Why should I?

Confusion swirls in me like cesspools  Blocking the natural flow of me Not letting me be Looking deep inside for somewhere I belong Do I belong here? Why can’t I get lost inside the comfort of my own soul There is no rest…                for the wicked Thanks Ozzy…

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It goes on…

if you’re a Buddhist, or if you follow Buddhist philosophy then you probably believe that life is temporary. It’s a concept you can argue, but it’s valid none the less. Even as you’re reading these words the world is spinning all around you, and you are a few seconds older. I’d like to share something…

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A Child of Today

Yesterday’s son was angry He longed for attention to take his mind away from his thoughts He oppressed others to make himself feel more real He needed control There is no control Not in this life A life that is temporary ~ Learning of more than himself yesterday’s son finds comfort in nothingness Reaching to…

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Love yourself…

Let’s face it, unless you love yourself it’s really hard to love other people. That’s not to say you always need to like yourself. There are days when I want to punch myself in the face, but to love yourself, even accept yourself for who you are, takes courage. I don’t always like myself, but…

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Goodnight, Michelle.

She showed up early, by her standards, but the truth is she’s always late. It’s not that she doesn’t try, or that she doesn’t value your time, she just gets distracted. She’s normal, as herself, but what is normal? Here she is though, on time by her standards, showing up with a half full bottle…

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dreams and nightmares 

I believe that it’s easier to love from the distance of a dream Your heart is protected in a shell unbreakable by the paper arrow of Cupid Only lost in a hopeless romantic slumber are we given the ability of free love Unconditional until it’s tested by free falling into the oblivion of self Giving…

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Endlessly

Adrift Floating A Universe full of wonder and excitement You Me Riding the vibes of an endless oceans Waves Pushing Pulling us into an awakened state of dreams Sleeping Walking Emotions unkept bring fear of things we create Mind Madness Expanding is the goal of the enlightened Deeper Imploding Takes us away from our true…

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Just a thought…

When you find your place in the Universe it doesn’t matter if it’s perfect. Don’t waste your time on wondering if it’s permanent because it isn’t. What it is is beautiful. Enjoy that, the beauty of it. All things come and pass, but the awakened awake forever. Wake up today. Tanis xoxo

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Understanding

Sands of time falling slowly Leaving footprints on my soul Your gentle touch so loving Pulling away so not to get burned Surrender yourself to love Give in to the deeper meaning of the rain Smell the flowers that are blooming from your thoughts Keeping pure while seeking nothingness Knowing nothing and no one is…

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Her smile… My road to love.

I remember it like it was yesterday. I guess in the age of the universe it was, but for us it was months ago. If you’re a regular on my blog or other places I write then you know that I write about all of my failed relationships, dates, and nearly everything else. Jennifer and…

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