Day: January 14, 2020

Why is it so easy to forget
Things we wished to keep in mind?
We were keeping track and then
Our minds went on furlough and
What was once significant became
Less meaningful then a stone
Skipped across a pond
Only to sink out of sight
What is important and is there
A benediction for us when
The original worth is discovered
And we act on it in a fruitful way
As though we were on
Top of it all along

What comes first in life, stupidity
Or our ability to detect it and
Is wisdom a gift we must wait
Years and months to unwrap
Life becomes contentious and
We have to deal with obstacles
Which we have no control over
And the keeper of the keys is absent
How long must we keep nodding yes
When we should be demanding no
When should we stand up and
Address the flaws in the system
Or forget everything until what
Was is no longer standing

Stanski
January 14, 2020

We have seen the glory of the eagle
When it flies in the sky of lovely blue
This vision transforms our thinking
about all of life’s possibilities
We have heard the promise of a better tomorrow
If only we are willing to sacrifice today

The eagle is uninhibited
We see its grace and conditions
Free access to lofty heights
From where its opportunities
Will be clearly laid out

Then the decision
Act or do not
Depending on instinct and need
Just another day in its world of survival

We think about our glory
And wonder if anyone witnessed it
Can it be defined like
the soaring of this bird?

The sun breaks through the cloudy sky
Puts light on the pines and the hills
Which are covered with light snow
and leaves from last year
We feel better even as
we watch the swirling flurries
Trying to make an impression on the landscape

The sun fades and clouds darken
Blowing winds keep waves pounding
These are conditions
Our work goes on in spite of them
Our purpose should be clear
Obstacles are not perceived
The fulfillment is more important
than the cost of the effort

We can soar
Our wings lift us to
new heights and better days
We find glory; are filled and thankful
We are ourselves
We are eagle like
The feeling is good

Stanski
January 13, 2020 ^

It is late now, well past the bewitching hour
The clock is gently talking but no one is listening
At this time everyone has their own agenda
A train can be heard in the distance
The sound is easy to handle
Memories of you come into mind
Country music and lost love
All mix well into this hour

Alone without cause partly
because of the time of year
Longing for those busier times
Yet knowing that this is today
and this is what we have
Self-critiquing might be in order

Goal setting and things to do now and later
Work sitting there untouched calls for action
Books unread waiting to be touched
People we know who need to be hugged
Timeless causes should be attended to
Slowly we know our disposition will have to be renewed

Make a difference just in your being
That is what living is all about
Let the sign of peace radiate from your face
Tensions evaporate as you meditate and think
about the meaning of your own existence

The filling up and the emptying are all part of one big dream
What is your purpose and what purpose can be worked
through you as you open up, knowing this can be true

Acceptance has nuzzled its way into you
and presence is an everyday attitude
Fears subside and lamentations disappear for now
as growth takes over

This will be quite a new year

Stanski
January

Victim-hood
Being told
It is not your fault
You tried
Did your best
You’ll do better next time
All so soothing
To the waiting ear

Not real life
Ask Teddy Roosevelt
Must get into the arena
Get your hands dirty
Fail and then get up
Only to fail again and
Then get up once more
Until success evolves

The critics will be there
Pointing out failure
Monday morning quarterbacking
Speaking loudly
To the believers
Who cannot think and
Depend on them for
Their course of action

I like the outsiders
Those who stir up the pot
Change the way things are done
Bring about positive results
Is blamed for hurt feelings
Accused of being unfair
Proceeds with abandon
Leading us to greatness again

Stanski
January 13, 2020 ^