Mind’s Eye

If asked to tell the picture,
I truly like this place.
Here’s what to see:
there’s he and she
with no desire to race.

They’ve siblings of all colors
who lend or need a hand.
They give and take
and music make
in Brotherhood, the band.

Oh, and there’s a hammock
they take it everywhere.
Cities, mountains,
beaches, badlands
and with the weary, share.

On fortunate occasions,
they visit and have games,
share food and drink,
then do and think
and recognize their sames.

And of their differences
-what’s not to celebrate?
From those they’ll find
the lifelong kind
of lovers, friends and mates.

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Subject Yourself

We give credit to the artists,
and we know that’s credit due.
Tho’ what would spark her, catch his eye
if not for the subject, you?

You’re her sun or you’re his sky,
or the trees, the bees, the view.
You’re the contrasts, the forgiveness,
or the love, the hope, what’s true.

Just how often do you wonder
“To myself, ought I be true?
Feel my fun, my fear, my courage,
show my texture, sing the blues?”

Step up then, to a big, bold “Yes!”
Vulnerability’s the key.
Let the artists find your masterpiece
and highlight it for all to see.

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Art Credit: “You Rise Above the World” Richard Taylor; Milwaukee River Walk, Milwaukee, WI

Original Thought Credit: “…to thine own self be true.” William Shakespeare, “Hamlet”

His Day Job

shame has one bridge from There to my conscience.

Along its journey, stops at God’s House, creeps into His closet and cracks open His coffers.

Now cloaked in stolen righteousness and with plenty to pay the fare, smiles and slithers down the familiar path.

Suddenly stops. Boom. Bang.

A Heavenly Crew with dynamite and diggers, contracted by courage and prayer, posts: Keep Out.

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