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Heartache & Wheat Kings
dance between nostalgia & remorse
Hip steps courageously into Tragedy
As harmony guides
Inspired by Canadian courage …
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We are unison seeking
In each of us lies a note
a part of the harmony
for which the Universe
longs for us to sing
Inspired by harmony …
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In choking dust
swirling flame
towers burn
Hope falters
dreams severed
In despair’s embrace
Light dawns in a touch
Inspired by 9/11 …
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Siren sings
conform
comply
acquiesce
accede
deny that which you are
Resist & rage righteously
& be the gift you are
Inspired by rage harnessed …
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Anger’s apex
violence tempts
changing you to them
me to those
In mercy’s restraint
self-surrender
compassion invites
Inspired by mercy’s promise …
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Good Morning #Winnipeg
Equality longing
justice seeking
requires of us
commitment
compassion
caring
May it be so!
Inspired by justice’s river …
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Brother turtle plods
sheltering vulnerability’s tears
beneath shell’d facade
Courageously
in hurt revealed
our healing begins
Inspired by vulnerability’s strength …
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Good Morning #Winnipeg
Seasons dance with us
as leaves colour transform
life’s journey wisdom seeks
& compassion balance longs
Inspired by seasons’ rhythm …
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Upon horizon
vast varied
textured terrain
potential beckons
Tomorrow not conquered
but wonder embraced
& today adventure begins
Inspired by limitless horizons …
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Learned words
text memorised
rote academics
understanding does not promise
Compassion
blooms silent speaking
as deep listening
Inspired by listening’s wisdom …
Your reflections are most welcome!