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Friendship is to trust Friendship is having the kindness to help Friendship is giving to others without thinking Friendship is being there when someone need you Friendship can be just a smile that brightens your day Friendship is giving more than you expect to receive Friendship is listening Friendship is offering your opinion when you think you need to Friendship can be many things Friendship is different for everyone Friendship could be holding a hand for support Friendship is lending your shoulder to cry on Friendship is mellow Friendship is giving back Friendship is only taking that what you need Friendship can be that voice of reason you give Friendship could also be a boost of encouragement when it’s needed Friendship stands the test of time Friendship is show in many different ways Friendship can be everlasting Friendship is not always an easy thing Friendship is hard to break apart Friendship is strong Friendship should never be taken for granted Friendship is meant to be shared with all Friendship is free and rewarding to share Friendship can be unforgettable Friendship is priceless to many Friendship is a secret never to be told Friendship is not having to say sorry but do Friendship is not judging no matter what Friendship is to share, the joy and the fear Friendship is someone to run too when things are tough Friendship is a hand to hold when things are so rough Friendship is someone to laugh with not at you Friendship is just knowing they are there Friendship is very personal Friendship is all of these things and many more This is are how I see friendship To have a true Friend is the best thing to achieve We all have one but it may take a very long time to find them. For You Kiwi, Thank You So Much X
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Jan 7, 2012
Jan 7, 2012 at 5:57 PM UTC
Friendship (My 100Th Poem)
Friendship is to trust Friendship is having the kindness to help Friendship is giving to others without thinking Friendship is being there when someone need you Friendship can be just a smile that brightens your day Friendship is giving more than you expect to receive Friendship is listening Friendship is offering your opinion when you think you need to Friendship can be many things Friendship is different for everyone Friendship could be holding a hand for support Friendship is lending your shoulder to cry on Friendship is mellow Friendship is giving back Friendship is only taking that what you need Friendship can be that voice of reason you give Friendship could also be a boost of encouragement when it’s needed Friendship stands the test of time Friendship is show in many different ways Friendship can be everlasting Friendship is not always an easy thing Friendship is hard to break apart Friendship is strong Friendship should never be taken for granted Friendship is meant to be shared with all Friendship is free and rewarding to share Friendship can be unforgettable Friendship is priceless to many Friendship is a secret never to be told Friendship is not having to say sorry but do Friendship is not judging no matter what Friendship is to share, the joy and the fear Friendship is someone to run too when things are tough Friendship is a hand to hold when things are so rough Friendship is someone to laugh with not at you Friendship is just knowing they are there Friendship is very personal Friendship is all of these things and many more This is are how I see friendship To have a true Friend is the best thing to achieve We all have one but it may take a very long time to find them. For You Kiwi, Thank You So Much X
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Loyalty...what exactly does being loyal entail? Well that is hard to put into words. Some may say that being loyal means "down to ride " or even "Iwill never cheat " . Its easy to be loyal when what your being loyal to is at lifes mountain top... To me real true loyaltycomes when you see some one at there worst and/or lowest point. And you still stand tall by there side .loyalty is being there when no one else will or even wants to be .loyalty is seeing helplessness and hopelessness and embracing it as a oppurtunity to give a hand up instead of a kick down . Its loving some one the same amount wether its the superbowl or the tolietbowl .loyalty to me just comes naturally and is the absolute right thing to do. It means no matter what happens they know they have you. Loyalty is the foundation on which every relationship and friendship is built around . With out loyalty life is meaningless and feels as fake and lonely as it . Loyalty at times can be hurting even withering but at that exact time be rewarding ..loyalty is shown at lifes highs n lows ,in all shapes and forms ..so in life if you can find another person that can be truely and honestly loyal back to you ..it gives you the sense that it was all worth it .. We all need that one person. That no matter which of lifes path you journey either up or down wrong or right ..you know unquestionably will with out doubt be there for you and when you see that the road traveled leads you to a dead end you have them to point you in a new direction
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Mar 20, 2020
Mar 20, 2020 at 7:51 AM UTC
What is loyalty
Loyalty...what exactly does being loyal entail? Well that is hard to put into words. Some may say that being loyal means "down to ride " or even "Iwill never cheat " . Its easy to be loyal when what your being loyal to is at lifes mountain top... To me real true loyaltycomes when you see some one at there worst and/or lowest point. And you still stand tall by there side .loyalty is being there when no one else will or even wants to be .loyalty is seeing helplessness and hopelessness and embracing it as a oppurtunity to give a hand up instead of a kick down . Its loving some one the same amount wether its the superbowl or the tolietbowl .loyalty to me just comes naturally and is the absolute right thing to do. It means no matter what happens they know they have you. Loyalty is the foundation on which every relationship and friendship is built around . With out loyalty life is meaningless and feels as fake and lonely as it . Loyalty at times can be hurting even withering but at that exact time be rewarding ..loyalty is shown at lifes highs n lows ,in all shapes and forms ..so in life if you can find another person that can be truely and honestly loyal back to you ..it gives you the sense that it was all worth it .. We all need that one person. That no matter which of lifes path you journey either up or down wrong or right ..you know unquestionably will with out doubt be there for you and when you see that the road traveled leads you to a dead end you have them to point you in a new direction
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I haven't stayed up this late since our restless early morning contests to see who would fall victim to heavy eyelids and tired thoughts. I won of course, you most of the time, but I won on the longest nights (or so I'd like to think) though my satisfaction was rooted from something entirely different. To be honest, I could have cared less about the victor; I was competitive but I liked when you won - the shine in your voice and the glimmer in your smile telling me how I snored through the night (I didn't) was much more rewarding. I haven't stayed up this long since our late night conversations turned into early morning slurred sentences of who could make the most sense whilst repeating I love you inaudibly through earphone speakers and bundled blankets. And as much as the tiredness enveloped me in its embrace, the thought of yours implied through the telephone waves proved to be worthwhile, nonetheless. You were miles beyond my reach, but you were simple words away. ***I haven't stayed up this late since we fell asleep falling in love*** in different beds but with the same desires, on the same line; on the same page. And I hate to admit it, but I still like to think of it that way. - g.d.
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Jan 2, 2014
Jan 2, 2014 at 3:58 AM UTC
3:58 am
is like no other early morning, man reborn, in the delivery room of sky blue, the offsetting water deeper bluish hue, the trim-all-around of the mixed salad greens of the staff's scrubs as they usher in unity,  with no imp-unity, the risks, while the supervisory sky, disperses cumulus clouds in peppercorn patterns of white chains, or big wide solitary brushstrokes on a a ****** canvas, gettin' the feel in the palm of the heft of brush, the viscosity of the paint, the day's palette reflecting available colors in order to create a uni~cued original of what has been painted an uncountable times before, and before… tho short weighted, was the sleep of the prior night's restful, he awakes to the early morning light, the sounds of early island rouse him, even, arouse him, for the August chill foretells of the early onset of memory loss of the peculiarities of this summered simmering, human warming and baking and natural braking of the slowing of the heart rate, to better accommodate, nature's hints and hidden reminiscences of the true purpose of the summer's intervention upon our collective and unique bottling, our individualized containers, un~lidded, uncovered, eager for the fuel of sunrays replenish- ing the length of our lives by the elixir of the summer it is a chill 63 Fahrenheit at this time of day as we crossover to the nigh day, from the cooling air conditions of dark, the occasional helicopter intrudes upon the morning's calm, the water placid, the geese honking regarding my watchful rewarding presence, a slew, a bevy, of female vocalists, to ease this transitory performance unfolding, and though one feels the existential of his solitary singularity, as he thinks, nay believes, he is the only one in attendance at this ritualized emergence, he takes in the cool of, the heat of, the admixture of both, the clashing integers of each, and he, fully invigorated, goes silent, for once more, he has uncovered new combinations of old words to accept and describe a new day's creation, miracle of miraculous, defying the odds of this ventures's success, his own continuance  on this sheltered but open all around island implanted tween two tines of land, as if all the surroundings were created just to protect this, wholly holy place… 7:00am Silver Beach Shelter Island Aug 19 2025
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Aug 19, 2025
Aug 19, 2025 at 8:00 AM UTC
this particular day...
is like no other early morning, man reborn, in the delivery room of sky blue, the offsetting water deeper bluish hue, the trim-all-around of the mixed salad greens of the staff's scrubs as they usher in unity,  with no imp-unity, the risks, while the supervisory sky, disperses cumulus clouds in peppercorn patterns of white chains, or big wide solitary brushstrokes on a a ****** canvas, gettin' the feel in the palm of the heft of brush, the viscosity of the paint, the day's palette reflecting available colors in order to create a uni~cued original of what has been painted an uncountable times before, and before… tho short weighted, was the sleep of the prior night's restful, he awakes to the early morning light, the sounds of early island rouse him, even, arouse him, for the August chill foretells of the early onset of memory loss of the peculiarities of this summered simmering, human warming and baking and natural braking of the slowing of the heart rate, to better accommodate, nature's hints and hidden reminiscences of the true purpose of the summer's intervention upon our collective and unique bottling, our individualized containers, un~lidded, uncovered, eager for the fuel of sunrays replenish- ing the length of our lives by the elixir of the summer it is a chill 63 Fahrenheit at this time of day as we crossover to the nigh day, from the cooling air conditions of dark, the occasional helicopter intrudes upon the morning's calm, the water placid, the geese honking regarding my watchful rewarding presence, a slew, a bevy, of female vocalists, to ease this transitory performance unfolding, and though one feels the existential of his solitary singularity, as he thinks, nay believes, he is the only one in attendance at this ritualized emergence, he takes in the cool of, the heat of, the admixture of both, the clashing integers of each, and he, fully invigorated, goes silent, for once more, he has uncovered new combinations of old words to accept and describe a new day's creation, miracle of miraculous, defying the odds of this ventures's success, his own continuance  on this sheltered but open all around island implanted tween two tines of land, as if all the surroundings were created just to protect this, wholly holy place… 7:00am Silver Beach Shelter Island Aug 19 2025
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Karma? I don't adhere to it But I do believe We reap what we sow One cannot expect to have peace When one has sown nothing but discord Anymore than one can expect a golden crop of corn When the planter has actually sown beans And roots of bitterness will sure grow deep and destructive When not thoroughly torn out of the ground For a thriving garden must be rid of invading seedlings  Of anything that does not foster, but fights its growth To reap an abundant harvest Sometimes, it is starting all over from scratch For we've all been guilty of poor gardening Have failed as farmers to one degree or another You wanted succulent peaches But you got shriveled prunes You wanted wheat But you got weeds To produce a healthy garden The fruit of forgiveness must grow as freely As wildflowers in a field Row upon row of compassion and love An orchard of plenty for the desperate in need Is the most rewarding harvest to reap It will quench the terrible thirst And satisfy the yearning soul
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Aug 26, 2012
Aug 26, 2012 at 7:39 PM UTC
We Reap What We Sow
You have taught me so many things You taught me: how easily a stranger can become an acquaintance that brightens your day, a co-worker that makes work a little more exciting how abrupt that pang of disappointment can be when I didn't see your face how maddening it is to keep your feelings to yourself how rewarding it is to get those feelings off your chest, because you felt the same way how crazy butterflies can be - when my stomach would turn in anticipation of seeing you how childishly young I can feel, giddy with hopes of hanging out with you or getting a text how both electrifying, and paralyzing, a first kiss can be that love can grow seemingly overnight and that your whole life becomes consumed with thoughts of the other that hearing "I love you" whispered from your dear one's arms is what would probably be described as Heaven that I deserve to feel special, and beautiful, and wanted, and happy that holding someone's hand or cuddling can instantly make you forget a bad day how heart-wrenching leaving you miles away could be (even if we were only apart for two weeks) what the first hug and kiss after getting off the plane should feel like how nice it is to feel stable, comfortable, and make plans for the future How quickly everything can change that sometimes people won't include you, even if you're there for them and even if they love you how drifting apart can make time stand still how many tears a single person can cry that wondering what the other one is doing can drive you into a form of depression how realizing he's not ever going to be the perfect boyfriend again can hurt that doubting everything you ever did isn't healthy, because it's not your fault how not being a priority can make you the angriest you've ever felt how distrustful I become of believing those words...I love you that I still feel crazy about you how it's possible to be upset and mad at someone and still want to fix all their problems and give them everything they want how hard it is to let go that sitting at home isn't going to help anything that thinking about the golden days, when I knew you loved me so much that it was unbelievable even to me, isn't going to bring us back together that you have a lot of growing up to do and things to work on that my wonderful prince isn't always wonderful that I also have growing up to do, and much more to learn that a few months with you were some of the best of my life and I've never felt more special how a real relationship should feel - and even though it wasn't perfect, I still feel like it was And finally: you won't be the one I have that relationship with, but you taught me what to look for when I'm ready And for that I'll always be grateful
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Nov 20, 2013
Nov 20, 2013 at 12:03 AM UTC
What You Taught Me
You have taught me so many things You taught me: how easily a stranger can become an acquaintance that brightens your day, a co-worker that makes work a little more exciting how abrupt that pang of disappointment can be when I didn't see your face how maddening it is to keep your feelings to yourself how rewarding it is to get those feelings off your chest, because you felt the same way how crazy butterflies can be - when my stomach would turn in anticipation of seeing you how childishly young I can feel, giddy with hopes of hanging out with you or getting a text how both electrifying, and paralyzing, a first kiss can be that love can grow seemingly overnight and that your whole life becomes consumed with thoughts of the other that hearing "I love you" whispered from your dear one's arms is what would probably be described as Heaven that I deserve to feel special, and beautiful, and wanted, and happy that holding someone's hand or cuddling can instantly make you forget a bad day how heart-wrenching leaving you miles away could be (even if we were only apart for two weeks) what the first hug and kiss after getting off the plane should feel like how nice it is to feel stable, comfortable, and make plans for the future How quickly everything can change that sometimes people won't include you, even if you're there for them and even if they love you how drifting apart can make time stand still how many tears a single person can cry that wondering what the other one is doing can drive you into a form of depression how realizing he's not ever going to be the perfect boyfriend again can hurt that doubting everything you ever did isn't healthy, because it's not your fault how not being a priority can make you the angriest you've ever felt how distrustful I become of believing those words...I love you that I still feel crazy about you how it's possible to be upset and mad at someone and still want to fix all their problems and give them everything they want how hard it is to let go that sitting at home isn't going to help anything that thinking about the golden days, when I knew you loved me so much that it was unbelievable even to me, isn't going to bring us back together that you have a lot of growing up to do and things to work on that my wonderful prince isn't always wonderful that I also have growing up to do, and much more to learn that a few months with you were some of the best of my life and I've never felt more special how a real relationship should feel - and even though it wasn't perfect, I still feel like it was And finally: you won't be the one I have that relationship with, but you taught me what to look for when I'm ready And for that I'll always be grateful
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Poems come from our inner pain, Bleeding out and down the drain, Pulling readers into our woe, Chilling hearts like falling snow. I will rebel against this trend And bring my whining to an end By listing blessings yet untold While I am well and growing old. First, let me thank the Lord above For giving wife and children that I love, And then for parents, growing old Who gave me principles to hold. And then for friends for staying true Across the years and distance, too. For work I've always found rewarding And health to work from early morning. For homes I've run to, needing rest, And roads to travel in the West, And opportunities to fly the distant breeze: Canada and China, West Coast and Belize. For clothing and for food in easy reach, For education and for students to teach, For restful nights and active days, For knowing where to send my praise.... Forgive me, Lord, ungrateful as I often am, And thank you, Father, once again, For grace and mercy, joy and peace And time to thank you for life's lease. Impossible for me to e'er repay, My thankfulness goes up today.
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Feb 6, 2015
Feb 6, 2015 at 11:07 AM UTC
Thankful!
Brush the dog tenderly Create the time Slowly, gently caress the cat Doesn't it feel fine? Stroke her jaw, her chin Scratch around her ears Feel her lean into your hands For she has not words nor tears Give your weary sweetheart An attentive foot massage Invest some time in affection Praise her new hat or corsage For a moment, be their reflection Water your plants Spritz the leaves, and a little new soil Take just a minute It's such an easy yet rewarding toil Go for a slow walk with your beloved Taste the evening air Give her your ear Visit a reflective place there Create for her room to ruminate About her aches and pains About her ailing Uncle Bob About her new job Touch her cheek gently On your pillow at night Before your eyes they close Before dreams so fleeting and light Say something small, sweet and simple About you and her and your heart Not about that invoice or pimple Or what you both need to dissect apart For magical, hidden roots are growing! Or languishing as they will Simple, daily things nurture them Not a one-time magic bullet or pill Marlowe once said, "Talk not of wasted affection!   Affection never was wasted!" Water the hungry hearts around you And the juiciness of life Will be the sweetest you've ever tasted
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Apr 9, 2015
Apr 9, 2015 at 11:55 PM UTC
Affection Reflections
The being is pure; The being is light, yet we are dark and sometimes lose sight. We must be aware. We must be vigilant of ourselves and our present state. Life won't always be pleasant nor rewarding, be we must maintain self-awareness. Things will be heard and that will test you. Be strong, be aware that the urge to react will be present. However, strength isn't fighting the evil; strength is being patient with it. Choose not to let it in; choose not to let it force you to act. One must try to be patient and maintain a peaceful mentality. Only speak kind words or words that are neutral if words must be spoken. Never let the evil exit your mouth, for it will cause unwanted consequences. See the situation for what it really is, not for what it appears to be. Evil is easier to see than the true situation that is underneath it all. Again, remain vigilant, keep your eyes open, but keep your ears closed. Speak to express, also to reveal, but never to hurt, nor to swear.
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Mar 23, 2016
Mar 23, 2016 at 5:36 PM UTC
Hear no evil, Speak no evil, See no evil
Prepared to your liking Trussed and bound For you, I wait Palms up, knees apart Positioned just for you Spine posed straight Your approval means all Rewarding by far Pleasing you my pleasure As instructed Ready, willing My master, my treasure
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Jun 17, 2016
Jun 17, 2016 at 9:56 PM UTC
Waiting
Mythical. The artist is an old one, Un-earthly and infinite, Vast as heaven and the void, The limitations of good and evil, I am immune, yet soul crushingly bound to its power, I am a toothpick, Yet I am useful for now, As I plan my escape, Writing an endless map in memo pads and text files, I tell myself it will someday be worth the while. The artist is like you, reader, The artist is ugly, disgustingly so. The artist is beautiful, and puts me to shame. The artist could burn the world with a thought, But couldn’t break its teeth with a diamond, No matter how hard it tried. The artist is fictional, Contextual, Known only to I, Especially as the artist. I bet its laughing at me this second, My feeble attempts to escape a napkin, A tool to further other means. I don’t mind it, In fact, it’s rewarding in a way, The artist lacks definition, But moves with a sway, It is hard to defend. [(Impossible to define)] My role is that of a journal of skin, A memory bank to which it is akin, But my limit is reached, Something has come to a head, I can feel the artist defined… It has taken form, And now, Unfortunately, Dead. Sunburst I wanted to ask it what it was thinking, But I think I know now; Bad things.
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Dec 25, 2012
Dec 25, 2012 at 2:15 AM UTC
A Portrait of the Artist
Glass is cheaper than the stone skin tattooed on their foreheads. The palace, a splendid fantasy, half built when the idea will be abandoned. Freedom is a powerful nuisance! Their only sin is looking at the world through rose-colored glasses, make people feel at ease despite distress and disease. The right wing redneck reactionary republicans continue religious slaughtering. *This nightmare scenario should be nixed,* said with a sneer, I hope they’re wearing warm socks. Still, I couldn’t crack the code. Changed envy to admiration to cultivate mystery rare as it is rewarding. The weird thing is the high-end whiskey collecting dust on the on the shelves. Nothing short of astonishing, like the space farers gazing back at the home planet. Distant. They fascinate people. Animate the inanimate environment. Isolation above. Looking back I am ashamed of the mess we are leaving our children and grandchildren. How to allocate these limited resources? The key is to engage. No easy fixes.
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Apr 6, 2014
Apr 6, 2014 at 6:42 PM UTC
The Writer is Biased
A quaint little bazaar In the heart of the town Tells a story Of a thousand moments Dal Bazaar as they call it Or "Curry Market" for others who don't know. I have fragments of memorable memories Deep within my mind The smell The intoxicating smell of spices Blended with the quiescent yet cacophonous lives Of Merchants and Beggars Of Buyers and Sellers Of Bullions and a single calloused rupia In the hands of the old ***** The sunlight baking Bags of turmeric. Suspending the scent In the minds of men. Capering clouds of black and grey And the sudden squall Stirring the monotony Of the customary. The pirouette of rain The one that excites the plainest of the plain Painting the whitewash with shades of grey The chalky walls Dust Moist corriander And the relief of earth Conciliating So rewarding For the ruins of the bare sun. This flashback into my soul Where all my senses seem to be so awake. The feel of the wooden veranda Scent so inexpressible My eyes devouring the sunset Tasting the heavens Hearing it all. Feeling it all. Oh the plight of poets The ritual to end a poem. Painful.
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Aug 16, 2014
Aug 16, 2014 at 3:33 AM UTC
Dal Bazaar
mind stands solemnly in the middle, with logic and emotion on either side like devoted sentinels guarding a queen. "don't think about it," emotion says, batting her long lashes. "just do what feels right and follow your heart." "but sometimes," logic interjects with his sharp eyebrow cocked, "what feels right will hurt us in the long run." "do you want to try, and know, and fail?" emotion asks with suprisingly honest conviction. "or do you want to spend the rest of your life wondering what could have been?" "would you rather open your heart," logic counters thoughtfully and quickly, "and have a part of it stolen? or would you rather protect it all?" as mind wavers in the middle, she feels herself rip in two. half of herself stands upright, stiffly held under logic's watchful eye. the other half melts into emotion's warm embrace. her heart aches and she feels sick. the idea of following logic's advice would mean to ignore emotion's advice-- and to follow emotion's advice would mean ignoring the advice of logic. she looks back and forth pleadingly. logic's cadaverous stare seems to tell mind that only logic will solve this problem. but emotion smiles softly, and her eyes say that this way, though it may cause pain, will be the most rewarding. "neither choice is the right one," mind says finally, with a little bit of logic and a little bit of emotion. "but i must choose now, for soon i will not be able to make a choice at all. "then whose advice will you follow?" emotion questions carefully. "will you open your heart to love?" "or will you listen to me and protect yourself from unnecessary pain?" logic asks, eyebrow cocked again. "perhaps you are correct, logic, and i would do well to seal off my heart and never let anybody in." at these words, logic smirks knowingly, but mind continues anyway. "as for me, i think i would rather feel true, burning love and have to live with the scars than to be lonely, bitter, angry, and old and die without ever knowing how to love myself and somebody else." emotion does not gloat; she simply nods softly, encouraging mind to continue. "after all, is life not a journey of risks? how could we ever find peace and contentment without enduring a few bad decisions and learning from them?"
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Mar 21, 2012
Mar 21, 2012 at 3:16 AM UTC
logic and emotion
mind stands solemnly in the middle, with logic and emotion on either side like devoted sentinels guarding a queen. "don't think about it," emotion says, batting her long lashes. "just do what feels right and follow your heart." "but sometimes," logic interjects with his sharp eyebrow cocked, "what feels right will hurt us in the long run." "do you want to try, and know, and fail?" emotion asks with suprisingly honest conviction. "or do you want to spend the rest of your life wondering what could have been?" "would you rather open your heart," logic counters thoughtfully and quickly, "and have a part of it stolen? or would you rather protect it all?" as mind wavers in the middle, she feels herself rip in two. half of herself stands upright, stiffly held under logic's watchful eye. the other half melts into emotion's warm embrace. her heart aches and she feels sick. the idea of following logic's advice would mean to ignore emotion's advice-- and to follow emotion's advice would mean ignoring the advice of logic. she looks back and forth pleadingly. logic's cadaverous stare seems to tell mind that only logic will solve this problem. but emotion smiles softly, and her eyes say that this way, though it may cause pain, will be the most rewarding. "neither choice is the right one," mind says finally, with a little bit of logic and a little bit of emotion. "but i must choose now, for soon i will not be able to make a choice at all. "then whose advice will you follow?" emotion questions carefully. "will you open your heart to love?" "or will you listen to me and protect yourself from unnecessary pain?" logic asks, eyebrow cocked again. "perhaps you are correct, logic, and i would do well to seal off my heart and never let anybody in." at these words, logic smirks knowingly, but mind continues anyway. "as for me, i think i would rather feel true, burning love and have to live with the scars than to be lonely, bitter, angry, and old and die without ever knowing how to love myself and somebody else." emotion does not gloat; she simply nods softly, encouraging mind to continue. "after all, is life not a journey of risks? how could we ever find peace and contentment without enduring a few bad decisions and learning from them?"
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Lost inside my thoughts at night, silence is muted by the noise of my own mind. A deafening silence. Life and death, so fragile, such short moments. Why do we live by them? Time itself is defined by life and death. By the rise and fall of the sun everyday. How to define this I am going through right now? I don't feel alive nor dead. Time does not seem to exist here and now, as the entire known world to me. Like a caterpillar, trapped inside a cocoon, morphing myself to a butterfly, unaware of the changes on the outside, of the perils awaiting for her on the outside as she gets out in the search of the prettiest flowers on the path that leads to her partner, having to guess what way to go. Will I emerge as a butterfly or as a moth? Can one choose? Defined by genetics, sure. But that does not apply here. Self awareness and focus are probably the defining factors in this case. And if so, I shall emerge out of my cocoon as a beautiful Monarch, to cross the globe after my soulmate, in a difficult but rewarding journey. Facing all forces of nature to find her, and to finally be with her to the end of my short existence. I don't want to leave this capsule as a moth, to hide in the shades and wonder through the night. I want to emerge as one of her kind, a beautifully delicately coloured butterfly glowing and reflecting every ray of sunlight that finds her delicate silklike wings.
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Aug 7, 2018
Aug 7, 2018 at 11:12 AM UTC
For what?
I've never seen someone like you, Who are you,  an aborigine from perfect land... You crush me down, You tear me apart, You break my confidence, The more I try, the ruder you get. The stronger you tear me down. To err is human, but not so for you. You think your perfect, well I'm sorry to prove you wrong. Believe in perfection, try your hand at it first, Then, and only then try your hand at others. *  Personalised and Improvised  * *  Evolves to ones likeness  * *  Reflects who you are  * *  Father of practice  * *  Efficient when a true friend  * *  Creative and rewarding  * *  Time consuming  * *  Institution of creative minds  * *  Openness to change and  * *  Never devastating.  * Faith is mine, and uncertainty is yours. Trust is from humans, disbelief for aborigines. Love for the heart, hatred for the mind. Completeness in all its goodness is mine,   Perfection with all its imperfection is for none but you. We try and you wreck us down, You try and we break apart. Let nature take its own time and heal the wounds, Caused by the imperfect perfectionist.
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Jan 22, 2013
Jan 22, 2013 at 10:17 PM UTC
The Imperfect Perfectionist
On that bright day his mind was unusually calm He stopped by the beggar to offer him some alms Feeling at peace with himself without a trace of qualm He took a deep breath, with life he was coming to term. Goodness he pondered was quite an achievable feat A small spark that made him offer the old man a seat Each familiar face he smiled at such easy was to greet Inside him he grew healthier being good was great benefit. Why men suffer jealousy fight for one-upmanship Instead of trading for goodness most precious human keep Just not burn to earn his food comfort and restful sleep But live in shining goodness make life a rewarding trip. Being good with one’s own kind he felt wouldn’t do Other lives around him must kindly be treated too A crumb of bread for the street dog on its head a little pat Pints of milk and a little care for the weak and ailing cat. As he walked the road thoughts like these lighted up his face He found waiting on wayside many things begging goodness Determined he would reach them all do them a little good He sprinted along in a sprightly gait his mind in deep brood. Back home when she opened the door he gave her a broad smile She glowered a little askance for he hadn’t done it a while *What brings you this sheepish smile what for the elation? Don’t even think you can ever make on me a good impression!*
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Dec 6, 2013
Dec 6, 2013 at 2:45 AM UTC
Goodness
Why be a Counselor? “Why be a counselor?” People often ask of me. “The pay isn’t high, and the paperwork is beyond belief. The stress you must have, dealing with people’s problems all day”. So, I look at them, and I try, my best to explain. “The pay won’t make me rich, you are right about that. The paperwork's insane, and we always need more staff. Yes, people come to me with a lot to explain. From broken homes, trauma, and unimaginable pain. But you asked, “Why be a Counselor?” so let me share with you. Why I continue, to do what I do. It’s the light in people’s eyes, when they first find that hope. When they empower themselves, and finally learn to cope. It’s watching them find a new life, one they actually want to live. It’s the joy of the families, as they reunite and forgive. It’s that one day you wonder, “am I really making a difference in what I do?” Then your email reads; “I am happy and well, and I want to thank you.” “That’s when you know…” I say with a tear… “There could not be, a more rewarding career”. -Monique Renee Smith
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Apr 5, 2017
Apr 5, 2017 at 2:31 PM UTC
Why be a Counselor?
What used to be a rewarding escape is now fourty eight tedious hours filled with self-hatred and regret. Saturday nights spent isolated, wide awake wishing we had never met. Reminiscing about challenging weeks gone by followed by feelings of failure, thoughts of insignificance while I begin to silently cry
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Nov 23, 2013
Nov 23, 2013 at 7:58 PM UTC
Weekends
Is not an easy task But it is rewarding To do what Jesus asks My father now needs me more A new level of care So I will look after him I'll always be there My mother is not able Handicapped herself And so it is left up to me I put much on the shelf I won't be on the site as much I guess a rarer bird But I will still share with you You will read my words I will need strength in spirit I must find a way If you find it in your heart *Please help me and PRAY.* ♡ Catherine
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Aug 4, 2016
Aug 4, 2016 at 2:05 PM UTC
Caring for the elderly
All day New pains exposed Hard work? An understatement It even hurts to write Right now Dirt and sweat mixed together Sometimes with a little bit of blood Oh how it burns when it flows Into your eyes and into the small cuts But Hard work does offer some clarity Some satisfaction Some pride Knowing that you worked hard Is rewarding But It can **** patience For complainers Abusers and users Freeloaders and those that made excuses People forget that in order to make Dreams come true A certain amount of work is required Sacrifice is necessary If you really want something bad enough You gotta chase your dreams down and work for them
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Aug 2, 2016
Aug 2, 2016 at 10:05 PM UTC
Working Man
A long time ago a wise man once said never show all your cards. Dear boy use your head. If I can give you a tip it's keep your audience guessing. Don't let out all of your secrets with the words your processing. You may find it rewarding when your stories arise to put a twist in the tale and create a surprise. When they really expect what they think happens next take the pathway elsewhere with a change to the text. And when they wonder “What now”? When they're feeling unsure, like an Old Fisherman you can cast out that lure. Surely then they shall bite, safely caught on your hook and you can keep them all dangling till they finish your book.
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Aug 31, 2014
Aug 31, 2014 at 9:52 AM UTC
Writing my Book
You know I don't like it ***** I keep my freak for the streets. You know it's just pull the duvet over my head so it's just you and me hidden in this little space. It's the voice you make when you want to stay on the phone. Softened, gentle oh-so-lovely the look you give me in the half light misty, half closed eyes, turned up corners of your mouth. How can I love you this much and yet not at all? In this comfortable way like a best friend or a husband. It's not exciting at all and definitely not rewarding but I care far too little about myself to stop it and love you too much to change it.
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Jan 20, 2015
Jan 20, 2015 at 2:02 AM UTC
To my one year **** buddy
Help me the drugs don't work my father touches me I am too fat powerless I incise my anorexic hunger with a martyr's red razor rewarding myself with a dopamine high mixed with pity and disgust so I can hide in the up and down never know my real reasons project my sadness onto others and take pills from psychiatrists who themselves believe the shallow island of chemicals is the solution and who work only to keep you sick when the sun is shining but you cannot see it because your frontal cortex says the sun is not shining when in fact it is.
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Dec 23, 2011
Dec 23, 2011 at 9:51 AM UTC
Why drugs don't work