Come Join the Dance

The band struck up a joyful tune With beat lively and fast; “Come join in, the host proclaim,” “We’ll party and have a blast!” But some of the guests ignored his words; Others just stood around. A few joined in the circle; Many were by fear so bound.   The band played a more gentle

Cat and Mouse

This is on my more political blog; enjoy: https://patriotsvoiceblog.wordpress.com/2017/06/02/cat-and-mouse/

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,

Simplicity

There is a kind of simplicity that is undesirable: It’s the simple minded demand that all situations, no matter how complex they ar, be addressed with simple explanations and solutions.  “Don’t bother me with the facts,” such a person says.  “I don’t care about the details; they only confuse me.”  The lack of insight and

The Anchor

All I know and hold dear; Norms, values, ideals and beliefs; Community, family and friends; Hold me securely On a firm foundation, Regardless of how the winds blow.   Ah let the waves rock me; Numerous conflicting opinions; Contradictions and paradoxes; Honest differences Over all that life brings Reasoning that defies logic.   An anchor

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

ACCESS AND ITS PARADOXES

This is one of the short essays I wrote for my application to graduate school.  I thought it might be fun to share.  Enjoy:     I wonder how Louisa May Alcott and Emily Dickinson would react if they could experience the age of access in which we now live.  For that matter, what would

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,

TWO WAYS

Two ways to live; Two ways to go; Which will you choose? How will you know Which one brings life; The one that’s right? One is darkness; The other light.   Clear is the way Of love and peace; Honor, respect, Freedom’s release. Will you choose this In all you do? Will you speak life;

THINGS THAT INSPIRE

The soothing warmth of sunshine; Music that fills my soul; Interesting conversation That leaves me happy and full.   Caresses of affection, Tangibly and in word; One who carefully listens, So that I know I am heard.   Mysterious adventure; Unanswered questions tease; Call me to deeper places; Such things inspire me as these.