George Krokos: Poems

Simple Observation #121 - To look about and find fault with.....

George Krokos Dec 2012

Simple Observation #121 - To look about and find fault with.....

To look about and find fault with the world blaming God is so easy
but to look within ourselves and eliminate the real cause is queasy.
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From "Simple Observations" - ongoing writings since the early '90's.

Simple Observation #122 - In times of ....

George Krokos Jan 2013

Simple Observation #122 - In times of ....

In times of unprecedented change
certain things appear to be strange.
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From "Simple Observations" - ongoing writings since the early '90's.

Simple Observation #124 - If there's some reason....

George Krokos Jan 2013

Simple Observation #124 - If there's some reason....

If there’s some reason we can’t stay any longer
then the urge to go will be all that much stronger.
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From "Simple Observations" - ongoing writings since the early '90's.

Simple Observation #125 - There are none who are farther.....

George Krokos Jan 2013

Simple Observation #125 - There are none who are farther.....

There are none who are farther or closer to God in proximity
except for those perhaps who are realising their own divinity.
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From "Simple Observations" - ongoing writings since the early '90's.

Simple Observation #126 - Appearances can be ....

George Krokos Feb 2013

Simple Observation #126 - Appearances can be ....

Appearances can be so very deceiving
especially if we’re wrongly believing.
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From "Simple Observations" - ongoing writings since the early '90's.

Simple Observation #128 - To reverse the trend, where possible....

George Krokos Feb 2013

Simple Observation #128 - To reverse the trend, where possible....

To reverse the trend, where possible, of an adverse condition or situation
one must take certain specific opposite measures with due consideration.

From "Simple Observations" - ongoing writings since the early '90's.

Simple Observation #12 - When questions are asked and...

George Krokos Oct 2010

Simple Observation #12 - When questions are asked and...

When questions are asked and the correct answers are given
it serves the purpose of knowledge which by inquiry is driven.

From "Simple Observations" - ongoing writings since early '90's

Simple Observation #130 - We have to spend some...

George Krokos Mar 2013

Simple Observation #130 - We have to spend some...

We have to spend some money in order to live
that may not include whatever else we can give.
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From "Simple Observations" - ongoing writings since the early '90's.

Simple Observation #133 - The grace of God has to do with...

George Krokos Mar 2013

Simple Observation #133 - The grace of God has to do with...

The grace of God has to do with the descent of the Holy Spirit
and this in turn has some mystery or miracle associated with it.
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From "Simple Observations" - ongoing writings since the early '90's.

Simple Observation #135 - To keep God in mind when.....

George Krokos Apr 2013

Simple Observation #135 - To keep God in mind when.....

To keep God in mind when less than a thought’s distance away
is difficult for one to do when they’re forgetful of Him each day.
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From "Simple Observations" - ongoing writings since the early '90's.

Simple Observation #137 - The ocean is so very deep.....

George Krokos Apr 2013

Simple Observation #137 - The ocean is so very deep.....

The ocean is so very deep that it must have a lot to hide
which has been sunk into its depths along with the tide.
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From "Simple Observations" - ongoing writings since the early '90's.

Simple Observation #139 - It's hard to be positive when.....

George Krokos May 2013

Simple Observation #139 - It's hard to be positive when.....

It’s hard to be positive when so many things around seem to be going wrong
but not being negative demands a degree of optimism which has to be strong.
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From "Simple Observations" - ongoing writings since the early '90's.

Simple Observation #13 - When you confide in a person...

George Krokos Nov 2010

Simple Observation #13 - When you confide in a person...

When you confide in a person and they say things behind your back
then it's worse than someone whom to your face launches an attack.

From "Simple Observations" - ongoing writings since early '90's

Simple Observation #140 - Out of all the things in.....

George Krokos May 2013

Simple Observation #140 - Out of all the things in.....

Out of all the things in our world we find
love is verily of the most sought after kind.
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From "Simple Observations" - ongoing writings since the early '90's.

Simple Observation #142 - After we scale the heights....

George Krokos May 2013

Simple Observation #142 - After we scale the heights....

After we scale the heights and reach the top
at some point there a while we have to stop.
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From "Simple Observations" ongoing writings since the early '90's.

Simple Observation #143 - All the Saviors of......

George Krokos Jun 2013

Simple Observation #143 - All the Saviors of......

All the Saviors of the human race
are not restricted by time or space.
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From "Simple Observations" - ongoing writings since the early '90's.

Simple Observation #145 - The person who has....

George Krokos Jun 2013

Simple Observation #145 - The person who has....

The person who has achieved a high place in society
has done so with a good deal of apparent propriety.
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From "Simple Observations" - ongoing writings since the early '90's.

Simple Observation #146 - After a new thing is....

George Krokos Jun 2013

Simple Observation #146 - After a new thing is....

After a new thing is acquired and repeatedly seen
it will almost seem then as if it has always been.
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From "Simple Observations" - ongoing writings since the early '90's.

Simple Observation #148 - What can anyone really ever say....

George Krokos Aug 2013

Simple Observation #148 - What can anyone really ever say....

What can anyone really ever say that hasn’t been said before
but what needs to be said in a way to suit that moment more.
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From "Simple Observations" ongoing writings since the early '90's.

Simple Observation #150 - Each person's journey....

George Krokos Aug 2013

Simple Observation #150 - Each person's journey....

Each person’s journey towards God is unique
and is associated with a great deal of mystique.
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From "Simple Observations" ongoing writings since the early '90's.

Simple Observation #152 - The shortest distance between two...

George Krokos Aug 2013

Simple Observation #152 - The shortest distance between two...

The shortest distance between two points represents a straight line
and so the distance covered mustn’t be rough but smooth and fine.
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From "Simple Observations" ongoing writings since the early '90's.

Simple Observation #154 - Everyone carries with them....

George Krokos Oct 2013

Simple Observation #154 - Everyone carries with them....

Everyone carries with them the burden of their karma
which is much like a field that is ploughed by a farmer.
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From "Simple Observations" - ongoing writings since the early '90's.

Simple Observation #157 - Anytime is a.....

George Krokos Oct 2013

Simple Observation #157 - Anytime is a.....

Any time is a good time for God
even though it may all seem odd.
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From "Simple Observations" - ongoing writings since the early '90's.

Simple Observation #159 - From a fertile soil and sun.....

George Krokos Oct 2013

Simple Observation #159 - From a fertile soil and sun.....

From a fertile soil and sun plus the rain of many showers
come the blossoms of spring and the fragrance of flowers.
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From "Simple Observations" - ongoing writings since the early '90's.

Simple Observation #160 - The common denominator of....

George Krokos Nov 2013

Simple Observation #160 - The common denominator of....

The common denominator of all numbers is one
without which, of course, there would be none.
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From "Simple Observations" ongoing writings since the early '90's.

Simple Observation #161 - Much is said in poetry that....

George Krokos Nov 2013

Simple Observation #161 - Much is said in poetry that....

Much is said in poetry that isn’t said in any other way
and the meanings of words used in our minds do play.
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From "Simple Observations" ongoing writings since the early '90's.

Simple Observation #163 - All great rivers of the world....

George Krokos Nov 2013

Simple Observation #163 - All great rivers of the world....

All great rivers of the world begin with just a trickle
that builds up into a mighty stream which isn’t fickle.
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From "Simple Observations" ongoing writings since the early '90's.

Simple Observation #166 - When we have truly loved someone.....

George Krokos Jan 2014

Simple Observation #166 - When we have truly loved someone.....

When we have truly loved someone then we can’t ever forget
but if all the memories are painful there’s usually some regret.
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From "Simple Observations" ongoing writings since the early '90's.

Simple Observation #168 - The force of a habit can.....

George Krokos Jan 2014

Simple Observation #168 - The force of a habit can.....

The force of a habit can be very strong
even though whatever we do may be wrong.
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From "Simple Observations" ongoing writings since the early '90's.

Simple Observation #16 - There's usually a reward...

George Krokos Nov 2010

Simple Observation #16 - There's usually a reward...

There's usually a reward for a difficult job that's well done
and any satisfaction gained is a short lasting phenomenon.

From "Simple Observations" - ongoing writings since early '90's

Simple Observation #170 - Someone who knows a lot....

George Krokos Jan 2014

Simple Observation #170 - Someone who knows a lot....

Someone who knows a lot is considered wise
but one who knows not many people despise.
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From "Simple Observations" ongoing writings since the early '90's.

Simple Observation #172 - Birthdays are so very rare.....

George Krokos Feb 2014

Simple Observation #172 - Birthdays are so very rare.....

Birthdays are so very rare because we really have only one
all the rest that follow are reminders of when we had come.
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From "Simple Observations" ongoing writings since the early 90's.

Simple Observation #175 - History is the study of.....

George Krokos Feb 2014

Simple Observation #175 - History is the study of.....

History is the study of all those events of the past
that shaped our world in which the present is cast.
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From "Simple Observations" ongoing writings since the early 90's.

Simple Observation #176 - There is much more to life....

George Krokos Feb 2014

Simple Observation #176 - There is much more to life....

There is much more to life than meets the eye
and if we’re good enough we can find out why.
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From "Simple Observations" ongoing writings since the early 90's.

Simple Observation #178 - All our various forms or means....

George Krokos Apr 2014

Simple Observation #178 - All our various forms or means....

All our various forms or means of communication
are really just to pass on and receive information.
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From "Simple Observations" ongoing writings since the early '90's.

Simple Observation #180 - The weight of an object is...

George Krokos Apr 2014

Simple Observation #180 - The weight of an object is...

The weight of an object is directly related to its mass
regardless of whatever shape or size that thing has.
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From "Simple Observations" ongoing writings since the early '90's.

Simple Observation #183 - A true gentleman is....

George Krokos May 2014

Simple Observation #183 - A true gentleman is....

A true gentleman is one who is gentle in thoughts, words and deeds;
being considerate and helpful in dealing with people and their needs.
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From "Simple Observations" ongoing writings since the early '90's.

Simple Observation #186 - The struggle for survival is....

George Krokos May 2014

Simple Observation #186 - The struggle for survival is....

The struggle for survival is common to all creatures
but only in mankind does it attain genocidal features.
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From "Simple Observations" ongoing writings since the early '90's.

Simple Observation #188 - Respect should be given....

George Krokos Sep 2014

Simple Observation #188 - Respect should be given....

Respect should be given where respect is due,
especially to the one who is worthy of it too.
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From "Simple Observations" ongoing writings since the early '90's.

Simple Observation #18 - Where there aren't any objects...

George Krokos Nov 2010

Simple Observation #18 - Where there aren't any objects...

Where there aren't any objects to be seen there no shadows are cast
to the person who is optimistic and self-confident troubles don't last.

From "Simple Observations" - ongoing writings since early '90's

Simple Observation #191 - A momentary lapse of....

George Krokos Sep 2014

Simple Observation #191 - A momentary lapse of....

A momentary lapse of concentration
is all that it may take to lose salvation.
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From "Simple Observations" ongoing writings since the early '90's.

Simple Observation #192 - Natural selection seems to be......

George Krokos Oct 2014

Simple Observation #192 - Natural selection seems to be......

Natural selection seems to be another term for the will of God operating in creation
and evolution is the overall process through which It maintains this vital relation.
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From "Simple Observations" ongoing writings since the early '90's.

Simple Observation #196 - It's good when we can distinguish....

George Krokos Oct 2014

Simple Observation #196 - It's good when we can distinguish....

It’s good when we can distinguish between fact and fiction
but to actually know the truth is a much higher distinction.
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From "Simple Observations" ongoing writings since the early '90's.

Simple Observation #198 - It's very often said that 'laughter....

George Krokos Dec 2014

Simple Observation #198 - It's very often said that 'laughter....

It’s very often said that ‘laughter is the best medicine’,
but to get well one has to undergo a kind of discipline.
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