The Cost

The Cost

It has been said that nothing is free;
that all things have a price attached.
I know it certainly seems so to me;
but how can goods and money interact?

How many sips of wine to pay for a coat;
or coats does it take for a car?

Why Didn't I

Why  Didn’t  I ?

Why didn’t I do, what I should have done;
what thoughts were clouding my mind?
Why are my thoughts and actions, not one;
must thoughts be screened and refined?

Why can’t I live life as I believe;
do actions have a mind of their

No Longer About Me

No Longer About Me

When I was young, it was all about me;
what would my life be like;
who was I destined in this life, to be;
after I outgrow my bike.

Slowly I grew, to become a man;
my life turned into obligation;
each day started as daybreak

No Man Is An Island

No Man Is An Island

No man is an island; and no man a god;
tho, many believe that they are;
attempting to replace a deity seems odd;
in fact, it’s totally bizarre.

Such a plan, was put forth by the serpent;
and he openly sought man’s complicity;

The Outsider

The Outsider

The world seemed so different, so austere;
what happened to cause all to change?
It made me different and filled with fear;
what had made all reality rearrange?

It looked all the same, but I was not;
I was suddendy out, looking in.
How did it get to

The Pain To Grow

The Pain To Grow

Growth is always accompanied by pain;
for it is the limit; self-imposed;
while reaching out to achieve some gain;
for it’s how the body grows.

Every cell that’s within, keeps beseaching;
expanding to some self-appointed role;
in the spirit, we’re constantly reaching;
to

Reasons

Reasons

It’s been said, Everything happens for a reason;
implying that all things are planned;
declaring that all things occur within season;
means that life is lived on demand.

Does destiny demand that everyone be born;
a blueprint, concealed in their heart;
and, is it destiny which has planted

Pray Without Ceasing

Pray Without Ceasing

The Master knew we’d all be in need,
requiring his wisdom and power;
giving instructions, expecting we’d heed;
in order for wisdom to flower.

“Pray without ceasing,” the Master said;
an encouragement, more than command;
from day of birth, until, day of death;
but, most

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