Racism Is Around Me Everywhere

Of human ignorance I am almost in despair
For racism is around me everywhere
But like they say sheer ignorance is bliss
Just like Judas betrayed Jesus with a kiss.
Some people carry their honor in a flag
And of their Nationality they brag
They feel superior and they differentiate
And against those who are different they discriminate.

So many people still judged by their race
For such there never ought to be a place
'A fair go' those untruthful words I do recall
There is no such a thing as a 'fair go for all'.
Though we live in a so called democracy
Of racism we never will be free
They judge you by where you come from and the color of your skin
For many equality and respect seems impossible to win.
It's been awhile since the days of Martin Luther King
His name to it has a familiar ring
If against racism he did not choose to strive
Today the great man he would be alive.
So many holding the reins of power not spiritually aware
And racism is around me everywhere
And racism only leads to division and war
Just goes to show how ignorant some are.

This beautiful poem was written by a gifted poet from Wonthaggi, Victoria, Australia and this gifted poet goes by the name Francis Duggan. I thank you for blessing us all with such a wonderful gift!

TOO BLESSED TO BE STRESSED

Stress is a word every adult, most teens and some children know and can relate to. It is a negative word. Stress leads to depression, interferes with productivity, takes away joy, slows down reflexes and boggles the thought process. No one enjoys stress, but few find a release from the tentacles it binds one with. However it is not necessary to allow stress to rule and ruin any part of your life. Below is, what I want to call a poem, which gives numerous reasons to not be stressed. I am sure everyone will find themselves in there somewhere. If not, just claim all of them.

Too Blessed to be Stressed

I am a problem solver
I am intelligent
I am loving
I am capable, worthy, and qualified
I am creative
I am an overcomer.
I can do it
I can make IT
I can ENDURE it
I am a child of GOD
I am rich with ideas, FRIENDS AND POSSIBILITIES
I am FOCUSED on my PRIORITIES
I am FORGIVEN
I am valuable and appreciated
I MAKE A DIFFERENCE
People are seeking m service
I am abundant
I am healed
I am always in the right place at the right time
I am a MAGNET for ABUNDANCE, PROSPERITY AND LOVE
I CAN BEGIN AGAIN
My pain can CHANGE
I am enough whether I am in a relationship or not
I have great ideas and follow through
I am IMPROVING EVERY DAY
I am getting stronger in my discipline and desire to let go of anything or anyone that is not for my highest GOOD.
I complete what I start
I am full of PEACE AND LOVE
I am led and fed by the HOLY SPIRIT

I AM TOO BLESSED TO BE STRESSED

"FOR THE GARDEN OF YOUR DAILY LIVING"

PLANT THREE ROWS OF PEAS:
Peace of mind
Peace of heart
Peace of soul

PLANT FOUR ROWS OF SQUASH:
Squash gossip
Squash indifference
Squash grumbling
Squash selfishness

PLANT FOUR ROWS OF LETTUCE:
Lettuce be faithful
Lettuce be kind
Lettuce be patient
Lettuce really love one another

NO GARDEN WITHOUT TURNIPS:
Turnip for meetings
Turnip for service
Turnip to help one another

TO CONCLUDE OUR GARDEN WE MUST HAVE THYME:
Thyme for each other
Thyme for family
Thyme for friends

WATER FREELY WITH PATIENCE AND CULTIVATE WITH LOVETHERE IS MUCH FRUIT IN YOUR GARDEN BECAUSE YOU REAP WHAT YOU SOW.