Category Archives: coping with failure

the red fox

Posted on June 22, 2016 by m.a. wood

You pounce on life like a red fox. There is so much that you have done and will do. You have and do take care of me and inspire me to pounce. I think of you when I need to … Continue reading →

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serenity and tranquility

Posted on June 17, 2016 by m.a. wood

“To learn and practice serenity and tranquility is to be one with the universal path with full awareness…If we don’t awaken to it, we will never have a chance to be grateful for this serenity and tranquility.” To do this … Continue reading →

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Waiting

Posted on June 2, 2016 by m.a. wood

It is the waiting that gets to you, waiting to be somebody, somewhere. When you have lost your way and you are unsure about the new direction it gets to you. I find myself jealous of those who seem to … Continue reading →

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Better With Age

Posted on April 6, 2016 by m.a. wood

Does Anything get better with Age? In this, another age of losing, Does the sense of life improve? It is harder to remember the day she died. Is there something you would like to see again? I do wear my … Continue reading →

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Icarus and Wings of Wax

Posted on April 11, 2015 by m.a. wood

No one will make it to the sun. Don’t beat yourself or cry. We all fall sometimes, Icarus. Wax bells will never ring. The Sea swallows us easily For our tears fit right in. The bright eyed mariner has told … Continue reading →

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