Triangle & Harmony

The human triangle
Of instinct, intellect, and spirit
When it is lacking in harmony
Becomes self destructive.
11.07.14

Read & Retained

When a book sells
It does not mean it is read
And when it is read
It does not mean it is understood
And when it is understood
It does not mean it is retained;
Only what we retain from books
Remains with us to change our lives.
11.06.14

Time & Decline

When time and complacency
Erode honor, decency, and manners
Cultures flounder and decline.
11.05.14

Belief & Blindness

To have blind belief
Or blind confidence
Without skepticism
Without reflection
And without debate
Is most dangerous.
11.04.14

Betrayed & Chosen

When a younger friend dies
We feel betrayed for the loss
And happy for being spared;
But, when it’s our turn to die
We feel betrayed yet again
Instead of feeling happy
Because those we love
Have been spared.
11.03.14

Life & Vulnerability

When life tantalizes
Rendering us gullible
It takes many rounds
Before we can resist
Our vulnerabilities.
11.02.14

Love & Despair

When love turns sad
It still holds joy within its tears;
When there’s no love, there are no tears
And sadness turns to despair.
11.01.14