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Change and transformation

Posted on March 4, 2017 by John

“We’re mistaken to think there are things that exist solidly within the flow of experience that is our life. We think of who we are as something that’s permanent, that continues over time in the same unchanging form, independent of … Continue reading →

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The World Can Change

Posted on July 12, 2016 by John

I believe the world does change – but never all at once. All things evolve through time and space, at less than glacier pace; a secret metamorphosis that takes place in the dark, which makes a revolution seem a sudden … Continue reading →

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No End of Days

Posted on March 16, 2016 by John

The world has not yet made its final twirl around a sun still managing to burn; the seasons, although changed somewhat of late, continue with their ceaseless promenade. Both wise and foolish prattle on no end, with new results no … Continue reading →

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Happen

Posted on August 10, 2015 by John

If it doesn’t ever happen was it ever gonna change? Do the puzzle pieces ever move or just not look the same? Are the ones that make it happen just the ones we find to blame? Do we pick and … Continue reading →

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Spare Change

Posted on April 1, 2014 by John

There is no thing that doesn’t change: some change, but no one sees; some change a little, but no more; some change to great degrees. Some change and become something else; some change but look the same; some change because … Continue reading →

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Mere Words

Posted on April 30, 2013 by John

Are they still weapons, these mere words we use to crystallize what thoughts may form at random in our heads or like to squeeze out for some end, a worthy cause we would advance, a blessing, curse or snare of … Continue reading →

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You Could Change: tanka

Posted on April 11, 2013 by John

You could change the world if just given half a chance; why are you waiting? It really doesn’t matter once the moment’s gone away. You could move mountains if just sincerely inspired; what more do you need? It doesn’t really … Continue reading →

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