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ZA Speaks – Poetry and Spiritual Quotes

Self

Posted on August 28, 2014 by scribe

A retrovirus of the mind called “self” Infecting me to measure and compare Two falsehoods of entitlement and shame An affliction of doubt and despair I see my suffering did manifest When transformed I became from my first breath The … Continue reading →

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What is and what isn’t

Posted on July 10, 2014 by scribe

When you look deep into your pastKnow that you came from HeavenWhen you look clearly to your futureKnow that you go toward HeavenWhen you look down at your feet just nowKnow that you stand in HeavenAnd there is no HeavenYour … Continue reading →

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Sonnet #20

Posted on February 14, 2014 by scribe

If I feel sorrow, you’ll drop in a tear If you are drowning, I’m swept in the flood If I am frightened, you cower in fear If you are wounded, I’ll spatter in blood If I am faithless, you’ll whisper … Continue reading →

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What is sought and what is not

Posted on November 27, 2013 by scribe

“Fear is the flotsam that damns your river That flows from the source to the mother sea Causing you to condemn or advocate What is, for what you would want it to be Return to the wisdom of unwanting For … Continue reading →

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Charity

Posted on August 5, 2013 by scribe

There is charity in what you give But more comes from who you inspire

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What matters

Posted on May 21, 2013 by scribe

“It does not matter if you’re right or wrong Which fable you pick or which side you’re on If it happens quick or will take too long The moment is now, then the moment’s gone”

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Elections

Posted on November 6, 2012 by scribe

As another exercise in duality passes Ask again , these two questions, “Do I need to be governed and am I better than anyone else?” Fear and envy. For these are entrusted body and soul with the purpose to preserve … Continue reading →

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Sonnet #10

Posted on October 15, 2012 by scribe

On this day, if it’s loneliness you feel, I’ll be with you as your devoted friend. On this day, if you don’t know what is real, I’ll give you truth that no one can amend. On this day, if sadness … Continue reading →

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Who you are

Posted on September 11, 2012 by scribe

You are not the air but float in the breeze You are not the Sun but radiant heat You are the rustle waiting in the trees You are the journey contained in your feet Come to the end of your … Continue reading →

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Celebrate life

Posted on September 3, 2012 by scribe

Celebrate life for it is unending You live and you die a privileged guest There is no concept that’s worth defending Express what you love and forget the rest

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