poem: one can not serve two masters
to what dominant influence
are you captive
to what master has your life
become like chattel
is your master
fear, greed, envy,
pride, desire, wrath,
power, control, domination
or is your master
grace, love, Self truth,
wholeness, mutuality, healing,
belonging, Cosmic consciousness
who are we,
what is our purpose,
what is our life’s meaning,
what is it we intend to create here
mind your surroundings,
what are you receiving
with open hands and
on what do you stand
truth, beauty, and goodness
or falsity, repulsiveness, and depravity,
what is it you intend to create
on this Earth with this one, wild life
that which is not transformative
for the personal and collective good
is transmitted as suffering from
person to person and generation to generation
choose to be the change
the world needs and
apply yourself through
disciplined practice benefiting all beings
dedicate yourself to
creative expression which
sets all free, liberates, and
connects all in kinship and belonging
Herb Stone
here&now working poetry
February 4, 2021
Art images:
2) Kate Deciccio, ‘Amanda Gorman, American Poet’