Best Intentions

Softball team photo from September 2004.

(I'm kneeling, brother Keith to my right, brother Doug over my left shoulder)

Best Intentions

4/1/11

Thoughts are variable,

can direct actions

of response, reaction

in the moment,

plus they influence

each future encounter

when affirming approach,

how I'll handle

what is familiar

using new angle,

like playing softball,

choosing less competitiveness

becomes more fun

as guiding principle,

perceiving similar situations

with youthful eyes

that don't reference

any prior experience,

whether success, failure

according to tradition,

instead feeling joy

for being able

to recreate 'game',

dismiss outdated 'programming',

which symbolizes life

embodying best intentions.