To repeat another’s words
rather than my own
is the same
as wearing a borrowed hat,
or chasing someone else’s dream.
In order to change the world
for the better
I must be authentic
to do my part.
I am a unique creation of the Most High!
His plan .. . His gifts . . .are best.
By Martha L Shaw – © 2018
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When the garden is filled with weeds
Yet one stubborn flower
Finds the strength to grow,
Am I to frown
Because it is the only one?
Is it not a very welcomed blessing?
Surely its beauty
Nourishes my hungry soul
Giving me the strength
To tackle the overgrowth
Of opposition
Not unlike the single
Blooming rose
Basking in the midst
Of thorns;
Hope
Of a coming new season!
By Martha L Shaw ©2013
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I came to realize that I was lost where I had always been.
In relocating, I found myself . . .
By Martha L Shaw ©2017
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We live in a world where savage behavior is considered cool and songs, books, movies, Ebooks, posters, plays, and more make the message clear and the performers wealthy for displaying acts of savagery while acts of kindness have ACTUALLY been known to inspire it! KIND FOLKS ARE FREQUENT VICTIMS!
THIS MUST CHANGE! LET’S BEGIN TODAY!
WORLD PEACE BEGINS WITH YOU! SHARE THIS MESSAGE!
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My mind can only know so much.
It is only when my heart and soul are fed
that I am forever changed.
By Martha L Shaw – © 2017
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Cool air of morning
quickly warming – sun rises
blossoming of Spring
By Martha L Shaw © 2017
We change and grow with the season, on our journey . . .
BY MARTHA L SHAW 2016
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on a frigid day
do not raise the temperature.
But instead,
make me indifferent to it!
By Martha L Shaw © 2015
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