Our lives in the future are shaped by the ideas and actions in the present 01/04/2021 The navigator plots a course To greener pastures forever more Better people, better places, better life The sweetest taste of effort rewarded As hard work the furnace Satisfies where vice falls short As all the troubles of the past Drift away in theContinue reading “Tranquil Thoughts”
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Treasure
Beautiful people, beautiful souls. 20/03/2021 The girls all looked stunning Dressed up for a wedding We wore flowers in our hair That day at the catacombs And in a lucky turn of events A volcano in Iceland erupted And all the planes were grounded for a week Oh, what a shame We had to remain Another week InContinue reading “Treasure”
A Little Less Cruel
We do our best to navigate the problems at hand 15/03/2021 Somehow In my neck of the woods We all live lives Of quiet tragedy Some more than others it’s true But spend long enough on planet earth And something will go wrong Pray you have the strength To negotiate hardship Trauma and turmoil When the devil strikes Because noContinue reading “A Little Less Cruel”
Superman
What do you want to be remembered for? 03/2021 Inspiration and perspiration Work hard to reach your destination The call of paradise and sweet delight Beckons us into the night Driving home on my own To my throne I’m in the zone To acknowledge the blessings Of first world wealth To love with gratitude Our continued good health PlentyContinue reading “Superman”
The Butterfly Effect
Tiny actions in the present could completely transform your future. 07/03/2021 I once had a friend Who told me he had a cousin That earned $80,000 a year Playing drums On a cruise ship band Talented drummer that I was That humble little conversation It inspired me to study music At the Australian National University JustContinue reading “The Butterfly Effect”
A Like Minded Soul
I have a serious aversion to mediocrity. 02/2021 Let me find wisdom In unexpected places Let me find meaning In the world of the battler The addict and the dealer We all have our vices And everyone has something to offer Some information worth knowing Everyone is good at something The work on cars, fish like pros Tinker and fix things Continue reading “A Like Minded Soul”
The Light Of All That’s Good
I once had a vivid dream about a mighty wooden boat. 04/03/2021 The vessel is being rebuilt The paradise lost With the sinking of a mighty ship Is giving way to new beginnings New frequencies and approaches The wooden boathouse That vanished in my dreams Left a blueprint For future greatness So, we toil learn and engineer The next chapterContinue reading “The Light Of All That’s Good”
Revolving door
The concept of the career crim, is still alive and kicking. 27/3/2019 A mate went home today They call him The Levitator Andf my name being what it is They call me The Navigator The ‘Gator’ and the ‘Tator’ He’s a metal head And I’m a punk So we can agree On loud guitars And pounding drums A career crim He’s done hardContinue reading “Revolving door”
Never Give Up
Give thanks for that little crumb of happiness. 01/03/2021 Acquiesce to the rapturous nature Of freedom from jail Of freedom from failure As life improves every day As I gather pace Ine the modern rat race Let positivity prevail Let life unwind In the best possible way Let life be kind A mountain of work Toil that’s welcome For the ripeContinue reading “Never Give Up”
The Lucky Country
It could have been so much worse. 05/11/20219 When I read and watch Stories about American jails I realize I am truly blessed There’s 2.3 million souls Mostly doing it tougher than me And that’s not taking into account Prisons in third world countries But in AMC In the minimum-security cottages In a single man cell With a supportive family And the reputation that comes From a brutal crime Continue reading “The Lucky Country”
