the test
it does not matter 'bout my growing age
weather young or old or new or bearded sage
fate has a funny way to turn the page
tragic hopeful, or filled with roiling rage
life goes on no matter how i feel
what i do just simply turns the wheel
heart of gold or soul of tempered steel
while i balance on the edge of real
the search is futile when in my heart i know
that all thats inside on the outside shows
through the summer rain or winter snow
taking this lifes pleasures and it's blows
all i know is deep within my heart
it sits there waiting for a time to start
whether stupid or extremely smart
i have it in me wholly, not in part
so the test is whether i can see
how my truest heart can simply be
from desert storms to tropic gentle sea
the fullest all that makes what i call me
amen
weather young or old or new or bearded sage
fate has a funny way to turn the page
tragic hopeful, or filled with roiling rage
life goes on no matter how i feel
what i do just simply turns the wheel
heart of gold or soul of tempered steel
while i balance on the edge of real
the search is futile when in my heart i know
that all thats inside on the outside shows
through the summer rain or winter snow
taking this lifes pleasures and it's blows
all i know is deep within my heart
it sits there waiting for a time to start
whether stupid or extremely smart
i have it in me wholly, not in part
so the test is whether i can see
how my truest heart can simply be
from desert storms to tropic gentle sea
the fullest all that makes what i call me
amen
posted by Poet Guy @ 8:15 AM
2 Comments:
Amen.
You got to work with Sam? Were you a guest on Law & Order or something else?
He has my original artwork and he prayed for me in a very special way... (I sorta figure things out, you know. It's that "good relationship" I have with my Father.)
Thanks for letting me know who said that quote: "Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."
-Plato.
Wow... to think that saying is that old. Too bad umpteen million people over the centuries haven't paid attention.
Here's another favorite quote of mine... a little newer, but of the same meaning: ”…let us pledge allegiance to compassion, humanity and each other.” -Richard Belzer, July 4, 2005.
Kind Regards,
Reni.
You write very insightful poetry, by the way.
I tend to use fiction/poetry as a way of expressing my emotions in a safe environment.
^..^
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