Hope

There are so many people in the world who through no fault of their own go without the basic things in life.  Food, shelter, love, income, family and in some cases even a country. Such hardship and suffering exists both at home and abroad.  One thing they do all have is hope.  Hope is omnipresentContinue reading “Hope”

Narcissism

Narcissism is not a word I have had occasion to use very much until recently.  It would seem that a culture of rights without responsibilities has slowly been developing to the point where narcissism has slipped into our daily vocabulary.  Whether it is a ‘right’ to own a gun or a ‘right to speak freely, usuallyContinue reading “Narcissism”

Life’s Treasure Map

Life’s Treasure Map I remember as a child What fun it was to find Treasure of sorts That someone had left behind When you have not very much This game can last for hours at a time You would search the whole day And maybe find a dime As you get older There is lessContinue reading “Life’s Treasure Map”

Live and Let Live

Live and Let Live I regard myself as a very lucky person.  I have had low points in my life along with dizzying heights of happiness only to descend back down again.  I am fortunate because I have experienced both.  I have been sad and happy, hungry and full, poor and not so poor, lovedContinue reading “Live and Let Live”

Does the Sandpiper Fly?

I woke this morning and feeling a little tense.  I couldn’t put my finger on any one thing but knew the best way to deal with it would be to get out into nature to clear my head and find some inspiration for the day. I headed to the beach with towels and chair inContinue reading “Does the Sandpiper Fly?”

Questioning Myself

I am the status quo My temperament even Contained and rarely sad or angry Life is too short for either I rationalize the ups and downs of my life Easily, effortlessly and with thought for others This is who I have learned to be When your sweet soul gets lost in your indignation The darkContinue reading “Questioning Myself”

Love and Pain – How Animals Enrich Our Lives

I know they are not, but in my opinion these two words, love and pain, should be synonymous.  One doesn’t exist without the other and they are the evil twins of vocabulary.  The good twin gives the love and the evil twin delivers the pain. Love is our oxygen.  We breathe it in and weContinue reading “Love and Pain – How Animals Enrich Our Lives”