Trees of my mind
Yes!I get lost in my thoughts,My imagination.The trees in my headShroud reality,As they pull me into imagesThat I paint,That I weave,Around the lives ofPeople I have seenFor long,For short,For never,Who will beForeverIn my wordsThat seekNot to cageBut to freethe minds that join mineFrolicking amongst the trees.
A Squirrel’s Imperfection
Perfection is a goal that can never be attained, but we all strive to attain it, producing great works of art, great scientific innovations, and perhaps, a great life lived. Yet, is it worth striving for if it makes us unhappy? The issues surrounding our pursuit of perfection, in whatever area of life or work, …. Read More
If-then functions
Erasing memories,that plague the soulFacing reality,that stings the sight.Building new light,that nourishes the life. For you see the wisdom I have learnedIs the following set of if-then functions:If no ego, then no shameIf no pride, then no fallIf no anger, thennohardbitterblame. If I remembered an ancient tale, then I would tell you:About the king who …. Read More
Her greatest fight
Their eyes meet, questioning the other’s intentTime had passed, answers too-From person to personSurrounding the confusion thatCame to be When one refusedTo stand up for the truthIn fear of what his consequence will becomeAnd the other refusedTo lie down in silenceIn fear of what her conscience will becomeA bone made brittle by that which she …. Read More
Thoreau and Emerson
Thoreau asks Emerson“Hey, is graduate schoolStill about education and training?”Emerson preaches, “Of course!”“And we must keep it that way.”Months pass byAnd the young Thoreau visitsEmerson in his palace.Looking around, he realizesThat graduate schoolIs no longer about education and training.It’s about results.It’s about research and development.It’s about productivity, not life of the mind.He walks on, despiteEmerson’s …. Read More
And the truth shall set you free
The number of times you have ever lied / The number of times you have ever spoken = Probability of you surviving in this world. These odds represent my premise: society penalizes honesty. Honesty with those around you, and more importantly, honesty with yourself. Feel free to question my premise. Of course, then I would …. Read More

