#poem by:
Duncan McSorley
Ode to Air
Thank you for being with me every day. You are there for me with every breath I take. Every time I inhale you fill me with your presence. Every time I take a step, You are there to assist me and help me along. You surround me everywhere I am. You keep my heart pumping and my conscience alive. Like a good memory, you stay with me throughout life. I may forget you are there sometimes, but I always rely on you. Even when I change, you never seem to. You are eternal, like the earth's mountains and Seven Seas. I cannot see you all the time, but I can feel the impact you make on my life. You are like a saint, in that you help others more than yourself. You are an omnipotent figure that has no limits to their power. You influence the world and make a difference. Not all people treat you in the right way, But you are forgiving. You are an endless source of happiness and liveliness in all people. Parts of you can be found in every person in the human race, No matter what they look like or how they act or what they think. You always know what to do and are always wise in your actions. You are impossible yet you are there. You are the air. http://vocaroo.com/i/s1Mz1HvbhXCJ
A Nut The salty taste that dries your tongue but gives you a desire for more The rough texture that softens your mouth. The simple color that can say so little and so much. Like a rock it will humble you, Like a drop of water it will tempt you, And like a desert it will famish you. A nut is overlooked and often ignored, But if you really look inside, you will find the truth. -Duncan McSorley http://vocaroo.com/i/s0C65ehaZ5UY
Life is a Race Life is a race. A race that has hurdles and obstacles that slow you down. A race with tricksters and cheaters that make you feel like you’ve taken a punch. A race with dead-ends and wrong turns that confuse and befuddle you. A race that will try at all costs to keep you from moving on and keep you in place like you’ve been caught by glue. But life is also a race that can help you along and teach you the right thing to do. A race with good people and people who will lead along the right path, People that make you feel as bright as the sun A race that teaches you to lead and to be wise, To be like a humble Buddha. A race where you meet new friends and make new enemies, And where every problem you face is like another step you take. As the race draws to a close, things slow down as if it were a snail. When the race finishes, you barely know it has. The race has ended for you, but for many, the race continues on. Life is a race. http://vocaroo.com/i/s1DHMj1fxVQY
Title Image Citation: [Image.] http://csrpcp.cswebsites.org/default.aspx?page=21109. October 6, 2014. Web. Ode to Air Image Citation: [Image.] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sky. October 6, 2014. Web. A Nut Image Citation: [Image.] http://www.mommyish.com/2012/12/06/gluten-free-snacks/. October 6, 2014. Web. Life is a Race Image Citation: [Image.] http://www.ezisports.com.au/categories/Running/. October 6, 2014. Web.