The Secret of Change Is to Focus All of Your Energy, Not on Fighting the Old, But on Building the New – Socrates
New hope for the kingdom
She poised and awesome
The crow had told her now was the time
His wise views were told in rhyme
Good visions were finally coming true
The world would be seen from his view
Destruction and greed he saw from above
She would cure with her godlike love
The crow made his choice and now she reigns
The world would be safe and loving again.
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It was the big day. Every reporter worth his salt was going to be there. It was the first day of the new regime. Everyone was looking forward to it, interested to see a new leader with a refreshing persona in the round rotunda. Joe was beyond excited. It was his first very important assignment, and to be in the front row? He could hardly believe it himself!
He rushed through his shower, gulped coffee, practically choked on the hotel breakfast, but now he sat down in a chair and took deep breaths. This is it, he thought, my big break. After a few calming breaths, Joe donned his suit coat and grabbed his briefcase. He wanted to be early.
He walked into the press room, almost giddy with the thought he finally made it to the big time. He slowly sat in his assigned seat, and the lights flickered, indicating the object of interest would be arriving. A hush came over the chatty group and the side door opened with secret service men walking in. Joe reached for his notes. And in came the new idea, the fresh presence of government. Everyone in the room was shocked, jaws dropped, and cameras clicked away. Who would have thought this was the new choice?
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She sat down opposite him in the bedroom. Tears flowing freely from Jack as he finished packing his belongings. His growing anger was obvious when he threw his clothing in his bags. He had invested two years into this relationship only to find her with another. “I never mattered much to you, did I?”
Sue sat rigid, but was glad to see him go. It was time to be her real self, not posing as his lover. After he left, she texted her friend, Jane. “He’s gone, where shall we meet?”
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Saving up for ten years, Joey had the cash to buy his dream car. He had a job, earning money for his dream, since the age of fourteen. Now was his chance to make it come true. There was only one thing left to do, get a driver’s license.
Studying the manual for days, Joey thought he was ready. He was inwardly scared, but only showed a brave face to the officials. The final step came and he seated himself in his mom’s old Chevy station wagon. He was used to driving with his dad, who had a Toyota Corolla, a smaller vehicle with a standard transmission. He had driven the station wagon a few times and it was an automatic transmission, so he figured it would be a piece of cake.
The driver’s test official slid into his side of the bench seat and told Joey to start. Nervously, Joey turned the ignition key and showed audible relief as the car started up. The vehicle was large but the test went smoothly and the only remaining part of the test was parallel parking. Joey was not used to the size of “the beast” as his mom called it, and mistakenly thought he could park with ease.
After three attempts to park, and the last getting too close to a parked vehicle, causing a scratch, Joey’s test was done. He would have to return to retake the driver portion with his dad’s car, but being shaken from the experienced fail, he would take his time to practice more.
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I’ve been at the peak
Beautiful views from the top
The valley beckons
Too much of a good thing pales
Enjoy the lesser triumphs
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“The Pelican Brief”. I read the book and saw the movie years ago, but you might find it relevant today. It is currently available on Netflix. It stars Denzel Washington and Julia Roberts.
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Socks of wool
Pulled up tight and stuffed
In huge black galoshes trimmed with fur
Giggling small girls bundle up to go sledding
Dressed and ready to attack white mountain snow.
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Cheeks of red
Cold mittened hands clapping warmth
Tired legs again climb to the top
Shrill shouts of laughter as down they swiftly glide
Two winter girls sledding under gray white clouds.
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