One Candle

A spark flickers
a bright flame glows.
Pushing shadows back
one candle burns.

Within its heart
such strength is born.
Brings the will to persevere
in the darkest hours.

From one burning candle
no matter near or far.
Like a living soul
warm energy flows.

To one who is lost
this tiny radiance
lights a dark path.
It shows the way.

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Aging

At what designated point?
Does society, consider an individual old?
Is there a chronological time,
when one’s productivity, ceases?

What then shall be done?
Should a person’s prolific contributions,
continue past, that designated juncture?
Must established protocol be re-evaluated?

Is the gift of wisdom,
also the profound ability.
To accept these facts,
reroute formatted policy, no matter when?

20APR05

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Call of the Sea

The call of the sea
haunts me wherever.
Beckoning coaxing
haunting ever haunting.

Soft as the voice of a siren
wafting on the wind.
Whispering in the waves
luring tempting.

On the beach.
Wet fingers of the surf
reaching pulling.
Ever patient ever persistent.

The salt seasoned wind
seeks me out.
It with temptation
subtly saturates my senses.

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Speak to Me

Speak to me
speak soft my love.
Whisper tenderly
from your heart.

If I am far from your side.
Let your words
travel on the winds.
Guide me safely back to you.

When I am hurting my love.
Speak to me.
Take away my pain
by the sound of your voice.

Chase away dark clouds
with the brightness of song.
Open the door to my heart
pour in your love.

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Good and Fair Men

What is to become
of all good and fair men?
Will they be discarded
along the wayside?

Will they fade
amongst the shadows?
Related of only
in legend and song?

Is honesty and honor
to be found buried deep
in the graveyard of the past?
Is all moral character doomed?

Where is the road of conscience?
Has its signpost fallen away
become hidden from our view.
Must we wander lost?

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Mentor

From the fountain of my mentor,
I filled my empty cup.
From the fields of his mind,
I harvested the crop of wisdom.

From the fruits of his knowledge.
I feasted, on every word he placed on the plate.
Under his tutelage, each conquest with him,
heightened the levels of my knowledge coffers.

As my cup fills to overflowing.
I shall filter the overrun,
into the wells, of my pupils.
Perpetuity of mentoring, shall be preserved.

11FEB06

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Mourn Not For Me

As I pass by mourn not
but render me a smile.
Feel pride in your heart
stand a little taller.

Mourn not for me
just because I am gone.
Let not your tears
be those of sorrow.

As I pass by salute.
Salute not only me
but the flag as well.
I fought so hard for.

Hold dearly and tightly
to those ideals.
Without regret or remorse
I defended.

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Wisdom

To properly bestow,
the gift of wisdom.
It must be offered up,
with no expectation of compensation.

Wisdom must be accepted,
with the sole intent.
It’s express goal,
all mortal’s existence, shall be enhanced.

Should the fruits of wisdom,
be harvested, dispersed,
and applied to the destruction
of the gift of life.

Then this produce shall sour,
and its bane.
Be redirected and envenom,
those who would desecrate this blessing.

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A Smile

A smile
is a frown turned upside down.
A smile
is painted on the face of a clown.
A smile
brightens a dreary day.
A smile
chases tears away.
A smile
is a gift that shows you care.
A smile
is priceless no matter where.
A smile
is the key to happiness.
A smile
a sure sign of success.

When you feel lonely in a strange place.
It helps to see a smile on another's face.
If there is any real magic around.

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Ray O' Sunshine

From lurid tempestuous day,
brightness pierces nimbus rack.
Within Nature’s tumultuous rage,
out of chaos, survivor plucked.
Amid near intolerable, birthing pain,
Heaven’s gift of life delivered.
When frustration ravages wild,
one may find comforting calm.
Snatched from failure’s grasp,
victory’s voice, sweet claim.
Beyond the sadness, the tears,
within the ray o’ sunshine.
The strength to persevere awaits,
life again will smile.
12Aug08

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