Line of inquiry:
The dream seems real since we don a form,
borrowed from elements of that domain,
but if we simply chose not to conform,
we wake up when desires to rest are lain.
Unseeking Seeker
Caught in your white web of lies like black flies
Each dream a bubble bursting destroying lives
He said “I do” to more than one blushing bride
In more than one state or country claiming wives
Was watching TV when the glass ceiling broke
Illusion of solidity was a phantom a green ghost
Pictures of the women the children they tote
Your house of cards falling down a jaded joke
Fool me once silver shame on you
You made many fools saying “I do”
They use their words to prod and poke us
Then use their laws to sod or stoke us
Let's sit down for the fight
Worldwide workers unite
Ain't it time that Ghandi awoke us
Sorry friends, this isn't intended to be humorous
I know I am a spark
I keep other flames burning
for the love of the divine fire
The Rock Of Ages never lonely again
Kudos Gareth..' I'm on your side.!
Stand for Lisa; so sad she died
I got locked on f b for doing the
Same, yet the tides now turning
And we'll brook no shame.!
I'm cheering you on; as will
Many others, i'm sure we'll see
The v i p e r r arise.' watch them
Run for cover, all the quacks all
The crooked..Politico's, and paid
Off hacks.' We're billions in number
And are holding this track!
We are many; we are informed )
And we've got your back.
Thats reality; This is now (the norm)
A bond of love and friendship,
A unity of hearts and minds,
A spirit of togetherness,
That leaves us feeling so sublime.
A hope that binds us all,
A strength that we can share,
A dream of peace and justice,
That will take us anywhere.
A promise to stand together,
Through good times and bad,
A commitment to our values,
No matter what we have.
A chance to make a difference,
A courage to be brave,
A willingness to listen,
And show we all behave.
A pledge to never give up,
A light that will never dim,
A bond of solidarity,
That will never end.
Inside woolly mittens, they kept each other warm
From frigid, chilly temperatures amidst a winter storm
They huddled up together, these friendly fingers four
Until they heard, "Hey! I am not here to ignore!"
It was their stubby next door neighbor, Thumb.
"You're warm together in a mitten but I'm going numb!
It really isn't fair and what's worse I cannot see.
I'm bustin' outta this mitten, I'm going to be free!"
So this stout, angry thumb worked until he poked a hole
Looking out into the snow as cold began to take it's toll
Just as he began to regret and gain some clarity
Four friendly little fingers poked holes in solidarity
What's a bit of frostbite for four loyal digits smitten
In a fingerless glove that used to be a woolly mitten
January 19, 2023
China's might is people based
Why are they being so abased?
Free expression under a ban
The locked in souls; woman and man
A nations tapestry; world known
Where are its champions?
Has all reason flown?
An unyielding wall came down
Through Dictates based
On un-safe grounds
The wall is cracking. now stress lines show'
As army's of people aren't allowed to go
To buy a vegetable; or stuff to wear, its so!
Its not a place now; of debate or philosophy'
But of fear, and; oppressive; autocracy.!
Along the paths of life
i walk unsteadily
with my shadow friend...
though hesitant...
always sympathetic
Stark against the night, a mighty midnight pine
Friendless and alone, the strongest of his kind
The innocence of youth, betrayed as we grow older
The winter wakes and stretches, as summer nights grow colder
There is beauty in the strength, life within the pain
There is tension in the unity, tears within the rain
Our roots extend beneath the soil of the searching soul
A harsh tune of tenacity desperate to pay the toll
I'm not too fond of the world today,
Too much rubbish and takeaway,
Nothing today is built to last,
Like the solid stone buildings of the past,
Comfortable homes with easy chairs
Axminster carpets on the stairs.
Wireless that was always on
Sadly this is almost gone.
Sterile apartments are now in fashion,
Chrome fittings and tiles are a passion,
For most who need a place to stay.
Comfortable homes have had their day.
Things today are not made to last,
Craftsmanship is a thing of the past.
There does not seem to be a rule of thumb,
For anything or anyone.
Solidarity is what we need,
No quicker fixes because of greed.
We all need to build a solid b oat,
That will unite us and keep us afloat.
Easier would be
load the world
on the back,
if everyone participated
with his shoulder... !
Do, please, keep your gunpowder,
Where poor I won’t smell it;
Rather what makes me of you prouder,
Prompting solidarity visit …
Your dynamites far Revolution
Are Threatening The Last Evolution
Clearly not a newly discovery
That gunpowder delays recovery.
Also, please, don’t stretch another mile
Emotions that should last a while,
While you say “Nay” to overreaction
Offering mankind scarce protection …
I know our quitting this planet should be slow
And when one tries to make it quicker I know!
Parenting defiant trauma
attached to both hurt child
and wounded parent
needing to continue
co-invested relationships,
positive and constant,
without breaks
in healthy communication,
direct
and, if possible,
playful
Counteracting fear
that both TraumaChild
and I
will pressure ego-me
to choose a Win
for Self
to lose relationship
by distancing from Other;
To choose Me
over We.
I want to choose both Defiance
and Deep Listening
playing win to win together
co-passionate,
positive,
healthy communication
Frustrated by
Lose-Draw-Win
triage decision-making
As if emotionless withdrawn
leftbrain dominant verbal communication
could out-perform
actively hoping
for contagious preverbal resilience,
resonant companionship,
mutual enjoyment,
bonded courage,
cultural curiosity
re-educating accurate empathy.
The sunflower is the national flower of Ukraine. The flag is blue and yellow,
and people are using those colors as a symbol of freedom and unity.
flowers of the sun
beneath blue skies of Ukraine . . .
plant one in your heart
March 3, 2022
for Robert James Liguori's Sunflower Haiku Contest
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