Give and Take

Give and Take

for everything that is taken from you

there is something put in its space

even if it is an emptiness

to inscribe new life in its place

faces will come, faces will go

and some will choose to remain

be not daunted by the illusion

for in the stillness resides the sane

there have been many changes

but life its self marches on

gather the lesson that she provides

lament not nor be thou forlorned

for some things taken are blessings

that allows us to truly connect

to the universal laws of Growth and Love

we must do so without suspect

in the end all of life we experience

is about the Give and the Take

as the energy is constantly transmuting

we are blessed for goodness’ sake

so raise your consciousness, rise up

for the truth of life does call

look to thy horizon my child

and rise each time you fall

lessons come and lessons go

some take and some do give

for in the mix, the trials, the path

when we awaken, we know that we live

Give and Take

© 25 June 2013 : william s. peters, sr.

a Man’s Word

a Man’s Word

what is a man’s word

is it his bond

is it the epitome

of his commitment to life.

his commitment to self

his commitment to all

that he loves

about life

a Man’s word is sacred

it is his very “I Am-ness”

we speak through this

reflection of our God Self

a Man’s word is his authenticity

if he values it not

how can his life have any

real value

save from his hopes

that are found

in the hearts of others

for in his own heart

if a Man’s word is not valued

to keep

then that Man

no longer values him self

for the word he offers others

is spoiled

a Man’s Word

what is it worth to you ?

for a Man to consider the Word they give with their promise to keep, is not always fun and is not always easy, but it is always necessary if this man is to always stay connected to their Soul, their authentic self.

© 25 June 2013 : william s. peters, sr.

Upon the Rock

Upon the Rock

Waves crashing

bringing an offering

of change

enticing the rocks

to make a place

for life

and give back

a piece of themselves

to the world

the sound in the distance

tells of its inevitability

the Ocean is whispering

telling of its coming

inducing Rocks

like you

like me

to be strong

and stand your ground

which is given unto you

for but a little while

build life upon the Rock

and submit thy self

unto the Ocean . . . Life

© 23 June 2013 : william s. peters, sr.

Speak

Speak

what is in your head

tell me

what is it you feel

tell me

show me

what is it you have come

to receive

to give

tell me

show me

touch me

speak

© 23 June 2013 : william s. peters, sr.

On this day

On this day

On this day

when i wake up

from this drug induced

indoctrinal stupor

i am going to change

the world

and then

the Universe

and then

all of Creation

be-cause i will be

conscious

and cognizant

On this day

my light shall shine

brightly

brilliantly

valiantly

as i vanquish

the insanity

the inanity

i once accepted

On this day

i shall spread my arms

i shall open so wide

that my insides becomes

my outsides

and i will be

beside my “Self”

my “i”

at all times

beyond time

On this day

i will forever resonate

and give to Life

that which she has given

and gives to me.

i shall consecrate

anoint and dedicate

each breath

each heartbeat

in Love for Love

for Life

my Beloved

our Sacred Child

On this day

i have decreed

that this day

is . . “IS” eternal

for this day

is all that i have

this day ~ every day

© 24 June 2013 : william s. peters, sr.

of the Cycle of the Whole

of the Cycle of the Whole

Life and Death

skips down

and around

the pathways of Time

hand in hand

in concordance

of the give and receive

that spawns and supports

all of Creation

the Day give space

that the Night may become

the Seed does die

that a Plant may be borne

as the Bud makes room

for the Blossom

to spread it’s fragrant Wings

and in doing so

a Fruit is yielded

that the Eater may be filled

and comes the day

when the Eater

shall be consumed as well

in the process of

regenerative Life

for Life and Death

are but servant

of the Cycle of the Whole

© 23 June 2013 : william s. peters, sr.

something

something

something was moving inside me

as we moved along

yes this was a different place

with a different space

perhaps we have not arrived

as of yet

but we were getting closer

i could taste it

my heart sensed it

and my toes and fingers

were again picking up the energy

from the fringes of my reality

i was beginning to feel

on edge

i saw some people

and they looked different

they seemed to possess

an unusual yet familiar ease about them

one which only

a certain content-ness brings

it was like they were smiling

from their insides

and it was evident

in the twinkle

within their eyes

and i realized without restraint

we were arriving

yes there was something

something amiss

something

© 6 May 2013 : william s. peters, sr.

a Father’s Love

a Father’s Love

a Fathers Love
may not be as demonstrative
as that of a Lover
no it may be in the silence perceived
from those who reside without

a Father’s Love
is expressed with each beat of his Heart
each Breath
for the Seed of His Seed

a Father’s Love
is not always found in the deeds
nor in the words
nor in the smile
but in the hopes
and the dreams
that are never spoken

a Father’s Love
is the quiet repose
that keep pushing him forward
to survive
one more day
which makes a way
a path
through life’s wilderness
and all the other mess
we find about us

a Father’s Love
is always challenged
by those who do not understand
the weight a man
carries upon his shoulders
some carry stones
others boulders

a Father’s Love
meets the Sun each day
with his plans
his demands
and he stands ready
to capture opportunities
for those whom he loves
his Children, his Family

a Father’s Love
sometimes steps aside
that you the child
may find your way
your way

a Father’s love is understanding
for your Father too
has walked this path

a Father’s Love
is found through Faith
the evidence of that
which is not seen,
and if you do not see it
you can not learn to be
until you believe
in a Father’s Love
for it has always been
in the breast of all men

a Father’s Love

Love Him, thy Father
while you still have the opportunity . . .
for all things shall come to pass.

Honor thy Father
and the world shall bow in obeisance
to your wisdom
graced unto you
by
a Father’s Love

© 16 June 2013 : william s. peters, sr.

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