sometimes things get said

 sometimes things get said

that should be put to rest

but that sometimes never happens

if our ego wins the test

how it won is very simple

and even amazing when you find

that patience and true words

seemed to never come to mind

so words get thrown with a  wrath

that grass could never grow

for if ever love was there

no one would ever know

because what they heard were only half our words

and they care to hear no more

but by standing once by our side

they just can’t see the other shore

a shore that is very beautiful

and full of love and peace and trust

never forgetting that The One who created paradise

is The One who created dust

so it all comes down to what we say

without the slightest slant

that can make those who really care

never want to rant

all we need to do is speak the truth

and be patient instead of stew

and life might finally get a little better

if it is truly shared with you

johnny holloway

14 february 2005