Life is serenely complicated.
Some people try to stand out,
and by doing so hope to fit in
with others who do the same.
Me, I never wanted to stand out,
to be different, but I am.
I guess we all are, in our own way,
different that is.
If someone plants an idea in your head,
that doesn’t mean you have to water it.
Awakened by fireworks at 1:30AM.
Disoriented I get up to see
why there are explosions
outside our back door.
Standing there looking out the bathroom window,
it hits me.
A flood of realization.
When the heart and mind are divided,
the will determines the course.
There is a distinct difference
between making someone feel special,
and letting them know they ARE special.
If your goal is to get ahead in the world,
all that you gained will be gone
when this life ends.
But if instead you work
to shape your character,
it will be a part of you
as you step into eternity.
You may not be able to change the whole world,
but you can change yours.