PanOstic

A powerful darkness is coming our way It torments by night, terrorizes by day You'd think it would keep other demons away But in fact it just seems to attract them The priests of the village will all try and fail To conquer the monster 'fore which widows wail And nary a hero will ever prevail To stifle the beast that attacks them This beast can't be beaten with dagger and stone No weapon of iron can make it atone Nay, nothing at all can this Ruler dethrone 'Cept maybe the rarely detected For the gift, this protection, at times seems a curse As the symptoms, for many, feel rather adverse And using it, practicing, just makes it worse With results that are quite unexpected Yet if we are to win, one has to step forth Then one turn to two, then a third to a fourth And then, only then, will the needle point north And lead to the way of salvation For only a heart full of love can dispel The evil that torments good people with hell It's Fear that we face; naught but Love ca...

I am who I am and I don't want to change My life is mine only to fix and arrange In colors and covenants; in music and hues Within me lies power I will not abuse I know that to others I don't make much sense They're not used to someone who has no pretense But if you'll feel me, if you'll hear my word I think that you'll realize - I'm not that absurd I mean what I say, and I say what I mean And I'll be the soft place on which you can lean But do not mistake me for timid or weak For you'll hear a Goddess when I choose to speak. 

Those who do not understand With hearts in bars and heads in sand Will tell you Love's means to an end And that Heart's a fickle friend "It will lead you," they will say - with good intentions - "far astray "To hell and shadows, oft combined "It's better yet to lean on Mind." They'll warn you, "tread most cautiously "And when you love, love logically "For if you don't, you'll soon regret "The path you chose - yes every step." Though their heedings I ignore Even as they beg, implore, For me to follow what they do I've found that something does ring true Whether peace or hell it's earning Heart does want for what it's yearning But when it's Love that leads the way I've found it never leads astray No, contrary to belief It's Love's path that brings relief And even when dark comes along It's just the night before the dawn Yet if you push through to th...

Recently I have been blessed with a rather unique opportunity: due to a series of events, I have found my family of six bunking down with my brother-in-law's family of 6.  That's right, an even dozen, all playing and working and dancing around each other in the kitchen, and sharing one bathroom.  Honestly, it's been a blast.  I grew up in a big family and often find myself missing "all the noise."  So it's nice being surrounded by the hustle and bustle of parents and children all making a life. That's not say there haven't been challenges, of course.  The way I see it, though, is that each challenge can either be a stumbling block... or a stepping stone to a better moment. Here are a few step-stones I found useful. Own your own... ...emotions.  Whatever you feel, it's your fault.  I know that sounds harsh, but it's the truth; nobody can make you angry, any more than they can make you green or purple or blue. The only perso...

Sometimes the right thing to do Is worse than all your fears It takes the greatest sacrifice It causes the most tears It will rip your heart in two Then shred it further still And though you'll think you can't go on You can, and so you will With one foot and then the next You'll pass through this dark trial And I promise you will find You do know how to smile So smile you will, with tear-filled eyes Til the clouds above part And show you the plan that you missed Right from the very start For even though the pain was sharp It was a part of this: The journey that led you into Your undiluted bliss -Journey