living – Page 25 – Picking Up Roots

Distraction

how can we be peace
in a world intent on noise,
a world that leaves us
so hungry for distraction
this chaos becomes real;

how will we know reality,
how will we find calm
amongst these waves;
have we accepted
this new existence
of constant motion
as our preferred reality;

do we remember
what we are missing -
if we did,
would we care -

where is the heart,
what is left of our soul,
are we bankrupted;
have we sacrificed our lives
beyond the noise
to empty distraction

Stars

do not be shaken
by the noise;
the world cries power
into the night sky -
everyone wants to be
their own shining star -

don't fear walking alone
into the dark;
you don't need to shine
to be a star

Growth

I am a shadow
of who I once was,
which is a gift
that takes time to accept;
I don't move as I did,
but with the wisdom of experience
I'm more decisive when I do;
I no longer burn
in a constant, uncontrolled anger
but choose my spots
to emphasize my points;
I have no expectations of the world,
I understand I am unique,
but not special;
this shadow I have become
possesses more depth
than who I was;
though on some days
the past may seem 
a more comfortable place,
I'm here now
living this moment