“A word out of your mouth may seem of no account, but it can accomplish nearly anything—or destroy it! It only takes a spark, remember, to set off a forest fire. A careless or wrongly placed word out of your … Continue reading Watch Your Rhetoric
To die is inevitable, But while we’re still breathing, We must choose sides! Will we wait, For our demise, Or will we break free, And speak bold— For those we leave behind? Since I’m dying anyway, I choose to make … Continue reading Civil Libertarian
You would hope that history teaches, But I’m afraid it merely preaches: That upon the simple ears it reaches, Would recall—to not repeat— The injustices—it admonishes. By: ElRoy © 2020 “The only thing that we learn from history is that … Continue reading History Doesn’t Repeat Itself, It Rhymes
Survey says—in order for the human male to be content with his life—he needs the following attributes: 1. Be gainfully employed. 2. Be in good physical shape. 3. Possess a capable mind. 4. Earn a livable wage. 5. Be over … Continue reading Happy Man
Active: “You will never get any more out of life, than (what) you expect!” “I realize the dominating thoughts of my mind will eventually reproduce themselves in outward, physical action, and gradually transform themselves into reality; therefore I will concentrate … Continue reading Meditation
Anticipation Is so hard for me. I don’t know, Where I’ll be going, What I’ll be doing— Or, if I’ll even be free. Anticipation Is a burden on me. I know, I’m just a man, A creature of habit— What … Continue reading Anticipation
“I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit, he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. You … Continue reading The Purpose Of Mankind Analogy
Are there any straight lines in nature, Or only bends and curves? Are there any straight lines around us, Or only ovals and circles? Are there any straight lines anywhere? I only see wavy lines in your hair. Listen to … Continue reading Straight Lines
I’m a poet, I don’t doubt it, Even if, I’m not very good at it. You can choose, Who you want to be, You just have to, Work at it, too. You might not be, The best there is, But I’ll … Continue reading Practice Makes Perfect
“This will take the steam out of your kettle! At the end of the day, you’re either a geezer or geezette. So why not try–to get along–before you get moved to the back burner?” By: ElRoy 2020 The science behind, … Continue reading Reconciliation
“Make it a rule, that you won’t bully your brain into doing more than a couple of things, when you’re driving. Because if you allow a third one to interfere, the first one will be forgotten.” By: ElRoy 2020 Statistics: … Continue reading Rules Of The Road
“How can I expect my religion to change you; If it hasn’t fixed my anxiety yet? I guess–deep down in my heart I was hoping–that your faith would be the exception!” By: ElRoy 2020 Excerpt: “If you are now wondering … Continue reading Unfaithful
