Understanding

Understanding, a priceless gem, A virtue that we all should stem. To comprehend, to see with grace, And empathize with every face.

To listen without judgement's ear, And open up our hearts sincere. To bridge the gap of difference, And find the common ground's essence.

To see the world with empathy, And walk the paths of destiny. To understand the joys and pains, Of all who walk this mortal plain.

To reach beyond our own confines, And seek to know what's in their minds. To see the world with clear intent, And treat each other with respect.

Understanding, a gentle breeze, That brings us closer to our peace. A treasure that is always sought, And never is it sold or bought.

Let us strive to understand,

And live in harmony in this land.

For understanding is the key, To unlocking all humanity

The Rains

The rains arrive with a pitter-patter,

A gentle rhythm that soon grows fatter,

The sky a canvas of gray and blue,

As drops of rain fall, fresh and new.

The air is filled with a sweet perfume,

As raindrops kiss the blooming broom,

The earth rejoices in this sweet release,

From the scorching heat, it finds sweet peace.

The rains fall hard, and the winds howl,

As the storm rages on with a growl,

But soon it passes, and the sun appears,

A rainbow spans the sky, banishing fears.

The earth is bathed in a verdant hue,

The trees stand tall, renewed and true,

The flowers bloom, the birds take flight,

The world is a canvas of pure delight.

The rains bring life to all they touch,

The beauty they bring is just too much,

For in their gentle, soothing sound,

The rains bring life to all around.

Let the rains fall, let them pour,

For they bring beauty, and so much more,

And in their life-giving embrace,

We find the solace of God's grace

Our Choices, Our Lives

Life is a journey we embark,

With every step, a choice we mark,

For in our choices, we leave a spark,

That shapes our destiny, hits the mark.

 

For life is a sum of all our choices,

A tapestry woven with our voices,

And in each choice, a million voices,

That shape the story, with all its nuances.

 

We choose to love, to hate, to forgive,

To hold onto grudges or let them live,

We choose to speak the truth or deceive,

To stand up for what's right or to leave.

 

And every choice we make, in turn,

Becomes a part of who we learn,

To be in this life, a sum that we earn,

A legacy that one day we'll discern.

 

So let us choose with care and thought,

To live a life that counts for naught,

For in the end, what we have wrought,

Will be the sum of what we've fought.

 

May we choose to love, to give, to serve,

To live a life that's true and preserved,

For in our choices, we create the curve,

That shapes the life we've been conferred.

Love Is Local

 Love should be local

Local to the small mundane bits we do

A text..."how's your day going?"

A pat on the shoulder.

The here and now is what matter

That wink and soft spank

The random hug and massage

Nourish your current situation

Cultivate concern every moment

Say sorry when on the wrong

Cherish everything you got

Be thankful and grateful.

Listen to your partner actively

Learn their fears

Amplify their strengths 

And build their confidence

Localize the love you have

To your current situation

To help visualize your destiny

Because love is everywhere

They say...

Love is kind 

Love is patient

Love is enduring.

So be kind, patient and enduring.

Be love!.

I Think. I Write.

The Mind So Deceptive

What are you feeding your mind

So much info flowing like whirlwind

In all directions and more than ocean sand

Every utterance,image sends a command

They call it the age of information

 With so much idea confrontation

That has led to total miseducation

Despite all these great innovation

There's unending quest for validation and acceptance

Even on matters that require no evidence

We feel the need for people to accept our experience

For us to elevate our state of self importance

So where did this all start

Do not be a door mart

Accepting all the dirt

Take time and learn first

Do not accept to be deceived

The human brain has been freed

Always internalize information received

Before you make any deed.

 

Risk and Live

To live a life of comfort, safe and sound,

Is to miss the thrill that risks can bring around.

For life is not a stagnant, steady flow,

It's an adventure where risks can help us grow.

 

We all have dreams we want to chase,

But fear and doubt can hold us in one place.

We hesitate to take a step, to try,

To risk it all and reach for the sky.

 

But in taking risks, we learn to trust,

Our instincts and our abilities, and we must

Believe in ourselves and take a chance,

To experience life in its full expanse.

 

To take a risk is not to be reckless,

But to explore the unknown and be relentless.

For it is only in risking it all,

That we can truly rise and stand tall.

 Let go of fear, and take that leap,

The rewards are plenty, and the memories will keep.

For in taking risks, we find our way,

To a life that's rich, full of color and play.