"Speak no evil" is an old turn of phrase
Everyone's known since childhood
People deserve our encouragement and praise
To hear all we might say that is good.

"Hear no evil" speaks to both me and you
Warning us against others' harsh words
If someone says it, doesn't mean that it's true
And such ugliness should just go unheard.

"See no evil" is for each one ( Read more... )

You've seen me on the street
At least a hundred times
You've never given me a glance
Or even tossed me a dime.

You've walked by me, unseeing,
Just rushing by on your way
Unthinking, uncaring, unwilling
To let anything disturb your day.

You've eaten in a restaurant,
While hungrily I watch.
Heedless of your own largesse,
You tighten your belt a notch.

Who am I, ( Read more... )

It's like no one is listening
It's like no one is home
Yet, there people surround me
And I feel so all alone.

It's like no one even sees me
It's like no one even cares
Yet, when I begin my crying
I can feel their pitying stares.

It's like no one dares to bother
It's like no one dares ask
Yet, how can they feel concern
When I hide behind an eternal mask? ( Read more... )

Words are right there waiting,
Expectant and resigned,
Knowing I'll rise to the baiting,
Blind leading the blind.

I've only to reach out a hand,
And take hold of my fickle Muse
Give her my orders, commands,
To finally pay forward her dues.

She may decide not to obey me,
She may deign to flitter away,
With her there is never a guarantee,
If she'll be here ( Read more... )

Holy cripes, have I really not updated since the beginning of Nanowrimo?  Bad writer is bad.

To give you the nutshell:  I finished my Nano for 2009.  It was the crowning achievement of that year.  I don't think I could have ended it on a much higher note.  The sense of elation was overwhelming... and makes me eager to try again.

I'm still polishing ( Read more... )