The Minds of Many

 Interestingly enough, causes an enigma.

Everyone has their own opinion stated as fact.

Sitting so-called experts on a panel,

In the same room, variances erupt.

The effects of salt, sugar, wine on individuals

consensus is vacant.

All things considered, thinking minds

are vital.

Some people's facts are sometimes actually

contorted to fit their chatter similar

to a lawyer performing to the jury.

As the web has helped us become

more astute on many topics,

one must consider the sources and develop

an analytical persona.

Being ready to fend off the social barristers

that at any given moment can

and with complete self-authority,

bang the gavel.

hope you enjoyed the reading,

M.Steven

The Impulse

 

No feelings of repulse

The inclination so strong

Need to seek remedial guidance.

Emotions over emotions

Senses at a boiling peak

No one around to interject,

Grab hold with all might.

Override yourself saying,

“Hey, have some restraint,

drop those shiny new Sunglasses!”

Tree rack is full…

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M.Steven

Engage Then Behave

Once the long trek of conqueror

is established

take stock, courtship has a goal of

lasting.

Depleting your best up front is not advised…

to suddenly quiet down.

Gaining interest through wit and candor

needs honing.

The gift of gab can quickly become

shallow.

A voice of intelligence, ambitiousness, kindness…

deeds must follow.

When all the principles are clearly aligned

imperative to perpetually follow,

living the design.

 hope you enjoyed the reading,

M.Steven

Waiting It Out

 

In the beginning there was plenty of doubt

All we care to do is get out.

Makes no sense to scream and shout

Weather has its timely clout.

It travels on a most certain route

Pouring down wetting and drenching,

The body and senses with extreme

Wrenching.

Testing patience at every stream

No mindful outrage needed.

Simply hold on and believe,

I’ll carry on unimpeded.

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M.Steven

Streaming Water

One of the most splendid calming sounds within our choosing

is the eloquence of streaming water.

Rolling over rocks and sediment it invites us

to leave our grounds.

Just like the sands of time, running water

will take over our minds

thoughts of our current and past hikes through life.

The natural innocence and soothing memories

reminding us of our journey

shaking the reality of life.

With its beauty and unrelenting flow

Can lead us to wonderful evocative wanderings,

without a care for the under tow.

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M.Steven

Vacate

Attempting to save a relationship can repeatedly

hit, a stone wall.

The lack of cooperation directs one to admit

 to discharge then,

vacate becomes open to accept.

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M.Steven

Inspiration

 Flashes such as these ignite

senses, creativity and wonder.

Natures bloom, on the cherry blossoms

visually stunning pink or white flowers.

A rising sun reflecting off the ocean,

waves reacting to its energy, smashing or

sliding onto the shore, split personalities

tumble in tune.

Striking without notice and imperative to

endorse the tidings and morph this, signal…

                            into Life.

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M.Steven

Silence

Silence leaves one to wonder,

approval or not

Opinion or not.

Care enough to speak,

or don’t want to hurt feelings.

If asked or witnessing distress…

Social conscience should emerge to 

converge,

Voice with compassion.

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                    M. Steven

Being Left Out

Having no clout.

What's that all about?

The quiet ones, always creating

Some doubt.

As to not being very stout.

Opinions on politics, current events

Get drowned out invariably liking

To an imperfect tense.

Never displaying a pretense.

What's in one’s mind can always be.

Defined.

Being heard for how one determines

Reasoning, deserves an audience that

Is open-minded towards one’s personality.

hope you enjoyed the reading,

M. Steven

Forty Winks and a Day

Not a day goes by without this recess. It's as if the mind and body conspired together to relieve and refresh at its own desire. I would like to suggest that these two guardians are steadfast in their defense of the day. You work hard and intense without a thought of giving yourself a rest. Suddenly, the effort of mind and body take over to put you in a suspended state of peace and tranquility. Warm thoughts appear of time with loved ones and friends, quick clips pass through of good times and maybe not so good. It's so gripping as to when you're awakened it seems so real, it stimulates the spirit wholly. The dream excursion leaves such a profound impression, it's a gem of serene simplicity that's rewarding and leaves you eager for the coming days rendezvous.

                                                     M.Steven

Limerick:Eccentric

 

Off center seems to mean, odd

But an occasional clap is awed.

Being different can have its perks

Onlookers gawk only to find smartness lurks.

Magnificent, if eccentric, is your lightning rod.

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M.Steven

Blind Trust

If you assume trust is in place

wise of you to think and embrace,

a thorough review of honesty.

It’s a must do to avoid insincerity,

 averting the miscalculation of about-face.

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M.Steven

In The Midst

 

Often times so hard to see

Daylight struggling with no light.

Death issuing sentences on a daily basis.

Adversity at home, work, relationships,

Exists in the quagmire of strife…

Outwardly challenging resolutions.

Centered within the chaos is perception,

This... is not an end all.

Circling around life’s sphere

Is pure essence of existing essentials.

Many daily battles health, human loss, self-doubt exposed,

As fate might have its way.

Redefining family, close relationships and self

Healthy thoughts drive the recovery from the brink.

Throughout the noise raining on our mural

The emergence of what matters most breaks away,

From the centrifugal spin to the new authority.

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M.Steven

It's In Your Head

 

Ever take a break from the

Tempest residing in your mind…

We rest our bodies for a break,

But also, the mainframe of our intellect

Needs a regular time-out for evaluations.

Events and episodes can ramble on continuously

Always resulting in the same conclusion.

What may stress us the most might have

Taken up valuable space as an aberration.

Accepting certain thoughts, problematic issues

As self-imposed can be adverse.

Seek advice re-evaluate sticking points

Grasp the realization that it just might very well be, in your head.

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M.Steven

Epigram: Mend

 

A broken heart mends,

not nearly in time

to dodge lovesick blues.

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M.Steven

The Recurring Dream

 After a while, need something to intervene

Even though the scene is not called upon,

The Nighttime Circus puts on its show.

Freewheeling, never concluding.

Funny how the production never fails,

To repeat and resurface without a queue.

Falling from the sky, free falling is…

As exuberant as the initial showing.

Pressing on the brakes of a quick moving car,

Only to press down to the floor.

How to stop? The cinema moves to a different time and place,

Or awakeness interrupts.

Carry on my repeating photoplay maybe

Just maybe, the final tale will reveal

Who's pushing the buttons behind the enormous playhouse shroud.

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M.Steven

With All Good Intentions

 

Achieves a lot of attention.

May it be worthy or meddling,

decidedly with forthright good nature.

Lending a hand in times of crises.

Delivering goods to eat, offering monetary

assistance giving, caring advice.

Whether soft or hard message

candor, is never derailed.

Feeling stung by a bee? maybe…

Hail sincerity, never ambiguity.

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M.Steven

The Time Will Come

 

Sometimes we all live in denial.

Brush off today, tomorrow is another day.

What may be lurking behind the passing

Is the matter at hand with a rude arrival.

Heed not the presentation but remember 

The calendar never runs out of days.

Turn the face to the complication then,

Deliver the remedy without delay.

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M.Steven

Two Hands on the Wheel

In most cases it is a big deal.

With all the twists and turns

The road sometimes gives no warning.

One hand can be steady then suddenly,

A gust of wind can jolt the track

Does no good, to look back.

Adjusting for another means, two hands on the wheel.

Considering the notice, should be heeded.

Sooner or later a twist or turn might present some concern.

If by one, a dilemma is introduced, dictates direction.

Late response offers little interception.

Roadway seems threatening, counterpoise is imperative.

Dually handed, regains course firmly in control.                                                                                

Dodging a tailspin needing to regain composure,

The wheel has spoken.

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M.Steven

A Stone Wall

  A Stone Wall

 

May easily lead to a

       downfall

Hardness that prevents

       penetration

Challenges the will to

       carry on

The mere essence of

       stonework

Defies the average

       roadblock

Is it worth

       climbing?

Can one go

       around?

Strength and insight from

       within

Speaks to the human

       capacity

Finding another way will save

       the day

Will the new direction

       deliver…

Or be a pivotal foregone-

       Conclusion?

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M.Steven

Getting Old'ing

Never a small thing.

Step by step passing Spring,

Flexibility of all sorts now, mostly sting.

Sharpness of mind vastly fleeting.

Interests once most important: dulling.

Beloved soul mate, no longer holding.

Family distant and not forthcoming.

The forlorn ground rules,

Commands the callous diminishing.

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M.Steven

When You're Young

When You’re Young

Everything is totally fun.

Experiencing life for the first time

Defining yourself is taking shape.

Innocent loves, jobs and friendships,

Come and go within the twenty-four.

When you’re young, the consequences hit hard,

Or bypass by a hair.

Carefree attitudes on living can spill over easily,

As camouflaged confidence.

When you’re young, what may have been instilled, in due time

Can take its toll exposing truths

When all is fully distilled.

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M. Steven

I'm Working On It

This can be said in many instances, since we were born it’s a constant persistence.

Figuring out character traits is a huge subsistence. Eventually being diligent and real becomes a personal existence.

Everywhere you turn that phrase can be attained, hopefully with the least resistance.

At work on a task or home on a project, with the urging of your partners insistence.

Hopefully, at a ripe old age we’re still pensive and confidently knowing…

“I’m working on it.”

hope you enjoyed the reading,

M. Steven

In The Morning Sun

 

So much can be done.

Invigorating energy jolts

All senses to deliver,

Abundant rays of happiness.

It’s the best way to start a day.

No gloomy skies, rain clouds

Just an open mind to approach

A brand-new day, hoping this start,

Will set into motion a mind set

That transforms listlessness into vivacity.

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M. Steven

Small Breaths

 

As you hold her dearly

Becomes a sensation that

Is recognized clearly

The innocent breaths of life.

While holding the bundle

This brings one to distinguish

The gravity of parenthood.

Short essential airy contact

Between toddler and kinship.

Is the infusion of generational

Love, that will forever remain,

Inherent.

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M. Steven

Every Now and Again

 

   By all means ok, to allow

The everyday can maintain boredom

Nothing is wrong with indulging,

the wild side.

 

Staying within disposition keeps the track clear.

The daily grind can use some piquancy

To loosen the tie and kick off the shoes.

Frequency is no plan,

impulse is key!

 

Recurrences of permissiveness turn grey to red.

Stimulation of palate that comes without a price is delicious.

Extravagances as in wine leave an imprint on taste

A warming titillation that rekindles,

every now and again…

 hope you enjoyed the reading,

M. Steven

No Short Cuts

 It might take some guts

but it is always wise to check for conduct.

Depending on the concern, never obstruct.

People on the wait might eventually erupt.

Sometimes the short way can be corrupt

leaving the person or business in disrupt.

Especially a family commitment,

begs for orderly conduct.

The best advice given may very well be…

go the straight course always be driven.

 hope you enjoyed the reading,

M. Steven

No Sense in Bemoaning

 

No Sense in Bemoaning

Time is always of the essence.

Get right to atoning.

Mistakes come and go, best case

let it go.

 

Whether in mean spirit or innocent undertaking

Adroitly begin to repair.

Despair need not dictate mindset,

Sense of humility and sincerity.

 

Orchestrate rectification

Purging the mind and conscience of strife,

Is a situation true to life.

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M. Steven

Not So Fast

Doesn't need to flash.

Having just met too soon

To clash.

Opposite personalities can mix unconditionally,

Do not fix.

Likes and dislikes can coexist

Not creating a shady mist.

Real is real, no need to repeal.

My beliefs on life and death, easily

Equal to yours upon request.

Integrity is not a hollow trait.

But can easily break, if found out it's fake.

Time will tell they say,

A word or words can make the day…

Deciding if one party is willing to stay.

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M. Steven

Idle Time

Making the best use fill the mind.

Fantasies can make the way

Need more substance- family plans, career path development

Vacations of a lifetime.

Stating the obvious, don't waste a minute.

Being positive in and of itself can fill canyons.

Just an open mind, simple piece of paper,

Can set the course.

leading to the entrance way of life changing choices.

What is the best idle time request? Finally, being

True to oneself, locking in that instant dynamism.

There's no time for downtime,

The idle moments transcend hollow to wholeness.

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M. Steven

At a Loss

Even with discourse

The dilemma is not clear.

Given a sound ear

Still can’t get into gear.

Confusion remains in charge

Even with honesty, understanding and openness-

Clarity is not at large

Remains elusive.

Sometimes disagreements

Have no ending.

Spent time, so disturbing. 

hope you enjoyed the reading,

M. Steven

No Short Cuts

It might take some guts

But always wise to check for conduct.

Depending on the concern, never obstruct.

People on the wait might eventually erupt.

Sometimes the short way can be corrupt.

Leaving the person or business in disrupt.

Especially, a family commitment begs for

orderly conduct.

Best advice given may very well be,

Go the straight course always be driven.

hope you enjoyed the reading,

M.Steven

Waking Up Timely

No need to start in a fury or a scurry, no need to

hurry. This all makes sense if time is taken to

plan the steps taken.

No matter where you are a smooth entry into any day

leads to composure. Father time means everything, like

a timekeeper to a futbol match, the boss that’s watching his timepiece

or the timing officials at a marathon race-

we can be our own timing gear.

Plot the days ahead, as precisely as possible- priorities drive the agenda

We wind our body watch ticking like a musically tuned metronome.

Family, work or social events all beat to our movements.

Within the framework of those obligations each item devours its needed allotment of minutes to which it ends.

The only way to live the day, is by chaperoning the clock and nimbly watching it tick away.

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M.Steven

Said and Done

 

It’s not always some fun; hence you say:

“Offering help my friend!”

During a stirring chat with any good friend

I can tell when a favor is needed.

Friendly neighbor:

 Collect my mail for the next few days off,

To diffuse… Days gone by,

it is done.

Friendly co-worker:

Can you cover my shift, I’m behind in school?

The day draws down, it is done.

Family tie:

Provide patronage for our little one, a night out

 Is imperative.

Coverage is completed; it has been done.

When something is “said,” in a case of a need,

It very well has a purpose, to solicit a helping hand

From someone of trust.

Listen with an open heart, understanding their position.

Comply if you will, always remember your word and principles

Are on display.

It surely embodies the spirit to be the one,

That follows the “said,” and gets it “done.”

 hope you enjoyed the reading,

M. Steven

Hugs and Kisses

Not only for the misses

Sometimes goes along with good wishes

Plenty to go around can’t miss the

Little Heirs and assigns

The moments of giving and comfort towards siblings

Leads to skipping any misgivings

Husband and wife, get past some strife

Peers at work benefit from your walk of life

Either is appreciated endless would be great

Up to us in making sure, it never comes…

Too late!

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M. Steven

That's Your Opinion

Can’t pass it off as fact

Looking for most to react

No matter how confident the interact

People in the know, find it’s not really exact

What one believes has its impact

Only if the essential facts are not, counteracts

The voices of reason by any season should not,

Underestimate the recognition of verbal treason.

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M.Steven

The Little Things

The Little Things

That can bring the most cheers

A friendly face of an unknown can mark a day.

A gesture of support, of a life decision

To have a stress-free day at work

There's a lot at play.

Hugs and kisses from a grandchild

Lifts consciousness and spirit.

A slow drive alone, reminiscing

About the first car, first kiss

Produces gratitude and zeal

Obliging the journey’s heartfelt past and present.

           hope you enjoyed the reading,

                    M. Steven

So, I'm Told

 Trying to get a hold onto me.

Anyone can see a ploy, to have a look-see.

Surely, you don’t mind how it should be?

Privacy and self-determining are key.

Everyone else is on your must-see.

Many of us are very dissimilar, wouldn’t you agree?

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M. Steven

Gotta Know When

Gotta Know When

To play your cards.

Instinctively you can gain rewards

Keep them close at the ready

A steady hand is worth plenty.

Words or deeds are in your stable

Makes the moment very able.

If you’re asleep at the wheel,

At that point in time being

caught in the twine,

Undoubtedly, that lapse…will break the deal.

hope you enjoyed the reading,

M. Steven

I’m Working on It

This can be said in many instances, since we were born it’s a constant persistence.

Figuring out character traits is a huge subsistence. Eventually being diligent and real becomes a personal existence.

Everywhere you turn that phrase can be attained, hopefully with the least resistance.

At work on a task or home on a project, with the urging of your partners insistence.

Hopefully, at a ripe old age we’re still pensive and knowing…

“I’m working on it.”

hope you enjoyed the reading,

M. Steven  

Sequestered Within Walls

It seems more times than not social settings get the best of me, never the entertainingly gabby type in any backdrop, tough to navigate.

As the internal time clock ticks away,

Be it family, friends or neighbor’s interactions words and stories have their way of repeating the cycle that always drones on.

Talk and chatter are fine for the garrulous!

What about the lone introvert that stays inwardly, less revealing and private in disposition? Being in the minority for sure lends to disquietude.

All being said and done, voices will continue their path, as the walls provide no escape.

hope you enjoyed the reading,

M. Steven