The Cardboard Breadman

A World Of Our Dreams

I was sure, I’d become a basketball hero;
a savant of the sport; a star;
my prospects for such; amounted to zero;
my dreams were more than bizzare.

Most of us long to become a hero,
to those we love and respect;
we might

The Power Of Influence

Everyone considers each as an individual;
set apart from all of the rest;
perhaps, instead; we’re a part of the residual;
of creation’s magnificent quest.

In this world our life energies separate;
as indiviuals; we become seen;
in death, our energies somehow repatriate;
and

Destiny’s Role

Some think their life is all about breaks;
destiny plays the leading role;
not considering their myriad of mistakes;
deceiving their very own soul.

Memories involve countless complications;
most of us are not objective;
sometimes they are their own exaggerations;
our pride, makes them subjective.

In life’

Voice Without Sound

Every voice is completely unique;
producing a word through sound;
some are heard; when none speak;
and no one else is around;

Who has a voice that only one hears;
its objective; the mind of his choice;
it is the One, who hears without ears;
for it

Buying Reality

I used to wonder why so many shop;
often, while buying nothing;
for some; it was a habit they couldn’t stop;
browsing; they’re merely bluffing.

What was the attraction; their allure;
don’t they realize the time they waste?
An incurable itch; they couldn’t cure;

Open Your Eyes

God commands each of us to open our eyes;
behold all the beauty we’ve been given;
a bountiful earth; oceans, trees, and skies;
and, of all our sins; we’re forgiven.

We must also, all open the eyes of our mind;
vision is an ability, greater

The Beauty Of The Earth

God created the earth, wind, and sky;
a marvelous gift; laid at man’s feet.
tears flowed in a torrent from each eye;
shattered by arrogance of man’s deceit;

The earth was beautiful; beyond belief;
with its bountiful lands and seas;
an animal kingdom,

The Earthquake’s Fault

Everyone looks for someone to blame;
to the others, we must assign guilt;
the fault must be given someone’s name;
tho all mistakes are merely milk spilt.

Why must bad things so often occur;
the underlying reason for purpose;
to a much higher wisdom I