Before the World was Made-Yeats

If I make the lashes dark
And the eyes more bright
And the lips more scarlet,
Or ask if all be right
From mirror after mirror,
No vanity's displayed:
I'm looking for the face I had
Before the world was made.

What if I look upon a man
As though on my beloved,
And my blood be cold the while
And my heart unmoved?
Why should he think me cruel
Or that he is betrayed?
I'd have him love the thing that was
Before the world was made.

I fell...

The angels watching over me...blinked...and in that moment, I fell.

 

 

Uh, and if you don't know, now you know...

I am my own piece.....

run away from the way that you love you...

If I just closed my eyes
I'll still see your lips saying everything will be alright
If I saw you right now, I'm embarrassed to say
I'd take you back and we could just pretend you never went away.

The sad truth…

If you were to write me today…if you were to send me a few words of kindness…if you were to call me…if you were to tell me it will be ok….

I would take you back.  I would forget all that went on between us that led to our downfall.

I would follow your terms and ignore my own feelings.  I would be there for you, when you need and disregard what my heart tells me. 

Can’t you see me?  Can’t you see how my heart hurts and my body aches for you?

I am here.  I am waiting.  I am shattered without you.

 

you must kill me now....

You press the knife
Against your heart.
And say,
"I love you, so much you must kill me now."

Go above and beyond your own needs and minister to those in need, all over the world.

I am always very surprised at people’s reaction to volunteer work.  

Every year I travel to Matagalpa, Nicaragua to aid the local people.  We build homes, donate clothing and school supplies, donate medical supplies, provide food, etc. 

Without fail, each year when I begin to speak about my upcoming travel, I am criticized.  Usually, people are offended that I am traveling to another country to help out, and not spending my time on the people here in our own country that need help.  Well, first off, I do work in the US as well (Hurricane Katrina efforts for a few years, Petersburg Tri-cities Work Camps, DC Homeless soup kitchen, etc).  Secondly, the people who usually criticize me, have not lifted a hand anywhere to help out.  Thirdly, all people deserve love and compassion in the time of need. One person’s welfare is no more important than someone else’s. 

I dislike asking for donations for my trips as it rubs people the wrong way. I understand money is tight for everyone, me included.  I would not be upset if someone cannot donate.  I am upset that someone would criticize another person for striving to make this world a better place.

Love all.  Bring happiness and peace to everyone.  Go above and beyond your own needs and minister to those in need, all over the world.