Feeling For You

Though I don't suffer the way you do

I’m hurting now just the same.

And though my troubles may be few

I sit here feeling your pain.

For you it's a physical anguish

while my heart it pangs with sorrow.

Praying that your pain it might vanish

hoping for you a better tomorrow.

If only there was something more

I could do to brighten your day.

It might offer you a little comfort

and chase any blues away.

So if even for just this one moment

a smile can form on your lips.

My job will be done with some pain forgotten

and our hearts will start doing flips.

Ministering to One

Ministering to one

or ministering to many

really makes no difference as

without the one

there aren't any.

When the help is needed

is for only just one

we shouldn't let that halt us or hinder.

In your heart it's appeared

and the pathway's been cleared

this time it's your job to help.

Whether body or soul

there's a need to be made whole

that's what your ministry's for.

So hungry or cold or empty of spirit

when this person's been given to you

there comes one simple fact

it's time now to act

a special blessing is waiting for you.

Why Should I Bother

Am I here for myself

or here for another?

Why should I help,

why should I bother?

It's not like I'll get paid

there's no profit for me.

At least not on the surface,

there's just nothing to see.

So why would I do this,

give to others with needs?

They're not pleasant like flowers,

they seem more like the weeds.

Homeless and dirty,

sometimes they stink.

But are they really so different

or is this just how we think.

For the most part they're hungry

often not of their faults.

Our economies failed them

hoarding riches in vaults.

So what are they supposed to do,

die of starvation?

It's not really that hard

to aid their bodies salvation.

But where's our return

just what do we get.

Actually it's a feeling inside

that you'll never regret.

It's their thanks, their smiles

their appreciation for what you've done.

It will touch you down deep.

A feeling that can't be undone.

This feeling we'll have

when we've helped one another

will convince us our aid

has been well worth the bother.

The Dreamcatcher

Yesterday though gone

gives to us tomorrow.

It has formed us who we are

old experience we borrow.

It's the dream that takes us there

which must live within our heart.

Without it be caught today

we'll never get the start.

To love all others must be the goal

to this end we cannot shirk.

Once there we'll actually have the proof

the Dreamcatcher did it's work.

Will Equality Ever Come

Whether Martin, Malcolm
Jack or Bobby
there will never be but one.



These men were few
their dreams were great
their jobs did not get done.



Taken too soon
by bullets all
killed for their beliefs.



Equality would have to wait
will it ever come?



Will another arise
to carry the torch?



Will someone continue
to beat equalities drum?



If by chance it does one day
and all are viewed as equal,
brotherhood could finally come
we might start living peaceful.



As we look forward to that day
there's something we all can do,
treat each other equally
spend some time in another's shoes.

Might Mistaken for Power

The mighty stand tall

staunch and steadfast.

To their beliefs they are loyal,

committed unto the last.

Anchored as the mountains

standing tall as the trees.

Unaffected unwavering

by the strongest of breeze.

But is this real power,

does might have control?

By it's presence alone

does it fit the role?

Real power it seems

draws its strength from its beauty

the ability to lead

others onto their duty.

Through charisma and love,

the respect that is shown

your life can be made rich

and you'll ne'er be alone.

The riches you'll hold

in the palm of your hand

will come from giving of self

throughout the land.  

A Circle To Avoid

Desire

greed the covetous of others

drives us unto jealousy

cultivating thoughts of

hate

for the lack we have

poisoning our minds and soul

displaying our

ignorance

of contentment

of life and loving-kindness

fostering a

fear

which forces us to try to prove ourselves

telling us we need more

increasing our

desire