Positive, Inspirational Poetry

As A Crow Flies
Notice the world is in a big hurry
Rushing to get ahead with a flurry
Much that we do is based on time
With very few thoughts about the climb
Service seems better if it's fast
Not many like it when near last
Think what would happen if the world shifted to slow
And no limits were placed on how or where to go
It seems we'd get more of the why and the what
We'd hold our heads high and get our chance to strut
Though slowing our speed can be quite hard
It will definitely ensure we play our best card
Changing this value will show more to our eyes
So Let's take the slow route and not-As A Crow Flies
Tim A Clark
Copyright ©2003 Tim A Clark

Attack On America
An event took place that we thought could not
Many lives were lost and tempers were hot
How could this happen to such a great place?
To hurt so many is a disgrace
Our response determines if we're great
Prevent this again or join in on the hate
What have we reaped that we now sow?
Is there something we do that we should know?
We cannot rid the world of the sinners
If we kill Bin Laden we're far from winners
We'll have done what he wants and look pretty dumb
The door will be open and others will come
To learn and prevent are measures to take
Coming together we're sure not to break
Do what we can to stand up strong
To show that we know right from wrong
Now it's important to check our soil
Eject the wicked and bless the loyal
Our wounds are deep and need no salt
All that has happened is our fault
Tim A Clark

How Poor We Are
There once was a city boy who grew up with it all
Who was sent to meet people whose assets were small
This was to be a lesson to see people without joy
To see a frown on the face of another little boy
He stayed in his house for more than a week
They lived by the woods right next to a creek
He compared his fenced pool to their stream of miles
What he found while swimming was no shortness of smiles
Finding where to play was not very hard
While his choice at home was confined to his yard
There were skies full of stars for seeing at night
In the city they used street lamps for light
They had many pets from a cricket to a frog
While at home he only had a dog
No need for money with no stores around
Food they ate were fresh from the ground
The boy left the country and returned to his big home
The one surrounded by fence with little room to roam
His parents were shocked at what he said in the car
He thanked them for showing - How Poor We Are
Tim A Clark

How We See
How do we feel when others cause us pain
Or while in our best suit we're caught in the rain
It's clear to most that what we feel is mad
If we get to strike back we sure are glad
We forgot that we have the wheel
We are in charge of how we feel
Let's steer away from getting upset
Deciding in advance not to sweat
So take a few moments now and decide
Just how you'll react on your next ride
We have no control of what will be
Our response depends on- How We See
Tim A Clark

I Know Me
I know what I can do and to what lengths
I know my weak points as well as my strengths
Because I know this and it is never too late
I will apply the right action to determine my fate
Failure is definitely nothing I fear
'Cause I know that path keeps success far from here
The opposition all around me will not get in my way
My concern will be on the steps that I'll be taking that day
I know I'll have a clear focus along on this ride
It will be on those I live, serve and work beside
I know that the situations, people and things that I need
Will come to me as I focus at an alarming rate of speed
My mission gives me vision and puts lots of wind in my sail
It gives me daily passion to take the steps to ensure I prevail
I must remember to keep balance if success is to be
But I do not see a problem because--I know me
Tim A Clark

If You Dare
We have a menace that is our foe
Triggered by pain is when it will show
It may be exposed when we lose
It's something we have if we choose
It causes stress and disrupts our health
It affects the poor and those with wealth
Its presence is felt by even the meek
So just what is it that afflicts the weak?
Anger's the enemy we can do without
A destroyer of happiness with no doubt
The longer we keep it the more it will stay
It's time to take action beginning today
Begin by owning results of each act
Followed with patience and by using tact
Decide in advance how you will reply
When all goes wrong and luck passes you by
Anger comes out when we're lacking restraint
A lowly creation from the picture we paint
It can be avoided if we care
Say "I am Responsible"- If You Dare
Tim A Clark

Keeping 'em Dear
Our own world is as we want it to be
We determine good or bad and to what degree
For each event in our life we've assigned a rate
This rating suggests whether we like or we hate
In relations with others this is important to know
It is a sure way for bonds to prosper and grow
By knowing a rate others have given
We truly understand how they are driven
In your next meeting with any sort of a friend
And a message of kindness is what you wish to send
Clearing your mind so you can truly hear
Will be a sure way of keeping 'em dear
Timothy A Clark

The Response You Think
Our lives begin with two things to fear
Scared of falling and loud noises we hear
Our minds start clear and free from strain
All is great and there is no pain
Who, what and why we begin to yearn
Good- bad or right-wrong is what we learn
Rules emerge that we're expected to obey
The urge to comply becomes our way
We go to great lengths so not to fail
Avoiding guilt we recall this trail
Reactions received determine rules we keep
Though maybe not right, we bury 'em deep
As the future ahead becomes the now
We'll face tough trials with need for how
So we dig deep down back into the past
To see what we did when we faced them last
It's vital to know nothing stays the same
Results from before is not our aim
Take your time today with thoughts you link
It just may change- The Response You Think
Tim A Clark

The Words We Say
If something outside controls our song
That very thought is what's wrong
Saying we must is not so
We choose our path that we'll go
To say we will try is not for you
This usually leads us not to do
Do not say it is hard when it's not
This simply means we must think a lot
It does not help to speak of worry
It's best to go slow and not to hurry
"But" is a word to help us stay in our zone
It helps to collect on bad seeds we've sown
Errors are often what determine our fate
It's when we do wrong that we learn to do great
What we do is not the same as who we are
We can make many mistakes and still be a star
These are the things that lead us astray
We'll find that most - are the words we say
Tim A Clark

Changes 2012

To say we will TRY will not start our day
Only our actions get us on our way
Don't say it's hard before we start
Dream great ends from inside our heart
What we've been through often makes us who we are
It is learning from our troubles that makes us a star

There's a Price to Pay
We desire a change in our life
A relief from debt and daily strife
We want better health so not to be sick
A nice big home and any car we pick
We are where we are by what we have done
A focus on pleasure and lots of fun
There is a vital rule to winning at this game
What we do from now on must not be the same
We can yearn and dream or continue to pray
But we must not forget- There's a Price to Pay
Tim A Clark

Three Different
Creatures
Three different creatures
Living in the same place
Each with his own features
All sharing the same space
How this is done
That so many go after
There must be fun
And definitely laughter!
Tim A Clark

Through A New Door
There is a struggle within our mind
To get ahead and not stay behind
Much can be learned through the use of our ears
And by keeping our mouth from affirming our fears
We expect to meet the goals we set
With high limits we begin to sweat
Our goals are better within our reach
Since we can't touch the stars from the beach
Though it is good when we choose to aspire
Others may differ in their desire
As we share with others it helps to know

Whether or not they're open to grow
People will often do as they choose
We don't determine whether they lose
What we have today is from choices before
Any new results must come - through a new door
Tim A Clark

To Lose Sight of the Bay
At birth we were given a wonderful ship
With a desire for a glorious trip
We went right out and we sailed the sea
There were no fears of what there could be
On our course we saw many scares
We felt lost and made many errors
What we chose next may have put a routine in motion

Did we go to shore or keep exploring the ocean?
Did we still pull our anchor so we could learn?
Or did we stay on the dock only to yearn?
One thing is sure that all of us know
There's much to do and places to go
Whatever we do can become our way
So let's make sure- To Lose Sight of the Bay!
Tim A Clark

What We Ponder
All our goals involve moving ahead
Well aware that we are behind
The futile thoughts are first to be shed
'Cause we'll become what's on our mind
Inside we have a useful voice
It consists of what it has been taught

To listen to it is our choice
Or make a change to a better thought
We decide what is good or bad
And begin each day with a smile
In this way we can not be sad
We’re happy through every trial
This inner guide believes all is true
Not kept in line it will wander
In this case we've learned a vital clue
Watch what's said and What We Ponder
Tim A Clark

What is Our Fate
Hear your voice deep down inside
It will be in what we say
Be careful with the words applied
This is how we'll tend to sway

Know why we act the way we do
Practice a route that's best to go
Often our response reveals a clue
And we become how we show
This path we make can take us far
If we spend the time with each trait
It is in building who we are
That decides - what is our fate
Tim A Clark

With All We Go Through
All of us have somewhere we want to go

We want to reap but we're not willing to sow
Though what all of us want is not nearly the same
To gain more than others is the goal of our game
We strive to learn why many things are done
We seek shelter from harm and ways to have fun
We look for love in many a place
And for respect on our neighbor's face
We don't want to go to work but still want to achieve
If this could be done it would be hard to believe
We must develop everyday
And seek to improve in every way
For this to happen we must have the desire
And spend time on prevention instead of fighting a fire
We think we can do better than others can do
It's no wonder there's stress- with all we go through
Tim Clark

WOW!
For my wonderful son- Jacob Clark
If you want to be ballplayer
You must decide to never quit
This toughens every skin layer
On your way to get each hit
You must have a burning desire
It must not be a little flame
It needs to be a roaring fire
If you really want some fame
The first step is to really believe
And often write it down
You must see what you are to achieve
So you feel worthy of a crown
List the things that you will gain
And take a look at where you are
Note all that will be a pain
On your way to be a star
Find the areas you need to learn
And the people to assist
Set the time it will be your turn
As long as you persist
If you remember to write a plan
Including steps on how
You're sure to be the man
To make your Dad go...WOW!
Tim A Clark

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