The-MadPoet

    A time back, shortly after moving from the big city (New York city) to Texas Glenn Beck; comedian and political commentator, commented on the farmers(on his radio show). He couldn’t figure out how they could cut and plow along arrow straight rows in their huge fields. He seemed to view this as a mystery. The answer to which I had learned years ago. And I thought it might be good to share that answer to those of this site.
    Growing up on the farm, my father taught me many things. Though I will never be able to measure up to his perfection. Working the field is one of the minor lessons though it is one that is seems few of today are aware of.
    To begin the farmer has and cares for his equipment, he knows it by feel and sound. When on the tractor he knows when everything is running right, or if something is wrong. This becomes his awareness while in the field. And though he is aware of what is going on around him, that is not his focus. When setting out the lead row to begin the field, the farmer does not focus on where he is, anymore than he focuses on where he has been. No, his focus is on his goal. The intended end of the row. And when he reaches the end of the track his course has remained straight and true.
    If he looks back then he will find no deviations. Those to focus on where they are or have been, find it impossible to hold the course. And the work they set out to do is either ruined and/or must be redone.

I would ask for prayer, from my Christian brothers & sisters.
Not just for me but my household as well. My life and writings have been on hold for some time now. And it appears to me that the enemy fears or despises what can come out of my household. He attacks through loved ones, attacking loved ones (whom I must help & defend), he attacks through injuries and illnesses, all that hold back my home.
I would ask that you pray for peace upon my home. That we should have a respite to recover and live. There is so much that must be done. And on the side, my book which is so close to completion sits on the self for there is little time and peace for its completion.
Thank you for all who care.

I want to express my deepest thanks to MasterOshawott for her assistance in providing the image for my avatar.

It is hoped that I will be able to submit more poetry soon. Unfortunately there have been a number of trials and difficulties that have kept me from being able to compose. I thank all who have tried to follow me.

Before you begin your dreams
    before the walls and roof rise,
First you must prepare
    and set your site true.

Slow comes the foundation
    with much thought and planning,
Step by step-block by block
    build it true-build it strong.

Upon this structure so secure
    is the platform from which dreams can spring.
Rising up with the hopes to come
    until all is ready and the task is done.