How Great Thou Art (Throw Back)

For any who disbelieve,
the Lord God does indeed walk with me.

I see Thee
I hear Thee
I feel Thee

and

Thou doth know me inside and out.
On any given day Thou shows Thy face
in many deeds, words and others,
divinely.

Mysterious as it may be,
I KNOW it is Thee,
as I humbly acknowledge
Your presence day to day,
I joyfully give you thanks and praise!

How Great Thou Art...

Time To Wake Up; Soberly Sobering

Have you ever had one of those moments in time when your knees buckled?
Almost as if one of your chums came up from behind and pushed theirs into yours?

Have you ever had one of those moments when you felt time stop?

Your ears went flush, all went quiet for a moment and you realise what you just felt, felt like shock?

A jolt of everything electrically slamming into place,

as if just at the right place and time

everything Divinely aligned?

Your deepest of everything known and unknown colliding from worlds beyond--

YET, fully knowing what is going on quicker than you?

Seeing it

Living it

Infinitely multiplied by powers beyond belief. 

Know what you already possess is of great depths

through our Maker, Creator, Comforter and King...

The powers that be can

stand

tower

and do much on their own

but, combined, when these two worlds collide--

You have the most heaven sent

fully blessed

through Him

and yet to come-- beauty you own

complemented and complementing what is,

what will be

a limitless eternity--

The way God means us to be...

Again, My Rose Colored Glasses, pls

Rochester, NY area colleges to see a 3.5% tuition increase and 4.4% for room and board.

Solution:
"The initiative will offer inmates the opportunity to earn either an associate’s or a bachelor’s degree over the course of two to three years."

Sorry?!  Couldn't resist as the Sesame Street 'which one of these things doesn't belong here...' song runs amuck in my mind!

Side note:  In 2007 one pair of glasses I owned were gold frames with, yes, rose colored lenses!  Got so much wear during the presidential debates they broke in 2009!!!  Lol

Inwardly Turning

One of the reasons Advent is my preference to Lent is the consuming joy felt.
Lent being more a cumbersome, somber state of affairs.

Turned inward,

distant from the world around

focus heavily amongst the spiritual realm.

Balance not a strong suit

often confused

misunderstood

finding the "grey" area

not the issue at all ...

Quite contrary

that is indeed

residency

majorly.



Often voiced;

old soul, wrong place in time,

hard to relate.

Stemming way back,

spiritual side preference

as opposed to this earthly nonsense.


One who comforts immensely knowing--
"Thy kingdom come, Your will be done
on earth as it is in heaven"



As this Lenten season progresses

continue observing

taken up;

wake-up,

did deep wilderness walking

calling ...

Mindful after three days

Christ risen from the dead

walked among the living again--

Still teaching.

Working.

Walking.

Via our

hearts, hands and feet...

City Break

Quiet, clear, coffee, moon and stars
Trickling water in the background
Engaging thoughts of pure wholeness
Every fiber of being
Taken in
Listening ...

The Forty Years

Recall as a small child thinking life was one big board game.
Everyone and everything in the world strategically placed
against me ...

Recall as well, many questions about God, Heaven, Death and Spirits.
Even though a small child, I felt I got the just of it
found it comforting and okay
even though some things explained were a little creepy.

Go ahead say I'm just a cub, still wet behind the ears,
what could I possibly know about life in Forty and a half years ...

Well, my friends, in the dozen or more should've been deads,
how the hell did I walk away from thats,
suicide attempts,
what did I do to deserve this
skin of my teeth
to safety's

during most of which faith pushed to broken
flipped God off and cursed His name
to the point of saying in vain is quite an understatement ...

Wasn't until twenty-nine and a half I heard it loud and clear;
I left you?

Go ahead "vet me" I tell you true;

He had enough, my not picking up what He's putting down
even during the bullshit.

Took me out,
could barely stand,
unsure of my own name, for almost 14 days.
Going from 2003 to 2013 in my mind, unsure which was which ...

In time out now, knowing fully time is running out,
I have been given a decade to decide ...
Live or Die!

Moral of the story;

I turned forty last August.
Fifty pounds lighter.
Eating healthy and exercising.
Not a drop to drink since 08-31-13.
More stable and mentally sound than I HAVE EVER BEEN.
Happy, whole and ME

All because God
NEVER LEFT ME ...
Ever,
for I truly am His!!!

Still Breath

Who knows the
Who
What
When
Where
Why
and how?
Only God does.

There are
Ups
Downs
Good days
Bad days
In betweens
Still breath in all of it
even at times when pain supersedes.

Through the thick and thin
it is He I call on for grace and strength through all of it.

Close knit circle of friends
in addition
for I am richly blessed and full...

Thanks be to God for the gift of all...

Twenty Fourteen

I don't do resolutions.
I don't do making New Year plans.
Though, I'm pretty routine
not a fan of flying by the seat of my pants.

I do however, set a tone,
put a vibe unto the universe, if you will,
for a lack of a better term.
Gladly knowing;

My life is in God's hands.
I follow where Christ leads.
I welcome all the ways in which the Holy Spirit is moving
and will continue to move
in and among me.
Knowing where I am taken is what is meant to be.

Happy (up and coming) Twenty Fourteen

Merry Christmas!

Blessing of the Birth
Christmas Day is here!

Joy to the World
Hark!  The Herald Angels Sing
joy fills the heart
overflowing

24/7, 365 a year
anticipating,
embracing,
hope, peace, joy and love
close as close can be,
mindfully living
Christ within me,
Christ within you,
too.

Prince of Peace,
Happy Birthday to you!

Merry Christmas...
everyday!

M.A.A.

Paths diverted, divided,
fork in the road.
One last match to strike
standing on firm ground
head outta my hands
no looking back
into God's care
as I light it up
walking away
I pray.
May the peace of Christ be with you <3

Some bridges require burning
For the sake of both parties...

Life's Too Short

Individuality showcased, each twinkling flake of snow
as street lights, night sky, heighten the snow globe effect
amongst the not so long ago
trees engulfed by a multitude of fiery red orange colors
now barren, covered, glistening
angelically
as you stand taking it all in.

Magical delight, as if seeing for the first time
picturesque postcard views
with every blink of the eye
so much so, taking your breath away--
repeatedly.

Effortlessly, peacefully, gracefully,
changing directions
branches keeping time you are lost in...

To It All

Point of origin untraceable, not locatable
unimportant
called out from the dust and ash
grabbed my boot straps
up, standing here.
Dusted off, reclaimed my identity -

Not saying painless
torched bridges, cleaned house
changed directions
no looking back
yes, all healthy decisions.

New spaces opened, created, inhabited
unlimited.
See saw the Holy Spirit at work
put the gloves down
passport away
acoustic sound
all incredible.

So much, so far, in so little time
very content with all the happenings.
No regrets, not finished yet
always in progress and process.

Blissfully watching, waiting and anticipating Christ's arrival
giving thanks for all things past as well as,  yet to come...

'Tis The Season For Whiplash

Throwing the dice
ain't shootin' craps, more oracle, perhaps.
On a roll, keep your cash in hand
not that kinda gamblin' man.

Spirituality runs deep
'Tis the season to make Christ's case.
Lets pull our heads outta our asses
Stand up.
Stand strong.
Bring it back to the actual point of Observance...
CHRISTmas.

Christmas in July, black Thursday, Friday
Cyber Monday
are you kidding me?!

Give thanks, dessert,
trample one another
to get what first?!

Advent a favorite for me
every year it's like I take the over commercialization
personally.
It's now offensive to say Merry Christmas
Seasons Greetings, Happy Holiday's preferred.
If I shake my head anymore
I'll have whiplash--

So,
Imma offend many this year.
Imma defend many this year.

Show some respect put Christ back where He should be;
Appreciated, Celebrated, Anticipated...

Just For a Moment

Everyone's so busy
dropped in the running position
rushing here, there and everywhere
doing this or that.

It's quite amazing, awing
impressing, inspiring
green with envy, a bit,
I can no longer keep up like that.
Flip-side
catching what might be missed.

Time is our most precious resource;
at the same time a factor that rushes us
even when in the company of dear ones.

Maybe I'm eight in my thinking
it's just so securing and comforting
slowing your roll
just enjoying
moment to moment
where
whom you're with.
No other matters or cares
second handing in your head.

Juggling things around
squeezing in silence and space from it all
still rushing it.

When you got the time
ticking....

ticking in your head.

                   

Eyes Of A Child

Realization of the imagination
creativity
simplicity
where does that go?
For some.

Grow up, act like an adult
not my gig the majority,
what fun would that be?!

Spongebob Squarepants
Tigger
Goldfish named Chip,
so what --
they're part of my repertoire.

Called fuckin' nuts
more times than I can count.
More often than not
poking holes in the box
head in the clouds;
"keep your head down"
"too sensitive"
call it as I see it,
as it is.

I'll laugh and say it right to your face,
not to be mean,
sadness actually,
so stuck in "reality"
humor gets lost.

All the shit happening in the world today
it's all so big, so small
panoramic view of it all
perhaps, it's your perceptions that need revisiting.

Stick with me kids --
I'll show you how to evaluate, break it down,
the lighter, brighter side,
getting shit done
making a difference
looking through the eyes of a child.

Really!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgJLTmgWLog&feature=share&list=PLqNVnrtEQr-0Cqy9jXBOqa7kv5WHkX5rO&index=32

I'm a guy who talks too much

not the stereotypical bullshit one would assume

every word I speak is heartfelt truth.

I cannot help that at times it's overwhelming

or OMG just shut up -

I really do try.

Like throwing Mentos in Coca Cola

and shaking it up

yep, if it doesn't come out 

feels just like Imma explode 

bustin' the bottle apart.

The deeper the feelings

the more that fills my heart

outlet - needing to be shared.

So, my apologies

if saying too much is bothersome...

Word.

True dat.

That's just who I am,

Really!

Ty Albee

Forever Is Good Reason

Ever changing, constantly in motion
grand scheme of things
unknown to us human beings.

Everything for a reason
   certain people
   certain places
   certain times -

Missed opportunities?
Missed chances?
Doors close so others may open?

Divine intervention

Revolutionary uncertainty
leap of faith, untethered
trusting God has got you...

A whole new world revealed
unconditional love, happiness and purpose
forever entrusted with you...

Thankfulness

Shattered like glass
that's all in the past.
Picked up the pieces
spent time with glue in hand.

As we all know,
that will only hold
Grandmas favorite holiday plate so long
before the jig is up
and it's chipping and cracking
all over the place.

Can't really replace it,
won't be the same.
What to do?

Think outside the box,
follow your heart
placing all your trust in Christ
and you get a whole new team.

Save what you can of what is left
luckily, large chunks,
craft around that,
make it brand new
using the sentimental and recyclable.
Reinforced, renovated,
definitely not what it once was.

Worth much more now,
treasured and appreciated
due to all that went into this creation
that was so worth saving.

Once Upon A Time -

Sometimes you've gotta laugh and purge!

I'm not like you
with your normal societal thinking.
Huh,
really, that's a bad thing?!

Not rocking a degree -
pfftah, that the best you got,
what are you doing with yours, again I ask
rhetorically...

Self taught, school of hard knocks,
plus, what you paid for!
You'd have been dead years ago if you
spent time some of the places I have been
giving me the creative edge.

"I'm like a hornet, Imma only sting when I'm cornered"
Oh, I hear you Dr. Dre,
I'm the same way.

Try to sabotage me, never really knowing why.
Plagiarized,
jealous of who and what I am
seen the potential I have
possibly gonna get to where she wanted to go,
couldn't have that.

I am all about sharing the lime light but,
coat tails get heavy
when you've got dead weight riding them,
jus' sayin'.

I'm no fucking joke
though most wouldn't know.
I rarely have to show that side.
Thankfully, I am blessed that way, now...

However, make no crucial mistakes,
though toned way down,
please note, I'll check you quick...

That's Right...

Bypass flooded roads
detour put there for a reason.
Ain't always just one way to get there,
no longer on the shoulder in my own head.

Some of us lavish ourselves in taking the scenic route,
a Sunday drive everyday,
the long way home...

Packed up the boxes
worked the shredder hard
the garbage - taken out.
No longer paying for a storage area I don't need.

Brand spanking new,
took time being "selfish"
invested in self.

Located the private drive accessing shutting down the mind
acquired some property
papers signed and dated
picked up the keys to relaxation,
just being;
more comfortable and real than I've ever been--

I'm home.