When...

When piano chords speak to you, that’s when you’ll hear me

When fear is resonating but can’t be heard clearly

When vision is touching and touching is feeling

When all this drowns you but you’re still breathing

That’s when you’ll see me but it won’t matter because you’ll know me

You’ll dock at the shore of me which is the core of me

And I’ll come out and meet you, and climb aboard…   

Acceptance /Nerual

Sometimes the faintest goodbyes are the ones heard the loudest. The subtle brushes with history the most painful and the vaguest memories the most vivid. How does one prepare to let go of what was never truly grasped. The hope of reconciliation pried from a weak grip that could never truly hold on to the past. I was reminded of this today when a faint dream became more of a reality. I don’t know if the dream was truly a precursor to what reality confirmed today. I would hope so but reality planted its seeds months ago. I believe that maybe this seed had just received enough nourishment, and in turn its roots sprouted deep into my subconscious.

Never the less alignment of my dream with today’s discoveries is all too perfect. As perfect as an arrow or gunshot ever was when it ricocheted off its unintended target to its main focus. I supposed I could weep in this discovery; however weeping is not what is needed. Acceptance is what is needed. For not to accept this reality would only prolong the nightmare of denial. So I accept this today. I embrace the change of separation and I let all emotions attached with that change precipitate upon me. Hopefully this rain will be a healing rain. Maybe it will be a cleansing rain? If neither then let rain simply reign.

" If rain drowned me in emotions over again and again. I pray it always rains so that my swimming would not be in vain." - Kevin Burns Jr.

Form Follows Function

The statement form follows function is an excellent example of a phrase that can be taken from its original context and applied to other realms. Form follows function is an architectural based phrase that indicates the form a structure is given is derived from the intended function of that structure. Could this concept be applied to human characteristics or traits? Could the formation of our talents, abilities and innate skills constitute that we have a specific function? Does a statement of this nature allude to intelligent design? Could there be a general purpose for each individual occupying time and matter? I would say yes.

However, I am left to believe that this concept does propose certain challenges when the roles are reversed. Could you imagine function following form? This alone could thrust an individual into an investigative frenzy as they tried to figure out the purpose of their particular form. This certainly would generate its fair share of who, what, where, when and why’s. But isn’t this what we do every day in scientific discovery? We are forms trying to figure out our functions. We are asking questions and researching the very meaning of our existence. Why is this the first question that often rolls off an inquisitive mind? To which the road of many answers soon follow. It is up to the individual to scour through these answers to secure the path to the truth.

I only write this today to spark thought not to challenge individual thoughts. I am trying to encourage swimming and not necessarily judge your stroke. The first step is the decision that one needs to go a little deeper. “Diving into the shallow is more dangerous than leaping into the deep.”

Happy Birthday April!

As this day comes to its imminent end I am reminded of ideals that are dear to most individuals. My sibling hood has been a blessed one filled with affectionate family members who work in unison. I am aware that as my tenure as a brother seems to be reaching its peak involvement that some see theirs facing an end. Death is looming around all of us and the uncertainty of its loose grip reminds me to enjoy life’s true blessings. For rarely do we see the shine of true treasure until it has already become a dull ornament with no luster. So in conclusion I say Happy Birthday April Burns!

MIscellaneous

The strongest four letter word in our vocabulary has often been used in every capacity except for what it is deemed.  It is often misused to bewilder those who don’t truly understand its true meaning.  In order to gain an edge on those who yearn to feel its true essence. For with love there is no one way to encompass its meaning in other words. For this noun is in every since a verb. The only way to truly understand these four letters is to bear witness to its actions. For we bear witness to its unselfishness in the ultimate sacrifice when Jesus Christ died for humanity in order to give them a right to the kingdom of heaven. Or other examples such as the U.S. soldiers whose death totals surpass acceptable numbers of which there are none. May their love for the country which deploys them never be forgotten or used in selfish ways to collect currency on an already depreciating dollar. We hear it crying through countless musical classics of all genres. These melodies are sweeter to the ear than honey is to the tongue. This feeling more fulfilling to the soul than grandmothers Sunday dinner is to your pallet. Yes, this emotion is the direct representation of your hearts very mission.

“Love”

It is a great day to think

Life is not solely about me, in fact on the grand scheme of things my existence might or might not matter that much at all outside those friends and love ones who choose to honor my life with integrity. But instead life is about the advancement of all Gods people for if all people advance I am counted in that number and if one of us (human) falls I am also to blame. So with these truths I advise that your greatest gift be your mind, for with it you can influence many, whether to adhere good or evil is your decision. Just remember you live in the world you help create. So ones life should not be caught up in trying to achieve great fame or wealth because when you die your wealth will be divided up among men and none will follow you to your second life. I admonish you that you can only leave impressions on the minds you come in contact with. Let those impressions be of love, peace , and understanding and an inner goal to improve the state of mankind and not those that will only cripple and demolish what morals and truths we hold to be self evident that we are one nation under God , indivisible with liberty and justice for all.

            Furthermore I ask that you try your solemn best to treat each other better than you would treat yourself. Since we are made in the image of God every time you mistreat one of your fellow humans you only spit in the face of your creator since he made us in his image. Life is a burdensome task but only you choose to which level of scrutiny those burdens will affect you. Let us not get caught up in such futile arguments over race, sex, and creed but realize that none of us knows the face of our creator so we must all live in humbleness until such knowledge is bestowed to us at the great Day of Judgment. For if we are to live this life why not live it in unity instead of segregation.