Scene of the Crime

We return to the scene of the crime

Here and there from time to time. 

Many of us sometimes, must return 

To where and when things overturn.

To see if there is a different song 

Or reason things went so wrong. 

Find the causes for being spurned

Glom any lessons to be learned.

As we do, it’s an extended time alone

Away from friends, staying off the phone.

Though, combing hard pasts for an answer

Eats away at us all like an insidious cancer. 

Unless you’re learning something new

You’ll get stuck and start dwelling too.

Be present be here and now 

Make yourself a solemn vow.

Find the power of gratitude 

Then adjust your attitude.

You’ll find peace 

In the very least.

Do what you can that feels right 

During your days or even at night.

Reboot your mindset, reach out to friends

Drop the obsession with solving your trends.

Play to all your strong suits, of course

Share your experience or writing source…

-AAA 08/31/2024

Rise Above Degradation

The cold hand of degradation

Grabs tightly in a choking grip

Bringing many down

Enveloping us in hopelessness

Nothing we attempt seems to come together

The only means of escape

Is our own mettle and strength

We must rise up and follow our truth

Violently tearing down all walls we build

Letting the energy of positivity flow in

Only then can we ascend to a higher level

Where no one or nothing can ever reduce us again…

-AAA 07/30/2024