poetry, prose, and photography
Looking at how we’re evolving culturally, and how humanity engages with itself, for good and for ill.
So, this is a bit different post for me.
A friend of mine shared this video with me today. Just. Wow! First the artistry of the film shines brilliantly. The story, though, carries it to great heights.
So, clearly, I recommend it. Check it out, then let me know what you think. I hope you love it as much as I.
Find hope at endings
As they’re a new beginning
Always move forwards
As I move through another period of transition, I focus on the possible. I gain energy from that, driving me forwards. Yes, there are frustrations, challenges, and road blocks, but remember the goal. Always focus on moving forwards.
Grace and peace to you my friends!
As it’s Black History Month, I felt it appropriate to remind people of the brilliant legacy of Black Poets. Today I start with the legendary Maya Angelou. Facing down the brutality of her childhood, I see her as one of the great souls of human history. This particular quote speaks loudly to me, laden with wisdom.
The sky to the west
The rain, yet again, has passed
Crows follow a hawk
under the fir trees
eyes closed, awaiting the dawn
gently falling rain
seeking confidence
channel Earnest Hemingway
a bad ass poet
Well, I believe this is better labelled “senryu”. The roots of my malaise? This feeling of inadequacy, that i should be doing something great, followed by debilitating, negative self talk. I thought a great poets who have a great bearing. Hemingway captures that confident bearing, which I seek to install within me perfectly.
​What is wealth’s value
If I never get to hear
The song of the trees?
Anxiety
The cruelest noise
In silence
Deer silently eat
Wolfs eyes glistening
Ignorance is bliss?
A Sunday morning meditation for you.
The sun’s not yet up
On this, another birthday
I feel contentment
Carl Setzer: Word Shaper 