02/02/2021 j.g.l.
It begins with an idea, a promise, or
pledge, to a person, a concept, and
yourself.
Commitment comes in many forms
as we accept invitations, overtures,
or challenges.
Commitment requires adherence to
your beliefs and compliance with
forces which, by their very nature,
could upset the balance.
The outcome is never certain.
Many times, best-laid plans are
subject to interruption or indifference.
Your fortitude and intention are not
always enough.
Commitment takes concern,
commitment takes courage;
commitment takes commitment.
Then it takes trust.
01/29/2019 j.g.l.
only a shadow
only the light
only confusion
only a night
only a breath
only my own
only a shadow
only alone
01/26/2021 j.g.l.
Aches and pains
from another day: physical,
psychological, anything but
understandable.
Or avoidable.
It all gets in the way.
We all hurt. We all heal,
by and by, in our own time
exercising empathy with others,
as much as ourselves.
Compassion.
Understanding.
We can only try,
we can only do what we
have the strength for
today, or any other day.
We grieve, if need be.
We all hurt. We will all heal.
We just don’t know when
or why or how to
deal with everyday
aches and pains.
01/22/2024 j.g.l.
I think we overlook the
obvious, and underthink
the truth.
We spend so much time
wanting to believe that
we fail to notice we
already do.
But it’s when we put off
what is necessary
because we think it will
happen on its own,
that we should truly
go ahead and do what
needs to be done.
It’s time.
j.g. lewis