Observation Influenced by Maslow and Hughes

Gentle breeze
Leaves dance to nature’s song

Peace exists
At the point of observation

Concentric circles
Expose realities

Masks cannot guard against
Fear
Pain
Sorrow
Hunger
Uncertainty
Isolation
Ignorance
Prejudice…

Masks cannot guard against
Any deficiency in
Physical
Safety
Esteem needs

Not all have the opportunity to dream
Flightless birds
Fill frozen fields

Faith
Hope
Thoughts and prayers lack substance

A hand reaching out to help
A community that cares through actions
Opportunities for knowledge acquisition
And skills development
Are portals that lead to a place where one can
Notice the leaves dancing to the music that accompanies a gentle breeze

Paul Cech has been writing poetry since 1970. Several of his poems have been published as Saturday Poems in the Pittsburgh- Post Gazette and the Thomas Merton Center of Pittsburgh has published several of his poems in NewPeople. Read other articles by Paul.