Author: carlfmaulbeck

In the movie "Harvey", Elwood P Dowd, played by Jimmy Stewart, explains coping with the world this way: "Years ago my mother used to say to me, she'd say, 'In this world, Elwood, you must be' - she always called me Elwood - 'In this world, Elwood, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant.' Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. You may quote me." Well, for years I was smart, oh so very smart, I too recommend pleasant - Trust the harmony

Moan

I exhaled a silent sigh, not an “aha”; it was “ahh”.   With my eyes wide shut, I winced – I breathed in the restlessness while abating awakeness.   I stood there, laying prostrate – I absorbed the energy, embracing the confusion.   Reflecting my shadow self, the sun and the moon appear and emerge […]

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QED

Whales and Elephants Butterflies and Trees do NOT “obey” the laws of nature   endearing the pod enchanting our Sea loving Whales sing – acoustic phonics: NOT   inhaling the scent engaging our Earth Elephants sniff – Insufflations: NOT   flattering flowers our Air’s complement Butterflies feel – Metamorphosis: NOT   gulping gusts deeply savoring […]

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Inauguration Day

Regardless from behind the lectern, He declares we will be great again   With a sharp tongue and bold promises, he assures us he had the answers and outlines a “wonderful” grand plan.   Regardless of treasured tradition, he ignores intelligent pundits. and ridicules the fourth estate.   Through his own admission of greatness, and […]

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Grasp

I hold onto being held – let go without letting go. Happiness is within reach of open palm and spread arms   A closed hand makes a clenched fist, which neither points or picks up An extended hand shares life – halving sorrows and doubling joy.   Embrace the Force that’s with us – God’s […]

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Lazarus

I’ve been here for a while. There ain’t no way out, I don’t see a way out.   There are always possibilities   There’s no sign of life. It would seem I can’t get out, I don’t see a way in.   Seize the moment, be the belief   This must be the end. I’ll […]

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Flame

Burning initially, it sheds light, a beacon of Hope for darkness.   Burning intensely, its radiance pierces, diminishing itself for wholeness.   Burning incessantly, it flickers with poise, illuminating the way for oneness.   Burning intently, its gaze dances, with uneven bursts for fullness.   Burning innately, it lives its life without a sound for […]

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Noosphere

Life and Light – Weak and Bright – Strong and Slight – Death and Night   The Word abides Without; we all suffer as one. The sacred Heart enjoins our every fiber.   Oneness and Fulfillment is not blocked by levels. Listen, our silent Sun opens the unlocked Door.   The Word ascends Below; we […]

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With What Remains

“Sometimes it’s the artist’s task to make music with what’s left.”   She demanded a bold goal but, I was unmovable. It was not due to problems or, because of but-what-if. I make measured responses.   He was unhappy with me but, I was unmovable. It was due to quid pro quo and, because of […]

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Washing the Dishes

The dishes lay there – left to languish – frustrated from their purpose.   Left there in the sink – disrespected – the stainless steel bowl besmirched.   Sudsing up is good – reincarnates – they so want to be useful.   Then too, soiled is good – real fulfilling – unsullied is not service. […]

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Alone With

oh be not afraid. in the sky, the moment, on the ground alone, with friends, to mountain go, and pray with them in their presence be oh so happy and be oh so sad, submit and obey, never be the same woozy wobbly be Love’s shining Light in union are, not one not two with […]

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