People Over Politics, World Over Wealth
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On the Road to Paradise ~ Philip Brent Harris

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To have all the time in the world
and be able to remember myself,
not only in this life, but also in
other lives I have lived. Lives
in the past, lives in the future.
I suppose this sounds absurd,
to you, who give little thought
to this life and cannot imagine
any other you may have walked.

In other forests, other strands,
large cities, nations, other worlds,
where we have walked, swum
in different seas and sailed on
careful tacks, to reach strange
yet familiar landscapes covered
in lush grasses, towering trees,
your people and your animals.
All this and oh so much more.

Other times, places I have loved
you, or missed you, to meet
another long-time companion.
It’s you, more than any other,
though we cannot always stroll
together, carry each other’s
burdens lightly, with gratitude.
Do you remember in other time,
place, in this world or another?

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Diversity is Unity, Empathy is Empowerment

Peace is Purpose, Nonviolence is Strength,

Unite the World

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On the Road to Paradise ~ Philip Brent Harris