i walked away from... <br />the pursuit of things, <br />of houses, of cars. <br />from the need to be recognized, <br />the need for titles, <br />the need for success. <br />from organized religion, <br />from 'holier than thou' preaching... <br />from the need to be right, <br />from the need to win, <br />from the need to be in charge. <br />from passion without love, <br />and from love without passion. <br />from my own concepts, <br />and my selfish desires. <br /> <br /> <br />and i walked to... <br />life at the risk of losing, <br />caring at the cost of getting dirty. <br />the simple laughter and tears <br />of small children, <br />the companionship of dogs. <br />the raw beauty in the everyday moment. <br />the shared suffering of all that breathes. <br />the freedom that allows me <br />to be myself, and others who they are... <br />the sacredness of life itself, <br />and unconditional love.<br /><br />Eric Cockrell<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/walked-away-walked-to/
