The Heart of the Matter

What sort of people will we be? What will we choose to believe? Will we be open and unafraid; Or angry, frightened, Stuck in our own ways? Will we choose generosity And noble pursuits; Will we be tight-fisted, Uncaring brutes? Will our power and wealth Be invested for good Or squandered and hoarded Until all

Powerful People

As Mr. Trump debates whether he will keep the US in the Paris Accord, I have this thought: We are powerful people. We can choose for ourselves: Will we give in to control? Or will we stand on our own? We can decide what is right; No one ever does that for us. Thoughts, feelings,

The Demagog

Passions ignited and burst into flame; As the man spoke, The crowd became Wilder, more frenzied; Joining in the game With fervor for him and his cause.   Mindless insanity grew in the heat; As the man spoke, They would repeat Parts of his phrases, Chanted to a beat With fervor for him and his

Don’t Give Your Power Away

I have been reading headlines about the increase of calls to crisis centers and all of the fear people have because Donald Trump got elected.  I myself was stunned and distressed when I woke up to that news last Wednesday.  I still find it quite dismaying.   The thought that helped me was, “You know,

AMERICA IS GREAT…ALREADY AND STILL

Trump’s campaign Slogan:”Make America Great Again.” There is a gigantic assumption in this statement:  America isn’t great. Who says she isn’t?  Who gets to determine that? I say America is as great as her people!  I say we determine that, not someone trying to get elected! If we have problems, we get to solve them. 

SOMETHING ABOUT BEAUTIFUL

“It’s a special place where people think you’re beautiful; it’s more powerful when you know that yourself.”  Kris Vallotton Beautiful might have excellence of form or color; though lack of symetry and uniqueness intrigue. It has noble and spiritual qualities, inspiring, encouraging and evoking life within. Handsome is stately or pleasing; masculine and strong. Lovely

TRANSFORMATION

“Transformation in the world happens when people are healed and start investing in other people.”  Michael W. Smith   “Personal transformation can and does have global effects. As we go, so goes the world, for the world is us. The revolution that will save the world is ultimately a personal one.”  Marianne Williamson   Who

I DECIDE

I was thinking about all of the struggle and turmoil that gets reported to us each day.  I was reminded that each person gets to choose his or her identity and quality of life, even when others vie so hard to take control   This poem is dedicated to each of you, dear readers.  May

YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE

You make a difference By what you do and say. Speak truth and foster hope, Watch darkness fly away; Join in fear and hatred; Bring in a violent day.   Shun bad news and gossip; Hold to all that is right; Promote peace, hope and love; make the world strong and bright. Truly make a

THERE WILL ALWAYS BE HOPE

As long as there’s sunrise each morning, Presenting us with a brand new day; As long as we build on the future And opportunities come our way, There will always be hope.   As long as we practice love and honor, Respectful to each person we meet; In knowledge and appreciation, Of uniqueness and diversity,