Power of Music

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🎶 Music – one of the most powerful forces in the world.

Its beauty floods my soul with joy, but  –

can move me to tears with incredible power –

It forces me to look at the world from other points of view, and  –

tells stories of life and heartbreak – touching the deepest parts of me –

Its power and allure give me goosebumps, and sometimes  –

It demands that I move; I just can’t stay still –

waltzing, sliding, and whirling its way into my body and soul –

rocking me to my very core – I adore the spell it casts over me –

Music, one of the most powerful forces in the world. 🎶

Morning Light

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Morning light holds all the promise of a new day –

delicate sunlight filtering through lush green trees;

a kaleidoscope of potential yet unrealized – soft gentle

time of day filled with infinite possibilities – my favorite time of day…

I love to observe gently shifting patterns of sunlight –

and think about endless opportunities – until

it finally reaches its apex and once again I have to admit –

the only place I get everything done is in the deepest recesses of my mind.

We Are…

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We are made to touch one another

and to love one another

We are made to appreciate beauty

and to be in awe of nature

We are made to dance in the rain

and run through the forest

We are made to wade in creeks

and swim in currents

We are made to smell sweet smells

and to absorb goodness in the world

We are made to eat satisfying food

and to nourish our body and soul

We are made to love animals

and to care for them

We are made to read great books

and to lose ourselves in them

We are made to appreciate color

and reflect back beauty

We are made to feel emotions

revel in yours – they mean you’re alive

We are here to bare our souls and

to embrace as many feelings as possible

We are made to touch one another

and to love one another

Yes, this is life – live and love now – you may not have tomorrow.

Superiority Complex

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Why is it that some people think they are better than others?

Most problems between people seem to arise

when one person feels they are superior to  another.

For whatever reason:

they may have a different skin color, or

a bigger house,

a more expensive car,

they might make more money,

or maybe they think differently than the other person.

How does that make one better than another?

That is the ultimate conundrum.

The Enchantment of Evening

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The world slows down to welcome evening –

sunlight no longer makes it all the way to the ground,

but, rather suffuses tree tops in their leafy luster.

Air sheds its harsh heat in layers and becomes cooler by degree,

while the song of wood thrush fills the air with melody

that makes my heart  happy. My second favorite time of day.

Sweet Sweet Summertime

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Sweet sweet summertime,

I already feel you slipping away…

darkness arrives earlier – it’s no longer light at 9:30

my time is being sapped like a maple at sugaring time

my tension is rising like a thermometer on a summer day

So, until next year –

keep yourself safe from those who despise you

protect your verdant aliveness

hold me in your sultry summer embrace

I’ll be waiting for you with the anticipation of a lascivious lover.

Quicksand

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Teaching is like quicksand –

However adamantly I try to stand my ground –

to protect my time

to protect my heart

to stay caught up

I put one toe in and I’m instantly pulled under –

too many meetings

too many demands

too many kids to worry about

And, absolutely never ever enough…

Before I know it, I’m in way over my head…

Joyful Spirit

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How is it that I was blessed with such a joyful spirit?

A sparkling, shiny, sunny, spirit –

Why me?

I continue to be amazed by the ordinary, the everyday,

seeing the world with the eyes and spirit of a child – with amazement.

Many others seem to be so morose and melancholy  –

Always expecting  the worst.

I do get sad – don’t get me wrong, but it’s hard to keep me down,

and soon my spirit soars once again.

I never resolved to be so upbeat, but luckily

my Mom passed this joyful spirit to me –

the best trait she gave  me –

the capacity to stay optimistic – to see the silver lining,

to look on the bright side, to see the sweet in the bitter.

My life has been filled with anguish and heartache that

could have  destroyed me, but I am resilient

and have always found my way back to my

joyful spirit. I am fortunate.

I am blessed with a joyful spirit.

Labels

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Why do I have to have a label?

Democrat or Republican?

Blue or Red?

Why can’t I just believe in –

being kind

providing justice for all

giving everyone a  chance

ending all war – what did fighting ever fix – some get rich while others die

moving forward when it makes sense

being kind

empathizing with one another

changing when necessary

revising when  beneficial

being kind

helping others when you can

recognizing the talents of women

And, never ever thinking you’re better than someone else.

Nothing positive comes of thinking you’re superior to another –

that’s where most troubles begin.

Why oh why do I have to be labeled?