The Beginning of Survival

The beginning of survival

   might be the end of the road

I wonder if it might be

   that point where the weight of the load

becomes extraordinarily heavy

and we realise at last

that heroics notwithstanding

we are better off shedding the past

Which has dragged us underground

made it difficult to breathe

and despite the bright future

we have struggled to leave

but now looking forward

with integrity and grace

we can walk somewhat differently

and vary the pace

so we’re no longer imprisoned

but freedom has arrived

and our plans are hope-filled

cause we know we’ve survived

© Peter Bean

Emotions

We struggle with emotions!

It’s OK to be stoic

            (to act as if we’re in control)

But not to be emotional                                  (for men anyway)

            (which might imply being out of control)

But isn’t one

            just as emotional

            as the other

Emotions, feelings, expressions

            venting, sharing, remaining silent

Perhaps freedom to express

            would allow more self-control

ã Peter Bean

Ordinary Miracles

The taste of a nectarine; 

autumn leaves;

shapes of clouds;

the feeling of love;

dolphins frolicking;

a hug from a friend;

shape of a seashell;

the birth of a baby;

rippling muscles;

waves rolling in from the ocean;

the warmth of the sun;

galleries of pink galahs;

a home cooked meal;

fragrance of a rose;

refreshing rain;

river red gums;

twinkling stars;

an athlete at full stretch;

roses in bloom.

Enjoy an ordinary miracle today.

 

© Peter Bean

Restrictions

Restrictions are useful in their place

But I wonder when they are applied

And something that was previously free has to be tied

Whether we mightn’t end up with egg on our face

Restrictions by their very nature are chains

Around our head or legs or neck or hands

It might be rope, or wood, or steel or bands

The effect of which leaves someone drained

Restrictions – oh to be free of them all

Not to worry about legal concerns or complaints

But to enjoy life free of various restraints

So we can all relax and have a ball

ã Peter Bean

The Great

Who determines

who is

great?

What marks

are

considered

to be

marks of greatness?

Is greatness

small

or large?

© Peter Bean

Possibilities

Possibilities

exist

initially

in the imagination

Realities

are born

traditionally

through hard work

When hard work

combines

with creativity

imagination comes to life

            and then

Reality                                                           

incorporates                                       

possibilities                                         

© Peter Bean