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CHOR-US
I have harmonious relationships with those
Who are singing the same song
But we are not all singing the same song
This does not have to be a problem
I can hear their true song without trying to drown them out
With my true song
I will save my song to sing with those who hum the same tune
Tap their foot to the same beat of a Cosmic Drummer
Only we can hear.
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INNER SANCTUM
Things are going to play out
However they are going to play out
There's only a miniscule mite of difference I can make
To the grand scheme of life
However, on a greatly reduced scale
I can make a huge difference
About how I experience my world
Healthy choices. mindful decisions, planning and preparation
Suitable companions
While the beasts of war and destruction roar
Outside the gates
Inside, where we live and dwell and have our being
It can be cozy, wrapped in self-care, curled up with a good book
Watching the fragrant steam rise from a cup of tea.
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TONGUE UNTIED
There are a lot of weird tongues
In the animal world
Anteaters and woodpeckers have long useful tongues
That unspool and lap up their creepy crawly meal
There are forked tongues that quickly flick from between scaly lips
To taste the air
Sticky tongues of frogs whipping out to catch a bug in flight
Purple prehensile tongues of giraffes
That grab high branches and strip off the tasty leaves
But of all the creatures on Earth with tongues
Only humans have tongues that can lie
That can deceive the unwary heart
Tongues that can heal with gentle words of love
Tongues that can express the longing or beauty
Contained within the swelling soul
Animals communicate in many ways
But only humans can use their tongues for
Devilish destruction or heavenly comfort
