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Journalists

Journalists highlight lots of problems from all around the world. As well as closer to home. Solutions to these problems always takes time.

Giving thanks

Giving thanks is hard for some and easy for many. To those that have the least it is easy but burdensome. To those that have a lot it is harder but not as burdensome  To those that have authority and have the potential to change or transform lives We pray that you do so and know that you will be rewarded for it. To those that rejoice in the suffering of others. We condemn you and ask that you repent and seek forgiveness. Remove the obstacles between those that lift us up. Lighten the burdens from our minds. Caring for your neighbour is easier for some. Notable absent from others When we work we give ourselves to work We express our thanks and gratefulness as though there is nothing that can be done To share this world we expect a lot Do we express our thanks with open arms or arms crossed? The joy of giving can be a joy or it can be a challenge. What is said in haste can be misunderstood The joy of giving should be rewarded One thing we are not short of is critics Or those who suff...

One of the great poems of the 20th Century

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Do not go gentle into that good night read by Dylan Thomas Do not go gentle into that good night read by Michael Sheen

Do we focus on the right or wrong too much?

 Do we focus too much on the right or wrong of the matter Rather than focus on the need of the individual To love life in all its myriad of complexity Perhaps to dream Perhaps to reflect Do we reward those Who wish to close the door behind you Or to open their doors and rejoice that you enjoyed your stay and hope for many more. Some things are complicated. Some things are easy. Some people steal your ideas. Without thanks. Do you take ideas from others? Gain rewards thanks to others? Few people reward ideas. Where would one be without the Lord.