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growth

I took a long ride today

by Michael Cannon on June 22, 2009 in Poetry

I took a long ride today.
Up one hill, past a tunnel level.
Why was it so hard to go up?
As coming down was so easy.
Without going up though,
I wouldn’t have known how far I could go.
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6/7/2009 – Just rode 73 kilometers from Hualien to Shihtiping.

Tagged as: ability, Biking, growth, riding

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There’s something in me that’s straining to be

by Michael Cannon on June 13, 2009 in Poetry

There’s something in me that’s
straining to be. Out from which I
am already. Questioning myself why
I write I do, I can only say it’s to be. There’s
been much I’ve learned and done. Maybe, though
early, it’s time to share. I like these words I write
to convey how we are and come to be. To help
others find in [...]

Tagged as: growth, more, reflection, self

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There Again

by Michael Cannon on May 19, 2009 in Poetry

There again the time has come to reflect upon the life we’ve lead.
Not always in brightness have we moved.
Though trouble encountered, there’s a future ahead.
Make amends and live a better.
By God’s grace, he smiles upon the thanks.

Tagged as: growth, renewal

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Not A Moment Too Soon

by Michael Cannon on May 19, 2009 in Poetry

A caterpillar moved along the stem wearily,
with much effort it nibbled upon the lowest leaf.
It could could barely look ahead.
Elsewhere, a butterfly settled upon a flower above.
While cleaning its legs, it looked up.
The sky was blue and clear.

Tagged as: growth, strife

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