The Simple Answer
Ken Coons
"There has to be a better way."
While standing naked in the Winter rain.
We wish to cling to others for security and strength,
And doing so we tie that binding cord
That takes away our self esteem,
And then as we reduce its length
We bare our neck and cower before the sword.
We have to think it over, is our favorite excuse,
Though we have pondered it for many days.
It's easier to procrastinate
And live in comfort with a truce,
And who knows, someday we may change our ways.
But that someday eludes us and we suffer more and more,
For we sink down into a comfort zone.
The dreams in time just fade away
And life becomes a pointless bore,
We find ourselves unhappy and alone.
How simple is the answer that can solve this senseless woe.
BECOME THE MASTER OF YOUR EVERY THOUGHT.
Then you can cut the binding cord
That makes you slave from head to toe,
And only then can you improve your lot.
For thoughts can be our masters or our slaves, as we may choose,
They only bring us what we may allow.
Cut off the thought that pulls you down
And causes you to doubt and lose,
And you will have your heaven here and now.