Reflections on Purpose and Life

Through three short poems and a companion essay

Image created for the post by jules - Miz Mindful using Canva Pro. I asked jules to read just the poems and create whatever image she felt from the threads running between them.

(an American cinquain (2/4/6/8/2 syllable count))

to live
that’s my purpose
nothing more, nothing less
witness and experience all
that’s soul’s

(another American cinquain)

writers
speak for yourself
no we in your mirror
humanity does not mean we’re
the same

Note: I’ve previously implored writers to write as much as possible in the first person because it presents as more powerful writing and an authentic way to connect with readers.

Please Stop Telling Readers What To Do

Today my point is different. I’ve previously applied Bono’s lyrics,

“One love, one blood
One life, you got to do what you should
One life with each other
Sisters, brothers
One life, but we’re not the same
We get to carry each other, carry each other
One”