mornings come
too early
daylight waits
for few of us
others don’t have
the option
we wake up
and do it all over
again and again
we don’t notice
the night or the
absence of light
we simply do
what we do
again and again
always
02/03/2022 j.g.l.
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.