Poems and Musings

It often seems that life’s moments fall into either of two categories: as debt collecting mechanisms or as life-giving forces Every action, spoken word, conversation, debate, argument, and decision exert a specific, time-bound pressure of X magnitude, whether positive or negative Each “Event” tattoos itself onto the timeline, unable to be altered Those things that have been done and should have been done deliver a positive impact Those things that have been done but should not have been done deliver a negative impact Those things that haven’t been done but should have been done deliver a negative impact And those things that haven’t been done and rightfully should not have been done deliver a positive impact And cumulatively, they may coalesce at certain points in life Zigzagging above and below the line of equilibrium until the point at which life finally ceases But rest assured, because life is not privy to the emotional overlays of any Event It does not bother with the w...

I thought I had it all mapped out I thought I’d mastered the stillness I thought my core could no longer be rattled, pulse tucked away I thought embers buried deep could never reignite I thought it’d be difficult to feel that again –   … or so I thought

Moving eloquently With a barrier in its way, it chooses While it appears to make a split-second decision The choice is calculated, methodical, and well-researched Flow around – maintain a quiet sincerity Remain steadfast, unyielding Flow over – overcome what lies ahead Assert dominance, display superiority Crash – solve the problem, tackle it head-on Not from a place of power, but from sheer courage And once the choice is made, it returns to its original state And so, it continues Moving eloquently, again.