Knowledge Drop (Value Measured)

The measure of value today is defined in many ways. Some use the measure of money, power, or even physical appearance. On the shallow side of things. The good looking and most attractive, receive the most leniency. Economically, the one with the most zeros and commas is the biggest fish. Also, the one who has the most influence and control is considered the “top shelf”, if you will. However, the evidence of true value is measured in departure, over the essence of presence. For instance. You don't know how devastating a hurricane, until you see the carnage it left behind. You don't know how important someone is to a team, until they leave. The old adage of, "you don't know what you have until it's gone.” We see it in business. We see it relationships. The applause is great when the performer reaches the stage at the beginning. But true measure of appreciation is most evident in the ovation given at the end. The importance of leaving a mark, cannot be stressed enough. The effect that one may have on the many, can be astronomical. The fact remains. What you are and bring, is significant. But what you leave behind, is evident.  

Eric D.

Poetry (You Call Me)

You call Me Master, but choose not to obey,

Read My words, but ignore what I say,

You call Me the truth, but choose not to speak Me,

Only in peril, do you decide to seek Me

You call Me the Way, but will not let Me lead you,

And rather hunger, than allow Me to feed you,

You call Me the Light, but choose not to see Me,

Until it is dark, you feel you do not need Me,

You call Me Life, but choose not to live Me,

And make your own interpretations, on what credit to give Me,

You call Me wise, but choose not to listen,

The number is countless, on the messages you are missing,

You call Me gracious, but choose not to trust Me,

And ignore the signs, of what the obvious must be,

You call Me mighty, but choose not to fear Me,

You take My name in vain, and do it sincerely,

You call Me noble, but choose not to serve Me,

And often prove, you do not deserve Me,

You call Me just, but openly shame Me,

So if I condemn, how can you blame Me?

Make no mistake, I am above you,

But despite all this truth, I still love you.

Eric D.

Poetry (Sometimes)

Sometimes

Sit and wonder what life’s about. Sometimes.

Get so angry just want to shout. Sometimes.

The pursuit of happiness is a strange route. Sometimes.

Try to believe, but have doubt. Sometimes.

Tired of being the bigger person. Sometimes.

Prefer solitude over conversing. Sometimes.

The mind is known to play tricks. Sometimes.

Words hurt more than stones and sticks. Sometimes.

The past is hard to let go. Sometimes.

Can’t stand being last to know. Sometimes.

The lie sounds better than the truth. Sometimes

It’s just not enough to have proof. Sometimes.

Simply just don’t have the nerve. Sometimes.

Get exactly what you deserve. Sometimes.

Have to get it off the chest. Sometimes.

It’s not enough just to do your best. Sometimes.

One makes a pair. Sometimes.

The pain is too much to bear. Sometimes.

Life just simply isn’t fair. Sometimes.

Truth be told, don’t really care. Sometimes.

Act before you think. Sometimes.

It can all happen in a blink. Sometimes.

Even darkness blinds the hallways. Sometimes

But sometimes, sometimes feels like an always.


Eric D.

Knowledge Drop (Embrace)

Who are you? It is the rare question that is both, universal and personal. So naturally, the answer is going to be subjective. The definition is yours to determine. One of the biggest problems some face, is when they cannot answer it at all. And those that cannot answer it, find themselves being led by a nature that really isn't their own. Simply just not comfortable. Some change their voices, just to speak to certain people. Some pretend they know about things, they really don't care for. Some lie on their age, weight, accomplishments, or feel guilty about certain interests they have. Depression and anxiety, are among the various traits that contribute to a person's uneasiness when they know not who they are. The only cure of such feelings is to embrace, you. Embrace your corks. Your deficiencies. Never be ashamed of your strengths. Work on, but don't back down from others noticing your weaknesses. Embrace your uniqueness. Once you embrace what, you are not. Only then will you realize exactly, who you are. Then suddenly, that skin feels mighty comfortable.

Eric D.

Poetry (A Message From...)

As you grow in this world,
Young boy or girl,
This is your oyster or pearl,
The ride is rough

You'll have days and nights
Love and spite,
Wrong and rights,
The ride is rough,

They'll be truth and lies
Darkened skies,
Light for the blind,
The ride is rough

Times of despair,
Hateful glares,
Those to be aware,
The ride is rough

They'll be moments of joy,
Wins and Loss,
Nothing without a cost,
The ride is rough,

You'll have to give your all,
Answer the call,
Fear not, to fall,
The ride is rough

Stay warm when it's cold,
Stay cool when it's hot,
Like it or not,
The ride is rough

Difficulties will mound,
Like wax on a candle,
But it's nothing you can't handle,
The ride is rough

Poetry (Cry)

Cry

Cry for me young,

Cry for me old,

Cry for me timid,

Cry for me bold,

Cry for me weak,

Cry for me strong,

Cry for me night,

Cry for me dawn,

Cry for me dry

Cry for me rain

Cry for me healthy

Cry for me pain

Cry for me memory,

Cry for me sorrow,

Cry for me today,

Cry for me tomorrow,

Cry for me joyous,

Cry for me sad

Cry for me mom,

Cry for me dad,

Cry for me taste,

Cry for me flavor,

Cry for me family,

Cry for me neighbor,

Cry out with meaning,

In all that you see,

I cry for these things,

As they cry for me.


Eric D.

Knowledge Drop (The Moment)

What makes a bad day? It is an interesting and general question. Many options can be thrown out, as to what a bad day is. But in actuality, a bad day is an accumulation of bad moments. No one wants to give credit to the saying of "live in the moment", when it's something that isn't beneficial. With that said. It is the moment, or the accumulation of, that makes a day bad. A good day can take a terrible turn, with a detrimental occurrence. Conversely, a much needed win can change the whole tide. It is the moment that counts. Approaching life as a stream of linear moments, gives perspective on how to approach it. Break the stream of bad moments with a good one. Sometimes helping someone, can fill the desire of feeling needed, important or relevant. Laughter. Seeking a kind work. A relate-able source for a sounding board. All are examples to a vast array of options to break a stream. But the general principle of breaking the moment of negative streams. Or, form a stream a positive moments, for a fantastic day. The moment to moment approach is but one way to rationalize, adjust, regroup and prosper in this conundrum called life. 

Eric D.