Under the weight of the day

It can feel either way:

An iceberg above us

Offering no chance to scramble up

When the truth won’t love us

Without an unprecedented melt

On the other hand we rest well

under the ideal weight of a warm quilt

Perfect for keeping us

Safe and calm

Like sun shining through in the morning

**

By the light of the day

It happens just this way

The sun above us

Offering a chance to climb to the top 

When the new day loves us

With a bright and blinding glory

But from some angles we see clearly

In the surreal light of a true story

Perfect for keeping us

Curious and keen

Like events planned for this afternoon

**

Our world is on fire

But I’m frozen in ice

All time

burns fiercely in some ways

As we melt in plain sight

*

Flowing into rolling oceans

And forever-moving skies

These are the clear ways we exist

And climb to new heights

*

You mean more to me

Than the sun and the moon

The truth comes to light

As each hour moves

**

We make the most of the day

There’s no other way

The vast sky above us

Offering a chance to rise all the way up

Sometimes the world loves us

Like a gusty and engaging breeze

Asking us to fly and saying please

We learn from this love most

We won’t burn or freeze

Perfectly keeping us

Fresh and cool

Like moon shining through in the evening

**

Our world catches fire

But I’m frozen in ice

All time

burns fiercely in some ways

As we melt in plain sight

*

Flowing rivers of devotion

And forever-supporting skies

These are clear ways we can exist

And climb to new heights

*

You mean more to me

Than the sun and the moon

The truth comes to light

As each hour moves

***

While we are waiting here

still standing

The best thing to do

Could be planning

Think of now and the days ahead

Reboot the world and raise the dead

Branches still rise

that won’t bloom again

Caught among the living

Like influential memories

Happy apparitions to protect our new system

Thoughts that help us win

Our most crucial identity

**

Identity is essential

Like building our credentials

We stake our claim to who we are

We should not be judged from too afar

We are near in spirit to the present

Our goals for the future

Build our identity

The ghost of time

Exists forever

Essentially:

Our teachers

Our mentors

And who we are meant to be

**

We are

Now in time

I take everything you say

into consideration

By now half might have left

I’m doubling this

Can you respect me

the way I respect you?

*

We have a lot to catch up on

Above & beyond the day to day

I hope we can reflect more

Really get through

So life goes our way

**

While we are waiting here

still standing

The best thing to do

Could be planning

Think of now and the days ahead

Reboot the world and raise the dead

Mountains still rise

that will grow trees the same

High above the rest, living

Like the top peaks of time we need

Wild inspired visions to protect

Our new system

Thoughts that help us with

Our most crucial identity

Our signature appearance, experience,

intentions and basic follow-through

The light is brighter now

The day came much faster

Always on the horizon

Every hour surprising

Right now

And forever after

*

We follow love around the Earth

With it’s magnetic charm and contagious laughter

I don’t know if it will ever be the same

But that doesn’t really matter

**

The light is brighter now

The sky is my master

Always something to write on

Each inspiration surprising

Before

And forever after

*

We follow love around the sky

With it’s heavenly charm

and existence far past Earth

I don’t know if it will always be the same

It’s our head space that really matters

**

Yoy know you really

brighten up the room

Extinguish any

sense of impending doom

Like the sun

Turning the night into day

Or the moon

leading us thru darkness

Sharing a bright new pathway

Any time at all

We are here to stay

*

When we find

the light at every angle

Every angle turns out okay

**

The light is brighter now

The end is no disaster

Always an eye on Orion 

All starlight surprising

Once more

And forever after

*

We follow love around space and time

With it’s endearing charm

and intricate patterns

I don’t know if it’s exactly the same

But it’s right at the heart of the matter

And then forever after

**

You know you really

Erase all the gloom

Deliver us from any sense of impending doom

Like the sun

Turning the night into day

Or the moon

leading us through darkness

Sharing a bright new pathway

Through all time

We are here to stay

*

When we find

Light from any angle

Our angle in time

will never fade

***

In this ever-shifting landscape 

And in our own eyes

We are so quickly generating

our well-known lives

Triumphs and achievements

that will outlast the day

Choosing our freedom

We make a lasting pathway

For some we connect to wellness

and become friends

By others we are walked on

With no consequence

*

In an uplifting optimism 

And in our own minds

We are so surely envisioning our ideal lives

And positive advances that will save the day

Choosing our freedom

We create a lasting pathway

For some we connect to wellness

and stay forever friends

By others we are criticised

as if we don’t make sense

*

Not that friends always understand us

But friends will try to

When it helps us

in ways that support us

And we appreciate constructive criticism

*

Not opinions that alarm us

That intentionally harm us

But in ways that only friends

can relate with

their productive optimism

Or just in actions of anyone that truly cares

*

In this slowly drifting discussion

And of our own design

We are so clearly trying to live out

the most perfect lives

Striving for good feelings

that will elevate the day

Choosing our freedom

We clear a lasting pathway

For some we connect to wellness

and make more friends

By others we are clued in to views

that we should try to transcend

***

I don’t know what to say

Don’t know what to do

You said something to me

I said something to you

And it didn’t come out right

Here comes another chance

*

We do this dance

Forever romance

Here’s our chance to groove again

You have caught me

Let’s have coffee

We find a better mood

To always stay

**

I don’t know how to play

Don’t know what to do

You explained some things to me

And now I’m taking your cue

If we want to share delight

Here comes another chance

*

Since first glance

Forever romance

Here’s our chance to groove again

Life has taught me

Love’s never stopping

As we design a better mood

To always stay

**

A better mood to always stay

Is the mood we want in every way

Instead of feeling sad or down

Or upset and mean at what’s around 

We want to feel at least okay

Every single day

*

Mood is always flowing

If we aim for better

We will find the best

Productive and caring

Appreciating 

The rest

**

A better mood to always stay

Is the mood we take in every way

Find gratitude glad

Smile through a frown

Be less angry

at what you haven’t found

We want to feel better than okay

Every single day

*

Mood is always knowing

If we aim for better 

We learn from this quest

Tolerate tough times and

Embrace all the best

**

I don’t know any other way

But I do know what to do

You mean everything to me

So I try to shine for you

If it didn’t first come to light

Here comes another chance

*

Energies enhance

Forever romance

There’s a chance to groove always

You’ve really got me

It is not shocking

We find a better mood

To always stay

***

I have my feet firmly planted

Then I get taken for granted

So hard they try to uproot me

I’m telling them

That doesn’t suit me

People look down on me

Try to make it seem

like I do nothing

Cut me down to size

While I work full time

Speaking my mind

I think that’s something

Why don’t they open their eyes?

*

So many times that I have ranted

The view they have

Grows more slanted

Calmly they ignore and mute me

I’m telling them

That can’t refute me

People look down on us

Try to make it seem

like we do nothing

Cut us down to size

While we work all the time

And speak our mind

I think that’s something

It’s not that they are blind

*

My presentation

Generalization

Not targeting anyone

For a lifetime they say

We can’t all get ahead

Well can we

As we move around the sun?

If we had understanding

A push and pull

Then hold still

And start doing way more planning

Plan how to make progress

Create together more safe spaces

Connect for all of us give and take

To cover all the bases

*

If I seem to be enchanted

Then please use it to your advantage

They do not have to shoot me

For telling them

That can recruit me

People look down on you

Try to make it seem

like you do nothing

Cut you down to size

While you work overtime

And speak your mind

I think that’s something

Life’s more fair with a shared design 

***

I was going through the days

Aiming for perfection

Aiming for the sky

And getting lots of that

*

Then I made a mistake

It’s hard to admit it

Hard to deny it

It’s hard to explain

As a matter of fact

*

It wasn’t really my fault

But partly I guess

Not the worst result

If we strive for the best

**

Why?  Please tell me why

Do I take it all on myself

I pick up the world on my shoulders

Then I wonder why

I’m not getting any help

They stand by with perfect reason

it’s not their work

And it might not be for their health

I say look again

What about everybody else?

**

We all live together

We should work to share the wealth

My plan is a reaction

Really a clear knee jerk

Maybe they don’t believe my stories

Or in my cause

And what it’s worth

**

I was going through the days

Aiming for resurrection

Aiming not to die

And getting close to that

*

There was no mistake

It’s hard to admit it

Hard to deny it

It’s hard to explain

As a matter of fact

*

It’s clearly not my fault

Seemed like it I guess

Not the worst result

If we strive for the best

**

Why?  Please tell me why

Do we take it all on ourselves

We pick up the world on our shoulders

Then we wonder why

No one else will help

They stand by with perfect reason

Say it’s not their work

And it’s not about our health

I say look closely 

So that everybody gels

***

Another time

Another place

I still remember your face

*

Loving since the day we met

Never disproportionate

Because our eyes

Are filled with stars

And we wish for all the best

And then again here we are

Circling Venus and Mars

No matter

when or where we started

All signs are

we will keep going very far

And we are kindhearted

**

Here we are right now

We all share this place

I’m glad we all call this world

home-base

*

Loving since

The day we met

Tender care is our safe bet

Because our skies

Are filled with stars

And we wish for all the best

Then  for sure

Here we are

Souls stay near

Minds never far

No matter

When or where we started

All signs are

That life will flow

Either soft or hard

Better if we stay kindhearted

**

We race for this place

Then we’re all back

where we started

Moving fast is okay

If it’s done with grace

Moving slow is

Sometimes so much smarter

At the same time

Either way

We can grow that much farther

When we all learn to

Stay more

Truly openhearted 

**

This is our time

Keep up the pace

With all

the days we have to face

*

Loving since the day we met

A connection we

Won’t forget

We wear no disguise

We are the stars

And we wish for all the best

And then for real

Here we are

Earth has left the door ajar

No matter

When or where we started

All signs are

The world can’t close our minds behind bars

If we break on through

Kindhearted

***

Distinct changes in the day

Connect to events

Along the current way

And everything we say

*

Sometimes we can take it in our stride

Sometimes it just blows our mind

*

I’m still standing

I’m okay

Connect to every raindrop

And each sun ray

And every game we play

*

Whether we seek change

or try to hide

Events bring new frames of mind

**

Distinct stages of the night

Connect to events

Within the current light

And everything’s alright

*

Sometimes we seem to have it made

When our day’s fears start to fade

*

I’m wide awake

Feeling fine

Connect to each star above

And all of time

And to all that’s on my mind

*

A new stage aligns

I contemplate

Events create

A new design today

**

At this stage of the game

We try to find better times

Whether or not

We feel okay

or feel totally fine

or feel better than ever

And with peace of mind

When we’re

Planning an outstanding future

We get there with patience and climb

Gratitude can be the name of the game

It can change all of time

**

We’re in the mood

Take us to the next level

Gratitude helps us rise

Like water in a kettle

Steam billowing

Raindrops collect on a petal

*

Our world is like metal

Shaping our days

A kind mission

helps us to settle

Our attitude in good ways

We rise to a better level

In all that we do

If we work with the current

We will make it through

**

Distinct ranges in our years

Connect to events

Spinning current gears

And everything that’s near

*

Sometimes we just go with the flow

Sometimes work is all that we know

*

I am good to go

That’s quite clear

Connect to a vast machine

And face my fears

Embrace each joy

Living here

*

If just out of range

Help the signal grow

Events connect

New engines glow

*

Sometimes we can take it all in our stride

Sometimes events will soothe our mind

***

Beyond the clouds

Can I have a moment of peace?

It’s the triple whammies

that just won’t cease

I guess three times is lucky

And three’s a charm

It could be a strike out

Not quite a five alarm

*

When I wake up

I have a whole new view

As waves roll in

The day stays true

A breath is the best thing

The sky’s always blue

**

Clobbered again

Can I have a good moment that lasts?

It’s the triple attacks

that won’t let me relax

I guess some things come in threes

And three’s the max

It could turn into a crowd

Get out the five-star tracks

*

When I get down

I have a whole new view

As waves roll in

Energy stays true

A deep breath is the best thing

Peace comes into view

**

A number is like science

Even or odd

With mixed defiance

But a number

Just like one pure need

Can be like a fine art too

*

I wish there was no violence

And with fair rules:

Total compliance 

I can’t stay in silence

Superstition

And geometry

can be so misconstrued

**

A triangle has strength

Not a star by any length

But the parts build an alliance

Into a brilliant power

A pure.view

*

When we break it down

Or when we get into it

Stars are far

But the sky’s the limit

And the ground and Earth

Become our sure truth

*

Don’t let our hope fade

Keep our faith in it

Follow numbers and words

That help our world soothe

**

Not a broken record

Please no more moments to skip

It’s the triple big hits

that are giving me fits

I guess three can be holy

And three’s not a myth

Crank the volume three times as loud

I’m not taking the fifth

*

When I am on the level

I have a whole new view

As waves roll in

My days stay true

A breath is the best thing

And when feelings improve

***