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what do dreams mean|

A Realization of Peace

Sometimes when I first wake up
I remember my dream so vividly

Like right now
a happy dream

(although maybe a little whacky)
humor shines through in dreams

filled with dream characters
friends solely for the purpose
of that dream alone

people I must have passed
by on the street or seen somewhere

faces I have logged into my subconsciousness
for my mind to randomly select later for a dream

I wake up like now
just smiling

it’s been a long time
since I’ve had a nightmare

I didn’t even realize that until just now
I wonder why that is

Does that mean both my inner and outer mind
are finally at peace and in accord

does that mean I’m finally able
to take life as it comes

the 5:00 am birds
outside my window

singing me a beautiful song
reminding me of the Tiki Room

my family is still asleep
this is my treasured time alone

I remember when I used to
dislike waking before the alarm

It’s a beautiful day
If you want it to be

Sending you all great JOY

 

 

 

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rules|

Ode To Rules – A Tale Of Modern Times

 

 

 

 

Ode To Rules

 

 

 

I don’t like rules

especially when it comes to art

You can call me a primadonna

If you want to

 

 

Sometimes the rules

are easier to follow

if they come with an explanation

 

 

from my experience

rules without an explanation

are often forgotten

and seldom followed

 

 

Any parents here

I think you’ll know what I mean

 

 

Sometimes even with

an explanation

they may not be followed

 

 

when marketing a product

a 60 second commercial

must repeat the phrase

20 times for it to

possibly be remembered

 

 

No wonder rules

don’t stand a chance

 

 

I love my fellow poets

who make the rules

 

 

sometimes I think most Poets

might be primadonnas

 

 

Don’t just post poems

for other people to compliment you

You should read other people’s poems

and comment

 

 

(I read this one today

by a poet posting in a group)

 

Do this, don’t do that

can’t you read the rules

 

 

You shouldn’t just like a poem

you should comment too

 

 

(I’ve heard that one more

than once)

 

Do this, don’t do that

can’t you read the rules

 

 

Wait four days between posts

It’s unnecessary to like comments

No links . . .

 

 

Do this

don’t do that

can’t you read the rules

 

 

One post a day

 

 

Do this

don’t do that

can’t you read the rules

 

 

I only like to post my own pictures

 

 

Do this

don’t do that

can’t you read the rules

 

 

No links

 

 

Do this

don’t do that

can’t you read the rules

 

 

Because I received too many submissions already

deadline to submit is now closed . . . there’s always next time

 

 

Do this

don’t do that

can’t you read your own rules

 

 

Platform is to provide book reviews

connect Poets, Writers

Small Press Publishers and Kindle Authors

with their readers

 

 

Do this

don’t do that

can’t you read the rules

 

 

I don’t see things in black and white

If I did I know I would be missing so much

 

 

Even my own rules

have exceptions to the rules

 

 

Sometimes times, people, things change

and when they do the rules should  to

 

 

My world is rainbow colored

and I love it like that

 

 

the only rules I like to adhere to

and sometimes they are hard to follow

 

 

practice acts of kindness and love

create and spread joy

act with an open heart,  non-harming manner

 

 

Imagine if there were less restrictive rules

and more encouragement

 

 

If I’ve offended you

please don’t be

 

 

I’m not offended

by your rules

 

 

just wanted you to know

it’s sometimes hard to follow the rules

 

 

Like Flower said

to Bambi

You can call me that

if you want to

 

 

 

 

 

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homeless|

Truth In Modern Times – A Vignette

I

Standing

Smiling

Holding a sign

Cars

stopped

waiting for the light to turn

Awkwardly

Looking around you

or through you

thinking

did I lock the door

when will this light turn

crack head

crazy

lazy

why can’t he work too

if I gave him money

he’d probably just

buy alcohol or crack

all hopes exhausted

desperate situation

looking for a quick fix

to help soften the situation

smiling knowingly

as you hold the sign

it wasn’t long ago

when it was you

sitting behind the wheel

* * *

II

Comfort and  Lies In Modern Times

He doesn’t give you

more than you can handle

what doesn’t kill you

makes you stronger

No pain

No gain

* * *

III

like the pot

of water

on the burner

he started each day

the water starts

out still

a layer of beads

slowly small bubbles

start to move up

gaining in number

gaining in volume

rapidly coursing

pressure keeps building

into a grand explosion

disillusioned

shaken

out of answers

he finds himself

on the street corner

holding a sign

smiling knowingly

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interconnected|

(For all of us)

 

 

when does one day end

and another begin

where does madness end

and genius begin

when does habit end

and routine begin

when does selfishness end

and love begin

when does war end

and progress begin

when does hate end and

universal love begin

when do we all realize

we are one and the same

 

where do you end

and I begin

 

Interconnected . . .

 

 

 

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migraines|

Day #2 – headache persists

Oh headache
what did I do
To deserve you

You wear me out
Never in a good way
Your bitter song
too loud too strong

pain, pain, go away
Never come back
Any other day
Stay away for good

I have things to do
Deadlines to meet
people to see

All counting on me
pick and choose
Do what I can
Please keep
waiting for me

You really should go
Don’t you see
Why
are you still here

the insurance company was wrong
Deciding to stop covering my prescription
proves a head splitting
mistake

Pain, pain
Go Away
Never come back
Any other day
Please stay away for good

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Real Patriotism| – Then and Now – Part II -|Worldwide Hippies|

Hey Everyone, check out my piece featured today in Worldwide Hiippies – Real Patriotism – Then and Now – Part II, as I take you through a journey through 1970-1979. Peace ♥

http://www.worldwidehippies.com/2012/05/20/real-patriotism-then-and-now-part-ii/#more-59877

 

 

 

 

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mindfulness poems|

Something’s Fishy| —  A  Mindfulness Poem|

How far

Would you go

Up and over

And around the bend

Would you . . .

stick your neck out

and

go out on a limb

Will you go . . .

From here to eternity

To hell or high water and back

Just to find out

Where you came from

You were really

there all along

Peek a boo

Do you see your reflection

In Joy

It’s Mindfulness

The adventure of a lifetime

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