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