bathing in a river of fire

That I might always speak up for those whose voices are not being heard. 

--james lee jobe 

photo, jlj

"Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love." 

--Lao Tzu 

Watch them flow into the river.

Let these tears water the trees.

The sun shines with roaring flames,

And the cool wind is like a friend.

Someday all wars will end. 

--james lee jobe 

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Poems, back in the middle of the pandemic.

Large and heavy

afternoon stomps through the valley

with elephant feet 

come evening 

only the footprints remain 

--james lee jobe 

In the spring evening 

a crow calls 

and I come back from the years

--W.S. Merwin 

RAG MAMA RAG, The Band 

Do you remember that night you bathed in the river of fire? The current was strong and the flames were high. Come join me, you said, but I was afraid. Wash and burn your sins away, you said, but I was afraid. Do you remember that night? It was a long time ago. You bathed in a river of fire, and I stood on the bank, dirty and alone. 

--james lee jobe 

"There is a voice that doesn't use words — Listen!"

--Rumi

photo by jlj

You live in the branches,

Hidden by green leaves.

There is sap involved, and fruit.

Change is a slow but steady thing.

Your life is a tree.

Roots are one metaphor

And fruit is another.

Let's not go there.

Instead, let's just say this:

Your life is lovely, beautiful,

Especially in autumn. 

--james lee jobe 

Don't forget to go through life with a smile on your face. Be easy, kind, and fair to others and life will treat you well. No matter what happens, do your best not to let yourself be bothered by those that surround themselves with negative energy.

--William Lee-Jobe

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--james