Awareness

In the quiet, I wait for the perfect rhyme,
As time slips by, unnoticed, in its climb.
Hoping for your glance, a moment to see,
But you’ve departed, and I’m left to be.

Awareness, a gift, so natural and true,
Yet ignorance prevailed, leaving me blue.
Be yourself always, strive until you find,
In every moment, your peace of mind.

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Grow Slowly

You are called into an important meeting. You notice a wonderful point that might change the course of the decision being made. But, you hold back. May be wait for them to ask you. May be they ignore you. May be they realise it later. But you missed a chance to contribute. Thinking you are too small in the chain, you made sure you remain insignificant. It’s fine to grow slowly. It’s better than standing still and falling.

If you think you are too small to be effective, you have never been in bed with a mosquito.

Betty Reese
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Cleansing

In the heart of the chilling mountain's hold,
A burning volcano, fiery and bold.
Pretend not to laugh, yet a smile's embrace,
Touches the soul with gentle grace.

Routine cleansing, inside out,
Keeps spirits high, erases doubt.
Lighting paths for self and others to see,
Appreciating life's beauty, wild and free.
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