Peaceful Mind
So many hurt feelings
So many wounds to bear
The petty spats and sorties
With little time to spare
Hurts that go unforgiven
The slights, the tweaks, the jabs
In the end they just don’t matter
Allow good to come from bad
Forgiveness is what matters
Hate is hard to hold inside
Let judgement be for others
Let kindness be your guide
We are all related
Connected at our core
We can’t go on forever
Even if we all want more
Leave the past to itself
Leave all regrets behind
Go now gently forward
Go with a peaceful mind
Baby Turtles
Baby turtles crawl to the sea
Leaving eggshells in the sand
They’ve yearned to grow and swim
Since life on Earth began
Through asteroids and climate changes
Dinosaurs and ice ages
Paddling through the sea and foam
Until they find a beach for home
To lay their eggs upon
Their species still survives
Multiplies and thrives
Keeping hope alive
Until their days are done