freedom – UWC

Fear That Controls

There is nothing more daunting than a future decision. Knowing ahead of time that there will be a fork in the road is an all-too-common recipe for anxiety, overthinking, and stress.

I’ve had a lot of time to think. Although I can’t say I’ve taken full advantage of it to actually think. Funny how that works; we make small little promises to ourselves to “take time and think about …” but how often do we actually ponder on that decision or course of action? More oftenContinueContinue reading “Toxic Guilt”

Poetry Collective

Open minds Spill out Wet Words – balladPour me a drink, good sir For my tongue is dry from these liesHeaven sends angels as whiskey And the devil sips Crown on the rocks Keep down the noise, you lout Even thunder knows when to desistFind me a horse here, fast Towns are only places to restContinueContinue reading “Poetry Collective”

Fire in the Waterfall

I stood before a glorious ravine, Asking myself if it was worth the fall. Trying to understand if this power and force, Cascaded with a purpose and a drive. Did it desire to be flung down the cliff side? Did it work it’s way through forests and creeks, To arrive at this place with aContinueContinue reading “Fire in the Waterfall”

Twelve Turns to Midnight

At the first turn we begin the dance to midnight. The single clarinet pierces the silence; A sharp clear tone to awaken the night air. The second turn takes us across the stone. A brass horn accompanies the first notes; Adding a somber tone to contrast the first. Another turn: the third this time. NowContinueContinue reading “Twelve Turns to Midnight”

The Return to America’s Independence

On July 4th, 2017, my belief in magic was restored. As many of you might know, the 4th of July marks the national holiday in the United States traditionally known as Independence Day. It is a day (and sometimes a week) to celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 that birthed theContinueContinue reading “The Return to America’s Independence”