I am an empathetic extremist with a painfully wide world view.
I practice unconditional love, beginning with myself and extending out to everyone and everything. This can be a challenge so, as I said, I practice. Practice may not always make perfect but it sure does make one mo' better.
I am learning all the time...and willing to periodically embarrass myself in the process. After all, our ability to mature in any area is directly proportional to our ability to tolerate embarrassment. Anything worth doing is worth doing poorly at first.
Wed 24 Nov, 2004 11:15 pm - My little brother was crying. He was hiding behind Mom's leg and she was holding the baby as we made our way down that long dreary hallway. Mom held his hand and he held mine and our tight... (view)
Wed 24 Nov, 2004 06:14 pm - Spirit.
I like it.
It is as much of a tease as the ending. And it is a nice ghostly allusion too. Keep searching if you must but I think this one fits nicely. (view)
Wed 24 Nov, 2004 10:55 am - I agree. Your poetry is good and you create a sacred space by sharing it. Thank you.
I know what you mean about titles. To me, they are one of the hardest things about writing a poem. If a poem... (view)
Tue 23 Nov, 2004 09:33 pm - Compelling poem. I especially like the discreet two line passages.
I'm wondering about the name. It is the only thing that doesn't seem to fit--at least to me. I am wondering why you... (view)
Tue 23 Nov, 2004 09:04 pm - Peace Making
Peace Making
Stop
aggressive thought--
at its first faint flicker
before it grows
into aggressive action.
Stop projecting
aggressive thought--
at the driver beside you... (view)
Tue 23 Nov, 2004 09:01 pm - As Artists, the visionaries of our communities, we must create works of art that promote peace and help people learn the skills required to achieve and maintain peace.
Peace is not the absence... (view)
