Month: July 2021

I sit and look at my windows
A low cloud has “frosted” them
I cannot see out, except vaguely 
So I am left within my confines
I think of liberty and opportunity
A country which allows prosperity
Does not interfere with those who try
Encourages participation in the economy 
Teaches what effort can do for the individual
So many are content with nothing-hood
They are not willing to take a chance
Will feed off of government benefits 
Never take a logical stance
Vote for the status quo
They are not blinded, but
See welfare as their chance
Never know the taste of defeat
Or how to rise when knocked down
Life for them may be empty
I wonder if they realize or understand
The fulfillment is not in taking but in giving
I do not wish to judge, but rather 
Have hope that they will learn
The importance of contribution 
I feel not superiority over them
Many have given their service to our country
Have died defending our liberties
Still the stuff of life that makes it worth living is
An everyday prodding into its undertakings
A successful life takes on many factors
We all play a part in who we are or appear to be
A vagrant may be an inspiration
May be the start of a new journey for someone
Outcomes depend on many participants
Sometimes it is difficult to move if you 
Cannot see beyond the window or something
Else that may be blocking your view
Fear of failure or success is always a factor
For many it is time to take a second look
Forget the peers who may be holding you back
Bring joy to yourself; take a bite of life
It may be delicious

Stanski 
July 6, 2021 ^

Sunshine filters through the trees
And settles on an empty wooden chair
That faces out at the Inland Sea
I think about its emptiness and
How at one time a certain person
Called that chair her own
Because she loved the view it offered
And the peace it brought to her
We deserve it she would say
Not in a selfish way, but rather
Joyous as she had worked, raised
A family, an extended family and
Then back to work always with a
Great attitude and never understanding
Why others could not find happiness
In the things where she found bliss
Life ended too soon for her as it does
For so many and even with the knowledge
Of imminent death she remained upbeat
And remarkably happy up to the end
The angels told her they would be coming
But not for a few days because there were
Her sisters who needed to see her
The empty chair is a grayish white but
The light the angels brought was gold,
Magenta and purple which brought
More joy to her as it would
A small bird flew by the window and
I thought of the wonder of life and
The Almightiness of God the Father
We will all leave an empty chair and
Now while we have life it is time to
Honor and respect that which we have now
As well at what we once had and be 
Prepared for that which will come our way
Life is precious and the hereafter will be
Amazing even more so than the sun
Filtering through the trees

Stanski
July 5, 2021 ^

Time advances
In spite of
Our intentions to
Slow down
A look at accomplishments
Disappoints us
The pile of work
Keeps growing
The shore line rumbles
Clouds are dark
Thunder and lightning
Nature at work
Self-examination
Changes are to be made
Courage and a plan
Transformation to dependability
Changes show improvement
We look at life and nature
It can be beautiful
Not without disappointments
But when things go bad
We must stay focused
Life is what we make it
Nature has her way
Does not answer to anyone
We have the gift of life
Live it to the fullest

Stanski
July 4, 2021 ^

All the proclamations given
Have little effect on the outcome
Praise feels good for the moment, but
The motorcade keeps on traveling
Until it is out of sight
We stand and keep looking
Watching as if magic will bring it back
Once it is over, just the memory is left

We look back on events in life
Thinking:  If we could only do it over,
How would we change the things we did?
The thinking does not make it possible
The going around is one time only
The life we live will come to an end
When it does there is no more
Realizing this sometimes takes too long

Real life is in the minute
It is not a wait-and-see affair
There are no footnotes on a life stating
He meant to do a lot more
The parade you want is the one you’re in
You know where it’s going and desire to be there
There will always be time for second guessing – that’s
The price you pay when you act first and ask questions later

The living and the dying are all part of life
How you live should be the most important part
Think brilliant blaze as opposed to smoldering leaves
Gusto verses indifference 
Many forget how to live and feel of little importance
Others bring magnificence to the smallest deeds
We have one go and attitude plays an important part 
The journey is up to us; the end will come on its own

Happy Fourth of July everyone
Live life to its fullest

By Steve Haarman aka Stanski
July 4, 2021

Praise be to the Father, Who
Has provided all I could ever need
And more.  I have more than I need
And came by it all honestly and 
Know that I must give back 
Especially to those on the fringes
If I am to be a follower
There are many fans and
It is not for me to judge others
But rather do these things that
I have been inspired to do and
Do these things quietly with no acclaim
For I have given what is not really mine 
But gifts that have been given to me
There are many who make claims
Among their own, but these claims
Ring hollow especially when no 
Real joy comes from the deceit and 
The fan must revisit his priorities
Jesus gave us all we have to know
He left the Holy Spirit with us
We have everything we need
Let us not fool ourselves
We must put away the cloak of
The fan and become a follower
The burden is great, but brings joy
The cross is heavy, but we can bear it

Stanski
July 3, 2021 ^

 
I thought about this yesterday in
The Church of Saint Francis:
   Look for Christ in others,
Especially before you consider judging them
I was moved by this and humbled
Who am I to judge anyway?

Stansberry McKricken aka Stanski
July 1, 2021 ^

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