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Surrounded by those who care
upheld by others who listen
bolstered by those who believe
In communities such as these
our dreams possible be
Inspired by dreams communities make possible …
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Be not guile’d by perfection’s lull
Within us
through stumbling’s teaching
mistake’s wisdom
& failure’s learning
our transformation begins
Inspired by dispelling perfection’s illusion …
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In learning
how do we discern doing?
In listening
how do we recognise being compassion?
In acting
how do we respond to intelligence’s dawn?
Inspired by not just learning but doing …
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Pennies shine
dogs bark
distractions interrupt
Yet the journey beckons
the goal summons
the aspiration inspires
Focus for dreams come true
Inspired by destinations attained …
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In depth’s dark
loss deep
there it lies
whispering
echoing
reflecting
Doubt not as loneliness subsumes seems
Light ever beckons to you & me
Inspired by light’s refraction in darkness …
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Reward
not treasure buried
bling blang worn
nor pennies shiny
With life’s intention
reflection explored
reward recognised
is what we become
Inspired by recognising we are the reward …
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Spy upon Creation
with wonder’s awe
humility’s inspiration
reveal colours unimagined
In our awakening
reveals diversity
reality’s plumb line
Inspired by colouring outside the lines …
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It is the hills climbed
not summits attained
It is the rapids traversed
not water placid
Where character is defined
integrity crystallised
Inspired by success reframed …
Your reflections are most welcome!