" Highs and Lows " by Susan Pearl

Highs and Lows--Highs and Lows--Highs and Lows--
That's the way life goes.
The higher the highs the lower the lows,
  that's the way it goes,
 Why? Who really knows?
But, for me, the best way
  is to stay-
  in between the two extremes-
  or so it seems.
Because when it is all said and done.
Anything can be under or over done.

"Wendle the Whittler" by Susan Pearl

Wendel whistled while he whittled
He whistled away why he whittled like he didn't have care in the world,
   and, maybe he didn't.
For he could see or envision something in the block of wood as he widdled-
"Something" he knew that an ordinary piece of wood could become
   in the talent of his hands,
 Applying his talent with his time could bring it to be
   what only inside his mind he could see-
   and so he whittled away while he whistled,
   totally focused as his vision began to appear
   and become what he knew it could be
   something wonderful that only Wendel could see.
Even during the process he knew exactly what to do,
Until the spectacular finished carving came into view.

"Calmness Brings Accurate Reflection" by Susan Pearl

Whenever I take a moment of pause, a quiet time, a moment for reflection-
   especially during a time of illness-
I have learned that I should be in a calm state of mind,
Because having and seeing a reflective moment is like looking into a mirrored pool of water,
 the reflection can only look accurate and when the water is calm,
If there is any turmoil or turbulence or ripples
  the reflection will be distorted.
Even though my surrounding may be turbulent I can be calm and reflect within myself-
and be at peace.
It is an internal refection of being at peace with one's self and having peace of mind,
   trusting that no matter what--no matter which way---it is going to be o-kay---
It is this trust that brings a reflective calmness and a perspective that is clear
   and can be seen with great clarity and depth.

" Fantasy Until Proven Reality " by Susan Pearl

They say, "All that glitters is not gold".
I say that "Something shiny in the rough isn't always a diamond",
                "Don't run in barefoot,
                     it could be a piece of broken glass."
Be cautious and take precautions
        until things prove what they will be,
So until it is shown to be reality consider it a fantasy.