Unsoundly ~ a poem about living without making noise

I’m so sorry for trying to make sounds, I’m so sorry for trying to make words speak, I’m so sorry for trying to make anything happen. What a waste of energy! A wasted moment! I’m sorry for noticing the wrong in the way things and people are. I’m sorry for noticing the wrong in the … Continue reading Unsoundly ~ a poem about living without making noise →

What love can do ~ a song for my sons (and for all children, parents, teachers, lovers)

In and out of bliss Stumble, hit and miss The world seems cruel, my son Until you find the path To your heart. Ch: Love grinds mountains to fine sand Love calms storms of human might Love turns sour fruit to candy Love brings effervescent life Once you found your heart. In a blissful moment … Continue reading What love can do ~ a song for my sons (and for all children, parents, teachers, lovers) →

This is a thought ~ a poem about thinking and clearing old thoughts

Is it in your mind? Is it formed of words and images? Does it describe a problem? Does it solve a problem? Does it make you feel some kind of emotion? It is a thought. Man’s favorite toy. Man discovered thinking is much fun, making life easier because thoughts make objects. And it was true. … Continue reading This is a thought ~ a poem about thinking and clearing old thoughts →

HuMan Eyes ~ a poem of shifting perception

Train your eyes to see the empty space. Each day you’ll notice movement of particles, patterns, perhaps. Train your eyes to see any thought as an agglomeration of emptiness particles, almost an object. Each day you’ll notice movement of almost objects, collisions, perhaps. Train your eyes to see your personality as an agglomeration of almost … Continue reading HuMan Eyes ~ a poem of shifting perception →

Opening ~ a poem about aggression, fear and power of words

Why are you angry? asked the bird. Because I am scared, said the dog. Why are you afraid? asked the butterfly. Because it’s dark and I cannot see, said the dog. Why is it dark? asked the mole. Because all doors are shut, said the dog. Why are all doors shut? asked the dear. Because … Continue reading Opening ~ a poem about aggression, fear and power of words →