Once again we are plunged into what appears a dark night of the collective soul — challenged by beliefs, tested by conscience, ridiculed by rage, criticized by insecurity, tempted by righteousness. Once again we must resurface into what is informed by life and breath, grounded in equanimity comforted in knowing there’s a better way, when we remember who we are meant to be. If you’re looking for someone to rage with you, there are seven billion, nine hundred and ninety-nine million, nine hundred and ninety-nine thousand, nine hundred and ninety-nine other people you can look to and depend upon. If you’re looking for someone to hold compassion with you, to see the sadness on a stranger’s face, and use the fires in our hearts as a means to light a path of peace, you can look to and depend upon me.
“If you’re looking for someone to hold compassion with you, to see the sadness on a stranger’s face,and use the fires in our hearts as a means to light a path of peace, you can look to and depend upon me.”
Standing right beside you Troy. Offering the same.
This is a beauty. Caught me off guard with a few tears. As your poems can have their way with me unexpectedly.
“If you’re looking for someone to hold compassion with you, to see the sadness on a stranger’s face,and use the fires in our hearts as a means to light a path of peace, you can look to and depend upon me.”
Standing right beside you Troy. Offering the same.
This is a beauty. Caught me off guard with a few tears. As your poems can have their way with me unexpectedly.
Thank you, Lor. I like to think that tears water the seeds in our hearts.
As I said to @darrenharley on his last poem - I see you .
And what Lor said!
Any chance you could share his poem? I can't seem to turn I up...
Done with pleasure!
Oh, sorry, I meant Darren’s poem! But thank you for sharing mine as well!
Haha… of course ! And you’re welcome!
https://open.substack.com/pub/opentochange/p/an-intimate-letter-to-a-stranger?r=1mrn9s&utm_medium=ios
Those are terrific! I gave him a follow. Thank you!
Darren is terrific! He was one of the first accounts I subscribed to I hope you enjoy his artistry as much as I do!
Thank you! I will look at Darren’s poem!
there’s a better way,
when we remember
who we are meant to be
Yes 🙏🏼 and may we find within ourselves the light to brighten the path for others.
Sometimes it’s hard
to remember this truth,
and then that is why
we have each other.
Beautiful compassion in the midst of so much strife, holding space for you, Troy. 🤝
Thank you, my friend!
Courageous and overflowing with love! Thank you for this one, Troy.
We strive together!
Lovely ✍️
Thank you!
Beautiful
beautiful and good to know
Thanks Troy. It is important to find a place to anchor ourselves while the sea of chaos rages around us.
That last stanza. Beautiful doesn’t do it justice. Thank you.
I appreciate you, Monica!
There is a better way. This is fantastic, Troy.
Thank you, Rod! I hope you’re having a great day.
My pleasure, Troy! It’s a good day! I hope the same for you.
Such a beautiful. I love that last stanza.
Thank you!
I left the word poem out obviously. 🙄
I knew what you meant, but also like the mystery and poetry of a broken thought too!
True. More mystery that way.
Take my hand!
Keep shining, my friend!
I adore you. The end.
This feeling is mutual. You make me want to be a better person.
This stanza!❤️❤️❤️ If you’re looking for someone
to hold compassion with you,
to see the sadness on a stranger’s face,
and use the fires in our hearts
as a means to light a path of peace,
you can look to and depend upon me.
Thank you Troy.
I'll happily stand beside you.
Gratefully.
And with you, my friend!