for Tobi Leah Thompson
As misguided ego clings to naive dream's deciet,
Her poisoned flames will surely burn complete.
Will love shed kameleon disguises born of heat,
Or vagrant smouldering ashes heed retreat?
Saturday, June 23, 2007
Friday, June 22, 2007
In His Image - American Dream
"...our need to master
beasts with which we share this earth
they’re left endangered
an abyss of greed
our hunger threatens nature
resources pilfered
fate of our children
jeopardized by gluttony
a future withered
insatiable thirst
born of arrogance and pride
we are relentless..."(1)
Vile trappings of an ancient inheritance
found boarding in our hearts.
Revile [this] once-revered decadence.(2)
(1) From kameleon's "In His Image."
(2) W. Gregory Bell's "American Dream."
beasts with which we share this earth
they’re left endangered
an abyss of greed
our hunger threatens nature
resources pilfered
fate of our children
jeopardized by gluttony
a future withered
insatiable thirst
born of arrogance and pride
we are relentless..."(1)
Vile trappings of an ancient inheritance
found boarding in our hearts.
Revile [this] once-revered decadence.(2)
(1) From kameleon's "In His Image."
(2) W. Gregory Bell's "American Dream."
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
One Last Breath
Taught to serve a righteous God,
Who punishes each the same.
The simple act of being born,
brings with it sinful shame.
Since all have fallen short of God,
The wages of sin are death,
The only thing that's sure in life,
Is your last dying breath!
Who punishes each the same.
The simple act of being born,
brings with it sinful shame.
Since all have fallen short of God,
The wages of sin are death,
The only thing that's sure in life,
Is your last dying breath!
Sweet Siren (Explicit)
Sweet siren---Precocious with love's art,
You ferociously ended my innocence,
as your rosy lips dripped alabaster honey.
You ferociously ended my innocence,
as your rosy lips dripped alabaster honey.
A Troubled Mind
Many great men have contemplated my painful soul;
Stretching their brilliance,
To fathom the will of a troubled mind.
Stretching their brilliance,
To fathom the will of a troubled mind.
Monday, June 18, 2007
Child of Nature
for Tobi Leah Thompson
I gaze through this window,
a self-imposed prison,
searching the skies for rain.
For I have seen clouds on the "Gold Coast,"
I've endured thunderstorms in Jamaica,
and I've weathered tempests in Hawaii.
My soul longs for the cleansing of rain,
for the release of a simple "rain dance."
A child, wild with the excitement of a muddy puddle.
Nature's children need to dance,
to express themselves as Adam and Eve,
alive before God, before corrupting knowledge and guilt.
My fellow child of nature, let's dance in the rain!
I gaze through this window,
a self-imposed prison,
searching the skies for rain.
For I have seen clouds on the "Gold Coast,"
I've endured thunderstorms in Jamaica,
and I've weathered tempests in Hawaii.
My soul longs for the cleansing of rain,
for the release of a simple "rain dance."
A child, wild with the excitement of a muddy puddle.
Nature's children need to dance,
to express themselves as Adam and Eve,
alive before God, before corrupting knowledge and guilt.
My fellow child of nature, let's dance in the rain!
kameleon
for Tobi Leah Thompson
Changed by her priceless art,
Subdued desire reappeared,
Crystallized in love.
The artist's name: kameleon
Changed by her priceless art,
Subdued desire reappeared,
Crystallized in love.
The artist's name: kameleon
Stress and Depression - a Devotional
A 2 March 2005 excerpt from the personal diary of W. Gregory Bell. Scriptures added 18 April 2007.
“Objects at rest tend to stay at rest… objects in motion tend to stay in motion…” Sir Isaac Newton.
Could these be the simple rules of health?
“If you don’t use it, you’ll lose it…” Unknown
Today, I face a crossroads in my life. I do not know how many choices I have, but I know of at least three (3): do nothing, do more, do less.
Doing less seems the easiest to eliminate – but not so fast. Tremendous strain has been placed upon me by myself and others, and having survived, I should take this opportunity to reflect about the sheer number of things that fill my life, and prune them back – pare them down – or just plain eliminate them. In my case, “Less is more.”
Doing more seems easy to eliminate since I have been in a constant state of overload for over ten (10) years. However, more needs to be done to move this sedentary body to a body in motion. This should not be an additional tasking, but a replacement of less fruitful activities.
Doing nothing, that is, leaving the status quo, is the option that should be avoided. It has been said that the definition of insanity is the continuation of an activity or process, without changing inputs, and expecting different results. Although I don’t consider myself insane, I do seem to repeat processes and activities that keep producing detrimental results.
Today is the first day of the rest of my life. I can use it for good or evil. Regardless, I am trading a day of my life for it, so I should do something good.
I need to avoid the trappings I accuse others of: egomania, pride, gluttony, lust, rage, spite, vanity, and jealousy. Seven (7) deadly sins.
The time has come for me to take inventory of myself – realizing that God has given me everything I need. I have added traits and customs that need to be discarded. I need to rely on God to show me the excess baggage of my life, and I will leave this burden at His feet. I will become a sleeker version of myself, forcing me to leave ideas and props behind that weigh me down.
When it’s time to thin the herd, I want to be able to run.
“My parents did the best they could…” I need to really accept this notion. It is easy to look back at grievous errors, but that time [has passed]. Over. Done. Never to be repeated. And, although they will never be able to undo these mistakes, I should not – I will not allow these mistakes to trouble me anymore.
God has healed me – I just have to accept that precious gift.
---
“As I was on the road … a very bright light from heaven suddenly shone around me.” Acts 22:6 NLT.
“He cuts off every branch that doesn't produce fruit …” John 15:2 NLT.
“… Depression haunts my days.” Job 30:16 NLT.
“Healthy people don't need a doctor…” Mark 2:17 NLT
“… he prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they will produce even more.” John 15:2 NLT.
“… Change your ways. Encourage each other. Live in harmony and peace…” 2 Corinthians 13:11 NLT
“For you have been born again…” 1 Peter 1:23 NLT.
“… They should be rich in good works …” 1 Timothy 6:18 NLT
“… evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, greed, wickedness, deceit, eagerness for lustful pleasure, envy, slander, pride, and foolishness.” Mark 7:21-22 NLT
“He will give you all you need from day to day …” Luke 12:31 NLT
“… forgive anyone you are holding a grudge against …” Mark 11:25 NLT.
“… God's generous gift of forgiveness …” Romans 5:15 NLT
“Objects at rest tend to stay at rest… objects in motion tend to stay in motion…” Sir Isaac Newton.
Could these be the simple rules of health?
“If you don’t use it, you’ll lose it…” Unknown
Today, I face a crossroads in my life. I do not know how many choices I have, but I know of at least three (3): do nothing, do more, do less.
Doing less seems the easiest to eliminate – but not so fast. Tremendous strain has been placed upon me by myself and others, and having survived, I should take this opportunity to reflect about the sheer number of things that fill my life, and prune them back – pare them down – or just plain eliminate them. In my case, “Less is more.”
Doing more seems easy to eliminate since I have been in a constant state of overload for over ten (10) years. However, more needs to be done to move this sedentary body to a body in motion. This should not be an additional tasking, but a replacement of less fruitful activities.
Doing nothing, that is, leaving the status quo, is the option that should be avoided. It has been said that the definition of insanity is the continuation of an activity or process, without changing inputs, and expecting different results. Although I don’t consider myself insane, I do seem to repeat processes and activities that keep producing detrimental results.
Today is the first day of the rest of my life. I can use it for good or evil. Regardless, I am trading a day of my life for it, so I should do something good.
I need to avoid the trappings I accuse others of: egomania, pride, gluttony, lust, rage, spite, vanity, and jealousy. Seven (7) deadly sins.
The time has come for me to take inventory of myself – realizing that God has given me everything I need. I have added traits and customs that need to be discarded. I need to rely on God to show me the excess baggage of my life, and I will leave this burden at His feet. I will become a sleeker version of myself, forcing me to leave ideas and props behind that weigh me down.
When it’s time to thin the herd, I want to be able to run.
“My parents did the best they could…” I need to really accept this notion. It is easy to look back at grievous errors, but that time [has passed]. Over. Done. Never to be repeated. And, although they will never be able to undo these mistakes, I should not – I will not allow these mistakes to trouble me anymore.
God has healed me – I just have to accept that precious gift.
---
“As I was on the road … a very bright light from heaven suddenly shone around me.” Acts 22:6 NLT.
“He cuts off every branch that doesn't produce fruit …” John 15:2 NLT.
“… Depression haunts my days.” Job 30:16 NLT.
“Healthy people don't need a doctor…” Mark 2:17 NLT
“… he prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they will produce even more.” John 15:2 NLT.
“… Change your ways. Encourage each other. Live in harmony and peace…” 2 Corinthians 13:11 NLT
“For you have been born again…” 1 Peter 1:23 NLT.
“… They should be rich in good works …” 1 Timothy 6:18 NLT
“… evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, greed, wickedness, deceit, eagerness for lustful pleasure, envy, slander, pride, and foolishness.” Mark 7:21-22 NLT
“He will give you all you need from day to day …” Luke 12:31 NLT
“… forgive anyone you are holding a grudge against …” Mark 11:25 NLT.
“… God's generous gift of forgiveness …” Romans 5:15 NLT
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