The philosopher

Throughout the years I've tried to grow To learn from each experience To be the person I knew I was capable of being To listen to my conscience, my instincts, To understand my self so that I could better understand others I learned empathy and patience, Forgiveness and acceptance Yet despite my... Sign in to see full entry.

My needs are simple or so I thought Yet for simple needs their achievement is not We strive for different versions of the same ends That complications and obstacles be done with To acheive some sort of rythm in our life again I know life has it's challenges It's not always easy, I just want to move... Sign in to see full entry.

My enthusiasm for life has not waned Yet I feel like a mouse on a running wheel I know where I want to go I know what I want to accomplish My goals are clear There is no doubt in my mind what needs to be done My frustration lies in the seemingly endless obstacles in my way Although my happiness is... Sign in to see full entry.

What defines a friend? Should there be conditions or parameters? Does each individual have there own opinion Of what those conditions or parameters are Or how a friend should or should not behave? If we concentrated our efforts on how to be a good friend Instead of scrutinizing others efforts to be... Sign in to see full entry.

There are those who would like us to believe they possess great strength When in truth they are the great pretenders Hiding behind bold and crass behavior Trying to disguise the emptiness and fear Lashing out at anyone who threatens to reveal their true nature They interpret aggression as strength... Sign in to see full entry.

It has been said that we teach people how to treat us, That forgiveness is not about the other person, It is about our own peace of mind. If we are to avoid abuse, Whether it be verbal,emotional,neglectful or physical, We must each draw a line in the sand. I will forgive much, But this does not mean... Sign in to see full entry.

May we all remember the the year that has past Be proud of surviving the worst of it Learning from both trial and error Treasuring the laughter Forgiving ourselves for not accomplishing all that we'd hoped to And getting satisfaction from that which we did The new year brings hope Always striving... Sign in to see full entry.

You are my soft place to fall my love No matter what challenges life brings Coming home to you reminds me Why I work till I can't focus, Smile when I'd rather scream, Stay positive when giving up would be so much easier, And laugh when I want to cry. You inspire me to be strong yet soft, Brave as... Sign in to see full entry.

Just one day each year We get together with loved ones To celebrate love and hope And a man who represents both He told us God says we're all his children Regardless of race or beliefs It's a comforting thought to know That God loves us all No matter what we believe or don't believe No matter what... Sign in to see full entry.

Much is said about time Too much,too little Too fast and too slow Racing against it Never enough of it Time is precious Time is wasted Although it seems to stop When soulmates connect The world slips away Such as it does At the time of loss When your very life gets wiped away In the span of a... Sign in to see full entry.