WHAT DO WE SEE

As we aim for our goal, we must not climb the mountain all at once, going straight for the top. We need to follow the switchbacks, slowly leading us to where we need to go, seeing what is along the path on our journey. Reaching our destination, we will be exhilarated, not exhausted, filled with new wisdom, ready to share what we have learned with many.
~Marie T. Morrison~

THE OUTER COVERING

Human nature often has us judging someone by what we see. The blind look into an inner beauty of the individual, not caring about the outer covering. What wisdom. We are the ones with a handicap, creating our own obstacle, blocking what could be the best thing in the world from entering our lives.
~Marie T. Morrison~

AT THE MALL

I have lived in another time and place,
Now I think I must be in outer space!
There at the table sits a guy with purple hair,
My oh my, it is hard not to stare!s
There is the dad wearing the backwards cap,
Ignoring the daughter running around his lap.
He is sitting in one of those chairs that shake,
I want to say, “Look at her, for goodness sake!”
As the child now beats her hands to the floor,
All kinds of oddities are entering the store.
I wonder what is in that big backpack,
Let us hope she is not a kleptomaniac!
I believe I have seen enough for one day,
Where is the door, show me the way!

~Marie T. Morrison~


Entering the mall, I saw the purple hair, and my mind started spinning with this lyrical poem. I starting penning then and there. As I waited for my turn to get my new eye glasses a few minutes later, I finished up the poem. Never have I written something so quickly! MTM

REFLECTION ON 9-11

When I think of 9-11, I think of each person that died that day. I knew none of them, yet I felt I knew all of them. Each had a heart and soul. All had a love and a passion in life, for people, for special foods, for being in the outdoors, the arts, for being with the family. There was that special laugh, the gift of playing the flute, of fixing everything in the house. He was the peace maker, she could cook a lasagna like no one else. In one second, this was taken away, never to be replaced. All this person wanted to do was be all he or she could be with the life given. This is what we must remember on this day. Because this gift of life can no longer be with us, may we live all that we can be, in honor of them. Look up to the heavens and say, “I will live to my utmost. This is for you.”

TRUSTING

We may trust in some, finding out they are not the people we had hoped. Anger may come, but do not let it overpower you. Pray for their souls, that they will not harm others, and continue to believe in mankind.
~Marie T. Morrison~

MELTING ICE

Approach the quiet person in the room, the one believed to have an attitude. Give a friendly hello, offering a warm handshake. Watch the ice melt over the eyes. There never was an attitude, only someone wanting attention and love. It is quick to judge. It is just as quick to make a new friend.
~Marie T. Morrison~

NEVER GETTING FILLED

The soul gains wisdom, knowledge, love and strength each microsecond of the day. How magnificent it is, that no matter how much this embodiment absorbs, it never gets filled. Through eternity, the soul will hold our history, transcending down to the generations left behind. They will pick up this wisdom and love as they carry on a ritual used from the past, teach values they learned and live they faith as they were taught. New wisdom is gained, ready to be shared, never to be forgotten, in the generations to come.
~Marie T. Morrison~

LEARNING

I have learned to accept what is in front of me, not to fear and not to question. As I accept, I feel God in my spirit and soul, with Him taking care of me. I am no longer afraid, as He is in charge.
~Marie T. Morrison~

A WISE WAY

As I observe my own habits and patterns of behavior, I wonder if they have formed who I am or if they have formed me. Some I can change and others make up my spirit, in the way God created me. Striving to be my best will be a wise way to live my life.
~Marie T. Morrison~

OUTSIDE THAT DOOR

Leaving your saddened spirits outside the door is something good to do. Become a performer, switching to the positive while inside that room. It will brighten the spirits of everyone, including your own!
~Marie T. Morrison~

FEELING IT

I feel the Spirit filling my soul while amongst my brethren, in prayer, through music and in the marvels of nature. How blessed I am!
~Marie T. Morrison~

FORGIVE AND FORGET

It is not worth it to stay upset with a friend or brethren. Doing so drains the body and soul. Have the mind to forgive and forget, going on to enjoy the life God has given.
~Marie T. Morrison~