Cause Why
What inspires us to venture down a certain path in life amidst what appears to be a fractured, chaotic world? How can we be guided by a purpose in a landscape of distraction?
New Poem
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, I took my master’s degree in poetry and attempted to apply it to the world of profits and non-profits. I started a business dedicated to helping organizations unearth, capture and communicate their noble purpose (with the emphasis on noble). Guided by the trademarked ‘A business isn’t a brand to be built, but a caused to be believed in’, the key was to truthfully answer the question ‘why we are here’ versus ‘what we do’. The work was rewarding and meaningful and provided the privilege of meeting thought and action leaders who yearned to make, in their unique way, the world a better place. This search for purpose continues today, only now I am led by the cause of deepening and widening the distribution of poetic wealth. How can something poetic make the world a better place, or, even make one life a little better? In a time where there are seemingly infinite and exhausting demands and temptations for attention, how can this message get noticed, let alone have an effect? Likewise, how do you continue to live your ‘why’ in this attention grabbing world? Please click on arrow to listen to poem ‘Cause’.
5,7,5
Looks like I still have your attention which is wonderful! I have included a haiku based on the traditional format of three lines with the first and third lines having five syllables and the center line having seven. The goal is to have the haiku reinforce the underlying message of the post, in this case the idea of ‘cause’. Please click on arrow to hear both haiku and couplet.
Just The Two Of Us
A couplet is featured here based in the traditional two line, rhyming form. As with the haiku, the goal is to have the couplet reinforce the underlying message of this specific post.
New Book
A new collection of poems written during 2025 has been compiled and published as an eBook. This eBook, titled ‘50¢ A Poem, Volume Two 2026’ is available for purchase and download. A bonus ‘Neworder 2026’ collection of 26 new words is included with your purchase. This collection is also in PDF form.
10% of all proceeds will be contributed to the National Association for Poetry Therapy. NAPT is an international and interdisciplinary nonprofit organization promoting growth and healing through written language, symbol, and story. To learn more, just click on the book cover below:
Thank you for your attention to this post. I hope it helped in some way with your cause and journey in life. I look forward to any response or insight you would like to share regarding this message or others. You can view previous posts by clicking here. Thanks!
Kindest regards,