Author Archives: thepensmight

Belonging?

People Over Politics, World Over Wealth ~~~~~ ~~~~~ Somehow, I must find a way to find myself within the minutiae of my life and longing, even knowing where I’m belonging. ~~~~~ Diversity is Unity, Empathy is Empowerment Peace is Purpose, Nonviolence is Strength, Unite the World ~~~~~ Please, leave a comment and let me know […]

Do It Again

People Over Politics, World Over Wealth ~~~~~ ~~~~~ Given time, given hope, I would try to climb a ladder to the stars, visit foreign bazaars. I would compose great music, write brilliant tomes, paint masterpieces. Until my time here ceases. Learn all I can, Come back, do it again. ~~~~~ Diversity is Unity, Empathy is […]

When You Say Goodbye

People Over Politics, World Over Wealth ~~~~~ ~~~~~ Think of me when you go tell me you love me. How might I begin to know what the secret of my time here may mean? Like something from a movie scene, mise en scène? How can I begin, explain everything fluttering within my brain. My thoughts […]

Now is the Time

People Over Politics, World Over Wealth ~~~~~ ~~~~~ Now is the time get up and dance. Stop living as if you were in a trance. Write your opus. Take your time. Remember, you don’t know how long your time will last. Now is the time. It doesn’t matter your age or your circumstance, I say […]

For Our Continuance

People Over Politics, World Over Wealth ~~~~~ ~~~~~ How the world sings to me, tells me of joys and capers, lit tapers and closed boxes. How to find my way under a harvest moon? Too soon to wait, anticipate. The coming dawn. The dew on the lawn. Yet the thunder comes and the storm gathers […]

Half Empty Glass

People Over Politics, World Over Wealth ~~~~~ ~~~~~ Pushing on and pushing through, like a train climbing a mountain. The water in any fountain, seeking heights and falling down. As if it can never reach the ground. Hidden in our hearts, our brains, the strains of hiding from our selves. Delving deeper than we feel […]

Cracking an Egg

People Over Politics, World Over Wealth ~~~~~ ~~~~~ This poem cannot be a broken egg. This poem cannot be a glorious sunrise. This poem cannot trim my big toenail. This poem cannot speak to the devil. This poem cannot wander the seashore. This poem cannot pretend it’s a puppy. This poem cannot find a lost […]

Believing in Giving

People Over Politics, World Over Wealth ~~~~~ ~~~~~ Still, there’s more to find. Places I must shine a light, create a crack where the glow may enter and escape. Make myself truly the taper of my life. Giving more light than I receive. Believing in giving. ~~~~~ Diversity is Unity, Empathy is Empowerment Peace is […]

Decide It’s So

People Over Politics, World Over Wealth ~~~~~ ~~~~~ I hope you will find a way to get to your destination. What’s your expectation? Do you push and whine, stiffen your spine against the zings and heroes of your existence? Find resistance around every corner, knowing it’s your own trials you carry with you? No matter […]

Before the Fire

People Over Politics, World Over Wealth ~~~~~ ~~~~~ The family sits before the fire, waiting, watching, telling stories. Perhaps they play a game, play some music. Sit and read in silence or aloud to one another. What would you do, if it were you sitting before the fire? ~~~~~ Diversity is Unity, Empathy is Empowerment […]