what we are seeking
is firmer ground
from which to face -
and find peace -
in the world
we aren't running away -
we move
from space to space
searching for ourselves,
for understanding,
so that we might
face the world
with heart and eyes open,
clear of mind,
free from preconceived ideas,
filled with the courage
of purpose
we are searching
for ourselves,
for who we would
really be
in this life
Month: January 2025
Motivation
who knows
where this will finish,
when it does
all we can do
is make certain
we have prepared,
that we have emptied our tanks
of life and left
our good works behind
knowing that we have
done the work
to lift others -
to help them
find their best selves -
these are the thoughts
that must drive our work -
that carry us -
when the days
present their challenges
Relief
pain written
in lines
upon the face,
brought to life
with the lash
of a word,
know the stinging tongue
is not meant for you,
its cause unknown
to those without -
we are not the only ones
haunted by demons -
though we might offer respite,
we have our own burdens to bear
we walk alone together,
each carrying our own experience
of the world's hurts,
this is the relief
we have to offer