pearl of the ocean

shades of blue and green and white
sun hitting on you
hurried pace
surprised nervousness
w's protector of balti's kingdom
smiles in your eyes
clumsy
me and you
passion arises
pores opened
you are good at making fires
i am looking your way

pace

the
days
are
passing
far
too
slow

people

"People who cause you problems
also give you something of real and lasting positive value.
They provide you with the opportunity to practice and build your patience."

Ralph Marston

Words of Tecumseh

"So live your life that the fear of death
can never enter your heart.
Trouble no one about their religion;
respect others in their
view, and demand that they respect yours.
Love your life,
perfect your life,
beautify all things in your life.
Seek to make your life long and its purpose in the service of your people.
Prepare a noble death song for the day when you go over the great divide.
Always
give a word or a sign of salute when meeting or passing a
friend, even a stranger, when in a lonely place.
Show respect
to all people and grovel to none.
When you arise in the morning give thanks for the food
and for the joy of living.
If
you see no reason for giving thanks, the fault lies only in yourself.
Abuse no one and nothing,
for abuse turns the wise ones to fools and robs the spirit of its vision.
When it comes your time to die,
be not like those whose hearts are filled with the fear of death,
so that when their time comes they weep and pray
for a little more time to live their lives over again in a different
way.
Sing your death song and die like a hero going home..."

Chief Tecumseh

how come

how do I make you smile
why am I funny
how many pounds again
bonny scotland
been thinking about the positive way of things
life
you are right
but then again
aren't you saying right now:
I know I am..
thank you pecan
for you

AL

ode to life

two little ones

AL