Purpose

People have perception, longing, and energy for use

Under which competition and control make the noose.

Respect and devotion have no authority within us,

Placing the burden on our individual actions.

Opportunity in how we choose to live,

Shows our access to wisdom and what to give.

Entrusting the present moment gives the meaning of our existence.

What inspired me to write this poem was a reflection I had earlier this summer (back in 2008) about an article I read,

Having to do with Barack Obama and racial resistance of some people towards voting for him. When one reads this

Poem in that context, one understands both the meaningfulness of its content and the message it conveys, in a hopefully

constructive and more positive manner.