Insurgent

With mouth and eyes agape, I am a change agent but not for changes sake. I stand for attention, and will take the hard right; rarely the easy left. I won’t belittle change with something less than change. With back straight and chest high, I can’t just do something. I stand there with a “Yes”; […]

Shortstop (Derek Jeter)

We sing in unison, then settle in to “Play ball” He turns and squats before Her, he bows his head and prays “Help me”, he asks silently, “I beg you, keep me whole.” Ready, he springs to his feet, filled with Her mercy He plays with abandon on his toes He plays gracefully with his […]

Dim the Din

Deafening silence defies demanding. Dwell in the moment, doubt not the Word, with discernment is clad. I am not searching, I am travelling with friends commingling. Demurred distractions Dismissed – be still, a delicate voice speaks. Past informs present — Listen with intent and silent assent Duped not by “owned”, I, despite the “story”, dissent […]

The Idea

“the thing is to find the truth which is true for me” Indeed, I am an idealist and I will tilt at windmills; however, I must keep it real. Some would rather be mad than pleased; some would rather worry than be happy. As for myself, I do not judge. Indeed, I am very loyal […]

Stalking

Waiting with patience for the scent, the cat sat there calm and intent. Eyes focused and breathing content; she did not wonder what this meant. Alone in the dark, poised for the pounce waiting for the prey to announce, she did not care who would renounce. For mercy brings a happy bounce. She ponders what’s […]

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 his truth and […]

I Have a Dream

Your young shall have visions, and your old will dream dreams. I bend but do not snap. Stumble but do not fall. The way through is to trust; 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 […]

Silent Night

I know that I don’t know, as I kneel at the manger with my hands folded His birth is the sacrifice that saves His being is for the time being His doing is for my undoing Now and then “He came to his own country, but his own people did not receive him.” Yes, he […]

I Have a Dream

Portal

The way is always through. Of course, this is nothing new. Sometimes I wait in silence, hoping the door will open on its own without offense. Alas, I must move again. But, my entry is blocked. Sheer strength will not make it give, I am closed and it is locked. Change I must if I’m […]

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