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Losing The Way…

Steve Rowe

Photo by Ann Rowe What does ‘culture’ do? A baby sits and stands true, They walk from the middle, The world plays with them; They are not separate from all around; They smile easily; Until they learn their name. Others tell them who they are, What they are like, What they should be like; School indoctrinates them as political slaves; Who they really are starts to fade, As a false identity is assumed. Who are you? I am my name, My job is, My car is, my hobbies are; I am confused. Who is he? His name is, His job … Continue reading Losing The Way…

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Snatching Defeat From The Jaws Of Victory…

Steve Rowe

There are people you can lock in a dark room on their own and they will come out a Master, Some people obtain mastery despite their Instructor, Some make it because of their Instructor, Some will never make it with the best instructors in the World as long as they have a hole in their bum. You can nag and push students, Get them to make notes, Give them notes, mnemonics and lists, Home training programmes and intensive private lessons. Some want to learn, some are lazy, Some have unfocussed minds, Many are arrogant, But most will never make those … Continue reading Snatching Defeat From The Jaws Of Victory…

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I’m Only Visiting….

Steve Rowe

It’s okay I’m just visiting, Don’t make any permanent arrangements, I’m not staying. Just thought I’d pop by to see how you’re all doing. I’ll be gone soon enough, We don’t stay in human form long, 3 score years and 10 is average, Just long enough to meet a few challenges and grow. Then I’m off to bigger things. It’d be a mistake to think it was permanent, To think that I ever ‘owned’ anything, Or to try and make it my home. My home is much bigger, It’s where I take refuge, I’m safe at home, Because it’s permanent. … Continue reading I’m Only Visiting….