Realising the Truth of Peace
It is interesting, only through conflict does the true face of people become visible. Sometimes it may take a long time to really understand because a part of you wants to believe people are seeking best interest. Yet pain is a great teacher for you cannot live in the illusion. To face truth is the… Continue reading
New Blog starting today Clowning Around Australia
I will from time to time adding to this blog any peace related issues. I am leaving today for a trip into the unknown somewhat. However, that is not unusual with my life. I am embarking on a trip around Australia. I am travelling alone, couldn’t fit anyone in my car anyway unless they went… Continue reading
Waking Up to the Gift of Your Life
I actually was awake until late last night, kept feeling to write a poem. What I love about my own creativity, I actually wrote a long poem, then re-wrote it now. I just change the words as the feeling changes. No two moments are the same and what I find fascinating is the words will… Continue reading
Voltaire: Defending Rights, Free Thinking and Poetry
Francois-marie Arouet (Voltaire) was an enlightenment figure who influenced the world through ideas. Voltaire is most famous for the quote:
“I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.”
However, it is believed that this quote was from Evelyn Beatrice Hall, written under the pseudonym S.… Continue reading
The Value of Humanity is Within You
I wrote this poem this morning and it came with tears as I moved through my experience as a clown and felt the touch of humanity in my heart and the beauty of such an equality. I describe those who appear most vulnerable. Then I thought of some people whom I felt did not value… Continue reading
You are Freedom
I woke up this morning with freedom in mind.
FREEDOM
I am free to breathe in life,
I am free to see my fingers and my toes,
I am free to hear noises,
My own cry,
To see movement,
Eventually colours,
Objects,
Sensations,
Hot and cold,
Wet and dry,
Hungry and full,
Comforted or alone,… Continue reading