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Fierce

She is above the law and does not wear a badge. she is beyond the rule and does not need a shield. With wide open eyes, she mocks blind justice. With wide open arms, she gives peace and mercy. Without empty threats, she feels my pain with me. Without leaving a scar, sheContinue reading “Fierce”

The Beatitudes

Blessed are the weary, for they will have rest. Blessed are the kind, for they will be received. Blessed are the stewards, for they will be sated. Blessed are the givers, for they will be forgiven. Blessed are the searchers, for they will be found. Blessed are the listeners, forContinue reading “The Beatitudes”

The Will of God

“Don’t worry,” the young one said, “I’m getting to you by the labyrinth.” There is a lesson in these words – I want to be told, what to do, to be clear on my directions; but as I walk life’s labyrinth, it is clear that is not the case. So, these words teachContinue reading “The Will of God”

Wren’s Song

It’s happening, Joanna’s water broke, we’re more than ready, but I’m still scared. Breathe into every moment, be the coach, we can do this. It’s been hours and still no baby, and Joanna is having a lot of pain. I breathe with her and work with her, be one with each contraction.Continue reading “Wren’s Song”

Empathy

Justice speaks the truth Justice is blind with ears covered Mercy is shocked with mouth covered Justice gives nothing and takes it all. Mercy takes nothing and gives it all. Mercy listens with respect and convenes with a fiat Justice will not hear of it and adjourns with a quid pro quoContinue reading “Empathy”

Bold Goal

I was summoned to the Office; a call had come from corporate. I knew no good can come of this. Cautiously I entered the room, and sat down hoping against hope, that I could walk on the water. Alas, the message was of doom; and, no one could throw me a rope. My ownContinue reading “Bold Goal”

I Have a Dream

Your young shall have visions, and your old will dream dreams. stand there to do something. Listen to the silence. Listen to the rancor. Listen to my neighbor. Listen to my shadow. I live life in discord; Love love in harmony. I stop to smell blossoms, I pause to welcome all. WaitContinue reading “I Have a Dream”

Alternative Facts

Don’t piss on my shoes and say it’s raining, duplicity is the real terrorist. We see, if you disagree, “you’re fired”. We hear, if you cause problems, you’re gone. Blow smoke up his ass and you’re admired. “Mandated” by the skin of his tooth, with factless frenzy, he betrays what’s real. It’s hisContinue reading “Alternative Facts”