Despondent

Despondent

feeling despondent
an absence of hope and good cheer
where did it come from?
let’s look in the mirror

surrounded by beauty
and love in our lives
something is awakening
our reflections tell no lies

the very essence
of why we are here
is in danger of giving up
when surrounded by fear

constant reminders
relating to climate and life
we cannot ignore
the whole planet is in strife

we must go back to the basics
on how to survive
we can’t throw in the towel
but roll up sleeves and come alive

a passion for life
all forms are at risk
each be a leader
bring solutions to the mix

we have the power
the love and the might
awareness is not enough
come join in the fight

to delay or imagine
what we might have done
is the past way of avoiding
the battle to be won


gagi     07/13/21

Tyler’s Prayer

Tyler’s Prayer

I can do this now

I am aware of my thoughts

Let them set me free

I know i am loved

I know i am safe

I have someone with me

I must have some faith

I want to help my caregivers get rest

I am going to practice doing my best

I am going to do all i can for myself

I will ask someone if i want some help

Let this be the day that i am well and calm

Let me sleep all night until the dawn

Let me be okay with all that is happening

Let me look forward to planning by mindmapping

I have learned now how to cope

I am filled with gratitude and with hope

I am okay

I am me

TYLER

gagi
updated  07/09/21

The Adventure of Life

The Adventure of Life

a freedom to be
to share and to see
our eyes are our own
and experiences are sown
into the very fibre of our being

come play and be happy
child-like, fresh and loving
curious, open to the new
friendly and unstable
until confidence is found

a rebel is born to test his environment
running, bouncing from shifting stones,
rolling logs, tempting the impossible
growing, loving the exhilaration of speed
and newness of discovery

sometimes a detour
sometimes a rebuke
but love of life always wins
it is not about luck
but possibilities

remaining the dreamer
the what ifs that might be
imagining and wanting
growing that tree
of abundance and
ineffable love

gagi      05/31/21