Quotes ~ Kahlil Gibran

Keep me away from the wisdom which does not cry, the philosophy which does not laugh and the greatness which does not bow before children. ~ Kahlil Gibran

To Begin Again

A poem for Song...

There are things we must endure
Life, love, loss no stranger to our door
We live, then learn and pass the days
Taking lessons we must repay
Make note each day, mark them down
and wear upon your head a crown
inlaid with jewels cast of your tears
and swing a sword to cut your fears
to clear the path that lies before
to live, to learn, to love the more.
Change rides the strongest horse
and forever will always win
the race we run against it
the finish line crossed, we then begin
to live again, to love again to be again.
Hold dear and close the ones you love
teach them things borne of above
and you will find that in the end
we live again, love again, begin again

Ernest Patrick Paiz

October 6, 2010 3:39 pm / A windy, cloudy day
You are on the mountain at another passing

Pixels and Typeface...

Pixels and typeface, they are never enough. I recorded raindrops. You, curled like a cat with your head on my lap. No words, just the sound of rain falling. Never was the moment so perfect.

Pixels and Typeface, they are never enough.

Beautiful Earthquakes...

E Patrick Paiz I see you are now connected to my dancing and drumming friends. Welcome to the circle. Dance yourself into that beautiful earthquake you dream of.
Peace and love.

Ms. Penney, Pops, and me

Gail Penney ~ April 27 at 5:13am

Ernest, ... life, it's both short and long depending on which stick you pull but you know, you have to live it ALL. Even the questions. I'm so very blessed to have you as part of my life too. Just sayin ...
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E Patrick Paiz April 27 at 5:04am

I am okay with it all. We knew long ago that there is no cure, just a quality of life thing for pops. It puts me into a more caring and appreciative way for family, friends and life in general.

Gail, I am really glad to know you. Just sayin...

Another note from Ms. Penney

Gail Penney May 20 at 8:12am

Move through the sadness old friend, always thinking of you x

A note from Ms. Penney

EPP: Hullo old friend. Chris Abani's Ted talk has unstitched me this morning. My heart is in Africa with old friends. I recall my friend Susanna's last words to me before she returned to Nigeria --- "I will be working in the fields but I will not stop looking for you when you come to visit me. Tell Josh (my eldest son) I will keep looking for him . So it is EPP, whether the opportunities are perfect or not, I will be working in the written field but I will not stop looking for you, I'm glad you come by, I always look for you .

Tell Pops, I love his wide grin. You've got your handsful because I detect a mischievous glint in his aging eyes x