Joe Outlaw, has done now; much too
much time, in prison...No sense
or reason, neither rhyme'
I call to you Joe.' I am aware of your plight' your
Stout hearted protests, you've got some
clout' and fight ! You have scaled the
rooftops, and smashed up some glass,
against a brutal system, you
display some real class, I give you
Joe Outlaw people,.! Remember His name.' To
The authoritys regime, he's caused some
Pain.' And thats well deserved, its
clear and plain'
Shout out, spread about the truth
my friends..For it will out.' Joe Outlaws
Name. Is well worth the shout.)
Dandelions;
Flower blooms;
Perfect bliss;
Happiness enriches;
Care less, worry not;
Love more, Do you;
Be great- like Christ
The perfect example;
Salvation brings;
Joy, then rejoice;
Then comes your reward.
People shall recall Netenyahu kids killer wanted for murder.
Those we love don't go away
they walk beside us every day
Yes we'll miss them this is true
but we have memories on cue
Like the angels in the sky
they live on from way up high
Those we love with sweet adore
live in our hearts, forevermore !!!
Those we love aren't here per se
only God knows why they couldn't stay
Just like the ones that went before
we too one day shall be no more
Those we loved are now just light
and one day they will guide us,...right ?
Many think life is living the riches
Their heart finds love but never satisfaction
Living society, where does one find peace
Among their heart, forgotten how to love
Nature of existence, bond in unity
We obligate our priorities to material world
Our souls buried with ancestors we walk
Like lost generation ruled unto themselves
Life is believing anything is possible to achieve
One must be willing fight for survival
Like it was your last breath, it could be
Experience to live judged by who you are
In yourself peace exist among the ruins
Can not live by code of man but code of land
Our creation with purpose it is spoiled
With desires of flesh our prayers for prosper
Peace of love is oversight to mankind's doing
But perfecting in you his perfection abound
Like being optimistic but in all reality
Truth, anything possible and nothing's perfect
Failure is not an option but choice one chooses
Change starts with you as example for others
Life's example, giving a piece of you back for
the good of mankind
Always following company policy
you set a good example and it showed
qualified at your level of incompetence
while rather than carry the can
you continued to kick it down the road
and I'll be the first to say I'm last in line
on the lower echelon boot-licking list
but please trust and do keep in mind
by me the cheeks of your behind
are not about to be bussed or kissed
I know at work I am junior-most man
on the promotion ladder totem pole
but on the whole you've surrounded yourself
with employees who are quite inferior
and tho' overall you may be the boss
no you are not my superior
What if the orbiting earth were to unexpectedly run into a brick wall
speeding through the galaxy one night in the middle of Fall?
Can you imagine the sounds of death, destruction, and annihilation
as Christchurch, New Zealand, crashes into the Atlanta Metro bus station?
I don’t think that that would be any fun at all!
Jesus hanging on the cross wiping our sins clean
for example:
suppose green
as if it were a thought
remember
green
as it once was taught
touch something;
call it green
name something
manufacturing a meaning.
greening it,
claiming green
as your own,
holding it now as
a word of substance
a word of meaning,
a manufactured reality.
the absolute realness of green and then
another
and another. and yet
where is that substance
that I have not been taught?
thought
where is thought -
for example
With good virtue
Teach your children
By example.
On Memorial of St. Dominic
We remember that man who sought to teach the truth in service to Father Christ
The Master Teacher
Every age has its errors
As Dominic encountered with Albigensian heresy over 800 years ago
In our time
We are likewise called to proclaim the truth both clarity
Charity
No matter our state in life Eternal God calls us to serve within our own unique capacities
Circumstances
Talents
The closer we grow to the Lord
The more dispenses the grace to persevere in holiness
Just as Saint Dominic followed Eternal God piously to lead the wayward to repentance
So
Too
Should we look inwardly and then outwardly to embrace the Gospel
Heavenly Eternal Father
Our world is full of confusion
Dissent from the truth
As we seek to live Your holy will
May we look the example of Saint Dominic
Who only spoke to You
About You
We pray this in Father Christ’ holy Name
Justin McClain, O.P.
Turned to Poetry: Jacqueline R. Mendoza
Poetry Form: Free Verse/Narrative
Date turned to Poetry: 8032024
Time turned to Poetry: 9:18pm
Example Among Many
Standing before a distraught spouse
It was about half past noon
Hearing heated words of strife
“I’m leaving you and very soon”
“Those sacred vows; I meant for life
But you broke that precious trust
I have been your faithful spouse
Never have I felt such disgust”
A week later at about noon
An emergency call came
One was dead in their bedroom
Soon the police knew who to blame
Quickly brought in shackles to court
Was found guilty by twelve peers
Beyond reasonable doubt
No one was elated, none cheered
“Your malicious actions are rife
Life without parole you’ll pay
For the murder of your spouse”
All there heard the trial judge say
Sitting in jail with time to think
Tears running down a worn face
A sad heart began to sink
Had lost more than one could replace
How many times must it happen
Over and over again
Atrocious deeds of passion
Causing much heartache and pain
Could this be a primeval curse
Consequence of Eden’s fall
Lingers to spoil human worth
Tainted history since mankind’s birth
I must find strength
despite deep purple pain
Be blue but encouraged
Finding purpose in dilemma
Using my mind to remember
Times were better or worse
For now be like flying blue bird
Rise above the pain and rain
Into the whitest curing clouds
The wind flowing over limbs
Refreshing blessing caressing
Mind over bodily matters
My heart despite tattered
Beats still for the past present future
Even in pain we can nurture
Become a sample of God’s grace
An example of fuchsia faith
One person cannot make a difference the naysayer argues.
But I do not take the bait, for I have learned.
Naysayers do not have a stopping point.
I could prove it to him.
If he followed me to any function.
Where a dynamo walked in.
For dynamos change the attitude and altitude of the room instantly.
I have seen this happen over and over.
I do not care enough to teach him.
I have so little time.
I jump into a room
And let a party begin
Uplifting people
The naysayer has followed me.
He gives me a hate look.
I guess now he knows.
Tis an interesting thing to consider yet
the value of a quiet example set.
Like the crystal streams, or the mountain air –
consistent, constant, always there.
Blessing every soul who happens by.
Never asking who, never asking why.
Giving joy just by being who they simply are.
Giving light through the night like a brilliant star.
Giving hope to the crowd in the dark abyss.
Yes, it’s interesting to consider this.
For life has afforded me such a gift,
a path interwoven with those who lift.
A chance to observe and a chance to learn
what it means to care, what it means to turn
away from the world and it’s foolish pride.
Yes, the thought of this makes me look inside
and give thanks to God that I’m in the debt…
of those who a quiet example set.
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