1. “Before The Eyes Of The World”

    We live each day, not thinking that one moment can sweep it all away

    That day arrives, things change forever in so many lives

    We watch it all, collectively we bare witness to the horrendous fall

    Such pain and strife, the search to rescue every single life

    Rescue attempts grow old, each day something worse seems to unfold

    The story takes center stage, more heartache and drama as we turn the page

    We are asked to give, to share all we can so that others may simply live

    Though we feel pain, the loss of life and hope and dreams we cannot regain

    For tragedy has been unfurled, playing out live before the eyes of the world

     

    tags:  chris bartlett  earthquake  followcb  japan  nh register  nuclear meltdown  prayforjapan  rescue  tragedy  tsunami 

  2. “One World”

    One world

    Spinning around in orbit

    One World

    You were born to be my brother

    One World

    Our lives are in the balance

    One World

    Please join me shouting this chorus

    One world

    We are all in this together

    One World

    A place we all call home

    One world

    I see no borders between you and me

    One World

    Such a struggle for existence

    One World

    Learning to rise up from the ashes

    One World

    When we join hands we are united

    One World

    Let’s live in harmony

    One World

    I count you amongst my blessings

    One World

    The place that we call home

    One World

    You take my breath away

    One World

    There is just

    One World

     

    tags:  chris bartlett  earth  earthquake  followcb  japan  life  love  natural disasters  nh register  poems  simple thoughts  the world  tsunami 

  3. “People First”






    People First (inspired by the people of the world)




    On the road of life, nothing touches our lives more than people.  Not money, fortune nor fame.  We are a family, like a giant tree.  We are born into a given family yet find our chosen family along our journey of life.  Some of our most beloved and precious relationships will fall into both of our families.

    People will touch our lives in  ways we have never expected, sharing both the beauty of their wonderment and the depths of their darkest hours.  The smallest of exchanges can lead to a life time of memories.  The kindest deed can alter the course of our path.  The tiniest act can leave an amazing affect.  For we may all want different things, but our basic needs, as humans, are so very similar.  To be loved.  To be touched in special ways.  To be recognized.  To belong.   To make a difference.  To share moments.

    Our paths will be colored by the many many characters and players who come in and out of our lives.  Some people will be there from the very start.  Others will occupy nothing more than a brief stay.  Some will leave far too soon.  Our philosophies, ideas, beliefs, desires, fears, and dreams will be built around the fortress of this collection of relationships.  The people who impact us the most will remain in our collective consciousness.  Although we will forget about many people, we may continue to carry a piece of them forward throughout our journey.

    No life experience will touch us more than people.  Not any place or thing can begin to rival the influence people have on us.  The specialness each person offers can never be duplicated.  We are each our own unique symphony, playing our own song.

    We are all the sum of our life’s experiences.  A giant patchwork quilt made up of all the people who have touched us in a multitude of ways.  I call it the inspiration quilt.  It is the fabric our our lives!

    My life has called me to honor people, working on their behalf.

    Sharing peoples stories…telling their tales.

    Above all things I…..in all my work…

    I choose to recognize people first!

     

    tags:  beliefs  chris bartlett  followcb  japan  life  maryanne radmacher  nh register  people  relationships  robin sharma  simple truths  thin threads  tony robbins  tsunami 

  4. “The Bridge of Hands (Reaching Out)”



    Reaching out, we must extend a hand; to strangers, to neighbors, to anyone in need, and to all we can.  Time to let go of dwelling in ego.  Time to set aside our swelling pride.  People are hurting.  Our communities are in pain.  I say help.  Help one another, by reaching out across the divide to bridge the gap.  The gap that leaves us on too many different sides.

    It begins with you and I.  One by one, we must build back our communities by embracing the strangers who may need our help.  Helping them, only helps all of us. Assist your neighbors when they are down and out, or in need.  Show them the compassion of your helping hands.

    Together, we are stronger.  Side by side, building bridges across the divide.  Hand in hand, with strength in numbers, we shall extend.  As people help people, we return the unity to each and every community.

    Take the hand of your fellow man.  We all must band, reaching out for change.  Reaching out as far as possible to create a bridge.  A bridge strong enough to carry us over the very troubled waters below.  Remember, love is love, in any language.  And actions speak louder than words.

    The greatness of the human spirit, coupled with the compassion in our hearts, can move mountains.  It can heal the world.  Come together to make it happen.  Hand upon hand upon hand, taking hold in an unending chain of interlocking human force.  An emerging force, reaching out, to build the bridge of hands.

     

    tags:  chris bartlett  earthquake  followcb  hunger  japan  nhregister  robin sharma  simple thoughts  tony robbins  tsunami  world peace 

  5. “There Are Times”

    There are times when we’re awakened by a sudden call

    There are times when we need to stand up tall

    There are times when we know that it’s time to give

    There are times when, what we do, helps others live

    There are times when things go wildly wrong

    There are times when we must learn to be strong

    There are times when we all need to come together

    There are times when we suffer through brutal weather

    There are times when we walk our separate ways

    There are times when we can brighten stormy days

    There are times when we must just stand by

    There are times when tragedy will make us cry

    There are times when there is nothing we can do

    There are times when we can lend a hand or two

    There are times when we should help our fellow brother

    There are times when we bridge the gap between one another

    There are times when must unite and act as one

    There are times when we look back at a job well done

     

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