Ch 6 Outside the Box

Knight In Black

Ch 6 Outside the Box

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OUTSIDE THE BOX

Many see this world in only 3 dimensions and
place all their trust based only in what their five senses reveal.
Even time in itself is viewed through the day and hour. A person
unable to respect time and create visions outside the box will soon
perish. We must learn to believe in what we can't necessarily see
and act upon this faith. Learn from our past and the history of
others. Let it not be an inhibitor by the fears it may have created,
respect the caution signals it has taught, and don't dwell upon
what cannot be changed. As we travel in the vehicle of the
present take the time to consume every flavor of its essence.
It will never be seen again. Tomorrow is an endless journey.
We will experience both triumph and tragedy.
In both walk with humbleness and let not the heart
crumble. Savor life and know that death is only a new beginning.

Love

Whoever is loyal
To what is noble, just, and pure
Who stands in storms
With honor, truth and patience to endure
Seeking a good report
And choosing to be generous
Holding in highest regard
What's lovely, kind and virtuous
Maintaining self-control,
Not quick to anger and envy
Not shunning another's wisdom
To walk arrogantly
Brave and confidant
Yet humble with little indignation
These are the solid elements
Of true loves foundation
For if you choose to build
A castle on these principles
It shall stand midst fierce storms and floods
Or when earth quakes and ripples

Mighty Warrior

The test of our faith from life's obstacles
Like seasons of time running in cycles
We can choose to endure and grow robust
Or surrender and wither back to dust

If one runs with footmen and grows weary
Then how can one race with the cavalry
If one stumbles and falls on the open ground
How will one swim the currents of the sound?

If each time one's faced with adversity
They give up to wallow in their pity
Then when the tempest whirls with its fury
The winds will snatch their souls in a flurry

But to seize the challenge of grizzly strife
Sharpening the skills in the walk of life
Mighty warriors emerge prepared for war
Grasping victory at last trumpets roar

Rainy Days

Rainy days are meant to replenish
Soak the earth that greener days flourish
Listen to the raindrops touch the earth
Its a new season time of rebirth
Things we put off running to and fro
Can be addressed when showers flow
Time to reflect and ponder our course
Time to amend ways showing remorse
Time to forgive and keep friendships ablaze
Then watch the seeds sprout on these rainy days

To See The World

Before my years on this earth have unfurled
It is my life's desire to see the world
Walk through the Scottish castle corridors
Listen when the African lion roars
Watch Hawaiian volcanic lava flow
Climb the Swiss Alps and taste the mountain snow
Stand atop the temple of the Aztecs
Explore the deep seas and sunken shipwrecks
Race the rapids along the Snake River
Tread through caves of an Alaskan glacier
See the kookaburra and kangaroo
And then sail along the Andaman blue
Life is so very short to see it all
Where's the time for our days to become dull
Yet people lie on their couch, life's too hard
Not even exploring their own back yard.

Life's but a Vapor

Life's but a vapor from dawn's early dew
Vanishing quickly before morning's through
Choose today wisely what dreams to pursue
Make it an adventurous rendezvous

Tomorrow's flowers are seeds of today
Becoming dried weeds or gorgeous bouquet
We can be clouds without rain blown away
Or mornings pour and afternoon's sun ray

Though tomorrow is today's mystery
Today will be tomorrow's history
Either written by yesterday's misery
Or composed by today's victory

Counsel

Counsel within the heart of people
Is like the deep sea,
But listen with understanding
And they will speak more free
The haunting pain within their soul
Will be shared discreetly
But in trust hold thy tongue
That their words be held secretly

Encourage

As iron in stone
Sharpens iron of a two edged sword
A friend should sharpen a friend's trust
And confidence in the Lord
For when the Serpent attacks
This friend shall stand brave with you
Both risking death with honor
Enduring the battle through

Send The Hurt Below

Though trials assail
And dangers converge
Though friends should all fail
And enemies merge
There is a safe haven
Whatever occurs
The promise that's given
As faith delivers

Stand in valor and great might
With all strength endued
Shield yourself for the fight
Wisdom that foe's are subdued
Find forgiveness to employ
Letting the past go
Turn angry drops to joy
And send the hurt below

Equipped In Armor

Comrades fitted for battle,
Firmly to stand
A belt of truth to shine
When deceits at hand
Breastplates of honor,
Righteousness and good name
A shield of principle
To quench arrows of flame
A helmet to save
From the serpent's breath
The shoes of readiness
To escape from death
Alert for the enemy
Who lurks this hour
Thrust thy divine sword
When he tries to devour

Beware

Beware the fury of the patient sage
He tarries for reason but soon to engage
Though society created a new stage
Where deviation and perversion assuage
Be ready to fight the war which they wage
For one day a new dawn will come to age
Where justice prevails and truth will rage
When the good will stand and turn this page

Paradigm Shift

Though it's good practice to use common sense
And to learn from other's experience
Will we understand the signs of the time
And recognize a shifting paradigm?
Sometimes we need to think outside the box
For there may be a hidden paradox
Not everything appear as it seems
And common roads may not obtain ones dreams
But if we choose a new route to embark
As Columbus did sailing in the dark
We may just find another world at sea
And life as we know it changed abruptly

Walking in Truth

Though the earth and moon and every star
Pass from existence in time yet to be
The truth will remain and never alter
From time's beginning through eternity
A heart that desires and walks in this truth
Will find favor over this earthly domain
When it prays and reaches the heavens
Will move the mountains and command the rain

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