Tag Archives: Know

HOW DO YOU KNOW YOU’RE ALIVE?

Just how do you know that you are alive? How do you show others? Do your eyes meet their eyes? And, just how do you get, with regard to those who are dead, the reasons for which they no longer … Continue reading

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KEEP AN OPEN EYE

Often, folks who know you best to help you are the ablest, for they may see the way most deft to put you to the test, the way that makes you work toward a a brand new feeling of success, … Continue reading

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RESPIRE, INQUIRE

Respire. . . Inquire. . . Feel deep inside– do not try to hide within, nor blind your vision: dare to peer into the layer of mire. . . whisper a prayer. . . allow your heart to beat and, … Continue reading

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PAIN NO GAIN

Pain is NO gain. . . nor does it name you to any Hall of Fame– at least to none on Earth that be at all humane, and which have for you and humankind your lasting basic worth in mind– … Continue reading

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DISCIPLINE IN GENTLEST LOVE

“Discipline is remembering what you want.” And remembering and remembering. So keep a strong, good memory– if you wish to delve down deep into your full capacity, and stake your birthright claim. . . Dig in those heels, with pluck, … Continue reading

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TEDDY BEAR, COME HERE

Teddy bear. . . come here! Stay near. For I’ve landed in a brand new, empty year It’s started out as fun, which will continue on. . . And yet, this drought still dampers me to much more than a … Continue reading

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KNOWING THE BETTER PART OF VALOR

Does the better part of valor call for patience? The kind that waits, and wise, holds back, when every being fiber bawls silent, in insatience? Or does it call for yet another crack at that endeavor that may require an … Continue reading

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POETRY CONTINUES

Poetry continues. . . even when you do not see it. . . it dwells and moves inside of you, even if you’re not a poet.

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