On ancient grounds tread modern feet Of peasants, knaves and lords by other names. River flows untroubled by men on the street Unlike hearts of men torn by silly games. Past and present indistinguishable But by sound, hoofbeats to rumbling Of wheels, the bruit considerable All to advance fools' bumbling.
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Casual Vex
I've had a few experiences of late which point to the perils of our increasingly casual society. What started with a trend toward less formality in clothing choices has crept into many other aspects of life and I daresay that we're due for a correction in this regard. For example, you don't have to travel …
Hawk and Man
Hawk and Man by Gregg Hake Hawk and man, Though far in form Are destitute of prudence. Both made to lure Despite their wits, Show deficit of temperance.
Master’s Glove
Master's Glove by Gregg Hake Free at last from master's glove She pumps her way to branch above And once upon her wooden perch She shakes her tail and starts the search.
To Beam Anon
To Beam Anon by Gregg Hake O' to be free and beam anon Agin' the cold and dewy air To see both woes and worries gone And intone a morning prayer. To find the means to live at peace Is man's highest earthly trial. Amidst the strife and life's caprice He must discern it …
The Thousandth Man
The Thousandth Man by Rudyard Kipling One man in a thousand, Solomon says. Will stick more close than a brother. And it's worth while seeking him half your days If you find him before the other. Nine hundred and ninety-nine depend On what the world sees in you, But the Thousandth Man will stand your …
Good Breeding
"A man's own good breeding is the best security against other people's ill manners." - Lord Chesterfield What do you do when you come within the sphere of influence of someone with ill manners? Do you recoil and disparage or engage and uplift? It is well worth the time and effort to train and educate …
The Heart of Conversation
The heart of conversation is empathy. It is the unseen channel through which true needs are communicated and the aperture through which highest service is delivered. If your mind is clouded by wants or demands at the start of a conversation or if your heart is troubled by some perceived injustice, you will be short …
Freedom
One of my clearer childhood memories formed at the age of nine was that of the release of the fifty-two American hostages held by Iran in January of 1981. The jet that carried them from Germany to Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland had the word "Freedom" written near its nose, below the pilot's window. …
Authentic Power
Pope Francis made a beautiful statement yesterday that really got me thinking. He said: "Let us never forget that authentic power is service." When you think about the other counterfeit forms of power in circulation today and throughout most of recorded history - knowledge, military prowess, wealth, etc. - it's easy to become a little …
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