**Picture from Sacred Songspace
always
in peace
The handshake to a stranger
Smiling
just because
Waking up ready for the day
Benefit of the doubt
when you know nothing
is promised
to go as planned
It is the part of you
that speaks
when you enter a room
It's hope after disappointment
It's comfort after loss
Assurance
not a minute too soon
Character can make you,
or break you.
It's what we present to others.
What follows us
even
when we are gone
As we try gently
to open the one door
another closes shut
We work carefully
as the opened one
watches us
And your stomach starts to dream
that it really had choices
But it wasn't so
just alot of voices.
...........
People taking notice
as we follow
peace
Not having to have
the last word
jakuper(12/17/06)
WHAT IS CHARACTER, TO YOU......
Enjoyed this piece and the topic.
ReplyDeleteI think character is defined by one's overall primary mode of behavior.
If overall you are warm and giving..that is your character.
" That representative ", some send out can only stay around for a little while til who we truly are/our true character, is eventually, made apparent.
Personal awareness and being true to one's core ethics and values - integrity - consistent and predictable behavior that aligns with ones personal morals. Being true to oneself which requires self examination to honesty.
ReplyDeletejoyce once again I am in awe. "And your stomach starts to dream
ReplyDeletethat it really had choices
But it wasn't so
just alot of voices.
this is signature Joyce. Simply stated yet deep. And very true.
Thanking each of you, individually, and collectively...because there is no right or wrong answer. It is only a call to make us aware of our influence on people around us.
ReplyDeleteOur characrter can be negative...or positive.....