BALANCE

(B)ehavior...

(A)ttitude...

(L)asting...

(A)lteration...

(N)ew...

(C)onsciousness...

(E)volves...

BALANCE like tailored suit, ever so finely stitched. 

It requires many fittings, to get just right. 

And when think do, something happens to change.

A little gained weight, perhaps a potbelly appears.

When all finished content, fits just like glove.

As life goes on, even more challenges come.

Call in the seamstress, with nip and tuck.

Perhaps new suit needed, old one won’t due.

What really does matter, is how do feel.

When look in mirror, both clothed and naked.

Have you gotten lazy, settled for status quo?

Perhaps forgotten about others, become cynical and complacent?

Spots hard to remove, tear here or there?

The good news is, noticing this and concerned.

So all not lost, just out of sync.

Back to drawing board, create a new pattern.

Bring back the tailor, who’ll help pull together.

None of this says, that you are failing.

In fact often shows, you are indeed growing.

Many suits you’ll wear, taking care each one.

This is a journey, down many paths.

So pack your suitcase, they’ll be many stops.

The wardrobe will reflect, just where you are.

Keep the transformation coming, worth it in end. 

–by Sofe Silverman

FOCUS

(F)oundational...

(O)ccupation...

(C)ompletely...

(U)surps...

(S)upplants…

FOCUS has backbone, doesn't let up. 

Knows takes work, willing dig ditches. 

Then pours cement, so none falter.

Stand their ground, against all odds. 

Labor of love, life’s hard knocks. 

Despite the circumstances, doesn't change spirit.

Has every reason, knock socks off. 

To even score, bump up notch. 

In the end, only hurts self. 

Who want be, definitely not them. 

Careful to remember, not sucked in.

The time arrives, in fact here. 

When the few, speak for many. 

When ruling 1%, now faces 99%. 

Of this world, they are not. 

Backed by angels, years of grief. 

Take no more, the evil intentions. 

While exuding charm, hidden harmful agenda.

No longer fooled, or easily distracted. 

Back to source, all answers lie. 

Out of darkness, into the Light. 

Creating new world, with a certainty. 

No stopping now, wheels in motion. 

With each change, the whole impacted. 

May the positive, outnumber the negative. 

Until the scale, is finally tipped. 

This truly accomplished, little by little. 

Because you care, decided change needed. 

Remained dedicated throughout, shared with others. 

Your enthusiasm contagious, giving others hope. 

Something believe in, trust come true. 

The heavens shine, are fully supporting. 

The false facade, has been removed  

Shaken to the ground, stripped of pretense.

Getting fresh start, turn things around. 

On this note, this poem ends.

Now you know, make a difference!  

-by Sofe Silverman

ENGAGE

(E)stablish…

(N)etwork…

(G)oing…

(A)lone…

(G)onna…

(E)vaporate…

ENGAGE isn’t battle, looking for conflict.

However it is, meeting directly on.

Can only accomplish, head on straight.

Do the work, gets you there.

Make the connections, which give strength.

Truly takes village, when venturing out.

Safe place return, worn to frazzle.

Doesn’t hold back, when being lazy.

Or in denial, gives necessary push.

That’s real love, wants what’s best.

Understands that sometimes, appear left behind.

Is still loved, different paths taking.

Ego our opponent, must look inside.

Time take down, inch by inch.

Sometimes is best, none else around.

Give self space, focus and rejuvenate.

Others see as, all about self.

Indeed not untrue, times must be.

If too much, decision to make.

Stay the course, or move on.

Each must decide, what need do.

Hang in there, for the long haul.

Or part ways, perhaps later reconnecting.

To maybe even, completely letting go.

Don’t be afraid, keeping intentions pure.

Better for it, that’s a promise. 

–by Sofe Silverman

ILLUSION

(I)nciting…

(L)earned…

(L)essons…

(U)sing…

(S)ustained…

(I)magination…

(O)utwardly…

(N)ormal…

ILLUSION takes shape, starts in head. 

Actually never left, only envisions did. 

Here to experiment, play many roles. 

The limits established, meant to test. 

Where the shortcomings, how did improve. 

Stop second-guessing, vicious circle is.

If thinking about, now are observing. 

No longer trapped, moving toward transition. 

Beyond the physical, take quantum leap. 

Land of mystical, are spiritual being.

Not as seems, the empty space.

The atom vibrates, sends off charge. 

If does not, is a reason. 

Sounds so confusing, hard to believe. 

No need worry, to be disclosed. 

In own time, as ready receive. 

Key stay open, watch ask questions. 

If can accept, this world 1%. 

99% behind veil, waiting for you. 

Is much more, than hoped for. 

Positive you remain, amongst the negative. 

Seeing before eyes, one by one. 

The veils removed, hiding the light. 

Until all gone, true essence revealed. 

Of such beauty, no longer denied. 

Noticing not alone, others same journey. 

Have arrived home, united as ONE. 

Of singular purpose, no longer divided. 

For this created, wanting to share. 

To this world, peace does settle. 

– by Sofe Silverman

DIFFERENCE

(D)are…

(I)nfect…

(F)eaturing…

(F)ruitfulness…

(E)xpanding…

(R)ichness…

(E)loquent…

(N)ested…

(C)onfidence…

(E)arth-shattering…

DIFFERENCE starts out hurtful, because so often misunderstood.

Trying desperately fit in, seems just can’t win.

Some become quite silent, carefully hide in background.

Others scream and shout, going to know there.

In past become lost, gift meant give missed.

Today a different story, new set of rules.

Scrapping the old ways, taking on ancient wisdom.

Know that single life, brings about great change.

Stand back and watch, or step in join. 

–by Sofe Silverman

INSIDE

(I)nquiry…

(N)ature's…

(S)upposition…

(I)ndelible…

(D)esign…

(E)ndures…

INSIDE out what’s the question, when life seems so contradictory?

Taking everything at face value, or digging a little deeper?

Look to the supposed experts, or doing your own research?

When studies counter one another, who are we to believe?

Uncertainty seems the only reality, fearful to take step out.

The greatest frontier out there, but everyone is splitting hairs.

More about doctrine than heart, where caring takes back seat.

Get off the gravy train, or out from under bed.

Into your head do gravitate, then down to solar plexus.

Slowly draw in deep breath, letting entire Universe in.

See the light within it, travelling to every single cell.

With just the slightest pause, switch the inner track.

Loaded into heavy-duty cars, the garbage of many lifetimes.

With focused exhale push out, intent of never seeing again.

The pain associated with felt, why stayed trapped so long.

Initial reaction old default pattern, to hold breath deny process.

Remember you commitment to change, keep on going push harder.

It’s not an easy journey, whoever said it was liar.

The pain does surely pass, unless decide to “milk” it.

Play “woe is me” victim, sprinkled with blame and guilt.

Now entered realm of suffering, didn’t have to go there.

Can dwell until curtain call, or decide to turn around.

Ask your self that question, truly desiring to be well?

Willing to do what takes, go back to another inhale?

The garbage dump is huge, from years of self-abuse.

None of this came naturally, was infused from many sources.

Like a deflated beach ball, attached to a negativity pump.

In order to avoid flat, must replace with better option.

Take in love joy peace, finding contentment encoded long ago.

Essence of all shining bright, filled with beauty and light.

As with a silver vase, remove tarnish layer by layer.

Underneath is vessel great worth, ready to be centerpiece again.

Place bouquet of life in, letting sweet fragrance fill room.

The table set infinite length, no vase better than another.

Each of unique pattern smell, a lifetime ahead will enjoy.

So get out the paste, no time left to waste.

Scrub scrub and scrub more, remembering to be very gentle.

No need leave open wounds, just vigorous enough skin flush.

Now doesn’t that feel good, keep it up until transformed. 

–by Sofe Silverman

NOW

(N)ot…

(O)bjecting…

(W)onderful…

NOW don’t ignore, putting in drawer.

Because seems awful, horrible things happening.

Though quite convincing, all is illusion.

Turn head around, different perspective see.

Take off covers, removing the blindfold.

Fear was lie, empty heavy weight.

Listen to heart, knew all along.

Love is here, warmth to feel.

Don’t let go, let world distract.

Focus on beauty, the precious gems.

Let sun hum, and moon shimmer.

Feel cat’s paw, puppy’s little gurgle.

Lover’s soft reply, baby’s gentle sigh.

In the simple, lies the dimple.

Hug of friend, kiss of petal.

Note of oboe, vibration of string.

List goes on, every day discover.

Moment by moment, all is well. 

–by Sofe Silverman

BRIDGE

(B)roaching...

(R)igidity...

(I)nsecurities...

(D)redging...

(G)uilt..,

(E)liminating...

BRIDGE is juncture, does not divide.

Brings to attention, parties seeking solutions.

No pointing fingers, instead reaching out.

Help each other, taking a stand.

Being up front, with zero judgment.

Smoothing rough edges, pieces fit together.

If tripping up, outstretched hand there.

Meet in middle, surrounded by peace.

Calm waters below, blue skies above.

Remove the distractions, focusing on now.

Simplifying the problem, breakdown doable parts.

Opening up wide, “should” doesn’t rule.

Love for all, big and small.

The next step, build another bridge.

Keep on going, until all UNITED. 

–by Sofe Silverman

GATHER

(G)round…

(A)ll…

(T)houghts…

(H)ighlight…

(E)levate…

(R)elease…

GATHER into sacred places, one with the other.

Before taking next step, in gentle quiet meditation.

Listening to the winds, feeling river’s soft flow.

Feet ever firmly planted, heart a heated ember.

To do no harm, all in sync design.

Where comes into place, slowly does take shape.

Praying for the day, when all become united. 

–by Sofe Silverman