Dig Deep

My eyes are open but I do not see,
details slip and slide and elude me,
outer appearance is not important,
skin deep beauty is irrelevant.

I can tell you about a person’s mood,
and if his intent is bad or good,
I know if he’s willing to go great lengths,
I am aware of his foibles and strengths.

What is inside excites and intrigues me,
remove the wrapping paper to see,
is he a person to treasure and keep,
or perhaps I’ve uncovered a creep.

Discerning what’s true and fake takes its toll,
but eyes do indeed reflect the soul,
penetrate his eyes to his very core,
you will find what you are looking for.

Quote to ponder

I find it fascinating that most people plan their vacation with better care than they do their lives. Perhaps that is because escape is easier than change.
- Jim Rohn

Feeling Bereft

Commotion surrounds her life,
she is wilting from the strife,
distraction, noise fills the air,
she kicks and rears like a mare.

Wild eyes shift from right to left,
revealing feeling bereft,
she lunges forward and darts,
fleeing from racket, she parts.

Solitude envelops all,
tension eases and she falls,
soft grass welcomes and comforts,
her fingers caress soft dirt.

Thinking opens to clarity,
unfolding to hilarity,
most try to escape their thoughts,
but her thoughts are what she sought.

Quote to ponder

The way to gain a good reputation, is to endeavor to be what you desire to appear. - Socrates

Mad Men

Sitting at the heart throb of power,
refusing to relent or cower,
are the mad men in the universe,
spreading their warped ways like a curse.

The span of their reach cast dark shadows,
flowers wither and die in meadows.
All laws are changed to benefit them;
the masses hide money in coat hems.

Trust has vanished in this lawless land,
possessions are buried in the sand.
Chilling cries for help fall on deaf ears,
no one speaks of what they see or hear.

Fear is embedded deep in the soul,
an abundance of worries take their toll.
Black clouds of despair hover above;
hearts feel dead, there is no room for love.

Ocean

When I step in, you embrace me,
tender lapping waves push and pull,
lazily I float and feel free,
happiness seeps in until full.

You send friendly fish to amuse,
their splendid colors attract me,
teasingly chasing, they accuse,
I've invaded their privacy.

You adorn the shoreline with shells,
I collect spectacular ones,
each has its own story to tell,
caressing all, I know I’ve won.

You send a soothing breeze my way,
it tosses my hair in the air,
lightly dancing, it wants to play,
joking that we make a good pair.

You sing a song of contentment,
the lulling sound puts me to sleep,
shoving away all resentment,
I slip into a slumber so deep.

My eyes open to a painting,
its beauty splashed across the sky,
brilliant colors rearranging,
your friend, the sun, has said good-bye.

Shadows appear to end the day,
and it is time for me to go,
we exchange smiles before I say,
loving you keeps away all woes.

Baby Blue Jay

Abandoning the nest
seemed a mighty test;
my wings were not strong,
everything appeared wrong.

I peered over the edge
then gazed at the ledge
where my mother perched
as her intent eyes searched.

Suddenly she swooped,
pecked the ground then looped
around me giving food
that tasted, oh, so good.

I sighed in relief;
felt proud in my belief;
my mother was the best
and I could stay and rest.