We sit around

A bunch of 20-30’s

Sharing what we’ve found

To be the purpose of life

For some of us, our ideas

Have slowly but surely

Shifted over the years

We realise we might not have it right 

We continue to ask questions

Seeking meaning and Truth

Learning from life’s lessons

The journey is travelled together

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I was sick last week

My body felt weak 

The food I ate began to digest 

Then it got thrown up instead

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When it rains we sometimes say,

“The skies have opened.” 

But if the skies had opened,

The clouds would be parted

There would be nothing for the raindrops

To fall from 

When it rains we could say,

“The skies are covered.”

The clouds bunch together 

The weight becoming too much 

A submission to the heaviness

Causes release

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Some people may ask,

“Are you bitter, Paul?”

My honest answer is, 

No, not at all

I have to believe 

God is in control

Every morning I wake

I choose to be grateful

Yes, we all prayed for a miracle

Yet we hold onto faith

Even when death calls

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I missed my bus 

Because I don’t like to rush

Now I have to wait

Which isn’t so great

That’s what happens when you’re late

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My life has gotten busier

Yet with determination and self-driven motivation

There is still time to be creative

Poems can be crafted

Dances can be danced

I will still go on dates

With my Inner Artist

This is a crucial part of me 

That I won’t let go of easily

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I’m sitting, waiting, to present my proposal

To the Kāpiti Coast District Council

I’m hoping I’ll receive

A nice chunk of money

So we can run monthly poetry

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My dream of empowering poets to share

Has come true

It’s beautiful to hear this art-work

From so many different life-walks and 

Journeys, perspectives, experiences

We have a moment of connection 

All of us relating to failure 

To love

To questioning our decisions

The inclusion and belonging

Sparks hope for humanity

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I can breathe a sigh of relief

Gratitude brims and overflows

I am free 

From fear

I have 

Answered prayer

Peace is mine

I experienced healing 

From the Divine

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Chicken from the freezer

Perfectly cooked rice

Stir fried veggies 

Drizzled chilli sauce

We had enough to say,

“Why don’t you stay?

Eat with us, enjoy the day!”

We had meaningful kōrero 

The unplanned gatherings are often the best

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