Everyone
has their
'once upon a time'
each in a different form
intensity or rhyme

do you know yours
or wish not to remember
for reason or reasons
of your own
unknown
to others?

Mine belongs
to me alone
I don't need
to share-
oft times
scenes of the past
revisit to remind
we were intimately
close before-

I'm an old man now
my eyes are weak and dim
still that point of time
continues to stick
to my very sensitive skin
I'm kept alive
in memory
in reverie
in the tiniest
of poignancy
and imagery.

Let what you've done
in the day leave no trace
for you to regret in any way
or cause you any shame-
the acts will speak for you
and your reputation
will suffer no stain-
all that you'll inherit
is dignity, honour and gain

A good organisation creates an environment that fosters openness, creativity, courage, authenticity and freedom.

There's no coercion, compulsion, fear or lack of security.

With such an ethos, the organisation will keep its people and enjoy greater growth and productivity.

You love the world
does it care
or reciprocate?
Haven't you felt this before?

Life is no Utopia
to think so is grievous error
idealism doesn't work
dreams fall over-

you love the world
it doesn't see it as a favour
even your utmost effort
will end in futile endeavour

You've spent most of your life
analyzing other people
but haven't enough time
to understand yourself-
that's your greatest moral trouble!

Life this is:
Should I?
Should I not?
Which is more worthy
of note?

Do I like
or dislike?
What are my grounds?
Which would be right?

Should I engage
or disengage ?
Which would be
to my advantage
or disadvantage?

Should I continue
stop, or pause?
Which would be
a better course?

Should I stand apart
or participate?
Which would give me
the cause to celebrate?

Should I stay here
or go away?
Am I sure
which would make my day?

Should I believe
or disbelieve?
Do I truly know
which would bring relief?

All said, of this
I'm sure I know:
this is my life
the path Ive chosen I'll follow

In response to a post on the same subject:

Saying NO requires true courage-
An honest NO is better than an unauthentic  YES