FALLEN LEAVES

I see a blanket–A blanket of leaves.They have all fallenFrom beautiful trees. Trees now are baren–Waiting it seems,Preparing themselvesFor a beautiful spring! Life is a cycleOf ebb and flow.Where are you, friend?Are you ready to glow? Sometimes, like trees,We lose our zest–Take thoughtful time,And give it a rest! As time passes on,Stronger we growUntil we […]

CRITICAL THINKING

Critical thinking— A forgotten skill. Once was a given, And should be still!   Too long expected To accept the norm. No thought employed— What’s the harm?   Perhaps the norm Came into being Through long ago times— No insight seeing.   Critical thinking Can be unsettling— Why rock the boat? Are we just meddling? […]

Read the Poem Examine My Heart

Examine my heart– Lord, what do you see? Does it reflect Christ Or only deceit?   Have I fooled myself With my eyes and ears? Have I become tainted?– I ask through my tears.   Like bits of poison Just entered my heart. Damaged hearts hurt As goodness departs.   Don’t think it’s ok To […]