
The moon reflects
The sun is bright
We are all different
But the same in one light
*
Made of water
Human gears
Live our lives
Blood, sweat and tears
*
We all have a heart
We each have our own mind
But we share them both
Every single time
*
We must drink up drinks
Water each day, all year
Balancing our health
Is more than it appears
*
Quality of life
Like enjoyment and cheer
Adds to physical health
Keeping mental health clear
*
We each make choices
We have different lives here
With different bodies
Critical how we steer
*
What is good for me
might not be good for you
It is plain to see
The reverse holds true too
*
For many choices
I look in the mirror
I love coffee black
Sometimes cold pop or beer

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We are on top of our game
Now the rules have all changed
Will this winning streak last
Or will it go down the drain?
*
Our confidence and planning
Meet new reality
Some barriers and pitfalls
Are not easy to see
*
Sailing so smooth and never strained
Wind picks up and feeds the flames
If we survive the blast
Can we hit our stride again?
*
Resilience
Is thrilling
When the world that we love
Is waiting for us
And pulls us through
When we find it
Design it and reach it with balance
As if the world never smashes dreams
And we avoid all catastrophes
We recover our pace
Stay strong and save face
Feel good and share our humanity
*
There is a lot to our game
It will never stay the same
Some challenges will last
We keep them all in our brain
*
Our confidence and planning
Make our reality
How we think about success
Determines everything

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Having a good life
is a privilege
Often it comes with an understanding
Sometimes it will not feel as good
Sometimes it will be demanding
*
Our perspective goes from glad to ecstatic
Or sometimes it goes
from bad to worse
Good times elapse
and happen fast
When wheels grind too slow
we may feel cursed
*
Having the best life
May seem impossible
But it can depend on how we brand it
Sometimes it will not feel the best
Sometimes we need better planning
*
Our situation goes from mad to practical
Or sometimes it goes
from sad to mirth
Bad times collapse
Hell knows no wrath
Reason shines and flows
When calm comes first
*
Shocking events attack like lightening
Troubles are less
And not too frightening
When we are grounded and strong
Deflect what is wrong
And in good ways new days willl brighten
*
Having a good life
is a privilege
We attain it with an understanding
Sometimes it is better than good
Sometimes it will seem more demanding

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You always catch my eye
My heart and my soul
You don’t have to try
That’s just how we roll
*
The weather is clearing
Forever appearing
at the right moment
Always here in this sense
Because every moment is right
For living
And giving consideration
For your beauty
For my duty
To frame this design
For the strength of your time
Persisting bravely
Appearing kind
And backing it up
with a super bright
and so nice mind
*
Dark mysterious night
Reflects below in the earth
Starlight quickly sparkles
In your vision I immerse
Savouring the moments
What does the daytime bring
The morning shares intricate details
The shape and colour of everything
In daytime we flourish
for all that it is worth
At nighttime light waits
All time anticipates
*
You catch me like the sky
My heart and soul
We don’t have to ask why
We share our goals

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