September 28, 2016, Prescott-
I work with whimsical people,
including a child who thinks
playing tag in a church would be a trip.
Another, believes the Universe
is seeking his destruction.
I am trying to impart self-knowledge
as a goal, to my students,
so that, when they reach their teen years,
they will be less likely to self-medicate-
or otherwise engage in self-harm.
Animals in the wild
engage in self-preservation.
Why should we humans
be any less vigilant?
Isn’t it odd,
that someone capable of gnosis,
should be less self-preserving,
than a praying mantis, electric eel
or gnu?
A Sagittarian Seeker 
I just love the double whammys you end your poems with, especially this one!
LikeLike
Human beings are definitely odd, in the true sense. I remember once telling my brain that its job was to help me, not to hurt. I had better dreams that night.
LikeLike
Your experience is testimony to the power of imaging. Hope you continue to have better dreams, Mark.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I wish for good dreams but sometimes they don’t happen. 🙂 Hope your week-end is blessed. I saw you on Facebook too so I liked it twice. 🙂
LikeLike
When the tough stuff happens, it’s up to me to put it to good use. My weekend will be blessed.
LikeLike
Free will. Such a powerful thing.
Glad you are out there, good sir, doing what you do.
LikeLike
No one is honoured in his own house. I find most people like me from a safe distance. Thank you, Kim.
LikeLiked by 1 person