Once In a Lifetime

 

As we get older in life, we experience an event or events that resonate within us.

The title suggests a one-time circumstance that quickly comes and goes.

But is it really? Can there be many or a few of these instances?

Yes, I believe so. In many facets of our lives this adage appears most times

Without notice, there can be many examples.

It may be appeared as a one-time perfect job opportunity that either you seized

Or it slipped away.

Chances are another opportunity came up and it worked out well.

It may present itself as that dream home that somehow didn't develop but

Disappointed. Yet, we survived and moved on and built great memories

That fate directed us to.

It's such a great ideal and notion that gets romanticized almost to the point of

Being celestial and maybe even out of reach.

But if we are honest with ourselves, the once in a lifetime concept-

Comes in second, to a reality that we have come to love and enjoy…

hope you enjoyed the reading,

M.Steven

Childlike

 

There is not anything quite like it.

Innocence rules the day many would say.

Energy enough to power, Freedom Tower!

Happiness which holds no bounds

In elders easily reversing their frowns.

Hearts pumping lovingly and trustingly.

A smile and spirit that inspires happiness,

Tenderly looking the other way during a moment of…

Naughtiness.

hope you enjoyed the reading,

M.Steven

Find Another Way

 

It’s going to be okay roadblocks are showing

not all of them do.

Inspirations for a change appear have to hold them with no fear,

time to take action commands an attainable solution,

to place… in your hands.

hope you enjoyed the reading,

M.Steven

It Takes Some Thought

It seems during our daily lives, there’s always something to deal with, attend to, decide upon… In most cases circumstances afford us, “time,” to assess, analyze so as to make a solid prudent decision.

Personal life, work life – social life… it all starts with priority setting then some time management, to check the issues off the list. Don’t rush, seek advice from trusted people, review every angle and its impact on life, in general.

Keep a firm grip on timing with the clear minded plan or decision that keeps your head in a calm confident zone to be ready to field the next challenge head on.

hope you enjoyed the reading,

M.Steven

No Limit

No Limit

To what one may embrace

A world of choices and promises

Ardent focus of a lifetime,

Spent discovering as well as fulfilling.

Careful… good versus bad equals – temptation

Allurement contains consequences routinely

Executed, leaving behind a dusty trail

Of dismay and lament.

First priority is self-definition.

Grappling with attributes leads to directional

Paths of adventures and merriment,

Exceeding, what was listed in mind.

hope you enjoyed the reading,

M.Steven

Having Style

Simply more than just a smile.

Well-groomed with chic fashion sense,

Reveals a quality that engenders beguile.

Accolades from keen-eyed admirers, immense.

Confident flare offers no one’s lament.

Especially, when you are the complete content…

hope you enjoyed the reading,

M.Steven

Sense of Order

Aid’s us not to falter.

Genuine guardrails keep us closer

To the reality we exist in.

Right from wrong, truth or consequences herein.

Outside the rails proves to be reckless.

Repairing self from unrest, tremendous.

Framework is the glue of design

Keeps us from crossing the costly fault line.

hope you enjoyed the reading.

M.Steven

Forgive Yourself

We all have baggage in our lives that we wish we could correct but can't. 

As time passes by it still weighs on your heart and soul…

Take time for inner peace, ask for forgiveness not only of others but also, 

we need to ask ourselves to be forgiven

Because peace can only come from within.

hope you enjoyed the reading,

M.Steven

Have Some Self Awareness

Many times, we get caught up with our circumstances and are blind to what is happening right in front of us.

There is a time for self-examination, and a time to release the urge for self-absorption, and interact and relate to the world around us.

If you don’t you will live an existence of one dimension with no depth of substance and compassion.

hope you enjoyed the reading,

M.Steven 

To What End

 

The night will fall, it is said.

No one is being misled.

Futility of daily therapeutics, is a dread.

Family, peace and remembrances, instead.

hope you enjoyed the reading,

M.Steven

The Time Will Come

 

When nothings to be done. 

Mazes that were travelled, no strum. 

People places and things, ho-hum. 

Answers to questions, and then some... 

Lots of regrets, what ifs, and almost. 

Need not succumb, more to draw from. 

The daily grind at some point will shine. 

Although it takes some time to discern, 

That's what this is, as the ups and downs spin off truths, 

Past moments in time, leave little to reassign.

hope you enjoyed the reading,

M.Steven

Giving Some Hugs

Not simply a case of needing…

Warm response to a relationship,

More a case of giving.

Acting on queue, anyone can do.

It's an expression of relating, to another.

No solicitation is warranted, only

True concern to ease some pain.

Or join in a life moment with,

Spirited gladness and the best of hugs… 

hope you enjoyed the reading,

M.Steven

Having Envy

Can throw one for a loop.

Endless decisions based on jealousy,

Leads to eventual identity crisis.

Living, to measure up, ushers in a

Merry-go-round of distorted reality.

hope you enjoyed the reading,

M.Steven

Choosing To Be Passive

 

Being invisible most times… works

When drama enters the room

What is the meek to do…

If it’s not affecting you, safe to be aphonic.

Whispers in your head, speak openly.

Not a path to take, quietly disappointing

Pick and choose as you wish, you…

Might never be able to give someone what they need the most, 

at a time of stress… compassion.

hope you enjoyed the reading,

M.Steven

Outside My Window

It could be snow

Although it may be intermittent rains,

Mostly Sun shining as I look

Through my windowpanes.

Young children playing effortlessly

On bicycles with no shoes on

Not a care in the world.

Remembrances of my time,

Gazing through that window pane.

Teenagers gathering as one,

Strutting towards their parent’s car

On their way to play,

As I gaze through the teen years

Windowpane.

Young girls jogging along the path

Hair bouncing as the ponytail is

Challenged, only happiness in mind

As I gaze through the innocent years

Windowpane.

Middle aged couple strolling with

Children as they playfully

Taunt each other,

As I gaze through the parental

Windowpanes.

Elderly friends gathered by a friendly

Fire, exchanging life’s stories with

Clarity, attentiveness and affection,

Regarding each other’s legacy.

As I heartwarmingly draw down

The shade over all my windowpanes.

hope you enjoyed the reading,

M.Steven

Sometimes You're Blue

Almost nothing you can do about this heavy weight, like lifting a burden from a family member. Making a life changing decision on the spur of the moment. A fog that is trapped inside the borders of your mindset. Such an adverse villain, that temporarily clogs the connections between will and apathy, wrestling to clear the path to mobilize the daily activities sometimes too overbearing.

Voices in combat to do what's necessary and needed, a voice that hangs over like military mantra, that has no mercy. Surrender captures the mood tomorrow is another day. Which leads to guilt that undermines the decision to let the sun set. A fight is a fight, an occasional day of strife, it's all part of our form, looking past the blue, time to subdue.

hope you enjoyed the reading,

M.Steven

Give and Take

No better way to show your stake

Exchanging helping hands in times of need.

Not a standard between us all

That’s why sometimes some will fall.

It’s not so much a barter system

It is to sustain reasonable order,

Not to put anyone at risk.

To know this cohesion is full of heart

Never left alone, in the dark.

hope you enjoyed the reading,

M.Steven

Too Buttoned Down

 What is next, a Crown?

Being properly dressed is

Considered being above ground.

Nattily attired to be admired,

Finds one careening all about.

Stiff with shirt and tie

Hard to look anyone in the eye.

Pants so boring and tight…

Comments may invite a fight.

Shoes shining of a reflective,

Earthlight.

Unraveling the mindset of

Being polite,

Exploding a scurry of words

Describing natty unpleasantness…

With all ones might.

 hope you enjoyed the reading,

M.Steven

It’s On Me

As far as I can see

Nobody else to consider.

The outcome of being imposing

Leaves a trail of hard feelings.

 

Big of you to offer help to resolve

That wouldn’t be right to absolve.

Having put guiltless persons in a tenuous dilemma

Karma, controlling the own up boomerang,

Right back at me…

hope you enjoyed the reading,

M.Steven

Now's The Time

You’ve never been more alive

Roads are clear passing

No issues that need correcting.

Personal and trade, haven’t been more in sync.

Mind’s eye see’s everything as through crystal,

Moving at a pace of checking all the boxes.

Without warning, an invitation so unlikely… presents!

May be a life changing once in a lifetime, happenstance.

All things being in alignment, it's time go on answering 

The… clockwork.

hope you enjoyed the reading,

M.Steven