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Did We Exist Before We Were Born

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Did I exist before I came—
To Time’s reluctant Door—
Or was I but a voiceless Name—
In Silence—evermore?

The cradle of a Nothing vast—
Where neither Breath nor Form—
No Heart to quicken—nor...

The Dreamworld

...(“Peyote Dreams”, 2018, original encaustic)

The Dreamworld

I admit it
My preference is for the dreamworld
Over the waking one.
And that’s not to dis those 
Who are near and dear to m...

The Rock: That Rolls Away the Stone

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The Rock that rolls away the stone
Knows His very own
Crushed the head with His heel bone
Goes to prepare a mansion in His home

The Rock that rolls away the stone
Different from Rock n Rol...

Racism in the Workplace

...Racism in the Workplace**

Racism is a prevalent issue within workplace environments, often manifesting in the interactions among employees. Given that individuals spend a significant portion of th...

New Sonnet 4 'Unlike a Spurgeon, I by dull words unfold'

...Unlike a Spurgeon, I by dull words unfold
The limits of my Sarah's love for me,
But I realize that the rot and stink and mold
Are all within my mind, beneath my See.
There is no other person who ...

Rose

...A  Rose,  is  but a Rose
It's Beauty is divine.
The scent of a Rose can drive you wild.
The Rose is delicate and pure 
It comes in different scents , colours and sizes .
All which are a delight....

Art and Artifice

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Delight! nothing could be more delightful
than when talent receives commendation
for effort that is one's own insightful
art with an original foundation.
...Stand and say without intimidation 
...

Baptism

...Walking towards the 'river'
Christ is about to deliver my 'old nature.'
I remember His context.'
When John 'baptized' Him
I walk into the water, giving thanks to God
For this 'quarter' in my lif...

Matsuo Basho: English translations 3

...Matsuo Basho: English translations of haiku about birds, flowers, candles, life, death.

Naptime!
But my drowsiness is nixed
by busybody warblers.
—Matsuo Basho, translation by Michael R. Burch
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The Charlatan

...From the time that his two lips are parted
every comment is colored with lies
Every thought is a fantasy version
he creates to respond to the whys

He’s a conman in search of a swindle
intellec...

Terminal Analysis

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No matter the subject or topic
tho' it may burn will I ever learn
would it hurt if my lips were to close
as whatever I submit suggest propose
she will be myopic
nay-say gainsay contrad...

The Emperor's Reply

...Why weren't any of the great emperors, or even those of lesser renown, enticed to acquire such a rich piece of land in the East? There aren’t much of historical archives shedding light on the subject...

Is it true in heaven

...Is there really a stairway to heaven?
Is there a pearly gate?

Would I be able to walk straight in 
Or would I have to wait?

Is it true in heaven as an angel everybody's sings?

And every an...

She helped me surmount

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She has had her share of pain, the kind that turns life inside out
She has learned to survive on her own while inside, she wants to shout
She has passed through doubts and came out the other ...

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

...Mothers are very unique 
Never to be traded for anything 
The love they give
Comes with no hidden intentions 
A love so real and rare 
Nurturing and culturing their offspring relentlessly.

Wo...

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