Redux

Lucid Being – Ash D. Solomon
observing nature
finding hidden images
kilroy, birds, fish, more
What do your eyes find?
all is a mystery
awaiting discovery
the push for self-actualization
an essential drive
extending oneself to the highest
fundamental to our existence
without it
we cease to exist
at the very least – to thrive
unencumbered now
i cherish this time with you
safety, peace and calm
behold clouded view
nature’s intent camouflaged
next steps are mindful
self-imposed stillness
journeys provide clarity
acceptance of life
**NOTE – I researched the image a bit, wanting to know if it was real or a Photoshop creation, and stumbled upon the artist’s statement…
Person in dark cloak stands in glowing orange sandstone canyon
Life in the desert is a teacher. It shows that beauty can live in silence. Every grain of sand carries a story of patience. You survive not by fighting the heat, but by flowing with it. The emptiness is not loneliness; it’s clarity. Here, there are no distractions, only truth. You learn to value every drop, every breath, every shadow. In the desert, you understand that strength is quiet. And that even in the harshest place, light always finds a way. Subscribe to see more from this trip: https://www.youtube.com/@LASLAVA.
Thanks, Sadje! Appreciate learning more about him. He’s quite an interesting, reflective, and talented character. Very inspiring! :)
profuse uniqueness
nestled in community
a shared abundance
all that reaches out
whether genuine and loving
or presenting a facade
those hands can connect us
but also destroy our trust in humanity
we rely on the kindness of strangers
and find families tear us to shreds
in these times, we are brutally becoming more distant
seeking ever more refuge in new communities
starting over with less
handicapped again
when does love win?
alone and battered
mastering unknown forces
a chaotic dance
Redux
Feeling full
of stuff to do
things to read
thoughts to write
and falling behind
Pressured and agitated
need to step back
and organize
my normal life cycle
trying to prioritize
I hope my friends
will understand
it’s not you but me
Took on a big chunk
and catching up
Busy and isolated
stuck more in my head
than is necessary
for my health
and recognizing it
Seems I’m not the only one
Originally posted 4/12/2019 on I Write Her.
i felt hopeful once
bring your strength to the table
you cannot falter
but
it’s just not in me
too tired to care anymore
leave me alone please