Words are sacred. They represent something that is thought about, and put forth in a beautiful and creative manner, if we wish to do so. Yet words can also be wasted, useless and irrevelant, or put forth in a degrading manner. Yet it is strange how we humans have created so many languages, so many ways of expressing ourself and twisting our words. So many religions. So many ideas. So many views and opinions on things. It is amazing how we think so differently. There are so many beautiful people here on this planet, each filled with love or open to being loved, and so many people secluded, close-minded, and generally negative. Today I recount my experiences and wisdom and think about the multi-faceted world we live in and experience every day, either with a positive or negative attitude. The world can be a confusing and frigtening place if we have a fearful attitude. Its true that life shouldn't be wasted on living with a negative attitude, but rather it should be cherished by NOT DWELLING on the negative, not living in it and being dependent upon in it some cases. We all experience the negative in our life, some people ignore or run from it, while on the other extreme people might welcome and gloat in it, look to it for comfort (as in depression, for example). There are so many beautiful things about life that ignoring or dwelling on only one side of it will make the beauty hidden to you. This is what I've learned. This is what is right for me, at the moment. These are my opinions. Life can seem impossible to deal with sometimes, but can also be cherished with so much joy and love...it is up to you which one you want out of life, and from yourself, and for yourself. It is amazing how strong the human race is.

Looking at the changing steadiness of man

So far away from the freedom of light

Floating in these cold grey waters

The mind collects itself

At times of silence

And beautifully progresses

During the fluctuating currents

Listening to my senses

Increasingly dull

Frigidity of feeling

Unmoving river of ice

Not too cold

Just too still

The tale of man begins in the sea

The shape of life swims throughout it

Its collective form grasps instinct

And later learns the logic of mind

As comes the separation of humankind

The river brings new energy

To the still waters

Of the life-bearing ocean

The ocean is still

Yet in it is the ever-moving

Essence of life

Looking from the raft

Of dry, tired planks

Seeing the green world

Beyond the shore

Feeling the lucid and live

Plants and trees from my raft

Looking away at animal

And human life and touching

Its warmth with rigid hands

LS aka Bubblebutt

JC aka Spring