Author: anonymous

1. An increased tendency to let things happen rather than make them happen.
2. Frequent attacks of smiling.
3. Feelings of being connected with others and nature.
4. Frequent overwhelming episodes of appreciation.
5. A tendency to think and act spontaneously rather than from fears based on past experience.
6. An unmistakable ability to enjoy each moment.
7. A loss of ability to worry.
8. A loss of interest in conflict.
9. A loss of interest in interpreting the actions of others.
10. A loss of interest in judging others.
11. A loss of interest in judging self.
12. Gaining the ability to love without expecting anything in return.

— Author unknown

I wish to speak and draw your ear
And I will pray that you may hear
These simple words of one so humble
I’ll say it plain that I don’t stumble

We must use our gift of rhyme
In this sad and sinful time
We must speak out and make it clear
We must make the people hear

We must not falter but be strong
Speak out together when we see wrong
Somehow link our words and verse
Remaining silent is a curse

There are children dead and dying
Old people alone and crying
Son and daughters that we cherish
By drugs and guns we watch them perish

Poets know words of love and care
But what’s it matter if we don’t share
My fellow poets lets begin the race
To make this world a better place

Send a card, email or letter
We will sort it out together
We will use our words to stand
For the better good of man

elpoet@poetsites.com