In Spite of War by Angela Morgan In spite of war, in spite of death, In spite of all man's sufferings, Something within me laughs and sings And I must praise with all my breath. In spite of war, in spite of hate Lilacs are blooming at my gate, Tulips are tripping down the path …
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A Father to his Son
A Father to His Son by Carl Sandburg A father sees his son nearing manhood. What shall he tell that son? "Life is hard; be steel; be a rock." And this might stand him for the storms and serve him for humdrum monotony and guide him among sudden betrayals and tighten him for slack moments. …
My heart is at rest
I spent a wonderful evening with my brother's family and couldn't help but think of William Blake's poem, Nurse's Song, as the children chased one another far into the evening light. If you haven't read it before, you're in for a treat: When the voices of children are heard on the green, And laughing is …
Profound Repose
Perched atop the azure sky With wings outstretched to lift me high Above the cares and daily strife - I think upon my blessed life. Of friends and loves of times gone by They came to mind I know not why Perhaps they're spirits in the air Who talk with me when I'm up there …
How are you feeling?
My six year old son came to me the other day and said: "Daddy, I feel sad but I'm not sad about anything. What should I do?" My first thought: "What question!" was followed by: "Out of the mouths of babes!" I quickly formulated a response. Not being one to miss an opening, I explained …
Sound Judgment
"As far as patience is concerned, which is powerless if used alone; there is no need to call upon it when one knows what one can ask of the horse, and only asks what he is capable of giving. Instead of patience, the rider must have sound judgment and knowledge, never impatience; he must have …
The Sequence of Wisdom
Wisdom begins in the heart. A troubled heart blocks the flow of wisdom from within outward. A keen mind is of little value if it sits atop an agitated heart. You cannot see clearly if you are not feeling clearly. In the absence of wisdom, thought and action are compromised. A leader, be he teacher, …
Truly Meaningful Living
Truly meaningful living is never vainglorious. There may, at times, be the need to stand in the spotlight, to stick one's neck out or to stand apart, but truly meaningful living is always selfless. Consider the most significant men and women in recorded history, not those who made markets or governed the affairs of men, …
Sun for Joy
A massive thunderstorm passed through on Saturday evening and despite the winds and heavy rains, we were spared any damage. My heart goes out to those in Oklahoma who were not so fortunate... Sun for Joy by Gregg Hake Thunder roars magnificently in the heavens above, Mighty, aged oaks Rocking in the furious wind, Moaning …
Ground Center Grow
In canter, I scribe Lazy loops in the sky One two three One two three One two three Fly. Downward I ask From canter to trot Ground center grow Breathe in breathe out Trot. In trot, I draw Rolling waves in the air One two One two One two In pairs. Downward I ask From …
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