The World I Know

THE WORLD I KNOW IS FULL OF hunger, pain, and greed.
IT CAN BE cold and cruel.
THE WORLD I HATE IS:
Silent betrayal
Me first
Tough luck
Turned-up noses
Unfaithful lovers
Unrequited love
Jerry Springer
Oil spills
Drug dealers
Children soldiers
Thinking inside the box
Pornography
Starving children
E-6
Callous hearts
Cold stares
Drunk drivers
Polluted rivers
Barred windows
"I can't"
Broken relationships
Brain injuries
Closed minds
THE WORLD I KNOW IS NEVER PERFECT...

THE WORLD I KNOW IS FULL OF passion, joy, and hope.
IT IS warm and friendly.
THE WORLD I LOVE IS:
Laughing children
A stranger's smile
Unsung heroes
Passionate kisses
Random kindness
Two-step and waltz
Sensuality
Gentle hug
Sunday drives
4-6-3 double plays
Fresh strawberries
Happy tears
Feet on the coffee table
Unconditional love
Shakespeare
"I do"
Natural highs
Live music
Unbridled excitement
Gentle breeze
Golden Anniversaries
Walks along the beach
Possibilities
...BUT IT IS ALWAYS BEAUTIFUL.