Campaigning to Win

Campaigning to Win

to win in this case is reaching our potential
and as that is unlimited, a plan is essential
first let us not think our abilities are limited
when working together the potential is infinitive

the infinite power of sharing a goal
dissolves separation as we work as a whole
each holds a vision for family and self
for community, territory, sharing true wealth

the wealth of our nation and all that’s within
starts with our personal gifts – that is where to begin
let each constituency now seek out the one
to represent not themselves but the community’s sum

a person so respected – known for walking their talk
who honours all others, a wise community rock
who holds a vision for a future that is growing and clear
where all can live peacefully with an absence of fear

this candidate that is identified must also possess
a passion to serve and collaborate with the rest
let us first work towards completing our list
having a candidate in every riding so no one is missed

we want all to be represented
we are the grassroots
we have proven leadership
whose own accomplishments she mutes

a compassion for seeing the suffering addressed
she works tirelessly, daily, giving it her best
best parliamentarian of the year, hardest working MP
best orator in the house, voted thus by her peers who can see

the qualities of leadership second to none
let’s give her the opportunity to show what can be done
let us stir up the passion of the young and the elders
our first nations, the scientists, the farmers and welders

school teachers, health workers, artists and composers
all segments of our cultures, initiators and closers
women of the country, we’ve fought for the right to vote
we have the power to shape the future for our children, take note

let us all participate, let us show the country how
by cherishing our differences, show how diversity can allow
more perspectives to emerge blending to create new solutions
implementing systems that are sustainable and ending pollutions

by focusing on what is working and sharing our gifts
by sitting in circle, listening to and debating all rifts
by heralding the scientists whose work provides new solutions
by supporting the access to educational institutions

let us radiate our desire to bring positive change
our country has the opportunity to totally rearrange
all of our systems, antiquated and broken
we have now the means, let it be spoken

voice now our support for Elizabeth May
she is the key to initiate and exercise the new way
believing in collaboration she works with us all
listen to your hearts and answer the call

let us support her as she travels this land
by paying it forward we can give her a hand
providing accommodation and venues for letting her speak
paying for her travel to the next community she will meet

we don’t need to advertise against all the others
we just need to speak to our sisters and brothers
never before has the choice been so clear
for Elizabeth May, Green Party, join us as we cheer!


gagi      07/21/15

Fractional Ownership

Fractional Ownership

fractional ownership signifies a divide
how can we divvy up the world?
how can we ever decide
what is yours, what is mine?

if we were to share
the abundance that is
there would be no more poverty
or extravagant fizz

popular modes, competition and greed
fuel an economy that spirals out of control
can we switch it off or simply turn the dial?
does the answer exist in the consumers’ file?

petition the masses and hand out the decree
we are changing our ways until all is at ease
willing to give and willing to receive
not of a life style but the essentials please

all we don’t need we can share, give away
stop producing the unnecessary and necessity for speed
ask “do we need this?” when shopping for more
replacing the old? recycle old – do not store

how quickly can we change and practice the new
depends on the commitment of me and of you
start in our homes, our neighbourhoods and expand
before long the initiative will spread thru the land

dissolving fractional ownership of materials and the land
gives way to being caretakers of all that’s at hand
it helps to beautify a world that now knows itself
and the beauty of sharing confirms humanity’s common wealth


gagi      06/01/15

Mastery

Mastery

the mastery of our existence
yes of the human race
is to pre-empt any disturbance
so as to live in a state of grace

if ever there was a reason
to reach out to others now
is the fact of the great imbalance
one we cannot continue to allow

for those seeking to control others
the easiest way to do
is to use bribery and deception
to hire or lure a crew

those suffering in utter poverty
will take any opportunity given
to simply survive, help their family
they will often do what they are bidden

to identify those so vulnerable
to support them in their own endeavours
to encourage a life that’s fulfilling
to relate to the needs of others

to master the very foundation
of an existence that’s now at risk
we must shift our focus from accumulation
and share our abundance for emancipation

the mastery of our existence
is as simple as looking after each other
to share what there is and understand
each is a sister or brother


gagi      05/25/15