MY BROKEN PIECES

I have been broken;
By the same token,
I have been in melancholia distress;
Feelings difficult to digest,
Picking up my past waste material;
While gazing at my box of cereal,
The experiences are all mine;
I own them sinker, hook, and line,
My transition a formal  bow to the Great Divine.

My old outer shell has been chiseled away;
The authentic butterfly here to stay,
No more broken pieces that fray;
Only bright happiness and contentment day-to-day,

I have cried;
To myself I have lied,
Constantly preoccupied;
Creating my own psychological predisposed ending,
I did my daily mental compensating;
Only to remain at the corner of Fifth and Wounded Station,
In constant contemplation;
A mindful change of scenery;
Open to enjoy nature’s greenery,
To understand that Life happens and it’s ok;
I know tomorrow will be a bright and blessed day.

 

 

ALIVE

I look up at the sky;
I’m so blessed to be alive,
To feel the wind blowing past my cheeks;
Walking on the ripples in the concrete,
To breathe the fresh nature made air;
Of universal beauty I am aware,
To hear the birds in constant tune;
Experiencing life as my personal private cocoon,
Living each day to its maximum capacity;
Finally understanding that I am where I am meant to be.

JUST ADD WATER

TIME DOES NOT PERMIT OR WE JUST FORGET; TO TAKE FIVE AND HAVE A CONVERSATIONAL SIT.

The survival of any houseplant or a field harvest depends upon light and water to maintain its growth to the fullest and most healthiest potential. Therefore, as human beings, we must treat our relationships like that of a precious seedling; hold it, secure it, nurture it, trust it, talk to it, and love it. All of these things resemble natures natural resource; water.

A relationship is an emotional  connection between two individuals.  It resembles a Horn Shark Egg; unique, atypical and protected. If  you were to drop it and fracture its contents, there will be no possible amount of adhering substance to cinch it to its original state.

To sustain a relationship you must know and understand who you are as an individual. Know the behaviors that you are willing to accept and those you will absolutely reject. Have the ability to stand strong. Know the conduct you refuse to tolerate. Most important, love yourself. Along the line of sordid family pedigrees, there may be a past of internal abuse; however this must be resolved before you can share an honest, emotional connection with anyone. Neglected resolution can infect the dream of a flourishing romance.

In today’s society. relationships are extremely volatile. Both individuals sharing  in the mutual bond want to be in FULL, obsessive, total control. This type of relationship I refer to as the Hitler Effect. A connection that consists of two kings and no peasants is never attainable. Hold and secure your relationship. Respect yourselves enough to never allow exposure to any outside adulterated  human interference. Nurture it by psychologically and physically supporting each other. Maintain  yourselves to your highest potential. In every moment of time, be present. Trust is the most difficult to comprehend. We first learn to trust as a small infant. The lack of that security may hinder our adult coupling. Show constant unconditional love to one another. Demonstrate appreciation and gratitude on a daily basis.

As you share your life with your beloved companion, a daily exchange of commentary resembles that all important Mother Nature’s resource that sustains us all, water. If you are ever at a point where you feel your relationship is in need of a simple solder, just add water.

 

THE LOST GENERATION

TO OWN A SYNTHETIC HIGH IS TO CONSTANTLY SELF LIE.

There is an extreme amount of poison readily available for individuals to purchase and ingest. The “poison” I am referring to is: Methamphetamine, Heroin, and Crystal Meth, just to name a few. Of course, these three named euphorics are just a small portion of what is being home-made and distributed to our lost generation.

The rate of illicit street drugs being sold and transported through our international borders is astronomical. According to the daily report, pounds of an assorted amount of these narcotics are captured each month by our border security. I often wonder how many more shipments make it into the United Stated without being confiscated?

The Illegal Street Drug Phenomenon is only a minute portion of the problem that is destroying families today. The second portion of this quandary is the world-wide Opiate Craze that is being brought to the forefront by the Pain Management Specialist. All too cognizant of this situation, for this was my Broadway Stage.

As we live in the Twenty-First Century, this global issue is more prevalent. It has wiped out what seems to be an entire generation. Therefore, grandparents are becoming parents once again, while the actual parents are in constant chase of that wild demonic dragon. I see the effects this poisonous substance has on individuals. Time and again I see young men and woman walk the street, in an enraged manner, in their own personal self conversation, that psychological entity in their head. The conversations are all too familiar. They begin with a flight of ideas that quickly transforms itself into boisterous anger that burns like a wildfire.

One can only wish there was a magic potion to eradicate this unfortunate situation. Regrettably, there is not. In the meantime, children will forever be affected by this unhealthy pathology. As children of the Great Almighty Divine, we must stand together in prayer and supplication for the lost and afflicted. For only our Creator can conquer this reprehensible epidemic.

 

THE KEY

Choose your words wisely;
They go into the wind and spread like poison ivy,
Pick and choose your battles;
For they are as common as handmade leather saddles,
Share positive affirmation;
Meditate in total positive concentration,
Leave your past baggage behind;
Learn to peacefully unwind,
Forgiveness is key;
It will set your spirit free.

A SPECIAL NOTE (1)

This is a special note to those beautiful people far and near who are followers of my Blog, Tranquil Mountain. A heartfelt “Thank You. ” It gives me great satisfaction that you enjoy reading and learning from my life’s experiences. The road has been long, the lessons are many; but in the Final Cut, all  life will be good and positively plenty. Peace and Blessings to all.  I am looking forward to continue to do what I love, Write.

THE MYSTERY OF D.N.A.

FEELINGS OF HATE WE SELF CREATE; WITH EACH ACTION THAT WE DEMONSTRATE  OUR FEELINGS RESONATE.

I have been estranged from a man in my life for thirteen years now. Of course this situation was clearly his own decision. As demonstrated by his actions, this man despises me. In life, we are forced to make some changes in our day-to-day state of affairs, to diminish the chaos and eliminate the negativity. Consequently, he disapproved of my life choices, yet offered no assistance. This is the same man of whom I share familial D.N.A. In turn, I have become a total family outcast.

Sitting in front of the window, this man came to my mind. I looked him up on social media. I was quite surprised at what I saw. There he stood in a portrait with this new wife, along with a caption under the photo that read, “No Place For Hate. We Will Not Let Hate Win!”

Hate is the bottom feeder that resides in a cesspool. Unfortunately, there are many people swimming in these said waters. Hate thrives on the human ego. It is fed by the need for superiority, personal greed, and a malevolent agendas. Envy, jealousy, grudges, resentment, repulsion, hostility, and malice are all unfavorable subdivisions of Hate.

There is no newborn babe that enters this world with hate running through their veins. Hate is a learned response that lives in our generational pathology.

Throughout my life’s journey,  I’ve learned that you can’t control other people’s feelings, nor can you force anyone to like or accept you. All you can control is how you respond to the toxicity of others. Refuse to accept it. Stand strong in who you are. Live your life as our Creator intended. For you will never walk alone.

Although the open scars of abuse and hate will forever remain, there comes a day that those scars dry up and heal. You can truly overcome sibling persecution. I am living proof. I am not a victim, I am a survivor. 

THE EMPTY CHAIR

Sitting in a wooded chair,
A lady with salt and pepper hair;
She only sits and stares,
Her skin so gray and pale;
Her body a tad bit frail,
In her own personal private jail;
No one to furnish her bail.
Her eyes are lost,
Her arms crossed;
Her body in total exhaust,
Illness took her mother;
Disregarded by her brother,
Forced to become an estranged grandmother;
Her mind became hazy,
When she lost her mascot baby;
Her mental status dark and lazy,
In constant pain;
Riding the Self- Medicating Train,
Her life would never be the same;
She lost her Essence Key,
Longing to be herself and free;
That absent and afflicted lady was me.

TAKE A SIMPLE KNEE

EMBRACE THE TRUE ESSENCE OF YOUR INDIVIDUALITY; DEMONSTRATE YOUR TRUE KNOWLEDGE AND SHARE EACH COMMONALITY.

Social Media has been bombarded by the ideology that a simple kneel is a sign of disrespect to the Pledge of Allegiance, the American Flag, and the millions upon millions of American Soldiers who fought, and continue to fight to secure our freedoms.

As the words of our Pledge of Allegiance promise, “One Nation Under God, Indivisible, With Liberty and Justice for ALL.”  That statement basically means equality for every single person. Indivisible means without division. We live in a non-cookie cutter world, where we are so rich in the beauty of diversity. That is why we are called the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

People are too quick to pass judgement on any situation, at any given time. Instead of sharing the ideology of, “I wonder what the true undertone of that statement or action means. Maybe someone can help me understand.” Subsequently, situations are taken totally out of context, causing unnecessary hostility and global resentment.  Currently, we are living in a time where we have a Leader who seems to be dividing instead of uniting.

What is the real story behind taking a simple knee during the National Anthem? It is in my opinion, that individuals believe they have been let down when it comes to the statement “Liberty and Justice For All.” The simple kneel has nothing to do with any disrespect to anyone or anything. What it symbolizes is loss of the promise of justice for everyone, no matter your skin color or ethnicity. We are all given this promise. People feel that due to the senseless shootings by uniformed men who are paid to serve and protect, and because of the racial injustices, this promise has fallen short. They feel as if they have been totally let down and disregarded.

Everyone of us is a unique creation. We were meant to be different, that’s the true beauty of diversity. We should have the mind-set of  “I’ll learn from you and you can learn from me.” We are here to love and learn from each other. I am no better than you, as you are no better than me. We are all equally made in the eyes of our Creator. Please don’t allow the negative entities of the world pour hate and separation upon us. The First Amendment of  our United States Constitution says we have the “Right to Peaceably Assemble.”  If you feel your freedoms are being infringed upon and you disagree, take a simple knee.

 

THE UNSEEN QUEEN

My life is my own, you see,
Gifted by the Higher Authority;
I am not your Pleasure Tree.
Respect me;
My decisions are my own,
I set the tone;
Because I am grown.
If you don’t like the way I look,
Sit down and read a book;
I treasure my body so chunky,
I adore my personality so spunky;
Myself fierce but bold,
Never hurtful or cold;
Black or white, nothing in between,
Out of sight, unforeseen.

I am the unseen Queen,
Recovering from the years of lost self-esteem;
That’s Me, Myself, and I,
Not shy;
Full of self dignity,
Living my life carefree.