NOTHING

Here was, the question.

Lovingly directed, at me.

What are, Thanksgiving plans?

My reply, nothing nothing. 

Went home, to ponder. 

Darkened room, did contemplate. 

Was this, my fate?

My creation, did manifest. 

Say otherwise, not truth. 

Was reason, so listened. 

My spirit, at peace. 

Waited for, the why. 

Many hours, went by. 

I rested, and slept. 

The answer, let in. 

(N)ow...

(O)ur...

(T)ime...

(H)eal...

(I)nner...

(N)egativity...

(G)one...

NOTHING isn't void, it's everything revealed.

Minus the noise, of thousand voices. 

When darkness becomes, shaded in light. 

Wrapped in warmth, of quiet songs. 

That is gift, heart did long. 

Just didn't know, until this moment. 

So busy searching, ran away from. 

Finally to self, have come home. 

CLEAR

(C)an...

(L)ove...

(E)rase...

(A)gony...

(R)elease...

CLEAR as day, life's storms.

If get out, own way. 

In midst of, hard see. 

That's why eyes, can't rely. 

Not solitary journey, community there. 

Available rich experiences, much wisdom. 

If but ask, draw from. 

Let go of, self reliance. 

Many caring hearts, solemnly guide. 

Cloud of sorrow, gladly parts. 

Hope now reigns, once again. 

SORT

(S)urely...

(O)utcome...

(R)e-visit...

(T)ransform...

SORT out, pride from truthfulness. 

Your part, problem contributed to. 

This way, truly bring healing. 

AFFINITIES

(A)...

(F)ools...

(F)olly...

(I)ndicative...

(N)o...

(I)ntention...

(T)ime...

(I)nverse...

(E)stablish...

(S)olutions...

AFFINITIES bond, attracts likeness. 

Mutual desire, do better. 

SIMPLE

(S)houldn't...

(I)t...

(M)atter?...

(P)owerfully...

(L)ove...

(E)xpress!...

SIMPLE as is, often left out. 

RECORD

(R)epeatedly...

(E)rasing...

(C)onstantly...

(O)bserving...

(R)escuing...

(D)owntrodden...

RECORD to date, worthy causes. 

Wearied the soul, energy drained. 

Out of balance, what remains?

Left all alone, weighted stone. 

Who is there, for you? 

With angelic wings, lifted up. 

Finally the time, go home. 

TEAR

(T)rusting...

(E)verything..,

(A)ll...

(R)ight...

TEAR of joy, sorrow. 

Embracing today and, tomorrow. 

In its own, time. 

As God planned, sublime. 

LEARN

(L)oss...

(E)ver...

(A)ppreciates...

(R)einstates...

(N)ecessity...

LEARN values, resurrects questions. 

Strips excess, accepts lessons. 

So priorities, can reset. 

DENIAL

(D)eemed...

(E)ssential...

(N)o...

(I)nvitations...

(A)lways...

(L)eaving...

DENIAL moves like river, away from it's source. 

Afraid to turn around, fight against the currents. 

Silent game of pretense, in hopes of survival. 

Discover later in life, part of self lost. 

Are willing to reclaim, let the pain in. 

Heal wounds left untouched, that may become whole. 

Reawakening joy and sorrow, looking forward to tomorrow. 

DECADES

(D)istance...

(E)rodes...

(C)an't...

(A)llow...

(D)on't...

(E)rase...

(S)hadows...

DECADES disappear, remembered. 

With traditions, remain. 

A people, community. 

Holds to, positives. 

Whittles away, negatives. 

Doesn't forget, experiences. 

Grows from, improves. 

Each generation, relates. 

So none, dismissed. 

Remove gaps, unite. 

Brought together, again.

CHERISH

(C)arefully...

(H)old...

(E)mbrace...

(R)ich...

(I)s...

(S)oul's

(H)eart...

CHERISH wholeheartedly, nothing left untouched. 

ACCESS

(A)pproach...

(C)onsciously...

(C)onnect...

(E)nter...

(S)oul...

(S)trategically...

ACCESS via maze, answers question. 

How badly want, improve self?

World around us, have impact?

Willing stay humble, perfectly content?

Do the work, get there?

REINCARNATED

(R)aw...

(E)xposed...

(I)nclinations...

(N)o...

(C)ontent...

(A)rticulated...

(R)oots...

(N)ested...

(A)spects...

(T)ravel...

(E)stablished.. 

(D)uration...

REINCARNATED potential, another book written. 

New experiences, more to learn. 

A series, story to tell. 

Keeps going, until finally complete. 

One day, made into movie. 😃

All unfolds, everything makes sense. 

FORWARD

(F)riends...

(O)ften...

(R)ealize...

(W)hen...

(A)cceleration...

(R)equires...

(D)rive...

FORWARD means taking out of park, moving past neutral. 

So those times unable recognize stuck, loving push appreciated. 

WATER

(W)akefulness...

(A)lertness...

(T)ransfers...

(E)nergy...

(R)evives...

WATER removes obstructions, pushes aside. 

Open the dams, irrigate lands. 

Reservoir of spirit, freely flow. 

Now is time, pull lever. 

DECLARATION

(D)ignity...

(E)mbodied...

(C)laimed...

(L)ove...

(A)nnounced...

(R)evealed...

(A)ction...

(T)aken...

(I)nvolves...

(O)utright...

(N)obility...

DECLARATION of state, mind and heart. 

What lies within, now shines openly. 

Home of peace, calm is found. 

A magnetic force, like none other. 

There be drawn, become part of. 

CIVILITIES

(C)reating...

(I)nner...

(V)itality...

(I)n...

(L)oving...

(I)ntensely...

(T)owards...

(I)ntimacy...

(E)xchanged...

(S)oul-connections...

CIVILITIES unannounced, flowing from heart. 

Can change, a person's day. 

From sadness, to great joy. 

From loneliness, to sense belonging. 

Won't know, if don't engage. 

Share yourself, with someone else. 

Those moments, cherished and remembered.

RESUME

(R)elationships...

(E)veryday...

(S)tumble...

(U)ntil...

(M)iraculous...

(E)xtraordinary...

RESUME dedication, why made commitment. 

Not distracted, by life's tests. 

Take back, joy of living!

DNA

(D)on't...

(N)egotiate...

(A)bundance...

DNA cooperative thought, put into action. 

Creates more clarity, gifts not lost. 

Used for others, there gain resides. 

Quality of life, goes with commitment. 

World make better, with each choice. 

RESPECT

(R)ecognizes...

(E)arnest...

(S)pirit...

(P)erceives...

(E)ssence...

(C)ompletely...

(T)ransparent...

RESPECT embraces, passion and desire. 

What comes, not asked for. 

Natural result, of absolute certainty. 

MESSAGE

(M)utual...

(E)xpansion...

(S)oulmates...

(S)trengthened...

(A)ligned...

(G)oals...

(E)xpressed...

MESSAGE noted, united proceeding.  

FRAGMENTED

(F)ragile...

(R)eality...

(A)...

(G)ame...

(M)emories...

(E)rased...

(N)ow...

(T)orment...

(E)nds...

(D)ivorced...

FRAGMENTED universe, whirling pieces. 

Desiring wholeness, whence came. 

The answers, all around. 

Within nature, world's -ours. 

Both same, yet separate. 

Each teaches, the other. 

Expanding back, into place. 

Will see, God's face. 

DARE

(D)ivine...

(A)wakening...

(R)ectifies...

(E)mpowers...

DARE opening up, bathing in particles released. 

Universe is expanding, joyfully grow with it. 

WAIT

(W)hatever...

(A)re...

(I)n...

(T)houghts...

WAIT slows pace, time discover who are.

Perhaps uncomfortable place, not like what see. 

Maybe a byproduct, of other's ideas beliefs.

Once time given, willing to dig in?

Mine for nuggets, through layers of dirt?

In the process, learn importance of patience?

That in end, will know self better?

It requires work, but worth the results. 

HUMOR

(H)ilarity...

(U)ndermines...

(M)alice...

(O)ppression...

(R)elieves...

HUMOR frustrates depression, won't let settle in. 

BROKEN

(B)elief...

(R)otten...

(O)ff...

(K)ilter...

(E)ntirely...

(N)onsense...

BROKEN misnomer, mislabeled. 

Misguided vehemence, projection. 

Like garment, worn. 

But not, yours. 

Time discard, replace. 

Discover beauty, hidden. 

FOCUS

(F)orgiveness...

(O)vercomes...

(C)allousness...

(U)nderstands...

(S)ituational...

FOCUS on lesson, message being shown. 

Life a journey, pain an ingredient.

As we see, not always fair. 

Given what "needed", to get "there".

Seemingly these components, not easily defined. 

Free will affects,  inserting our perspective. 

We can complicate, or make simpler. 

Tool(s) that help, we're drawn to. 

Perhaps special book, for me Torah.

Let them instruct, add new insight. 

Encouraged to question, to seek clarification. 

Whatever our choices, consequences do come. 

In the end, all about LOVE.  

Will we embrace, pass it along?

LIFE

(L)ove...

(I)s...

(F)orever...

(E)verlasting...

LIFE a miracle, a gift. 

Not to waste, truly appreciate. 

With each breath, inhale exhale. 

BRAVE

(B)ecome...

(R)estless...

(A)ctivate...

(V)oice...

(E)levate...

BRAVE beyond measure and understanding, bringing heaven and earth together. 

One day light up world, beauty and peace to return.

WORTH

(W)hat...

(O)ffered...

(R)arely...

(T)aken...

(H)umbled...

WORTH in question, essence not seen?

Are okay with, even without appreciation?

Let's say yes, not about recognition. 

It's in giving, in hope renewed. 

SCAN

(S)earch...

(C)andidly...

(A)lleviates...

(N)egativity...

SCAN for hidden, know it's there. 

Call by name, documents our progress.

Debts we've paid, acknowledged and erased. 

PERSEVERE

(P)urpose...

(E)xplained...

(R)eleasing...

(S)elfishness...

(E)mbracing...

(V)irtue...

(E)arning...

(R)adiant...

(E)nergy...

PERSEVERE give, beyond pain. 

Not preoccupied, wearing blinders. 

Open up, find opportunities. 

To share, with others. 

Transforming darkness, to light. 

SLEEP

(S)oul...

(L)eaves...

(E)levates...

(E)xhorts...

(P)reciousness...

SLEEP advocates, pleads mercy. 

SWEETENED

(S)ometimes...

(W)hen...

(E)verything...

(E)lse...

(T)astes...

(E)rroneous...

(N)eed...

(E)ncapsulate...

(D)ivine...

SWEETENED bitter, healing brings. 

DIFFERENCES

(D)oes...

(I)nquiring...

(F)requently...

(F)ree...

(E)veryone...

(R)econcile...

(E)xpectations...

(N)o!...

(C)are...

(E)xuberantly...

(S)oulfully!...

DIFFERENCES by design, see can get along. 

As it looks, not going really well. 

Each of us, to do our part.

Love those close, completely from the heart. 

Setting an example, how can be done. 

Reminding us all, we are the same. 

Of great worth, one body and soul. 

Know for sure, world of tranquility coming. 

Hopefully happening soon, maybe not my lifetime. 

Yes tears fall, that hasn't manifested yet.  

Because negative reigns, instead of the positive.  

We are here, to teach each other. 

That life is beautiful, always has been. 

Let's get out, of our own way. 

SOCIAL

(S)kill...

(O)f...

(C)aring...

(I)nstills...

(A)ppreciative...

(L)earning...

SOCIAL begets happiness, community essential. 

So easily ignored, set aside. 

In pursuit of, false idols. 

For instance money, or fame. 

These fall short, child's smile. 

Will never replace, a hug. 

It is love, truly shared. 

That brings forth, real enLightenment. 

ALIEN

(A)lone...

(L)ost...

(I)n...

(E)ternity...

(N)o More...

ALIEN illusionary, we are ONE. 

Our planet, home for all. 

So too, the whole universe. 

The moon, night sky proves. 

Open eyes, see it sparkle. 

Embrace truth, love does exist. 

CONSISTENT

(C)an...

(O)ur...

(N)eeds...

(S)upersede...

(I)ntegrity...

(S)hallowness...

(T)rample...

(E)quality...

(N)ever! Not...

(T)oday nor Tomorrow...

CONSISTENT requires consciousness, evaluating day. 

Treatment of others, hidden thoughts. 

Was there kindness, helping others?

If didn't happen, why not?

Did selfishness rule, others disregarded?

Must ask questions, be truthful. 

Catch descent quickly, purposely change. 

Our actions do, impact world. 

CERTAINTY

(C)hange...

(E)ssential...

(R)egular...

(T)ests...

(A)pplied...

(I)mportant...

(N)eed...

(T)ransform...

(Y)esterday...

CERTAINTY lights way. 

NAME

N)ow...

(A)live...

(M)otivates...

(E)xpression...

NAME activates, embraces potential. 

MERIT

(M)ay...

(E)xperiences...

(R)eveal...

(I)nternal...

(T)ruth...

MERIT sweetens bitter. 

WILLING

(W)hen...

(I)llogical...

(L)etting...

(L)ife's...

(I)nclination...

(N)udge...

(G)rowth...

WILLING requires trust, take risk. 

Set things right, bring harmony. 

RESPECTABLE

(R)eal...

(E)ssence...

(S)trength...

(P)ower...

(E)arnest...

(C)onsciously...

(T)eaches...

(A)bout...

(B)ountiful...

(L)ife...

(E)xchanges...

RESPECTABLE shifts negative to positive, out of neutral. 

Encourages others to move forward, provides the support. 

SAID

(S)urely...

(A)ll...

(I)s...

(D)ivine...

SAID spoken, a beginning. 

Whence comes, the source. 

So too, our words. 

They create, do manifest. 

Let us, be conscious. 

Bring light, not darkness. 

Use wisely, and sparingly. 

Like lightning, can strike. 

ARK

(A)sk...

(R)egularly...

(K)indness...

ARK brought harmony amongst all, taste of what to come. 

When was time to leave, many reluctant wanted to stay. 

Why go back to chaos, tearing at each other's throats?

Out must come world recreate, to show can be done. 

Though odds seem stacked against, we can demonstrate love overcomes. 

If forget important to remember, with certainty know peace returns. 

DESERVE

(D)wells...

(E)verywhere...

(S)igh...

(E)scapes...

(R)isks...

(V)oice...

(E)xclamation...

DESERVE attitude, emphasis placed. 

On self, or another?

All entitled, all worthy. 

Better appreciated, when earned. 

Ungrateful heart, breeds contempt. 

Quicksand pit, victim thinking. 

A way, break free. 

Without judgement, expected returns. 

Joyfully share, what have. 

FRUITFUL

(F)irst...

(R)ealize...

(U)nderstand...

(I)t's...

(T)oil...

(F)ertilization...

(U)nifies...

(L)ove...

FRUITFUL requires seasons, passage of time. 

Even after harvest, still have purpose. 

Reason stay together, more to share. 

Even those times, life seems fallow.

Part of cycle, we call life. 

Sustaining love's purity, what world needs. 

SHATTERED

(S)oothing...

(H)aven...

(A)...

(T)ime...

(T)o...

(E)scape...

(R)estore...

(E)very...

(D)ay...

SHATTERED our nerves, overwhelmed. 

Within our means, balance. 

Put in perspective, regroup. 

It takes work, energy. 

Go home and, recharge. 

STAGES

(S)teps...

(T)aken...

(A)scent...

(G)aining...

(E)manation...

(S)ynchronicity...

STAGES of betterment, climbing ladder. 

Conscious placement of, each foot. 

Spaces in between, aware of. 

Keep on going, worth it. 

SCATTERED

(S)ouls...

(C)arried...

(A)far...

(T)o...

(T)ravel...

(E)mbrace...

(R)eality...

(E)mbrace...

(D)ivine...

SCATTERED to four corners, to return. 

Bringing back the branch, of peace. 

To experience once again, do over. 

That this time choose, goodness within. 

GATHER

(G)raciously...

(A)ligned...

(T)ogether...

(H)arnessing...

(E)nergy...

(R)eaping...

GATHER harmoniously, of one accord. 

That joy, and love harvest. 

RAINBOW

(R)eckoning...

(A)bated...

(I)nner...

(N)ature...

(B)ends...

(O)btains...

(W)isdom...

RAINBOW promises, reminds what was. 

So too, treat our past. 

If apply, brings forth forgiveness. 

Brightens today, days that follow. 

TRANSPARENT

(T)aking...

(R)esponsibility...

(A)ccountability...

(N)ow...

(S)mile...

(P)roject...

(A)cceptance...

(R)easons...

(E)xcuses...

(N)eutralize...

(T)ranscend...

TRANSPARENT signifies openness, insightfulness. 

Willingness to travel, distance. 

Rising above limitations, challenges. 

In conjunction with, others. 

UGLY

(U)nderneath...

(G)rim...

(L)ies...

(Y)outhfullness...

UGLY nonexistent in child's eye, only sees wonderment. 

World of promise and beauty, let's get dirty. 

Once again play in mud, feel Mother Earth. 

From whence we did come, one day return. 

Until new pattern garment woven, called immortality. 

RAINDROPS

(R)ipples...

(A)nnouncing...

(I)nquiring...

(N)ature's...

(D)oorstep...

(R)eaches.. 

(O)ffering...

(P)romises...

(S)ought...

RAINDROPS messengers, refreshing parched minds. 

EMBEDDED

Embedded in soil of life, lies joy. 

Tilled with love does surface, felt again. 

STRETCH

(S)eek...

(T)otal...

(R)econciliation...

(E)xpand...

(T)ruth...

(C)herish...

(H)onor...

STRETCH beyond dispute, live in harmony.