Reminding yourself

New beginnings await us All our dreams can be realized Still time to start anew

unk(now)n

Don’t get too attached Because elation can quickly die I can only control my efforts Heavy blows from the lows I need to remain upright Even if the UNKNOWN is ready for my downfall No matter what life can create Be prepared for the worst While enjoying all its worth In the end we’ll realize […]

Low doses

Hormesis – Gaining positive effects from exposure to low doses of something that is otherwise negative at higher doses. Nature’s balance held true A low gentle dose Hormesis brings forth revitalization

change the ending

A new start unfolds A story to create awaits A chance to make an impact Don’t rush yourself Give yourself time to reflect You’ll finish on your own accord Onward to the satisfying end

The Unseen Tears of a Young Cobalt Miner

The scorching morning sun beats down on me As I’m forced to toil away cobalt Its dust coats my lungs and impairs my vision And even if my sight isn’t 20/20 I can still see what I’m doing isn’t right For my growth I’m merely a young boy Yet, the rest of the world depends on […]

capture the night

Once more upon a midnight dreary I feel as if my thoughts are dormant The cold empty symptom of lost wisdom Wandering through the deep darkness I look up at the sky Stars stab each other to make room In a crowded night sky, disconnecting the big dipper Contemplating as I walk, aware but jaded […]

Tackling Micro Stresses: How to Bounce Back From Life’s Little Challenges

Though they may seem innocuous, micro-stresses can amount to a lot of strain The next volume of your life titled, Vitality The mounting pressure builds, with no way to stop Til it bursts forth like a torrent, our souls on the drop It creeps in slowly, yet quickly takes hold Sending us to dark places […]

Starting Point

I can’t start Words elude me There’s no way to be thoughtful with an empty brain We all know the dead leave their feelings behind I know it’s rough Facing a foggy path but I keep going Confrontations with the unknown No time to phone home It’s time to face the challenge alone Profiles replete […]

The Remains

Unanswered questions still remain, But look ahead with hopeful eyes. Rejection felt but not in vain.