The Old Child
“A warrior is never under siege. To be under siege implies that one has personal possessions that could be blockaded. A warrior has nothing in the world except his impeccability, and impeccability...
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“When people do not respect us we are sharply offended; yet in his private heart no man much respects himself.” ~Mark Twain Confronted A fascinating thing occurs When others do confront Ego puts up...
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“The rate at which a person can mature is directly proportional to the embarrassment he can tolerate.” ~Douglas Engelbart Embarrassed I talked the other day about A word that I won’t use “Jealousy” is...
View ArticleStarving for Attention
“There is nothing so pathetic as a bore who claims attention – and gets it.” ~Author Unknown Starving for Attention There are some people out there who Are starving for attention They live for other...
View ArticleWhat I Don’t Want
“When you don’t get what you want, you’re unhappy. When you get what you don’t want, you’re unhappy. Even when you get what you want, you’re still unhappy, because it doesn’t last forever.” ~Socrates,...
View ArticleThe Code of Bushidō
The Code of Bushidō Many different warriors Have walked the face of Earth From many different areas But all shared the same worth One of these was Bushidō: “Way of the Warrior-Knight” Although these...
View ArticleCode of Bushidō: Respect (Rei)
Code of Bushidō: Respect (Rei) Virtue four of Bushidō: The ethic of respect A concept that has long since died But now we’ll resurrect To show regard for other folks To see what they have done To pay...
View ArticleHero
Hero Heroes are what children need As they begin to grow Someone who values morals And hard work won’t forgo When I was a little boy I knew a hero who Embodied all the traits that I Would employ when...
View ArticleTo Mock A King
To Mock A King Anyone can mock a man And yes, most people do Even without realizing With their flippant spew Anyone can mock a leader Someone who tries hard But often fails because they are By their...
View ArticleNo Friends of Mine
No Friends of Mine “All or nothing” isn’t a Mentality I use “Shades of grey” is what I see Instead of “black/white” views No one’s perfect, people lie They get mad and spout off In instances where...
View ArticleReciprocate
Reciprocate Reciprocate, 4 syllables A word that means “give back” “Respond,” “return,” “reply,” “repay” But one must have the knack Of recognizing when one does A favor unto you And not just ones that...
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