Author Archives: jackpelham

I look at the young guy and seeHis pride oozing from his pores,Plain as day for me to see. And which shall I do first?—Remember when I was like that myself,Or hope there are yet older guys than me,Who can … Continue reading →

Some of the best things I’ve ever createdWere created when I ought to have beenWorking on worthy, non-creative things.

I have to say right away that these words are quite convicting to me personally, and I share them for the good of all, myself included.

A Facebook friend was asking everyone how she should be kinder, and I realized I had a lot to say about this topic in general. So here’s my reply to her—edited to be more polished and thorough as a blog … Continue reading →

I wondered for a long timeWhy some have such disdainFor the fireman—do-gooder that he is—With his attitude of command and priority. But then I finally realized the surprising truth—That it’s because they don’t believe in fire.

It saddens me to thinkThat you might not haveSomeone who thinks about youEvery day and hopes the best for you.

Do you understand thatThe moment you start to introduceNew material for the consideration of the typical audience,The minds of most of them begin immediately toLook for a reason not to consider it?

You can lay out the feast for them, friend,Preparing it with great care and excitement,Thrilled to be serving and to be giving themBeautiful things. But before you do this, please understand What the people of this world are like.

Here are four various economic systems, explained in brief fashion from my point of view. Capitalism is where people swim at their own risk as they try to earn for themselves what they want—despite the fact that there’s always danger … Continue reading →

Whatever the day ahead may hold,There is such treasure in these quiet moments—Before the world has awakened—In which I may sit and reflectOn whatever needs reflecting,And to search out whateverNeeds searching.