Imbedded

Stair landing corner, shell imbedded rocks, spiderweb, succulents, bamboo wind chimes.

Imbedded

3/11/10

Self worth is measured

by familial, societal standards

passed generation to generation,

some swallow the bait

hook, line, and sinker,

others rail against system

even while enveloped by

the pre-conditions for living,

functioning in economic model

with material reward trappings

beyond essentials of food,

water, housing, personal expression

as socially redeeming work,

let's include love, joy,

a shared community consciousness,

but what happens when

truth pandered turns false,

grounds for faith crack,

trust is in upheaval,

hope for better life,

ourselves, children and friends,

the carrot on stick

becomes an illusory motivation,

do we then succumb

to dread of insecurity

our ancestors ancient fear

born from survivalist experiences

or embrace new opportunities

imbedded in troubled times.