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Saturday, February 23, 2008
Barb Melloh Owner of Law of Attraction writes:
" What a wonderful collection of poetry which lets us see and feel your journey through life and the discoveries you have made. I could feel the emotions and remember those kinds of thoughts as I too have traveled down that road and seen a better way. It was a reminder how grateful I am for what I have today"
Tuesday, February 05, 2008
Dr. Jane Cherrington of New Zealand writes:
"You have obviously enjoyed harnessing the poetic to articulate your experiences. Reading through your work felt like being given intimate window to your life. Your poems describe a journey and the labor of personal review, in terms that are clearly deeply felt and, one imagines hopefully, cathartic."
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Poem Review: My Intention
I finished reading “ The Power of Intention: Learn to Co-Create Your World Your Way” by Dr. Wayne Dyer and it made such a profound impact on my life that it inspired me to write this poem.
“everything’s in motion
though still, they seem to be
it is the intention
of a grand soliloquy”
The concept that everything has intention no matter what it is :
“pebbles , fish, beast and man
related purposefully
intention has but one goal
to bound us soulfully”
... has made sense to me and reconfirmed my beliefs that there is a “higher power” that has supreme design intent for everything and nothing just came into being by accident. It is also my beliefs that everything is not controlled as to the outcome and that my life, day in day out, every step of the way, is not planned. I do believe though, that there is an overall intention that I can either be apart of or follow my own road with my final destination becoming a product of my reality.
“intention was and always is
a spiritual enamantion
of energy and particles
marching in procession”
Lately it is my involvement as a Hospice Volunteer and in association with a very special person Kathy van Steen Director of Volunteers @Brookhaven Hospice that my faith and gratitude has been strengthened. She has shown me that we must have faith that things ultimately will work out for the best and to have gratitude for what we have today right here and now. I see myself happy and content, praying for serenity without having to know how it all will happen.
“it is my intention
to lose all my constraints
of where and how I will end up
with sinners or with saints”
I can honestly say that since using this philosophy of the Power of Intention my life has opened up to “life beyond my wildest dreams”.
Here is my poem:
My Intention
Everything’s in motion,
though still they seem to be.
It is the intention
of a grand soliloquy.
Oneness is self-serving,
to the stubborn and obstinate.
Like turkeys head bent in the rain,
they drown a ignorant.
It is my intention
to lose all my constraints,
of where and how I will end up,
with sinners or with saints.
Intention was and always is
a spiritual emanation.
Energy and particles
marching in procession.
Pebbles , fish, beast and man
related purposefully.
Intention has but one goal
to bound us soulfully.
So my intention is to be
in this celestial scheme,
letting go my ego.
put’s me beyond my wildest dream.
Copyright © 2007 Ronald J. Edwards
“everything’s in motion
though still, they seem to be
it is the intention
of a grand soliloquy”
The concept that everything has intention no matter what it is :
“pebbles , fish, beast and man
related purposefully
intention has but one goal
to bound us soulfully”
... has made sense to me and reconfirmed my beliefs that there is a “higher power” that has supreme design intent for everything and nothing just came into being by accident. It is also my beliefs that everything is not controlled as to the outcome and that my life, day in day out, every step of the way, is not planned. I do believe though, that there is an overall intention that I can either be apart of or follow my own road with my final destination becoming a product of my reality.
“intention was and always is
a spiritual enamantion
of energy and particles
marching in procession”
Lately it is my involvement as a Hospice Volunteer and in association with a very special person Kathy van Steen Director of Volunteers @Brookhaven Hospice that my faith and gratitude has been strengthened. She has shown me that we must have faith that things ultimately will work out for the best and to have gratitude for what we have today right here and now. I see myself happy and content, praying for serenity without having to know how it all will happen.
“it is my intention
to lose all my constraints
of where and how I will end up
with sinners or with saints”
I can honestly say that since using this philosophy of the Power of Intention my life has opened up to “life beyond my wildest dreams”.
Here is my poem:
My Intention
Everything’s in motion,
though still they seem to be.
It is the intention
of a grand soliloquy.
Oneness is self-serving,
to the stubborn and obstinate.
Like turkeys head bent in the rain,
they drown a ignorant.
It is my intention
to lose all my constraints,
of where and how I will end up,
with sinners or with saints.
Intention was and always is
a spiritual emanation.
Energy and particles
marching in procession.
Pebbles , fish, beast and man
related purposefully.
Intention has but one goal
to bound us soulfully.
So my intention is to be
in this celestial scheme,
letting go my ego.
put’s me beyond my wildest dream.
Copyright © 2007 Ronald J. Edwards
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Within You is the Power to Change Your Life
I am pleased to be able to post this endorsement: Jim Donovan-Author-'HANDBOOK TO A HAPPIER LIFE'
http://www.jimdonovan.com
" In his debut collection, Edwards takes us along on his life's journey of self discovery in a charming, light hearted and easy read"
http://www.jimdonovan.com
" In his debut collection, Edwards takes us along on his life's journey of self discovery in a charming, light hearted and easy read"
Poem Review: Turmoil
There were a handful of times in my life when chaos ran rampant and turmoil was all around me. These are days I am not soon to forget. The consequences of my actions have become a very strong deterrent in continuing on down certain roads. It seems that the longer I was in the chaos of irresponsible actions and self-centered attitudes the more intense the turmoil became:
“silence has crept up close to me
its claws deep in my thought
impending doom is all around
depression it has wrought”
I have a close friend whom I have had the pleasure to be able to talk with, use as a sounding board and most of learn from his sharing of his life’s experiences,Bobby C. He has shared on many occasions of a state of mind called “the gray zone":
“the gray zone
is my new abode
i’m bout to hit new lows”
You don’t live life in the gray zone you merely exist in it. Consciousness and being aware are just barely at a level that you are awake and moving about in the day but without any real purpose or conviction. This is a by-product from my consumption of the poison of my choice.
“see en h two en
plus ten h
is poison in my veins”
I was asked what the meaning of “see en h two en plus ten h” and it simply is the formula/equation to aliphatic alcohol CnH2n+10H. This type of alcohol is toxic and found in very low-grade sometimes-homemade drinking alcohols. It is indeed poison and will kill if drank over periods of time.
“silence has crept up close to me
its claws deep in my thought
impending doom is all around
depression it has wrought”
I have a close friend whom I have had the pleasure to be able to talk with, use as a sounding board and most of learn from his sharing of his life’s experiences,Bobby C. He has shared on many occasions of a state of mind called “the gray zone":
“the gray zone
is my new abode
i’m bout to hit new lows”
You don’t live life in the gray zone you merely exist in it. Consciousness and being aware are just barely at a level that you are awake and moving about in the day but without any real purpose or conviction. This is a by-product from my consumption of the poison of my choice.
“see en h two en
plus ten h
is poison in my veins”
I was asked what the meaning of “see en h two en plus ten h” and it simply is the formula/equation to aliphatic alcohol CnH2n+10H. This type of alcohol is toxic and found in very low-grade sometimes-homemade drinking alcohols. It is indeed poison and will kill if drank over periods of time.
“a cauldron boils
this deadly brew
deliquescing my brains”
I do not relish or miss those periods of my life and would not wish them on anyone. Turmoil has no prejudice and welcomes all who seek it. It will invite you to mix company and turns no one away.
“if what you seek is logical
please walk away from me
turmoil has power over all
just wait, and watch, you’ll see”
Here is my poem:
Turmoil
Bobby C. thanks for sharing
Silence has crept up close to me
its claws deep in my thought.
Impending doom is all around
depression it has wrought.
Desires, hopes and dreams are dead
carnage has joined the lot.
They’re buried in despair and doubt
expelled into a grot.
Strange bedfellows these horrors are,
insanity runs unabated.
As smoke from hell seethes in my soul
my life has been serrated.
Love turns to hate,
dreams to nightmares,
all friends become my foes.
The gray zone
is my new abode,
I’m bout to hit new lows.
See-en-h-two-en
plus ten-h
is poison in my veins.
A cauldron boils
this deadly brew
deliquescing my brains.
If what you seek is logical
please walk away from me.
Turmoil has power over all,
just wait, and watch, you’ll see.
Copyright © 2007 Ronald J. Edwards
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Christians in Recovery®
I am pleased to be able to post this wonderful endorsement:
" Experience, Strength and Hope: Poems of Life's Lessons by Ronald J. Edwards is a tremendous contribution to the recovery community. Mr. Edwards has filled the poetry gap in publications geared toward those in recovery. Profound truths are simply stated. Your heart and soul will be deeply touched by this excellent work. "
Susan Brennan
Executive Director
Christians in Recovery
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Poem Review: Rented Space
Immediately following the writing of “the monkey wrench” I found myself pondering why things had happen in my life, why they were still happening and how long they would continue to go on. Day in, day out my mind was occupied with these thoughts. I started to obsess over them to the point that my daily actions and feelings were being severely impacted and affected.
“these unwelcome guests who have arrived
turning my life upside down”
Soon came the resentments that just would not go away. I realized that these thoughts, feelings and especially resentments had “ rented space ” in my head.
“they move in uninvited
when will they go away”
I had to address these issues if I was to find serenity and peace.I was told that having a resentment was like drinking poison and hoping for the other person to die. Thru acceptance and willingness I was able to come to terms, make an amends of sorts, discard these resentments and then move on with my life. The expression is:
‘keeping my side of the street clean”
Here is my poem:
Rented Space
They move in uninvited,
when will they go away?
Change the locks, shut off the power,
it seems their here to stay.
Taking up space, making noise is all they seem to do.
Bothering daily, morning, noon and night, anger reactions just won’t subdue.
These unwelcome guests who have arrived
turning my life upside down.
Wasted energy, pondering constantly
to move them out of town.
Trying to ignore this infestation
is like a redundant hymn.
They are a weed and must be cut
at the base of the stem.
Rented space by the wrong guests
always causes trouble.
I think I’ll call a wrecking crew
and turn the place to rubble.
Copyright © 2007 Ronald J. Edwards
“these unwelcome guests who have arrived
turning my life upside down”
Soon came the resentments that just would not go away. I realized that these thoughts, feelings and especially resentments had “ rented space ” in my head.
“they move in uninvited
when will they go away”
I had to address these issues if I was to find serenity and peace.I was told that having a resentment was like drinking poison and hoping for the other person to die. Thru acceptance and willingness I was able to come to terms, make an amends of sorts, discard these resentments and then move on with my life. The expression is:
‘keeping my side of the street clean”
Here is my poem:
Rented Space
They move in uninvited,
when will they go away?
Change the locks, shut off the power,
it seems their here to stay.
Taking up space, making noise is all they seem to do.
Bothering daily, morning, noon and night, anger reactions just won’t subdue.
These unwelcome guests who have arrived
turning my life upside down.
Wasted energy, pondering constantly
to move them out of town.
Trying to ignore this infestation
is like a redundant hymn.
They are a weed and must be cut
at the base of the stem.
Rented space by the wrong guests
always causes trouble.
I think I’ll call a wrecking crew
and turn the place to rubble.
Copyright © 2007 Ronald J. Edwards
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