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Positive Definition

4/8/2018

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We will not be
We cannot be
until we define We

Catching our star
capturing our clues
must be the primary goal

Once captured 
once we grasp our essence
it becomes ours to declare

I am ..
powerful phrase
connected to realized self

I am ..
mantra of those
who discover their purpose

I am ..
in the eyes of others
every action I take

Therefore ..
I am what I declare
I am what you perceive

Living my gift
caring for you
creates happiness

Only declare
when action accompanies
the declaration

Be certain
my action
benefits another

Our human existence
will then enjoy
Positive Definition

from Kauai to Paris .. and all places between


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Facker
April 8, 2018
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Continue

3/30/2018

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​     Dear Readers .. a note to thank each and every one of you for the beautiful empathetic voice you gifted me with over these last few weeks as I dealt with the loss of my Mother. 

                                   Mahalo Nui, Merci Beaucoup, y Muchas Gracias  
                             
                              I am ever so appreciative to be included in your lives   
                                                               
                                                                  Thank You

     Having stated my appreciation, it is now time to Continue.  This life is a joyful occasion .. filled with nature's wonders .. enriched by our common human experience .. kissed by art, music, philosophy .. 

                                                                and above all, 
                                                                        Love   

      
  Wishing each of you the joy of  Love

from Kauai to Paris ... and all places between
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Facker
​March 30, 2018
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Simply add Light

3/26/2018

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Loss is nothing
focus on gain
elevate thinking 
alleviate pain

Space sadly vacant
agonized mind
replace with wonder
 fear far behind

Darkness so nourished
by failure to grow
 Courage spawns light
Action adds glow

Motion and movement
energized pace
filling with freshness
hard empty space

Never forgotten
as pain should be
old wounds fly
on soft wings set free

Accelerate now
glimmer flash burst
depression vacated
darkness dispersed

Memories linger
hurtful refrain
let brilliant light action
bring peace once again 



Facker
March 26, 2018

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Fire of Life

3/21/2018

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​Gently softly ours to do
brush aside a branch or two
forget that one you thought was you
find your hidden beauty

Trappings of this world will strike
leave you standing so much like
all those others up the pike
lost without their essence

Seek until it comes around
listen for that silent sound
on the air and in the ground
spark of inspiration

When warm glow begins to swell
brilliant light illumes your shell
absorb .. follow .. treat it well
​fire of life has found you


Facker
March 21, 2018

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Grief

2/16/2018

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I lost my Mother two weeks ago.

No longer will we see Heidi giving her first child words of praise in the comments section 


It is 11:14 P.M. and I've been awakened by her gentle voice

"Write, Billy, Write"

I write tonight for each of you .. we know and share the pain of loss ..
It is inherent to our collective human experience.

I write tonight for Mom .. still her little boy ..
seeking approval .. striving to please

Loving Her


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Grief

Reaction to the irreversible ..
wave upon wave of helplessness
soaked in self pity

Wishing you were still here ..
I need your presence
selfish me


Not first nor last to feel crushing pain
but so certain my angst is unique ..

how very human

Horrific melancholy .. felt for the one set free ?
I think not ..
Grief is clearly me feeling sorry for me
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Facker
​March 15, 2018
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You

2/10/2018

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​Life is not about me ..
vital lesson learned.
Time spent to self enlighten ..
precious moments burned

As I focus intently on growing ..
me and me and me
this path of higher knowledge
fails to set one free.

Self illumination
necessarily done
absolutely worthless
if only for the one

My existence .. this tiny life
how empty it would be
without the gift of others
If only filled by me
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As I work to better me
please know it to be true
I only work on this flawed man
so he might give to you.


Facker
February 11, 2018

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Today

2/4/2018

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December 4, 2017 was the first day of my 40 day water only fast.  

January 12, 2018 was the last day of my 40 day water only fast.

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As a result of this discipline, I received many wonderful benefits ..

Spiritual 
Physical 
Emotional 

Some experiences are best kept to self in silence ..
Therefore, I have no intention of expounding.

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Those of you who have faithfully followed my writings for the last 7 years may
have noticed I've written nothing in the last 2 months.

I had some healing to do

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It has now been 3 weeks since completion of the fast 
I've given much thought to what my first blog post would convey 
what "fast received" gift I might share with you .. ?
 
The answer to that internal question appeared yesterday ..

Today

Today is the gift 
Living happily Today 
 

Relinquishing control  
Accepting the events of Today 

Not regretting yesterday 
Not fearing tomorrow 

Enjoying and being thankful for Today

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Fellow Human .. I Love You

I Wish You the Happiest Day Possible
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Today
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from Kauai to Paris .. and all places between
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Facker
February 4, 2018
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Walkin'

12/8/2017

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​​No restrictions as to where
do it here
do it there

Only requirement
you show up
moving legs and feet

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Choose the journey as you go
pacing fast
sauntering slow

Accompanied by
symphonic flow
of fields or trees or street

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You are master of this time
every reaching step sublime
under your control

You can plan or wander free
following what is meant to be 
guided by your soul

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Oh the thoughts
plethoric thoughts
attached to a day of stride

Revelations
of every type
which generally hide inside

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Appear a bench
do have a seat
contemplation calls

And peace and peace
and further peace
within your being falls

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Price of admission
only your time
you and you alone

Incredible gift
anywhere we may be
just go without the phone



Facker
December 8, 2017



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Pissing on the Ego

11/26/2017

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Stuff grows inside
 no place to hide 
I feel I can no longer take it

I suggest to me 
give it a rest
don't follow the urge t0 fake it

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Nothing is sacred
dear narcissist 
especially My view of my Self

Embellish and relish 
in my mind's eye
as others scrap me on shelf

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Enter then agony
beaten and tired
with wonder "what did I do?"

It seems the answer
dwells within dreams
Listen .. they exist pure and true
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After I've broken
then shed salty tears 
come naked for all to see

Newly purified
child again here
smiling at this New Me

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One would think 
New Me triumphant
perfection by inner grace

Fact is, my friends,
New Me ain't nothin'
'til that smug smile leaves the face


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Facker
December 2, 2017








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Purr On

11/18/2017

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​Warm furry softness
settled 'tween my feet
helping me write fancy words

Purist form of love
 humans strive to meet
marching 'round in pompous herds

She never asks for anything
while giving me her all 
wondrous creature gift slumbering there

Tears start forming in my eyes
when suddenly I realize
her perfect love shows how to care

Purr on sweet kitty
I'm here for you
as you are here for me

Your silent grace
creates a space 
to write ... in ecstasy
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Facker
November 18, 2017





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