
Within the finite
chaos whispers
amidst division’s illusion
Beyond the finite
harmony beckons
amidst unity’s reality
1=Unity

Monologue shapes
what I want to hear
into what I see
Dialogue invites
what we might want
into becoming what will be
2=Dialogue

Upon 3 points
foundations stand
From singular
to dimensional
that which is rigid
in beauty
births Creation’s dance
3=Triangle

Seasons dance
from one to another
variations in colours hue
& birds’ songs
model that in diversity
creativity thrives
4=Creation

Good Morning #Winnipeg
Each day begins
sometimes well
others poorly
in shared humanity’s embrace
may we Grace extend
5=Grace

By rote & rite identity interrupted
diversity diminished0
With creativity’s rebellion
pen in hand
cast the tale anew
6=Rebellion

Perfection’s attainment
not blemishes’ freedom illusion
It is in fulfilment’s embrace
when we claim the gift we are
7=Perfection

In fallow
shadowed parched soil
death dormant appears
In day’s longing
warming awakening humus
sleeping seeds birth
8=New Birth

Life paradox unfolds
as fragile & tenacious adventure
As journey’s path shortens
our final sum lies in choices made
9=Finality/Sum

In circles & spirals
our page turns
revising stories
discerning learnings anew
ever toward completion
we strive
10=Complete
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Good Morning #Winnipeg
As imperfection’s dirge
overwhelm tempts
In its din
hearken to voice still
whispering Beloved
11=Imperfection

From kitchen tables to Senate’s floor
how we gather reflects decisions’ course
Voices heard depends on power shared
12=Government

In Fear’s discord
omens bloom
conspiracies sprout
In Hope’s harmony
choices agency nurtures
prayer potential births
13=Fear

Upon awakening path
spirit flies
slumber to awareness
self-knowing dawns
& compassion’s care
transcends
habits’ harm
14=Spiritual Perfection

Assumptions narrate
stereotypes tale tell
Does what we see
mean what we get?
With curiosity’s wonder
may Grace guide
15=Grace

Betwixt nightmares crafted
Love every embrace enters
Amidst horrors perpetuated
Love’s capacity compassion curates
16=Love

Good Morning #Winnipeg
Intolerance’s mantra ingrained
& dignity trampled
May we solidarity united
diversity defend
17=Victory

As twine binds bale
doubt dreams constrict
fear imagination fastens
In fright’s anxious shade
light promise glimmers
18=Bind

In the sand
lines draw
boundaried binaries
good & bad
right & wrong
As ambiguity arises
may diversity’s lens guide
19=Judgement

Sun meets new horizon
shadows & light embrace
In dance’d pause
waiting’s pending potential ponders
purpose’s passage
20=Purpose
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Amidst
no’s
can’t do that
never been done
rebellious creative spirit walks
with mischievous smile
possible reveals
21=Rebellion

On shoulders we stand
spying beyond them
yet not as far
as they who shall follow
May choices now
generations nurture
22=Generations

Good morning #Winnipeg
In isolation’s tale
division dare dance
As Poet story retells
in hands held
alone we are not
23=God With Us

As spring budding branch
blesses playful passing cloud
We together anoint
diversity’s dream
as rainbow hands enfold
24=Priesthood

As mote’d eye
obscures wonder’s grace
So too judgement
fragments healing invitation
In letting go
liberation invites
25=Forgiveness

In reflection’s time
love hubris humbles
In action’s moment
love compassionate grounds
In life’s unfolding
Love Is
26=Agape

For those
who wield sticks
& who laws craft
power dehumanise tempts
In privilege’s place
mercy compassion invites
27=Mercy Seat

Life eternal whispers
Choices now
bind what shall be
Intention’s focus
tomorrow’s fabric threads
children yet to be
28=Eternal Life

Good Morning #Winnipeg
The world to which we aspire
where diversity’s dignity delights
in this day’s decisions dawns
29=Promised Land

Upon shared path’s purpose
toward aspiration’s goal
how might passion
balance seeking
embrace dedication’s wisdom?
30=Dedication
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Universe inhales
Poet, Holy Mystery, Parent or El
Names innumerable countenance alight
In metaphor
as One
we exhale
31=El

Wisdom’s revelations
reveal’d in wistful play
meditative prayer
mindful reflection
ever toward awakening
she guides
32=Wisdom

In narrative mundane
temptation strips everyday awe
With eyes wonder-wide
in our reflection
Connexion’s promise lies
33 = Promise

In child’s journey
guide, mentor & Elder
nurture whom we might be
With gentle & courageous care
may we wisdom offer
34 = Son

Good Morning #Winnipeg
Hope:
In oppression’s origin
depression’s depth
grief’s gathering
She whisper waits evermore
35 = Hope

In anger’s grip
amidst fear’s shrill
you becomes them
we becomes us
In enemy’s retributive mantra
may mercy temper
36 = Enemy

Language & syntax
paradox walk
With intention to unite
parsed grammar divides
For in trust
does Word community bind
37 = Word

Habits habituate
Temptations torment
Unconscious patterns perplex
Slavery’s shackle
intention’s awakening shatters
38 = Slavery

In laugher’s lilt
amidst play’s pleasure
& creativity’s change
Solidarity
division’s dis-ease
treasure transforms
39 = Disease

Upon jubilation’s cusp
& celebration’s joining
Trials taken
disciplines discerned
proving passed
Wisdom gently dawns
40 = Trials
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