Not that I'm complaining or anything...
but this weather is crazy!
I understand that we are getting fifty degrees
in upper NY tomorrow. Cool!
This has been a weird season so far.
But I'll take it.
Hope that everyone had a great weekend.
Will share with you tomorrow.
Until then, stay warm if your cold,
and cool if your warm...

My Friend

My thoughts of you,
are seldom new,
enriched by shades of blue.

You've travelled along this
path of mine,
sharing a laugh or two.

As comfort names my many moods,
I'm usually thinking of you.
Along my side, you've never
questioned why...
just glanced a cognitive smile.

And like an old shoe,
I'll never lose,
this patient friendship of mine.

Okay, I know I've been screwing up
with entering a post everyday.
I was doing so well there for awhile.
Please have a little patience with me.
I want to keep my readers up to date
with a new posting everyday.
Lately, my life has been turned upside
down with all kinds of situations.
They have taken my usual schedule
off track.
There's a lot of demands of my time
at the moment. But I haven't forgotten
any of you. Your important as well.
Please keep the faith!
I am aware that some of my
visitors are also waiting with patience
for "my response" to their needs.
I have not forgotten any of you. Let's
just say, there's a delay, but I will respond
I promise. My wish is to treat any and all
with the respect you require of "your time".
I appreciate your patronage, and look forward
to helping all in return as well.

Bessye (Visions)

Hello everyone!
I just wanted to share with you
a couple of wonderful blogs.
You may already know of them, but
if not I recommend them.
First off, if you enjoy poetry, since you do
visit my site of course...first...

There is Poetry From The Orchard.
Artist is Ivan Donn Carswell.
http://igorevich.blogspot.com
wonderful artist. You'll enjoy his style of writing
and insight to many of thoughts.
Very casual, the kind of artist that captures
your attention and keeps it.
He is very "real" not looking to score points,
if you know what I mean. He's not all about "His"
blog only. Check him out when you get a chance.

The year in pictures.
Artist James Danziger.
http://pictureyear.blogspot.com
What a wonderful site to view such beautiful
photography! He displays his own work as well
as other artists. Again, an artist who is "real"
no hype. Just sharing with us all the beauty
that does exist out there. Without going to a
gallery. Check him out when you can.

Keep up the good work guys!

Hello everyone!
Hope that all of you had a great Thanksgiving!
I heard of a lot of accidents during Black Friday.
Shopping ones that is..
Can you imagine being stomped to death?
Not even a glance back, because you had
to be the first one to get the BEST deal...
See what the Human Life has come to mean...
WOW!
Or the glass door that was on top of an employee,
who was only trying to OPEN the door for everyone.
I am not sure of the exact facts on either of these cases.
However, it was written up in the paper, Times Union
I believe.
This world is truly becoming a scary place!
The Holiday season is just beginning folks.
Let's all try to remember there's enough for everybody.
Make your plans as early as possible, take your time,
and above all, be safe!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Hello everyone!
Just wanted to drop a quick
note to wish all my readers
a Happy Thanksgiving!
I hope that everyone has someone
to share it with. No matter how
small. Try to be with someone
even if you can't share a big meal.
Just being with someone no matter
what you have, is so important!
You will be in my prayers, and I will
be wishing only the best for everyone.

To all, Happy Thanksgiving!!

Winter

The cold frost blankets everywhere,
lets me know that winter's here.
The coats are heavy,
the socks are warm,
still I stand shivering out there.

I dredge through the snow,
while hiding my face,
wishing for warmth, this is not my place.

From one pile to another,
the snow accumulates,
it's lasting more than I can take.

Winter's arrived, and it's here to stay,
back in the trenches, my shovel retraces.

Taken for granted

You give of yourself
in hopes to please others,
and in return, they forget your there..

The excuses come easy,
plausible enough in the way that it's given.
your not expected to think otherwise..

You weren't needed,
why would you be summoned...
in the wake of thought,
time has past, and no longer reason.

Into another day we walk,
why are you mad? they ask
no need to explain myself.

The differences between ourselves,
forever torment my mind.
I'll give of myself again,
for that's who I am, and of whom I'll always rely.

The Sea

The depths of the sea
claim endlessly,
Alive with wonders
I have not seen.

A world of it's own,
creating order by nature alone.
The life that lives within,
takes part in structuring..

Survival for some,
may end as quick as it comes.
The freedom in which enables others,
time passage.

The amazing wonders
the sea has offering,
and the teachings it gives us,
both treacherous and forgiving.

The holidays are approaching fast.
Making plans for Thanksgiving.
This is my favorite time of the year!
You just have to remember to take things
one step at a time.
Don't allow the holidays to stress you out.
Breathe deeply and remain calm.
Take a look around you, and see the joy that
the small things bring into your life.
In the end, all things work out well all on their own.
We get so caught up in the "rush" and trying to
out do ourselves with gifts etc. that we miss
what it is all about.
So try not to get "as" mad at the person in line taking
forever...or the person that stole your parking spot.
or the store that didn't order enough of the product you
wanted in time.
Because in the end, we all blame it on the holidays!
And it's not the holidays that's at fault...
We all put the pressure on ourselves.
Have some faith, and do the best you can.
Relax and breathe deeply, take one for the team!
And then just sit back and watch the magic grow...
Money controls and dictates our lives...
but it can't take away our precious moments
that unfold right in front of our eyes.
It can be a comment from a small child. One
you least expected to hear. Something that teaches you.
It puts everything...back into perspective!
So if it's only about sharing one make shift Christmas dinner
with your friends and/or family, making the gifts that you
give because you couldn't afford to buy them.
Or sharing your food with someone less fortunate,
Please make time to "see" what the holidays are
really all about and enjoy what you have.
Wishing you all the best of the coming holidays!

Test of Time

I think of you from time to time,
the essence that caught my eye,
the slight mistakes that buried me,
you expelled them upon me so easily.

Was it calculated in your mind?
I wonder how I was so blind...
The deceit that one creates,
never justifies until it is too late.

I think of you from time to time,
rummaging through the devils gate,
Kindness tried to compensate,
imitating loves debate.

No use for you,
I sheltered from,
the wounds which made me dumb.

I think of you from time to time,
how I'm glad that it is done.

Unconsciousness

Into the darkness,
there comes light,
awakening your soul tonight.

Wandering thoughts,
escape me not...
face to face,
I seek them out.

Fascination flirting in plight,
abort these trivial,
attempts to fight.

Quivering, I stand still,
not a muscle to move,
weak with all my might.

Into the darkness,
there comes light!

Following

Hello everyone,

I have now added the "Follow this blog" button
to my site.
It is easy to use, and keeps you updated on new
posts.
For those of you who don't always have time to
visit the site and keep updated.

It is kind of like getting the newspaper delivered to your
door every morning. Once you get use to it,
you want to see it every morning.
So if you enjoy my blog, please "enlist" in
becoming a "Follower."
It only takes a minute of your time.

Looking forward to keeping you updated
with all my future posts.

Recognizable

It's as though I've seen
your face before...

Blank stare,
searching,
no files located...

Feeling as though
I stand before you,
naked and unarmed,
alone, without
the truth.

Bare none enemy,
however faint,
Blackened nights,
of last resort.

Remembrance
recalled a moment of past.
swept away, unanswered.

Glancing back,
time adjusted,
as though you were
never there.

The unexpected

Life has a funny way of opening windows for
our minds to expand on the unknown.
Not always is it meant to scare us, but perhaps
awaken us.
We do not learn everything from a book, or a classroom.
We do not learn by making judgements solely on tangible evidence.
Only when you let go of everything you thought you knew
to be true, does truth step in.
Does it make itself known by boasting?
Does it force you to believe? to accept?
When experiencing life's little knocks on the door,
the person on the end of the telephone you were just thinking of,
The cold chill that flushes by you, when it's hot out.
Perhaps, these are merely timed messages
to teach us there is so much more that exists.
And depending on what you allow in, will define what
and where, when taken out....

(This entry is for Jason Evans)
The Clarity of Night