I find that poetry lends itself to placing advise in pleasing context. It takes care not to be preachy, but the practice is helpful in situations elsewhere in life. I only wish my words were always as carefully chosen as they are in my rhymes. It helps to be positive. Feel free to comment. May we all have good results from our plans.
Dreams
Sometimes we get ideas
that sit quietly and breed
until a dream develops
from the fertile seed.
But dreams are like pebbles
viewed in a stream,
the water makes them glisten
and sunlight makes them gleam.
But when brought out
into the naked air
they lose their luster
and seem less fair.
Then we must work,
tumble and polish
'ere they regain
the wonder we demolish.
So when in finality
the goal you reach,
those stones are a pathway
for problems you must breach.
Always make a roadway
never make a wall
for roads lead us forward
while fences make us stall.
Streambed leads to streambed
as you follow dreams
and in each one a new promise
in the sunlight gleams.
Productivity
In the corners of consciousness
Just past reach of realization
Wait the seeds of fruitful thoughts
Seeking needs for germination.
There are streams of curiousness
Needed moisture to provide
The rich loam of experience
To nurture the embryo inside.
All that's needed is optimism
To bring them together
And positive disposition
To provide the proper weather.
Don't sit in sullen lassitude
And think yourself the fool
Sprout meaningful considerations
You already have each tool.
Shipshape
Why not discuss politics?
Here is my retort,
some people list to starboard
others list to port.
I hope this description
will help in debates
elsewise the country
is in dire straits.
For if we list too far
it could be our demise
yes, even ships of state
are known to capsize.
So tend to the ballast
keep the ship aright
'tis better to save the craft
than to win the fight.
And mind to the compass
in the pitch and roll
for a more perfect union
is the final goal.