And thus and so

Though I leapt upon the shore My heart was drawn to days of yore When men walked with their loving God And thus in peace on earth did trod. Now it seems none are at rest Not even faithful atheist, For all have lost what once was theirs And so their eyes give empty stares. …

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A Life Unshackled

The Horse and the Stag - A Fable by Aesop "At one time the Horse had the plain entirely to himself. Then a Stag intruded into his domain and shared his pasture. The Horse, desiring to revenge himself on the stranger, asked a man if he were willing to help him in punishing the Stag. …

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Shoveling Deeper

Can you dig yourself out of a hole by digging deeper? It would seem so if you've followed Brittney Spears' or Charlie Sheen's lives over the last couple of years, but can you really dig yourself out of a hole by digging deeper? I read recently that U.S. government officials, medical experts and drug companies …

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Proof

Proof by Gregg Hake Summonsed to your bedside By some inner voice I listened to your soft breath And felt my heart rejoice. You are but a child now, The best is yet to come. Life's an upward spiral To those who don't succumb. Fix thine heart on love now And set thy mind to …

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The Contents of your Heart

The Lamb by William Blake Little Lamb, who made thee? Dost thou know who made thee? Gave thee life, and bid thee feed, By the stream and o'er the mead; Gave thee clothing of delight, Softest clothing, woolly, bright; Gave thee such a tender voice, Making all the vales rejoice? Little Lamb, who made thee? …

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Vision

Human population Doubled in 50 years. Superbug creation Now trebling our fears. Earth is heating up now, Glaciers in retreat. It seems men will not kowtow, 'Til water's on their feet. Bees are disappearing, Monarchs on the wane. Despots rule is nearing, All in freedom's name. For what can we be grateful, With so much …

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Motivated by Love

Deep breath, deep breath, Deep breath, my son. You're growing up, It's just begun. Your heart was made To channel love, To give it life And wings like doves'. Anger and fear Are paths well worn, Yet they lead to A life forlorn. You can rise up Above the pall But you must yield And …

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