Arrival will not become us all
A place not found from one's call.
Destiny is a journey of its own making
Comfort, solace and grace not for the taking.
From an unknown channel flourishes not conception
But rather the unsupported unyielding reception.
It is from these untainted depths
That true identity can rest.
wealth prosperity abundance not synonymous
accumulation leads to conceit of rich
complex opulence
dualism anxiety
inferior-superior byzantines
wealth increases mentality illusions
fierce finance hoarding arise
this happens only in material plain
having does not guarantee prosperity
second always embrace aspects of being
relationship and active community —
when prosperity focused
simplicity flows, transparency results
philanthropic outlook gives
circulates
flourishes self and others
breath within breath clear
core strengthens
organically
prosperity, abundance a potency
in mentality
subtle vibrations move heart
slowed frequencies develop
transmuting third dimensional character
increases focus on spiritual as
starting point
abide quietly, knowing
abundance moves each sand grain
ear of wheat, water atom
every thread of chromosome
it moves in circles
live spirals in human flesh
giving back to family, community
ultimately to divine
fresh moulds are circulated
dances authentic
powers stability, serenity, peace
contentment births clarity
of godly purpose
______________________
is to know
the semblance
of meaning
in a resolute
and dry desert
when you are stuck
in a rainforest
where everything
flourishes
in borrowed time.
“I was adored once
too.”
Outside
poetry,
literature,
and art,
things aren’t pretty.
But these words
stay written,
longer than
forgotten.
I found myself in a state of reverie
Some other world, some other place
I was away from all the tangled turmoil
I looked, I stared, through a peaceful cloud
Nothing could really reach me in this place,
Only the sounds of trickling water and breeze
All I could feel was slight touch on my skin
The air that moved from sky to sturdy ground
I was planted like a flower, ready to grow
Hoping I would be beautiful to bring smiles
The moment didn't last, but the memory did,
And this exquisite memory flourishes within
Heidi Sands
4/4/26
(C)opyright
Walls protect you as you move,
I’ve built them too high to scour.
Leading with survival instinct
demands the thickest of skin.
Flattened ears always on guard
lowering my gaze won’t happen.
Open range feels like freedom
without risking vulnerable parts.
Envious of those built to shield
rare are those called sheepdogs.
Wild doesn’t mean being obvious,
a quiet strategy is what it takes.
Labeled by image not by action
lacerates straight through reality.
Feral flourishes inside of silence
leaving chaos to bloom and grow.
On the run when I’m standing still,
what else did you expect from me?
Energy must eventually be expelled,
rather than remain inside to fester.
She turned her back, walked out of the door
froze my poetic drive, can write no more.
thoughts circle and circle, vultures on kill,
dense clouds of darkness, dead wisdom, no skill.
every word I wrote, I wrote in her name,
every time I looked at her, words just came,
my dreams were of all the things we would do,
every dream I had, that dream would come true.
love is an ocean, but it can run dry,
all the stars are dead in my pitch dark sky,
do not take love for granted as I did,
there were cobwebs within that she had hid.
nothing can turn clock of love to ticking,
no such magic wand to mend the wrecking,
love is harvest flourishes when tended,
show you care, see her every tear mended.
For happy couple who have lived in bliss for many years,
You have the skill, that is not as easy as it appears.
Flower flourishes, then follows the fruit,
Dark clouds gather, only then comes the rain,
Seed’s sown at first, and then arises sprout,
Cause and effect, ah what a sure-set chain!
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Sanskrit translations | 13.01.2026 | cause/effect, change, fruit, rain, seed/sprout, quatrain
Note: Sanskrit has thousands of Subhashhitams, words well said set in a quatrain and metered. Transliteration of one talking about cause and effect follows.
Udeti poorvam kusumam, tatah phalam |
Ghana-udayam praak, payah tat antaram |
Nimitta-naimittikayoh kramah ayam || Subhaashhitam ||
Partly cloudy says the weather man.
A rarity that clouds are seen out in the desert's sky.
Rain is hardly ever present on this dry sandy land.
Tumble weed flourishes.
Lizards survive the hot sun.
You will need to bring your own water.
Clouds like to play peek a boo,
Looking white with some gray,
Owning the sky a couple of days a year.
Under the clouds the land is a few,
Degrees cooler.
Yellow cactus will smile.
As the Autumn season flourishes
And wealthy colours abound
And underfoot you're crunching leaves
Of Copper and Gold scattered around
And to add to its riches,
The first frosts, Silver brings!
"Lift up your eyes to heaven and see,
Who has created these things?"
When you hear the Seagull's laughter
And the chuckle of the Hen,
Nocturnal creatures announcing their presence
Though they stay hidden in their den,
When you feel your heart take flight
When a Robin hops close to you and sings,
"Lift up your eyes to heaven and see,
Who has created these things?"
When you see arrangements of colour
That wouldn't normally work well together,
When we feel reminded of our place
By the power of the weather,
When we appreciate nature
Oh what joy and refreshment it brings!
"Lift your eyes up to heaven and see,
Who has created these things?"
We have someone to thank for this
For these gifts are expressions of love
From a person who cares about how we feel
And he's watching from above.
He wants us to find happiness
His creation soothes us through our pain,
And all Jehovah asks of humankind
Is for them to think upon his name.
( Isaiah 40:26 )
She creates her world at night,
Her mind becomes a beacon of light,
Illuminating the dark corners of her mind.
She sees beyond her surroundings,
And in the stillness of the night,
The universe within her emerges,
She scripts these mysteries.
He crafts his art in a dimly lit room,
His mind flourishes in this ambience.
The designs emerge from the shadows,
Like a blooming meadow at dawn.
He sketches these creations,
And then they come to life.
I am a child born of the union of the two,
Two worlds dwell within me.
Sometimes I become a turbulent sea,
I create my realm at any time,
As long as it is an endearing clime,
Mysteries linger in my chamber,
And sometimes the unseen walks into my slumber.
She is gifted yet sometimes troubled by her abilities;
He is skilful and dutiful, yet haunted by the tendrils of the night.
I am a skyward architecture of the first and a budding of the second.
At times, I traverse strange pathways,
Together, we seek redemption.
August 30, 2025.
Space is positioned
above all between what we feel,
and what we see...
The universe flourishes,
between the void and the invisible...
And it forms independently
in the same way it has always been...
I fear that man will destroy
what he finds here,
before knowing what is there...!
Courage and confidence, like lifeblood, flow in me.
From life-giving streams, waters of wisdom I drink.
In scowls of my foes too, beams of smiles I can see.
With my flawless faith, all my endeavors I link.
I wipe off my conflicts as though they are sweat drops.
Graces, like dewdrops, kiss me with a gentle touch.
Compassion in me like the monsoon rains drizzle.
Kindness grows and flourishes like palms on hilltops.
For stumbling blocks and obstacles, I don't fear much.
With the passion of selfless love, I sizzle.
xxxtestingxxx
Impartial
litigation is what
sustains democracies
Kangaroo courts are what
sustain tyrannies
Does the judge
represent the rule
of law or the decision
of an autocrat?
Tyranny flourishes
when decent people
do nothing
Those defending
the dictator
pirouette with a
nonchalant indifference
as the tappers stamp
defending their case
for justice with a determined
fierce percussion
With their hands in the air
The jurors must make their
decision, observing, confusion,
is there a resolution?
What shows a judge’s gavel impatience
Ultimately, we the jury are the people
Autocracy or democracy?
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Learners absorb with eager facility,
Blended curriculum, a harmonious unity.
Teachers sympathetic, empathetic in duality,
Guide learners with compassion's clarity,
Vast in trends, educational advancement's reality,
Conducive environment, a learner's serenity.
Modern facilities, equipment in totality,
Sporting complex, a wonder in locality,
Emotional, physiological, spiritual, cognitive, physicality,
Wellbeing's holistic approach, a noble integrity.
Day and boarding options, flexibility's liberty,
Pastoral parents, a nurturing community,
Full boarding facilities, a home away from home's security,
Landmark College's care, a promise of tenacity.
Academic excellence, integrity, honesty's sincerity,
Mutual respect, hardworking, a moral clarity,
Little wonders thrive, lunch provided with generosity,
Landmark College's slogan, a promise of fidelity.
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I've had others,
Men, Women and more,
But they don't compare,
They're not like you,
Not at all
Piercing eyes sway my perception,
Long luscious hair flourishes in wind,
Bold voice, so proud, so captivating,
They're not like you,
Not at all
Safe and comfortable,
Secured to the bond,
That we now share,
They're not like you,
Not at all
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