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Socially Overlooked

        In our society technology is quickly evolving. There is always a new device, item or thing. You can't possibly keep up with all the innovations. The issue is technology is evolving to be so good that reality is becoming hidden within a cyberspace. We are shifting our focus from the good in life to the good in the next big thing. Once you realize it though...how much time you really spend with technology...you have an opportunity...an  opportunity to step back.
     
       Looking at your phone you miss your surroundings. You miss saying hi to people you may know, you may miss someone in need, or you may miss your soon to be spouse. Looking at your phone you may walk into something you don't see, or may end up hitting a car that sneaks up.  Looking into a screen you can see what the online social interface thinks but then you miss it...the peoples opinions who matter most.

      Think of the purpose of each device. A cell phone is used to call or text. It has a purpose to get you in contact with people you care about. It isn't meant to replace them. A computer is meant to work on for office, school or just to have fun. A laptop is not meant to replace every paper with documents. A laptop is not meant to replace every physical conversation with a virtual one. A laptop isn't meant to take away all your free time.

      The more technology develops the more you have to stand your ground. You have to actually limit yourself. It`s sad to think of if playgrounds were to one day be replaced with computer labs which students would play games at. We need to have not just virtual interaction but also verbal interaction. When people are hiding behind their device at a dinner table because you don`t know the person across from you it has gone too far. You need to meet people, think of how people met you.

     Connecting to people by putting away your mobile devices is important. Now we live where people often find it awkward to look each other in the eyes. That is disappointing because you are missing the meaning to a conversation. As a theatre major, when I have acted I have been told to look people in the eyes. Actors are told that all the time because it evokes emotion and it brings meaning. Often the actors will even look at certain audience members to bring them into the scene. There is a reason for it but people are afraid. People are hiding behind their phones because they are used to the bonds they already have with the virtual world.

     Look up. It is as simple as that. Put down your phone and look at the people you talk to in the eyes. Sincerely get to know the people around you. It is getting easier and easier to isolate yourself in a world of technology. Having your own phone, computer and other devices in your own room. You feel like you are alone because we are often separated in our own homes, rooms, cars, and lives. You are not alone though. There are people all around you except you often miss them because of some device.

      Parks are becoming less and less used by kids as technology develops. Schools are having to adapt to technological changes. News is now given online which includes video or media clips. Your personal information is becoming more and more voluntarily given to the social world. You are posting more of your own photos, posting more of your own videos and even giving more of your information. Dont just be liked in the virtual world let yourself be loved in the physical one.

    Imagine this... you are sitting at a table and forgot your phone. Someone joins you at this table to eat their food. Are you more likely to spark a conversation since you don`t have your phone? The answer is yes. While you may not realize it the less you have your phone the more forced you will be to have a conversation with others around you. You could meet your best friend, your date, your spouse, or even a future employer. The fact is being integrated with a technological world of opportunity shy`s away the opportunities right in front of us. The number one way to show someone you love them is to spend time with them.

    Think of why you love your parents, siblings, relatives, or really good friends. Think of why you love your dog, cat, hamster, or pet. It is because you spend time with them in a physical world and less in a virtual world. Your parent(s) or guardian(s) raised you. They took time away from their phone, computer or electronic media to spend time with you. You did the same for them. You spent time with your pet in person. You were looking out for your pet just as your parents were looking out for you. Looking out for someone shows you care and it is more meaningful to lookout for someone in person rather than in a virtual world.

    "Thank you for looking out for me." I am sure you have heard the phrase. Think about when you have heard it being used. You may have heard it from one good friend to another. You may have heard it when someone was preventing another from getting in trouble over nothing. You may have heard it when someone was going through a life struggle and a person came through from them. Now truly think on it and you will realize that very seldomly do you hear this being used due to help over social media. Why? One on one interactions IN PERSON is more meaningful.

     I didn't write this post to bring you down and make you feel like we are in a technological cage and trapped without a way to get out. I wrote this to make you realize the technology we have is a supplement to our life it isn't meant to replace it. You have the keys to unlock the technological lure that we are in. The lock is right there but the question is will you unlock it? Will you take a few moments each day in a step away from technology. Making yourself get far enough away that you are able to interact day to day without a fear to look people in the eyes. Giving yourself confidence is not something that anyone said would be easy. It starts from stepping away from the technological trap many fall into though. Public parks are there for a reason use them. Dont let it get to the point that people start looking at parks as pointless. The scariest thing is thinking of a little kid going to a park and questioning what do I do here? Imagine if you had to explain the fun behind sliding down a slide. If you had to explain why swinging on a swing is fun. Imagine if you had to explain the fun in hopscotch and foursquare. The day people stop going to the park is the day technology goes too far.

    So look up. Be aware. Be Conscious. Put  your phone down. Make eye contact. Have meaningful conversation. Take time to listen and add value to your conversation. Don't let a bright screen hide your face, the world wants to see you.  

This has been a piece brought to you by Robert Warren. I hope you enjoyed it.

"Aspire to Inspire"

"Aspire to Inspire."

-Robert Warren

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I have came up with a quote that I am trying to live by:

"Aspire to Inspire"

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Imagine a world without inspiration: no role models, no heroes, no inspirational figures.

It would be a dark city missing the light.
A sought thought without the sight.
You would be searching with no one leading the way.
You would be missing tomorrows today.
What is a world with no inspiration alas?,
Is it a world not being held in the netted cast?
A world simply hanging in the sky
With no reason to live and no reason to die
A world not inspired lacks what we need
A spark of inspiration, a little seed
We need to plant a reason to grow
And spread knowledge of what we know
If what is inspired ever does die
Then the earth shrivels in sigh
Inspire who you can, more than a few
Next needing inspiration may be you
Lit world is reason to inspire
A glow lifting people higher
Imagine lights only a few
Growing vastly among you
The streets lit there is not night
Because you can bring the light.

"Fight Night"
-Dont fall into the dark
-Dont simply embark
-Dont be a missing star
-Find a reason to drive a car
-Lead the road on which you drive
-Because you are being alive.

Musical Reflection

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A soft pale finger touches deep blue sea

This water you say is reflecting me

The effect of the ripple reflects suns gleam

The pace you feel takes the stream

The shining reflection in moving waters abide

Reflect the melodic rhythm inside

Watching the gleam can blind your eyes

Causing the waters tears to rise

Apprised the water steams up in mist

Causing waterous eyes to drift

Soaking your heart ado

This isn't fire

Burning higher

This is the water in you

The water is music each tone in the gleam

This is the music of the stream

Drifting waters cause tears to rise

Causing what we know as tides

Tides of people rushing in

To hear music flow again

(By Robert Warren)

(Creator of this Blog)

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This poem is one cultivating an idea how music is a moving entity as like water. As water is a substance that evokes a mood, so does music. These two things are reflective. People come to water as they go to music. Coming with an expectation of something great. Passion is evoked through a carried flow, a carried tone, a carried emotion. It is something moving. Take the stream and drift because the inspiration behind what can move you is quite extraordinary and should not be overlooked.

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Clouds

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This is a facebook post from a scholar named Eric Richter, a friend of mine. Recently I seen this post and realized it was too good not to share. I got his permission and now gratefully present to you:

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Realtalk Incoming

By: Eric Richter

So it's around 7:30 and I'm walking across campus towards my car, listening to Unraveling from the Shame soundtrack through my headphones. The track is completely beautiful and serene sounding. One of those pieces that make you forget everything but the music and the emotions you're feeling because of it.

As I'm listening, I notice the sky and there are these gigantic clouds settling over the horizon, the tops of which are perfect white, but cascade downward through a perfect sepia gradient, all the way until they blend with the grey sky. You may have seen some people posting pictures of these clouds on Facebook, but I sincerely hope you saw them in person because there is no comparison.

Anyways, I'm walking, staring at those clouds, and listening to that track, thinking about the trees and the clouds and the grass, and eventually everything that holds any relevance in the world was absent from my mind. There was no love, hate, war, peace, ideology, politics, dinner plans, YouTube videos, homework to do, nothing. None of it mattered. It was like I was looking at the world without blinders on. Almost as if I was seeing the future, or the end of time, where all the answers are given to you. It was like I knew the truth of the world.

I realize that sounds like I'm on acid.

But all of that happened simply because I was admiring the natural, artistic beauty of the world, and listening to emotional music. Tomorrow I challenge you to keep an eye out for the natural beauty of the world, and appreciate it for what it truly is.

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The Music Being Listened To:

The Actual Clouds:

Photographer: Andrew Brown

(Another Scholar)

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"Stillness is when time stops. It can be the time it stops just for you. This is an opportunity. Back away and look at what is there. Dont miss it because time may never stop again."

"Looking at the clouds can only work with imagination. Have you no desire to look at the clouds then you will not be able to reflect on it. Have you no reflection then you will not be able to better yourself and it would all be because you didn`t stop. Not even for a moment to look at the clouds."

"Nature is there. If we miss it then it is our fault."

"Nature is here for peace as clouds are here to drift. Wind is here to feel as you are here too."

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(Quotes by Robert Warren)

(Creator of this blog)

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THE CHANT OF INSPIRATION

THE CHANT OF INSPIRATION

Inspire a nation

With inspiration

Thats the chant today

Inspire a nation

With inspiration

Hip Hip Hooray!

To inspire a nation what do you do?

Well that is all up to you.

There is a thing to inspire a nation

It is called inspiration

Provide that and you will see

An inspired nation or country

Inspire a nation

With inspiration

Thats the chant today

Inspire a nation

With inspiration

Hip Hip Hooray!

Did we inspire?

Asks the choir.

Of all who joined the chant.

Did we inspire?

Asks the choir.

Or did we just rant?

Those looking to inspire.

Looked around at the choir.

What is it we need to do?

Can we just join in too?

Sure says the choir.

If you want to inspire.

You can join in too.

To inspire,

Says the choir.

Well that is all up to you.

So those looking to inspire,

suddenly joined the choir.

Then they chanted again.

Against the evil that is sin.

Inspire, inspire! 

Yelled the choir.

Come and join right in.

Inspire, inspire!

Yelled the choir.

We are fighting sin.

Then the choir,

sang higher,

to reach the stars above.

Then suddenly from nowhere came a perdy dove.

The message the dove carried was held within view.

The dove chirped and handed the choir a note labeled to you.

Reading it to the choir,

Was those among the higher,

The note said to sing on,

The inspiration cant be gone.

So the choir sang away,

To this very day.

Now thats what choirs do.

Inspire more than a few.

Songs of music songs of chant.

Songs are not meant to rant.

They are made to inspire.

Now do this with your choir.

Inspire, inspire, more than a few.

Once inspired there was you.

It was you who joined the choir.

Now you need to inspire.

Inspire a nation

With inspiration

Thats the chant today

Inspire a nation

With inspiration

Hip Hip Hooray!

(Poem by Robert Warren)

(Creator of this Blog)

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QUOTES

"Make a desire to find a fire that builds the choir."

"Perceive the unperceived and inspire the uninspired."

"Make a dedication to inspiration."

(Quotes by Robert Warren)

(Creator of this Blog)

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Videos and Pictures

THE CAT AND THE DOG IN:

THE STORY OF CHANCE

(Artwork and story by Robert Warren)

(Creator of this Blog)

Chance

Undercover 1920`s the dark mist of the air

Complete nothingness but all of cat stare

Glow of the eyes, the cat comes near

To those who run in fear

Take a chance, Take a chance the cat said

Claws only come out in my scared evil head

A dog approached and scurried in tear

Come dog, please dog, please come here

No cat you are insane

Your eyes glowing in vain

I know what you want me to do

How could I trust you?

Take a chance dog, I will bring light

The dog scurried scared of terrorized sight

Next day the dog came back again

There was the cat of evil and sin 

The shadows covered the cat

The fedora was a visible hat

Dog smoking in fear

The cat said come on come here

The dog said I heard the stories

About how coming there will ruin glories

I am better than your shame

You think I am completely insane? 

I am appalled yes but not evil like you

I know cats can ruin good few

Just like the rest you are morally wrong

I don`t fall in coming to song

Come on dog the cat said

Dont listen to thoughts others embed

The dog looked and thought and then left

The dog did this just like the rest

The cat broke out into tear

As no one thought the cat could fear

I am stuck here the cat said

I am trapped in by my looks embed

I am alone with no one to trust me

Because of the cat eyes they see

What is it that is wrong?

I want to escape my prolong

Trapped here with no friend

I am scared my day will suddenly end

As I am here without a prance

Because my legs were cut off by chance

When the mower ran over them see

I was the one who got them cut off me

Now I am trapped and all alone

Because no one took chance and only did groan

The cat looked up as the eyes did fade

Into the end the cat could not evade

Cat never had even a chance

Because the dog was scared to glance

At how he could help the cat

Before the situation came to that

Now what is the dog to do

That is completely up to you.

You see life in your own perceive

The dog seen just an evil seed

But evil never did actually spawn

The story of evil did not prolong

What is the dog to do?

Find out in poem 2.

Chance Poem 2

Help! Help! Said the dog.

There is a cat dead to log.

I need help right this way.

Because a cat died today.

The police came to look at the case.

Seeing the cat of evil waste.

The dog glimpsed as they pulled out the cat.

It was not wearing a fedora hat.

The cat was a kitten, young to squeak.

It was a beauty of the meek.

The dog, just a puppy was in awe.

With that he killed perceiving what he saw.

The ringing ambulance took kitten away.

From the shadows to the day.

The kitten had all its feet?

The dog remembered something discrete.

The dog thought he knew what he saw.

Completely wrong, hes still in awe.

Then the dog found a note.

Sent from when the kitten wrote.

I am alive the note said.

I wanted you to take a chance in your head.

The kitten was me but you called me a cat

I was a little sad by that

I wanted you to open your eyes and see

The suddenly real me

I wanted to change your life for the day

Please forgive me doing it this way

The puppy dog wanted now to find

The kitten that was not evil but kind

To teach the dog what he thought he knew

About the cat from dark hue

The next journey you will see

The ending of this in poem 3

Chance Poem 3

The kitten was lying in the hospital on a bed

Being checked on for things the call said

The dog then did rush in

To see kind cat not of evil sin

Opening the door the dog did find

The cat lying on behind

Cat, Cat are you ok?

Are you hurt in any way?

The cat responded no sir I am not

Just hurt by the things you thought

Why are you here then? even at all

Cat responded, because of your call

The dog gasped and looked at the cat

A kitten with all feet still intact

I heard your feet were cut by the mow

The cat responded, really? no.

Rumor has it that that is true.

Because of a dog I knows not you.

Thank you for coming here all with a chance

Now I will have to ask friendly dance

To leave the hospital and escape the evils we see

Realizing that helping people was meant to be

You can perceive evil among the good

It does not mean that you should

Try to understand things like this hopital in fact

Understanding why people act

Just the way like we do

Let me take chance with you

I know at first you seen me bad

Puppy I may have even had

Somewhat perceived the same in you

Now lets leave just us two

So they left and went on there way

Spreading light that created the day 

Realization, The Epiphany Of...

"Whatever is dead, whether it is a dead body, mind, heart, or soul; recollection and realization can raise the dead. That alone is the epiphany of a new beginning." -Robert Warren

Hello,

Fellow readers I am having a special on this blog. Right here, and right now. I am trying something different for this time only. It is very unlikely you will see another post like this. My goal is to reach peoples minds through this and make people have a "wow..." sort of moment. Nevertheless, I realize that this is not going to reach everyone the same way. Hence, the style change for this special on my blog. Thank you for reading and I hope that this will blow your mind.

How this is different: I included both a piece and a description for the three poems. Elaborating on concepts that may seem elusive at first. Expanding on the ideals behind the poems I am hoping to catch the depth in peoples minds. Please +1 this is you really enjoyed it, share, comment or follow. Remember, it is the readers that writers live for. 

Written below is three pieces. Enjoy:

PIECE:

Treated With Sugar

Sweet life which we breathe

Is sugars rush from asthma wheeze? 

Chocolate treats in good of life

Omits some of dental strife

Candy coating of what people see

Candy cane twist of mystery

Gummy centers are inside

Of the sour that some seem to hide

Puckered face and a thirst quench

Sugar rush in just a pinch

Flavor burst in just a chew

How would candy describe you?

DESCRIPTION:

"Treated With Sugar" is a poem by Robert Warren. It is the story of how life can be both tasteful and bitter. Examining how people see both the best in life or sometimes the worst. This is a true example of how the mind can affect reality. Even the air we breathe. The way we take air in and release it affects other people. It is the air that causes both tension and relaxation. It is an energy from the force which is the human being. The human being is both sweet and sour. Many flavors and tastes, is there ever a way to make a candy close to perfect? Now what if that candy is a human being? Now what if that human being is you? -Robert Warren

PIECE:

A New Day

Sitting here typing to all whom may read

Everything that their life may need

A life full of needs is selfish in fact

It's about learning to give back

Sitting here is you a stranger all alone

May need people to fill hearts home

Reaching out fills the empty heart

It keeps society from tearing apart

Reach out call to others to learn 

It takes communication to make words turn

Turn, turn the wheel of you

Make the wheel turned by two

Pour out hearts water to spin the wheel

Of how people really feel

Flood the scene and walk away

With a new flood brings a new day

DESCRIPTION:

"A New Day" is a poem by Robert Warren. Looking at what it means to give. It starts with realizing that no matter who you are that at some point you have taken from the world. It is a poem not focusing on the sorrow of taking but rather on the meaning of giving. It is a poem making you realize that everyone is alone until they choose not to be. Going from being inside to being outside is all a choice. You can tell a blind man that they can`t see, but they may tell you the mind can see far beyond that of any set of eyeballs. The act of being alone is done through emptiness. When you go towards communities of people, friends, family, whatever, it takes words to truly bond. Interacting takes at least two people. Collaboration changes people when a group decides to interact. The change may be small but that is until you really understand the individuals. Sometimes people may fall way down, but it takes falling way down to be able to be picked way up. -Robert Warren

PIECE:

Dynamite

Blow, blow, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1

Explosion which looks like sun

 Blown temper up and gone

Unable to belong

Come here, Come here said the water spout

And it blew water to temper it out

The fire was out and it could not blow

Because water made sure it so

Water was boiling and about to heat

When air began to seek

With the swoosh to save the rook

Saved the water from the cook

Eat said the cook to the people he speak

Enjoy your food to make you weak

But the evil cook was all wrong 

It was the food making people strong

Lighting that spark that blew peoples mind

How could fired up people be so kind

The fired up people were set to cast

Memories in others that could last

Memory lane can you recall

How the dynamite started it all?

The fire that blew up was unkind

But it had some things on its mind

The water that put it out began to broil

To rid the heat of turmoil

The cool air saved the rook

From the sins that is the cook

When eating, people actually got strong

Fire became right from an evil wrong

Memory now do you recall

How the dynamite started it all?

DESCRIPTION:

"Dynamite" is a poem by Robert Warren. Exploding from the get go; this piece examines how fire was the cause of all misery. Coming from an explosive temper this dynamite is ticking out of place because of the fire that lit it. This personified fire ideology is looked at to see how out of place a fire can be before something good can come of it. This fire goes from being this bad thing to something that was actually quite empowering. Looking at how watching out after one another makes a difference this piece eloquently is meant to demonstrate how good things can be from the things seeming bad or wrong in life. It is a way to study oneself on an idea of am I doing the right thing? Then begs the question, are the people around you doing the right thing and can you help them in achieving the right from what appears wrong? A piece that can touch on a variety of subjects is written for you, the reader to interpret it as you wish. Remember, dying is only a belief. Think about that. If you believe it is alive, you can create the unseen. Whatever is dead, whether it is a dead body, mind, heart, or soul; recollection and realization can raise the dead. That alone is the epiphany of a new beginning. -Robert Warren

"Whatever is dead, whether it is a dead body, mind, heart, or soul; recollection and realization can raise the dead. That alone is the epiphany of a new beginning."-Robert Warren

Transform

Transform

You go through an ordinary day

Speaking words you usually say

You are repetitive it may seem

Until you catch a new days gleam

Transformation more community enhanced

Once you reach the community you become entranced

  The community of friends, don't be afraid

You need to make someones day made

Go out and explore the world unseen

So you can be someone else`s  gleam

Transform your mind, heart and soul

Turn things to sharp when they are dull

You need people reach out to a group

Try to get involved and not lose your scoop

Groups may be awkward for about a week

That is until you truly speak

Talk strength into the weak

There is a group waiting for you

This is your opportunity, you know what to do

Meet people with a smile and the words you want to say

Because it is an opportunity to make someones day

Transformation usually happens in a group

so get involved and get into the scoop.

(Poem by Robert Warren)

(Creator of this Blog)

Scoop up:           Hearts,                        Minds,                     and Souls            

"Scoop the heart, mind and soul of others. It is that scoop that waffles your life. Without the scoops from others  you may melt away opportunity for the transformation of yourself." 

"Transformation occurs through change. It is a development. If you don`t allow yourself to develop to change, then you are missing out on a transformation."

"Scoops are not all the same, but that is what makes each scoop unique. When you start combining scoops you can create things larger than the scoop itself. The topping to all of that is the transformation that occurs to each individual scoop in the desert of many. "

(Quotes by: Robert Warren)

(Creator of this blog)

"Transformation is when you see why you are here and act on it. It is realizing that you need people in your life to become greater than yourself. It is the friends that create friendships. It is the family that creates the family tree. It is the relations that create relationships and it is you that creates yourself."

(Quote by: Robert Warren)

(Creator of this blog)

"The sky exists with the clouds, the sun, the moon, the stars and the breeze. The sky does not live alone. The tree exists with the water, the sun, the breeze, the leaves, and the animals. The tree does not live alone. The river exists with the fish, the seaweed, the branches and the rocks. The river does not live alone. Sometimes humans think they are alone. But why? They have the sky, the trees, the animals, and the people around them. No matter where you go you are never alone. Transformation is realizing that you are never alone and acting on it. Realizing you have communities all around you. Your friends, your family, your relationships are all communities you have. Now that you realize you are never alone it is your choice whether or not you choose to transform your life. Get involved with the people around you. You have something to contribute to the group that no one else has, you. "

(Quote by: Robert Warren)
(Creator of this Blog)

WoRdS uNiQuE

"Communication does not have to be verbal. You can walk across a room and that alone can tell who you are. The way you walk is how you present yourself to the world. Your expressions say how you feel. Look at the whole picture and communication is truly running on endless possibilities."

(Quote: Robert Warren)

(Creator of this blog)

Communication

Language is an interesting thing

Sitting there on this communication train

You would think of it as being lame

Until you see how it some the same

Understanding each other through words, we talk

As we communicate even in our walk

Looking at our stance

Creating a dance

Performing a piece

Or rests of cease

We are all here

With some emotional fear

Remember, everything you do

Is creating you

You are unique

To the words you speak

So speak to you near

Because it is you that is here.

(Poem by Robert Warren)

(Creator of this blog)

"Don't present yourself into falsehood. It is the realm of always thinking things will get better tomorrow.  Make it better today by positive thought and things will get better on their own. You will then be able to handle the situation better. It is the mind communicating with you on how your daily life will be."

(Quote: Robert Warren) 

(Creator of this blog)

Lightening Up Your Life

The Purpose of Light

Light a life, light it now

Make a difference, holy cow

Light a life, light at me

Making a definite somebody 

Light a life, light and say

Notice the difference of today

 Light a life, light a life

Don't only nearly strife,

You are a somebody who can be

If you only wake up to see

Wake up, wake up, wake up now

And make a difference, holy cow

 Wake up, wake up, wake up and see

You  are a definite somebody

Let in the light,

Don't fall to fright,

Wake up and see what you do

And why there's a purpose behind you

The purpose is you, the purpose is now

Wake up and say I am changing and wow.

Change for the better of the people you see

And why talking takes a we

Two to converse in meaningful talk

There is a purpose behind every ought

Stop saying ought, but rather just do

Because there is a purpose behind you.

Light a life and the darkness will fade. 

Making others lives made. 

There is a purpose in everything you do. 

Let that purpose make up that you. 

Notice the goods among the bad.

 Making the smiles instead of the sad.

"You are you for a reason. You are not me nor are you someone else. You have a purpose and as long as you try to find it, you WILL make a difference. You might not always notice that difference, but the difference may notice you. You have to go for your goals because without dreams, there can be no fantasy. Without that fantasy we are only left to go by the facts. A fantasy is what sets you apart because believers in fantasy can sometimes make the best reality."

"Believers in fantasy can sometimes make the best reality."

"Relality can be your dreams if you make it."

"Dreams are a figment of my imagination? Well, not once I make my dreams a reality."

"Light is what ends the road of darkness."

(Poem and quotes by Robert Warren)

(Creator of this blog)