#journeytoself - Hello Poetry

My Muse I love Webster’s word as a day challenge My lexicon expands leaps and bounds Nirvana A transcendent state in which there is neither suffering desire nor sense of self, and the subject is released from the effects of karma and the cycle of death and rebirth. It represents the final goal of Buddhism. Zen The term originates from China, then from Japan eighth century used to describe a person relaxed, focus state, or a calm and meditative practice Enlightenment The European intellect movement of the 17th and 18th century, emphasizing on reason and individuality, heavily influenced by philosophers Individuals expression of reason Christianity Over 2 billion followers Christianity is the world‘s most widely practice religion and has significantly influenced global culture, society and political throughout history. To become Christlike To grow in the Holy Spirit Live the laws of God through The teachings of Jesus Christ. Salvation in Heaven Whatever you call your spiritual journey Enlightenment, Nirvana, Zen Christianity Does not matter Wide is the road that leads to destruction Narrow is the road that leads to righteousness Here it is My simple truth It is not for me to wonder or worry My quest to know the reason why It is my lot to LIVE This grand adventure cherish every moment Tomorrow is promised to nobody LOVE Deeply with Grace purpose LEARN Life lessons beyond myself Give Forgiveness I was denying A bigger picture Than inflated ego Self indulgence Walk. the Walk. with God Jesus Holy. Spirit Life Ends Kibosh. Death With Dignity

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Oct 18, 2025

Oct 18, 2025 at 10:00 PM UTC

cj-sutherland

My Simple Truth

My Muse I love Webster’s word as a day challenge My lexicon expands leaps and bounds Nirvana A transcendent state in which there is neither suffering desire nor sense of self, and the subject is released from the effects of karma and the cycle of death and rebirth. It represents the final goal of Buddhism. Zen The term originates from China, then from Japan eighth century used to describe a person relaxed, focus state, or a calm and meditative practice Enlightenment The European intellect movement of the 17th and 18th century, emphasizing on reason and individuality, heavily influenced by philosophers Individuals expression of reason Christianity Over 2 billion followers Christianity is the world‘s most widely practice religion and has significantly influenced global culture, society and political throughout history. To become Christlike To grow in the Holy Spirit Live the laws of God through The teachings of Jesus Christ. Salvation in Heaven Whatever you call your spiritual journey Enlightenment, Nirvana, Zen Christianity Does not matter Wide is the road that leads to destruction Narrow is the road that leads to righteousness Here it is My simple truth It is not for me to wonder or worry My quest to know the reason why It is my lot to LIVE This grand adventure cherish every moment Tomorrow is promised to nobody LOVE Deeply with Grace purpose LEARN Life lessons beyond myself Give Forgiveness I was denying A bigger picture Than inflated ego Self indulgence Walk. the Walk. with God Jesus Holy. Spirit Life Ends Kibosh. Death With Dignity

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Look around Don’t look away Deception In people’s words What they do Versus what they say Don’t be Deceived Don’t misread God Speed Don’t become one of The Unbelieved

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Jan 8

Jan 8, 2026 at 11:55 AM UTC

cj-sutherland

Deception

Look around Don’t look away Deception In people’s words What they do Versus what they say Don’t be Deceived Don’t misread God Speed Don’t become one of The Unbelieved

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A seasoned poet realizes Through embellished disguises Marked by complexity Driven by calculated uniformity Filled with minute details evaluate while riding the rails The goal is to work hard to achieve A story poem believably perceived To exaggerate a structured process made Is when vivid imagery fades Interesting concepts inevitably played Muddy clarification pictures portrayed Without stress comes blessed Fantastic lines flourishes As words nourishes our souls We build organic sentence structure from simple ingredients. Adjectives provide ample sustenance. As the art of the story is told embellishments never grow old Usually, a poet will know When they’re on a roll A smile concluded at the end For a poet, it’s easy to pretend When did embellishments become bigger than life? Every subject kernels of nuggets of human strife With twists and turns as the poet’s story jack knifes Yet Never seems too deep as they grow old A well planned story for told A poet strives for elusive perfection , Avoiding at all cost negative rejection Finding their self in their written word Their true voice even IF the topic is absurd Vivid imagery shows leaps and bounds When a story read out loud has perfect sound With a basic premise solid as the ground Fluidity in motion can be found Their poetry gift establishes imagination Only limited by their lexicon, word creation power required to overcome friction and the inertia of the moving parts proper diction Spy a girl cross the sea Come sailing with me Simply beautiful let it be The love, we will create Finding our soulmate My sail boat roams restless upon the ocean Smooth sailing Poetry in motion Inspired song 1) Come Sail Away By Styx 1977 2) Sail Away By The Oak Ridge Boys 1979

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Aug 14, 2025

Aug 14, 2025 at 12:32 AM UTC

cj-sutherland

Poetry in motion

A seasoned poet realizes Through embellished disguises Marked by complexity Driven by calculated uniformity Filled with minute details evaluate while riding the rails The goal is to work hard to achieve A story poem believably perceived To exaggerate a structured process made Is when vivid imagery fades Interesting concepts inevitably played Muddy clarification pictures portrayed Without stress comes blessed Fantastic lines flourishes As words nourishes our souls We build organic sentence structure from simple ingredients. Adjectives provide ample sustenance. As the art of the story is told embellishments never grow old Usually, a poet will know When they’re on a roll A smile concluded at the end For a poet, it’s easy to pretend When did embellishments become bigger than life? Every subject kernels of nuggets of human strife With twists and turns as the poet’s story jack knifes Yet Never seems too deep as they grow old A well planned story for told A poet strives for elusive perfection , Avoiding at all cost negative rejection Finding their self in their written word Their true voice even IF the topic is absurd Vivid imagery shows leaps and bounds When a story read out loud has perfect sound With a basic premise solid as the ground Fluidity in motion can be found Their poetry gift establishes imagination Only limited by their lexicon, word creation power required to overcome friction and the inertia of the moving parts proper diction Spy a girl cross the sea Come sailing with me Simply beautiful let it be The love, we will create Finding our soulmate My sail boat roams restless upon the ocean Smooth sailing Poetry in motion Inspired song 1) Come Sail Away By Styx 1977 2) Sail Away By The Oak Ridge Boys 1979

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do you Wonder Why it’s the negative things we tend to believe When people practice to deceive Nine people say Something good Yet we glam onto The one negative Whether we Should I’m a daft Old cow A fat sough Plain Jane Implications Of a name I never Thought I was Something I was Not Brow beat from Head to my feet I could never Measure up The pedestal Is too steep We are the worst critics In a cynic world we create We never give Ourselves a break Go easy For goodness sake I was never one of the pretty people Gilded Castle, Golden steeple People in glass houses should never throw stones Far Too much to atone He who is without sin, Cast the first stone I’m A rough ragged Rock With intentional purposeful refinement Even while blemishes are detected My inner self starting to show with no objective Patient polish purposeful perfection I became a brilliant diamond Now I shine I have grown in my reflection No more negative rejection Without stern objection I’m No longer a whipping post Live love, laugh Father Son Holy Ghost Journey to self be a loving host Inspired Songs; 1) Dream by Aerosmith 1973 2) I got a name by Jim Croce 1973 3) Be good to yourself by Frankie Miller 1977 4) Shining star by Earth, wind and fire 1975

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Aug 7, 2025

Aug 7, 2025 at 2:46 AM UTC

cj-sutherland

Low Self Esteem

do you Wonder Why it’s the negative things we tend to believe When people practice to deceive Nine people say Something good Yet we glam onto The one negative Whether we Should I’m a daft Old cow A fat sough Plain Jane Implications Of a name I never Thought I was Something I was Not Brow beat from Head to my feet I could never Measure up The pedestal Is too steep We are the worst critics In a cynic world we create We never give Ourselves a break Go easy For goodness sake I was never one of the pretty people Gilded Castle, Golden steeple People in glass houses should never throw stones Far Too much to atone He who is without sin, Cast the first stone I’m A rough ragged Rock With intentional purposeful refinement Even while blemishes are detected My inner self starting to show with no objective Patient polish purposeful perfection I became a brilliant diamond Now I shine I have grown in my reflection No more negative rejection Without stern objection I’m No longer a whipping post Live love, laugh Father Son Holy Ghost Journey to self be a loving host Inspired Songs; 1) Dream by Aerosmith 1973 2) I got a name by Jim Croce 1973 3) Be good to yourself by Frankie Miller 1977 4) Shining star by Earth, wind and fire 1975

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I can think of younger days My stories slowly fade away Lessons learned how to love How to mend a broken heart Discern between the light and dark I’m a simple poet a realist to the core Youth Arguing fighting, keeping score Impetuous, impatient, demanding Stubborn opinionated long standing Writing in the heat of a fight When my wrath verbally take flight All of my poetry comes from within From the depth of my soul original Sin How do you mend a broken heart? That’s how I write how I start As I age, I entered into another phase Most of which for me a mazes I have the grace and wisdom to hold on A movie, A word, A sentence,, A song, All day long these muse I choose They carry me back to a simpler day In a world, that believed in God we pray Today, my life simplicity ever changing Duplicity beliefs are constantly rearranging I am 64 with 1 foot out the door New styles of poetry I explore Believe, hope, faith, pray These are not just words I say Just as poetry is the fabric of me No time like the present to write poetry Inspired song How can you mend a broken heart? By Al Green, 1972

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Apr 14, 2025

Apr 14, 2025 at 3:26 AM UTC

cj-sutherland

Finding My Voice

I can think of younger days My stories slowly fade away Lessons learned how to love How to mend a broken heart Discern between the light and dark I’m a simple poet a realist to the core Youth Arguing fighting, keeping score Impetuous, impatient, demanding Stubborn opinionated long standing Writing in the heat of a fight When my wrath verbally take flight All of my poetry comes from within From the depth of my soul original Sin How do you mend a broken heart? That’s how I write how I start As I age, I entered into another phase Most of which for me a mazes I have the grace and wisdom to hold on A movie, A word, A sentence,, A song, All day long these muse I choose They carry me back to a simpler day In a world, that believed in God we pray Today, my life simplicity ever changing Duplicity beliefs are constantly rearranging I am 64 with 1 foot out the door New styles of poetry I explore Believe, hope, faith, pray These are not just words I say Just as poetry is the fabric of me No time like the present to write poetry Inspired song How can you mend a broken heart? By Al Green, 1972

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