"When power leads man toward arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations. When power narrows the areas of man's concern, poetry reminds him of the richness and diversity of his existence. When power corrupts, poetry cleanses, for art establishes the basic human truths which must serve as the touchstone of our judgment." - John F. Kennedy

Thanks for finding me. This is a fairly random sampling of my poetic rumblings beginning in the mid-70s to present day. Not definitive or complete, just things that struck me again for one reason or another on revisiting. There are a couple of previously published collections here which might be good places to start if you are diving in blind from the precipice.

Try the collections MEET THE BEATS or GLIMMERING RAY DUET (both archived in June 2008 in the menu below right) for starters if you are so inclined...

As of 2016, I will be publishing my song lyrics on a seperate page from the more poetic scribblings here. Pieces that first appeared here and then later were arranged for music will remain here in their original form but may appear edited on the lyric page. Check out the links section for the original song blog.

Friday, September 12, 2008

BEGIN BEING

live
listen
grow with love
feel life’s flow

bless the weight of profound surrender
encourage compassion
balance
gratitude and
transform energy into serenity
challenge
inspire and dream

from fragile birth
sustain chaos
bear suffering
soothe
comfort
endure

when weary
laugh
let your mind rest
in this present light

nourish spirit
through touch
create self-awareness
as you recycle
trust
courage
joy

play hard
give out hope free
a happy heart heals

value change
wisdom
gentle grace
beauty
truth

ask
care
believe
though question understanding
pamper doubt

be still
accept the journey
meditate
breathe

wish peace for every soul



~ written in Arden garrett, with refrigerator magnets, 9/8/08
for Val Cherrin & Molly Mackey
also published in my blog at www.myspace.com/v32unes
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