Do not call me elderly:
I am an elder!
An Elder,
with sixty plus years of wisdom
acquired through surviving
in a materialistic society
that values youth and beauty
more than age and wisdom.
Do not dismiss me
or my ideas
with "OK Boomer!"
show a little respect
and listen to what I have to say;
even if you don't take my advice,
you may hear something interesting
about history and elder wisdom.
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Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Monday, March 30, 2020
On a Spring Morning in 2020
The chill in the morning air
doesn't stop the birds from singing
or building nest.
I listened to them
as I waited for the paratransit bus
to take me to my obligatory blood draw.
Social distancing ignored
because I need my med refiled
and the doctor won't refill them
without the blood work report.
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doesn't stop the birds from singing
or building nest.
I listened to them
as I waited for the paratransit bus
to take me to my obligatory blood draw.
Social distancing ignored
because I need my med refiled
and the doctor won't refill them
without the blood work report.
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Sunday, March 29, 2020
Faith's Candle
Oh, Lord,
thank you for lighting
the candle of my faith,
so that I may proclaim
God's Most Great Name
to every seeker
after truth.
Oh, Lord,
let my candle burn
casting the light of love
and faith
across the universe.
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thank you for lighting
the candle of my faith,
so that I may proclaim
God's Most Great Name
to every seeker
after truth.
Oh, Lord,
let my candle burn
casting the light of love
and faith
across the universe.
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Saturday, March 28, 2020
Getting Out of Your Rut
Has social distancing
put you in a rut.
You don't have to get out of the house
to get out of your rut,
all you have to do is get up
and chase the mouse
through the house.
What?
You don't have a mouse
in your house!
In that case I suggest
you do what my mother
and grandmother always did
when they were in a rut:
rearrange
the furniture.
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put you in a rut.
You don't have to get out of the house
to get out of your rut,
all you have to do is get up
and chase the mouse
through the house.
What?
You don't have a mouse
in your house!
In that case I suggest
you do what my mother
and grandmother always did
when they were in a rut:
rearrange
the furniture.
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Friday, March 27, 2020
Stay At Home
Stay at home
out of the crowds,
stay healthy
and don't bitch or groan.
Stay at home
until this health crisis passes,
and when it does
go to a movie,
out to eat,
or for a walk
around the block.
Stay at home
and work online,
or pick up the telephone
and call a friend.
out of the crowds,
stay healthy
and don't bitch or groan.
Stay at home
until this health crisis passes,
and when it does
go to a movie,
out to eat,
or for a walk
around the block.
Stay at home
and work online,
or pick up the telephone
and call a friend.
Thursday, March 26, 2020
I Walk By Faith
Each day
I walk by faith
step-by-step across
a narrow
stone covered path
that leads
through the valley of shadows.
I walk by faith
placing every test and difficulty
in the hands of God,
knowing my Lord is sufficient.
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I walk by faith
step-by-step across
a narrow
stone covered path
that leads
through the valley of shadows.
I walk by faith
placing every test and difficulty
in the hands of God,
knowing my Lord is sufficient.
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Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Dreaming of My Grandparents
A chill in the morning air
brings back memories of last night's dream
of my Grandparents
working together on a farm in Oklahoma.
I never saw the farm!
I remember once
Grandpa point out the land
where where the house and out buildings
once stood,
but in the dream
they were working together
and the buildings were standing
as the must have stood
when my Grandparents were first married.
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brings back memories of last night's dream
of my Grandparents
working together on a farm in Oklahoma.
I never saw the farm!
I remember once
Grandpa point out the land
where where the house and out buildings
once stood,
but in the dream
they were working together
and the buildings were standing
as the must have stood
when my Grandparents were first married.
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Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Early Spring
In early spring
the temperature if fickle,
sometimes warm
and sometimes cold.
In early spring
the wind caresses
pollen baring trees
causing people to sneeze.
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the temperature if fickle,
sometimes warm
and sometimes cold.
In early spring
the wind caresses
pollen baring trees
causing people to sneeze.
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Monday, March 23, 2020
Humanity Will Survive
Humanity will survive!
We will pass through this present crises,
and become a more united species.
We will pass through this present crises,
and become a more united species.
Sunday, March 22, 2020
A Poem
A poem exists
somewhere in space and time
until the poet pens the rhyme.
A poem is born
when the poet's soul writes it
in the poet's mind.
A poem lives
when the reader intones it.
somewhere in space and time
until the poet pens the rhyme.
A poem is born
when the poet's soul writes it
in the poet's mind.
A poem lives
when the reader intones it.
Saturday, March 21, 2020
World Poetry Day 2020
Happy World Poetry Day 2020!
With the shelter-in-place order
in effect,
it's time to read your favorite poem
or write a poem dedicated
to your favorite poet.
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With the shelter-in-place order
in effect,
it's time to read your favorite poem
or write a poem dedicated
to your favorite poet.
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Friday, March 20, 2020
The Feast Day of Baha
On the Feast Day of Baha
the splendor of the New Year
rose resplendent above Sunrise Mount
casting the glory of dawn
across the planet.
In the first light of day
the excellence of spring
warmed the cold ground of winter
causing it to give birth
and bring forth
new life.
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the splendor of the New Year
rose resplendent above Sunrise Mount
casting the glory of dawn
across the planet.
In the first light of day
the excellence of spring
warmed the cold ground of winter
causing it to give birth
and bring forth
new life.
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Thursday, March 19, 2020
On the Nineteenth Day of Fast
I contemplate the coming year
full of joy, hope, and sharing
the word of Baha'u'llah
on the unity of humanity.
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full of joy, hope, and sharing
the word of Baha'u'llah
on the unity of humanity.
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Wednesday, March 18, 2020
On the Seventeenth Day of Fast
I inhale the chill of morning,
and meditate
on the meaning
of the Nineteen-Day Fast:
Letting Go
and Letting God.
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and meditate
on the meaning
of the Nineteen-Day Fast:
Letting Go
and Letting God.
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Tuesday, March 17, 2020
On the Sixteenth Day of Fast
I meditate on a Fasting prayer:
it is the wine of Divine love
flowing from the Holy Spirit
into the chalice of immortality.
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it is the wine of Divine love
flowing from the Holy Spirit
into the chalice of immortality.
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Monday, March 16, 2020
On the Fifteenth Day of Fast
I focus my meditation
upon the Word of God
revealed by Baha'u'llah,
the Glory of God.
upon the Word of God
revealed by Baha'u'llah,
the Glory of God.
Saturday, March 14, 2020
On the Thirteenth Day of Fast
Fast prayers inspire
Encourage the poet to write
Odes to the All-Glorious Lord,
Praising the Glory of God.
Encourage the poet to write
Odes to the All-Glorious Lord,
Praising the Glory of God.
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Friday, March 13, 2020
On the Twelfth Day of Fast
Tranquility
embraces the mind and the soul
of the individual that places
complete trust in the All-Glorious Lord.
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embraces the mind and the soul
of the individual that places
complete trust in the All-Glorious Lord.
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Thursday, March 12, 2020
On the Eleventh Day of Fast
I read
Fasting by Jelaluddin Rumi,
and it was a beautiful
description of the Fast.
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Fasting by Jelaluddin Rumi,
and it was a beautiful
description of the Fast.
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Wednesday, March 11, 2020
On the Tenth Day of Fast
Oh Lord,
I am a pebble
resounding with Thy praise
in this age of unity.
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I am a pebble
resounding with Thy praise
in this age of unity.
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Tuesday, March 10, 2020
On the Ninth Day of Fast
I contemplate detachment,
and comprehend it
as one benefit of fasting.
and comprehend it
as one benefit of fasting.
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Monday, March 09, 2020
On the Eighth Day of Fast
I intone a prayer revealed for the Fast,
a prayer that begins praise of God,
a prayer the ask protection,
and request forgiveness.
I meditate,
I realize the prayer
encourages obedience
and trust in God--
the only protection in times of trouble.
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a prayer that begins praise of God,
a prayer the ask protection,
and request forgiveness.
I meditate,
I realize the prayer
encourages obedience
and trust in God--
the only protection in times of trouble.
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Sunday, March 08, 2020
On the Seventh Day of Fast
Sleep arrives
on the wings of prayer
revealed for the Nineteen-day Fast,
and I realize that,
because of age and medication,
I miss fasting.
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on the wings of prayer
revealed for the Nineteen-day Fast,
and I realize that,
because of age and medication,
I miss fasting.
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Saturday, March 07, 2020
On the Sixth Day of Fast
In prayer I speak
to the All-Glorious Creator!
In meditation I listen
for the Creator speaking
in the language of my soul.
Divine love
and forgiveness
emanate from the prayers
revealed for the nineteen-day fast.
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to the All-Glorious Creator!
In meditation I listen
for the Creator speaking
in the language of my soul.
Divine love
and forgiveness
emanate from the prayers
revealed for the nineteen-day fast.
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Friday, March 06, 2020
Thursday, March 05, 2020
On the Fourth Day of Fast
At 73,
I Fast spiritually.
Day by day
I let go of old habits
and thoughts
that hold back
the progress of my soul.
Prayer by prayer
I place each tests
in the hands
of God's Glory.
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I Fast spiritually.
Day by day
I let go of old habits
and thoughts
that hold back
the progress of my soul.
Prayer by prayer
I place each tests
in the hands
of God's Glory.
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Wednesday, March 04, 2020
On the Third Day of Fast
Paragraph by paragraph
I consumes the word of God
feeding my soul on sacred scriptures.
I consumes the word of God
feeding my soul on sacred scriptures.
Tuesday, March 03, 2020
On the Second Day of Fast
I read a prayer
revealed for the nineteen-day Fast,
and contemplate letting go.
In its essence fasting
is letting go of the desires of the flesh--
such as food and drink--
and holding onto spiritual qualities--
such as faith in God
and forgiveness.
At 73
I am learning to let go
of the prejudices
and fears
that come between me
and the Glorious Lord.
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revealed for the nineteen-day Fast,
and contemplate letting go.
In its essence fasting
is letting go of the desires of the flesh--
such as food and drink--
and holding onto spiritual qualities--
such as faith in God
and forgiveness.
At 73
I am learning to let go
of the prejudices
and fears
that come between me
and the Glorious Lord.
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Monday, March 02, 2020
On the First Day of Fast
Age and medication
prevent fasting from food and drink,
not meditation and prayer.
prevent fasting from food and drink,
not meditation and prayer.
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