April 24: Understanding and Focus of Mind

Understanding and Focus of Mind

I put a blank key in the key machine.

If I cut all at once, it tends to slip,

So I cut it in passes, or I tighten the grip.

Likewise, in getting across what I mean,

I don’t want to sound like I’m off on a trip.

I share the trend of my thought before I dip.

I don’t want to always have to make an excuse

When I make a faulty decision.

So I keep on making new revisions,

Not hedging my  bets by living loose,

But learning to act with precision,

Both in detail and in wider vision.

Like a key that eventually turns a lock,

I am honing my life and my unseemly career,

Making my purpose specific and clear.

Like carefully constructing a deep water dock

So a ship can safely approach the pier,

Not just in theory, but here!

I create my poems, my life, to serve.

I trust my intent to succeed.

I commit to my cause and the fruits of my seeds.

I declare my truth and the place which I deserve,

As I fulfill each present need;

Though my time isn’t always free.

I’ll be your friend -- in deed.

It always requires some patience to learn.

The steps are never completely defined.

It takes steps for distinctions to be refined.

We deal with matters of real concern

With a human face, so we have to be kind,

In understanding and focus of mind.

I don’t want to always have to make an excuse

When I make a faulty decision.

So I keep on making new revisions,

Not hedging my  bets by living loose,

But  learning to act with precision,

Both in detail and in wider vision.

I create my poems, my life, to serve.

I trust my intent to succeed.

I commit to my cause and the fruits of my seeds.

I declare my truth and the place which I deserve,

As I Fulfill each present need;

Always taking heed;

Not afraid to take the lead:

I’ll be your friend -- in deed.