Poetry

It is sunny in my part of the universe today.  I am listening to my favorite song "Golden."  When my path hits a pit, a bumpy spot, when I am lost, confused, wondering what has happened to me, etc., etc. I play this song.  It reminds me of how precious my life is and that it is mine, all mine to do with and live as is good for me.  Sometimes I wonder if living myself as myself is selfish or does it upset others who don't really know who they are.  Does my independence threaten? Does my not caring about all the hostility and anger that is contained in the world a bother for others? Is it really important for me to see circumstances as others see them all the time? Is it really that important? Really? 

I know what is out there.  I know that people are dying for no reason and some are going before their time.  I know that the government is not fair; it gives more to others than it should.  I know money is powerful.  I know that "the deceiver" walks among us in many guises.  I am not completely unaware of all the evil and deceit that goes on around me; but I refuse to live my life in the mire and muck of the selfishness and nastiness of people around me.

However moments come like where I am right now when I start to doubt myself and Jill Scott's "Hear My Call" become my prayer too:

"Hear My Call"

[Verse 1]
Here I am again asking questions,
Waiting to be moved.
I am so unsure of my perception,
What I thought I knew I don't seem to
Where is the turn so I can get back to what I believe in?
Back to the old me and

[Chorus]
God, please hear my call.
I am afraid for me.
Love has burned me raw
I need your healing
Please, please, please.

[Verse 2]
I am such a fool
How did I get here?
Played by all the rules
Then they changed
I am but a child to your vision
Standing in the cold and the rain
Lost here in the dark
I can't see my foot to take a step,
What is happening?
Oh, this hurts so bad. I can hardly breathe.
I just want to leave so...

[Chorus]
God, please hear my call.
I am afraid for me.
Love has burned me raw
I need your healing
Please,
God, please hear my call.
I am afraid for me.
Love has burned me raw
I need your healing
Please, please, oh, please, please.

God please hear my call.
I am afraid.
Love has turned me cold,
I need your healing.
Please, please, please, please, please, please.

Namaste