An artist tries to create
The expression that will help others see
The message from the heart
To the world
To make the change
To make things better
To heal or to inspire
To express shock
Or even disdain
But wanting to be heard
And known and seen
“I AM HERE”
Especially now
When the quakes of earth
Split the ground between us
No one wants to disappear
The tidal wave
Has disbanded us all
Once warmed by the sun
Resting on the shores
Now the Sun, Moon, and Earth
Have interacted and thrust
The weight of their collaboration
Unleashed on the sea
Has set us to running, drowning
And trying to grab for those we love
Separated by a great force
We stand now behind glass
To view our parents
We hide behind walls and masks
These times are shaping the children
Gripped by confusion and fear
How do we explain it
The psycho virus keeps them
From school and playgrounds
From ballparks and swimming pools
As much as we feel it
We must not panic
It is time to rise higher and be brave
It is time to protect
The young and the old
Lies and truth are blended daily
Opportunists and players
Seek to trap us with their words
Keep us needing them
But we are not sheep and must discern
Truth from lies
Hope verses fear
We must lead our little ones
We must inspire those behind glass
Breathing slowly, deeply
Watching closely
Listening intently to the soul
Waiting and watching the signs
These times will not stay
They will be gone
The lessons will remain
But what we learn
Will be different for many
As varied as a candy store
Stay strong, stay focused
Prepare yourself
And those you love
Be ready
For anything is possible
Rise high above the fray
Don’t get caught in the trap
A web of others’ designs
Maneuver with intent
Seek and find your power
To do good
To seek justice
To promote peace
To love with abandon
To avoid the toxic
To perfect your mind
Become better, not bitter
And you will become a creator
Make YOU your best work
Choose what you hold on to
And what you let go
Now is the time to discern
Which will be the colors
You choose the paint
Create a masterpiece
Every flaw you thought
Would always define you
Let it go
Smash it like clay
Cut it like stained glass
Wipe it from your palette
Chip away the dead wood
Don’t let anyone fool you
You are building yourself
By every decision of thought
By every thought turned to words
By every word turning to action
So choose wisely
The world is waiting
The alternative is not good
It is giving into fear
Doubt and impotence
Hopelessness and complacency
Letting others paint YOUR canvas
Is a HUGE mistake
You choose
And let peace and power
Which comes only from love
Be your compass
And guide you to become
What you thought impossible
Cheering for you
To win against the bullies
They scream and dominant
They point fingers and confuse
They spread fear
And promote dependency
But not for you
No, and certainly not for me
____________________________________________________________________________________________
The Sarah Hale Folger Project seeks to inspire greatness in humanity by sharing inspiring stories with the world. Please contact me here on my blog or through my website at http://www.TheArtUniverse.com
Sarah Hale Folger is a Creative Consultant, Artist, Singer and Educator. PLEASE make sure to subscribe to my blog today so you never miss the next thing happening in the world the way I see it! Please feel free to comment, share and please, subscribe to my blog. Thanks You.
