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“Myth-Understood”

What IS it,

with this, “being misunderstood”?

When all you are being

and doing,

is, good?

Why, all of the suspicion?

The need, for undermining,

or derision?

Is there a longing,

to be satisfied,

meaning that,

Intention and Trust

must collide,

with a force,

that attempts to

upset the insides?

What gives,

when that’s

what is happening?

Or, whom?

Why, so hard,

with commitment,

is it,

to live?

Confounded.

Confused.

The bemusement,

joins forces with

cynicism.

Well,

there’s another rhythm,

declaring,

this myth-understanding,

is clear.

When Motivation,

is founded,

in the Unconditional…

You are surrounded,

by Love…

which will cast out your doubt…

So, there, really is,

nothing,

and no-one,

to fear.

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“Love Is Not On Lockdown”

Late night.

The cranberry glass,

is red and full.

Singing, Marley,

in an empty room,

satisfies my Soul

and guides me,

away from gloom,

into, wholehearted, recognition.

I take nothing for granted.

The World,

it may be screaming,

writhing,

in silent agony,

expressed,

though twisted tree-trunks,

and honey bees,

that can, barely, hover

over flowers,

on the verge of defeat…

… manifested, through

a kingdom of animals,

skipping

generations of growth..

But,

I, still, endeavour,

to sip,

slowly,

from the goblet of reality.

Once, is enough,

for clarity.

Moderation,

seals the edges.

I return, to stolen moments.

To the town,

which holds me dearly.

I take nought, for granted.

I like it, like that…

…And,

I know,

I’m falling,

falling,

into the arms of

a mandate of Love,

that yearns,

to reach the root

of every frown..

…that teaches, new speech,

to recompense, at length,

the sorrow,

placed, on lay-away…

For,

today,

has caused a reaction,

a determination,

to turn life around,

for others…

Be the reassurance,

that,

Everlasting Love,

is not

on lockdown.

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“Nothing To Lose”

 

There is nothing to lose,

in crying

scotch-bonnet tears.

Releasing decades,

plus years,

of, long-held, fears..

Nothing to lose,

by shaking it off

and away…

…every ounce of anger,

that ruined your day..

and stamped on your Life,

embossing its impact,

in acrid strife.

Nothing to lose,

in pouring 

the inventory

of your heart,

into a compartment,

marked, “Done”.

Nothing to run from.

Nothing can stun you.

No more,

are you living,

restrained..

For,

there’s so much to gain,

from

shouting at thunderstorms,

dancing, in rain,

with smiles,

in the face of chagrin.

No,

there, really is, 

nothing to lose..

as,

to let go,

entirely, 

is an,

irrefutable,

win-win.

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“Live And Direct”

Childlike,

in Creativity.

Mature,

in Kindness.

His Livery,

founded, in Faith,

cleanses…

…relieves all stress.

With heartfelt words,

the World,

he blesses.

As his tone

caresses,

the social interface,

a phone

becomes a smile,

of amplified encouragement.

The effect,

immediate.

Revelatory.

Heaven-sent.

Laughter,

from the

Seat of the Soul,

bookmarks

Time, well-spent,

in authenticity…

… caring and sharing

Life experience,

from glamorous,

to gritty truth.

Everyone is welcomed,

to be,

as they came.

His bonafide commitment,

from a place of Love,

means,

no-one,

ever leaves

the same.

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“H.U.M.I.L.I.T.Y”

 

Her

Unwavering

Modesty

Is

Living

Infinitely

Through

You.

 

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