Reaching deep down to foundational stuff Reading words at this level — can’t get enough Writing them out can be quite tough Emotions meet logic — the waters are rough. To lift the veil here can be heavy to bear To peer underneath can give one a scare Allow hard…

There once was a couple of friends Who came from quite opposite ends On how to live life And how to dodge strife It seems they may not make amends. One lad, he did say he was sure That Love is the one thing that’s pure It’s the top of…

Poetic or prosaic? Pregnant with thought. Regardless of your method: Words. Got. Caught. How many of your hours? How many of your weeks? To ponder the unsaid? Plugging the leaks. All to hide the truth? All to guard the soft? All to keep the guard up So pride is far…

Many words of admiration have been written, and spoken, about the idea of individualism, self-sufficiency, and by-extension, doing things “by oneself”. We tend to praise these attributes, because they have a semblance of strength…and, no doubt, this is true, to an extent. We praise our children when they can “do…

You can’t wipe the grin, off of your face. You pine to be located, in their same space. You adore…yet more…You seek to explore. Discover what ticks, inside their core. Look! Now you’re caught, in a dream…which you sought. You found as you woke, you’d gladly go broke, For a chat with this catch — it’s surely a match. …Too good to be true? Your fears do they stew? A chance now to thrive, with support on your side.

Striking out on your own with your problems, May seem like a good thing to do: No need to bother nobody, The pressure rests all upon you. Succeed or fall down on your own, No one gets praise or gets blame — Except for the one in the mirror, All…

Let’s start with ‘the bad news’ — psychological suffering may be more painful than the typical ‘physical’ type…and longer-lasting! But the good news is — some of us — despite a multitude of potential differences, share this common goal: To reduce or eliminate an over-supply of self-induced psychological stress. In…

In a time of trouble, In a time of pain. When we’re not quite certain, If things will be normal again. It can help to close your eyes, And listen to the breeze. It sways the branches, high and tall, It moves them so with ease. The branches bend, and stretch and pull — The leaves, they flap and play. The tree stands strong yet feels the wind Bend it, come what may. The roots and trunk — they’ve been around,

A little man, A little boy. My only son Limitless joy. Such a go-getter And yet loves to relax. Engineer-mind Fills it with facts. Red-hair, Green-eyes, Fast… And quite strong. Genetic inheritance Shows not after long. Clever and funny Heart of real gold. Sensitive nature And tough — likes the cold. Left-handed talent Sports, computer games… Handsome and eager He runs through my veins.