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Premium Member Contemplation

I've had many heated conversations with . . . myself
over how a circumstance, or life itself, should be perceived.
My best time for self-probing is late at night.

Even now (in my sixties), I lean toward idealism.
Reality--not killjoy, but counselor--reminds me of
my boundaries. Opportunities to balance realism and 
idealism have proven successful, warding off pessimism.

Pursuance of goals is still fueled by fire, but the flames 
don’t leap so high as when I was young and vigorous.

Effective self-examination can be time-consuming 
and painful, sometimes revealing that challenging 
changes are required of me. These growing pains, even--
or perhaps especially—at my age, are necessary, 
for life is not yet through with me.

I classify myself as the basically satisfied, often joyful 
by-product of late-night contemplation.



March 9, 2021
entered in Craig Cornish's Contemplation Poetry Contest


Premium Member Listen

If He says “No”
It pays to listen
When He says “You can’t”
Is when you need to hear
Obey Him while you can
He is the light of grace
His heart reflects the kindness
That should bind us to Him

If He says “Not now”
It is necessary to hear Him
He doesn’t speak to turn you down
He speaks to show you – not just good
But the best, better than the rest
The way, the truth, the life
The wonder of having Him by your side
Residing where you can always know
He is there, in the heart, and you
Only need to whisper a prayer
For Him to come to your aid, easing
Every sorrow, worry or fear
Reassuring you that He is always here

If He says “Wait” 
Now is not the time
But don’t give up on your dreams
He may say yes someday 
He might allow you to grow
To learn what is best
To find the way toward light
And bath in its glow
Before He gives you the “Yes” 
That you are hoping for

If He says “Yes”
You know that it is good
He blesses your choice
With assurance that He is there
Alive in the dream, the prayer
Giving you His permission
His approval, the opportunity to
Grow in your heart and soul
The chance to give back to others
Hope that when they pray
He may say “Yes” to their plans

Listen to Him
Whatever He says
Listen to Him
For He is filled with grace
He answers every prayer
And He is faithful to the heart
Who longs to give Him the best
And always listens to His response
He hears the one who knows
His love is an open door to the soul
And all we need to do is pray
His reply will be the best we can know
And it will always provide us sincere
Overflowing love from His spirit

I Know You Get It-------------It's When You Know You'Ve Got It

#"I get it!  I get it!"
But, However, Nonetheless...

ONE MUST EARN ONE'S LEARN.

Then and only then, is WHEN...

ONE DOES (YOU & I) "TRULY GOT IT!"

ACTIONS DEMONSTRATED...
TRIALS, ERRORS, DROP THE BALL, PICK UP THE BALL, REVIEW THE RECALL, 
"DO NOT STALL!"
RISE, FALL...RISE, HIGER...WISER! BRIGHTER! BOLDER! BEYOND BETTER! YOU'VE "EARNED YOUR LEARN" 
AS A GO-GETTER~~~~~
NO LONGER A WORRIED FRETTER! 
"TIC-TOCK, LIFE AND CLOCK" 

WHEN WE KNOW OUR CAPABILITIES...
"I get it"
WHEN WE SHOW OUR CAPABILITIES...
"I'VE GOT IT" "LOCKED IT" "SUPERBLY ROCKED IT" "NO LONGER BLOCKED IT" ANY *LESSONS* NECESSARY TO RECEIVE THE *BLESSINGS* OF WHAT WILL COME...
BEFORE IT'S ALL SAID AND DONE.
{DOABLE PROVABLE ONE...AND THEN SOME!~}

Get it? "Don't forget it!"
IT'S KNOWN, IF SHOWN...
that we understand, One's GOT it...

NEVER STOP TAKING YOUR SHOT AT IT!

JAY-Z has a song: "SHOW EM' WHAT YOU'VE *GOT* BABY!" 

WE WON'T KNOW...UNLESS YOU SHOW!!!

GO~~~~~GROW!!!!*****GLOW*****

ISN'T THAT WHAT WE'RE HERE FOR?
TO BLOSSOM RENEWABLE AND CONTINOUSLY FROM OUR DEPTH AND CORE... 

HEAR THAT, 
"FRAN & STAN...YOU TOO, DAN & NAN"

UNDERSTAND?

{SMILE & CLARITY}
 
MOST DEFINITELY AND UNQUESTIONABLY...
TAKE YOUR NEXT LEAP, GET OUT THE SHALLOW AND DIVE DEEP...

MOVINGS AND GROOVINGS, DESIRED DOINGS, 
NOT TO MISS...

UNDERSTOOD, (SHOULDA, COULDA, WOULDA) VERSUS *DID* *DO* *DONE* {SMILE}

"GOT THIS! ! !~"#


©Renee D. Gross (GHPPR) May 9, 2023#

Destiny Helper

I find myself questioning my mental clarity and stability. My financial situation is neither affluent nor impoverished. It appears that a negative influence is attempting to encroach upon my well-being. Consequently, I have decided to dedicate Sundays to avoiding situations that may cause me distress. 

I recognize the need for personal reassessment and development. Throughout the years, I have come to understand several aspects of my character. The deceitful tactics of others have often ensnared me. It is a universal truth that foolishness can arise in any individual, irrespective of their age.

I have been designated as a person destined to assist a specific young individual; however, it seems he struggles to attain the breakthroughs necessary for progress. Is it accurate to suggest that some individuals are caught in what is referred to as the Cycle of Generational Struggles? 
Moreover, will the salinity of the ocean remain constant over time?
My question cannot be solved with AI apps, nor can my stupidity.

It seems that my generosity is making me appear weak, instead of strong.
How long will I continue to help him?

What will I gain in return? Perhaps this is a sign for me to stop 
And let him gain strength to figure out things for himself.

The White Noise Bukowski

"The White Noise Bukowski" 

Dreams
are playing fields
where scenarios 
can be altered 
at the whim 
of the voyeur.

sometimes
“they” come to you 
in dreams
and your time 
is manipulated.
“they” reveal 

their messages.

soul to soul.
blue avians
like singing 
blue birds, 
they come anytime,
not just nightly nightingales.

they slip in, 
hovering over your
secret time,
singular or plural.
there is always 
some ulterior meaning 

in the rhyme, 
in which they 
turn your channel on, 
express themselves
to you, Bukowski -
they visit you, 

in the white noise.

the blues bring it on.
tall whites whisper
in your glazed glass mind.
visions not nearly clear,
seen for what they 
really mean.

levels of descent 
are freedom of will. 
mistakes and errors
are necessary, 
for novitiates
to elevate.

what’s the point 
of the make, if not?
shades light and dark 
blend complimentary
taken to shape,
the elongated decisions 

for you.
you sometimes hesitate,
you sometimes wake,
before the message
comes in clearer to you,
breaks the forward way, for you;

when you’re 
the one holding the key
to the gate, in dreams -
'tis your choice
to turn ignition on,
salute ignorance

turn your back
on what was,
take the risk to
dive off boards you
walk daily 
in repeating grooves,

change up to 5 
targa gears. 
transition rough
or smooth; 
warp speed
recommended,

for successful
take off.

(LadyLabyrinth / 2022)
gvlm







"Above the vault over their heads 
was what looked like a throne of lapis lazuli, 
and high above on the throne was a figure 
like that of a man.

I saw that from what appeared to be his waist up 
he looked like glowing metal, as if full of fire, 
and that from there down he looked like fire; 
and brilliant light surrounded him. 

Like the appearance of a rainbow 
in the clouds on a rainy day, 
so was the radiance around him."














merkaba.

"Blue Bird", Bukowski.
Form: Narrative


Homage To Walt Sing Matt Tilde

~ Homage to Walt Sing Matt Tilde ~

The art of the
     "FAKE" deal (according
     to Walt Dizzy Take a Knee Sing
     Matt Tilde) once again
as oft iterated in previous poems,
     doth (soup pearly, theoretically,
    and wantonly) appertain
to anyone (abstractedly, essentially,

     and loosely translated), aye ascertain
ptomaine anyone can attain
     driving a hard bargain,
(sans basement prices)
     utilizing her/his birdbrain,
(which might be about the size
     of a child size chill blain -
mebbe acquired during

     weather beaten life
     at sea as boatswain),
nonetheless for results,
     one best ought
     be without a brain
even if promoted as Captain Cain
Guru, cuz to become 
     star apprentice, 

     one must master
     trumpeting as a certain
Don Casanova Chieftain
     stealing the vote if necessary
     and freely distribute cocaine
(as an opiate of the masses)
     to silence anyone
     that might complain,

thus sets the
     figurative stage to contain
any potentially mutinous threat
     (against sought after bounty)
also necessitates practicing
     nepotism assigning coxswain
to an immediate family member
     with a skull full

     bone if eyed crackbrain
and when upon
     wheeling and dealing
     i.e. thee metaphorical curtain
call - pull out
     all stops to detain
vendor even exhibiting
     faux ("FAKE) disdain

for deplorable basket weavers
     iterated by domain holder
ye wish to acquire
     sought after envied goodies,
     oh...and do
     everything to drain
the patience of he/she who
     controls coveted booty

calling for trotting
     out "Stormy
Daniels" to entertain
and continue ploy long after
     hated yuge, bigly, stupid losers
winning morons with

     zero wind blown naturally
     "FAKE" orange blond
     wind blown hair,
which constant induces 
     onlookers with eyestrain.

Premium Member Strikingly Naked

Strikingly Naked
                By Odin Roark

Voicing the reflection one sees insures
the facade really is,
was,
must have been.

Time passes…

How smoky the reflection,
this aging identity of accumulated distortion,
where once perception played innocently,
found disguises to hide behind,
who now past the age of innocence,
sees the exposed abyss of shadowed deceptions.

Such awareness knows well the mirror,
where cognizance of the make-believe
beckons the right light,
the flattering shade,
the required eye-sparkle of denial,
no matter the reality.

At some point…

Behind the rehearsed and performed persona,
we raise the inner window
revealing the self-of-fact,
that place where we gulp
what air is left,
sucking up any reserved willingness
blowing in from subterranean shores
to help beat back our self-imposed exile.

One surges forward…

Pulls open the only door
the entrance we feared opening,
an opening your inner monologue
always whispered was there
but you chose to remain imprisoned
by the mirror.

Revelation…

The door now open,
leads to other doors,
so small they seem
as you bend, crawl,
find other rooms,
windowless cubbyholes,
where night sweats
and endless reprieves
once kept you breathing,
albeit your own recycled dead air.

How rewarding…

To see for the first time,
your own recidivist delusions
reverberating like shattered emulations,
blinding your eyes with its refractive light,
burning through regrettable behavior imprisoned,
where no steel bars were ever necessary,
where a place of truth awaited,
a wilderness you are finally ready to explore.

Such is the manifest moment…

When you couldn't be so strikingly naked,
had you not kept yourself so carefully dressed
all those years.
© Odin Roark  Create an image from this poem.

Am Dark and Obvious

Am dark and obvious 
I take love to every place I go 
I have the blood of my ancestors
Their ways still flow in my system 
I never intended no violence
I love peace 
I don't need no isolation
Am an individualist 
I don't judge else it necessary
So please when you see me 
Around your neighborhood 
Don't judge me 
For who I am 
Cos yes I surly know that 
Am dark and obvious

Am dark and obvious 
I live for peace 
And I go with love 
I have been travelling 
Around the world outside Africa 
I have see too many 
Reaction about my personality
The looks the words the doubts 
The interaction the miscommunication
The hatred the care the isolation
The question the attitudes
The help the disappointment
The rejections the acceptance
The smiles the stabs 
The racism the love 
The truth the lies 
All because of who I am 
Of curse yes
Am dark and obvious

Am dark and obvious 
The earth is my planet 
I am a child of the universe 
Am not different from every 
Human beings 
Am not a problem cos of complexity
Am not a war cos am dark 
Am not a thief cos am an African 
Am a universal product 
I was not here on earth by accident
So I don't need no tag to my identity
I don't need no problems 
So when ever you see my kind 
Out there in your street 
Be nice be good 
Cos am not different 
from you only because
Am dark and obvious


Am dark and obvious
Dedication to all of my kinds 
Be proud of who you are 
No matter what 
Be strong never give in 
Alot have died cos 
They are dark and obvious
Alot of us have been misinterpreted
Wrongly just because 
We are dark and obvious 
 I say to you all Africans
Be proud of who you are 
You are lucky to be different
The prove is why 
We are dark and obvious 
Remember take love with you 
Everywere you go 
Show the world the light 
In our dark skin colours
Prove to no one but yourself
Who you are 
They will see you at last 
I am proud of who I be 
The blood of my ancestors
Still flow in my veins
It is so clear 
No wonder why till now 
Am dark and obvious
Form: Epic

Premium Member Of Two Minds

Two minds are on a course
For destruction today

One is a garden untended
Now grown over and infested

It has been too busy to notice the gradual decay
And now cannot seem to escape

It surveys the scene to find only neatly manicured lawns 
Had it looked closely it may have noticed that none of what it saw was there

The second never thinks to look inside
It only looks out to see other minds and thinks it is certainly the most fine 

It resolves to apply its considerable skills to seduce, cajole, threaten, control 
To if necessary destroy and finally preside over all encountered minds

Had it looked closely it too may have noticed
That none of what it believed it saw was true

The second mind is a Horror 
So far from its own truth aware

It undertakes a twisted mission 
To lead others from theirs

The first mind then is tragically misled
It cannot see past its weeds

To its beauty
And delivers itself to its end


June 7, 2018

Do We Deserve It?

Africa did not deserve what it has become.
Black people lived here with no notion of whiteness,
Believing that black was the only color.
They did not even know that white birds existed.
But when they came like rain in September,
We were taught the meaning of white.
They arrived with white birds and white clothes,
And we rejected our darkest nature, thinking
It was because we did not wash our bodies every day,
For even demons were said to be black.
We started struggling to become brown,
Forgetting that brown is not white.
We began denying our own identity,
Saying that we must be like beautiful birds.
We thought of destroying all the darkest birds,
Claiming they were signs of darkness and hell.
While dreaming of heaven one day,
We decided to buy everything necessary,
As if humanity itself could be bought.

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