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ATTITUDE
Attitude, attitude been with us for many an era
Power inside dances before our clearing eyes,
Behold, a recording? a filter? a mirror?
As I look out, how will I choose to see?
Ugliness, distorted, incomplete, left behind,
Or beauty, different, free-growing, opinions changing through time!
The choice is truly yours and mine.
BELIEF
Brief moments in life once set me into strife.
Holding onto what I thought was so dear.
Only to find within, a different reason for
events re-arranging, values safely changing
Joyous agreements drawing near.
CONFIDENCE
Feel that "wonder" inside
Like a jittery, jumping move or dance
Setting a goal, pondering the steps
Moving myself with golden confidence
COURAGE
Courage, a badge of RED, so it is said
is worn so all can see.
Yet, not on a shirt does this wonder grace,
glowing bright, cheering within,
But, soon dances across the face..
ENDURANCE
Endure? endure? A question for sure.
Any task worthwhile is asking for more,
thought and effort, the cause is secure.
"Like" through body, "like" through mind
together you will endure regardless of time.
HOUSE OF COMMUNICATION
What did I not SEE
that lost my moment's
wish in the house of communication?
What did I not ASK
that cemented the foundation
for my illusion
in the house of communication?
What did I not THINK
that laid the first floor of
my misunderstanding,
in the house of communication?
What did I not SAY
that planked the second floor of my confusion
in the house of communication?
What did I not SHARE
that crowned my self-designed structure of
disappointment
in the house of communication?
ILLUSIONS
I'm broke and I love it.
I'm broke and its wonderful.
I'm broke and my heart sings, "What of it?"
Cause I know it can't be real.
My soul remembers "plenty"
and wealth that never ends.
I"m seeing the truth again
just like an old, old friend.
Come celebrate with me,
the splendor on the rise.
Bring all your mental thoughts
to heights that realize:
the wealth is inside, one by one
and was all the time
First strengthen yourself and then bring together
For together we make Paradise sublime
Come rejoice, come rejoice
SENSE OF DIRECTION
If I had to choose just one sense,
it would be my sense of direction
knowing that where I am going
is a journey I planned for me.
Many may offer kindness and
maybe a few thoughts of correction.
Yet, only I have the secret
of my true destiny.
THE WALL IS DOWN
The wall is down
"Now we can be free"
Cries out all
of Germany.
Down it comes
stone by stone
At least the OUTSIDE one
that's known.
And so the reunion is to take place
After all the years of dreaming,
Imagine the moment when
again is seen, face to face- beaming
Parents, lovers, and even friends
ties and bonds that never did end.
The feelings swiftly run high
and the warmth inside increases
as the moment toward meeting
replaces all fear, yea, even ceases.
Joy unspeakable is theirs now
While arm and arm they walk
in confused directions
and who cares anyhow?
We're free to make so many new selections.
Your home or mine?
Hear an old familiar phrase
only this time the answer opens
a shocking new phase.
Is there a home and
will it be enough for you and me?
So much excitement comes
with a new challenge-this being "free!"
Before was known
only a simple narrow type of life
one of much OUTER restrictions.
True, there were days and nights
of much questioning,
of much strife; and
yet, a chance to look at one's convictions.
And all of this led to personal changes
Ones we call the ones WITHIN…
Like seeing the personal circumstance, event, moment
as a needed teacher/friend.
Becoming patient, and tolerant
understanding and at peace
matters whether living
in East Berlin or Greece.
Now the OUTER barrier falls -
those stone cold walls
And for those of us who found
a grand new life to follow
know the power is within,
the time is right, and no need to pause.
All will come into place and be known as
perfect
as we experience ourselves -
The united TRUE CAUSE.
For others not knowing the power is theirs,
The crumbling wall only offers a door to a multitude of tears
and an existence that's shaky and hollow.
Knowing or not the power is WITHIN
The challenge of personal peace lies ahead.
Moment by moment a life experience is offered -
One of ecstasy, regret or dread.
Give peace a chance has been said,
Yes, let personal peace be the created effect.
Personally affect one's own life
so all can see
That what was missing was
the meaning of balanced energy.
The power to experience the real US
Unique Souls who have the
Universal Solution
Will usher in a bright, colorful
and joyous revolution.
Written - November 16, 1989
WON'T YOU MARRY MY MIND?
Won't you marry my mind?
Won't you join in creating the dreams we received?
Won't you bring to life the visions believed?
Won't you marry my mind?
Won't you hear my part-that
part that unfolds yours?
Won't you marry my mind?
Won't you join my joy and bring me yours?
Now is the time.
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