BE AWARE 

So many birds 
So many insects and animals 
Fish and reptiles 
So many trees and shrubs, plants and fungi 

All different; all unique; all special; all distinctive; all particular. 

So many oceans and seas 
A wealth of rivers and streams 
So many marshes, lakes and bays. 

Be mindful; respectful; take notice; take care; be aware 

So many clouds 
A multitude of raindrops and snowflakes 
So many sunsets and sunrises 
A multitude of rainbows and stars. 

All different; all unique; all special; all distinctive; all particular. 

So many fields and mountains 
An abundance of valleys and hills 
So many cliffs and caves, deserts and islands 
Be mindful; respectful; take notice; take care; be aware

REMEMBERING 

Memories; remembering 

Images 
Touches 
Faces, places 
Voices, voyages 

Remembering, remembering 

Remembering sensations 
Emotions 
Situations, conversations 
Vacations, special occasions 

Memories that leave their mark 
Unforgotten; they remain. 
Recalled, revisited, re-enacted 
Revived, replayed, relived 
Recollected. 
Memories that leave their mark Unforgotten; they remain. 

Memories; remembering 

Feelings, meetings 
Surroundings, dwellings 
Encounters, adventures 
Incidents, accidents 

Remembering smells 
Remembering tastes 
Remembering gestures 
Remembering images

THE EARTH 

Do you see the wings of bees? 

Can you hear the rivers freeze? 

Do you smell the dying leaves? 

Can you taste the bitter weeds? 

Do you feel the slightest breeze? 

Can you sense the pull of the seas? 

Do you feel the strength of trees? 

Can you sense the mountains heave? 

Do you feel the energy of seeds? 

Do you taste the choke cherries? 

Can you hear the hopping fleas? 

Can you feel the flight of geese?

PERC-SCRATCH

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I WANNA BE IN 

I’m on the outside; wanting in. 
I wanna be in; I wanna be in. 

Left out; shut out 
Squeezed out; kept out 
Psyched out, freaked out, strung out spaced out. 

I’m on the outside; wanting in. 

Flat out; sold out 
Wiped out, cleaned out, washed out. 
Struck out, knocked out, kicked out, put out, thrown out, worn out, drawn out. 

I wanna be in the moment, in tempo, in sync, and in tune 
I’d rather be in the loop, in the game, in fashion, in style 
I yearn to be intact, intent, in good health, in shape, and in love 
I’d like to be in control, in the right place, in harmony. 

Out of time; out of line 
Out of touch; out of place 
Out of sorts, out of luck, out of favor, out of breath 
Out of my depth; out of my mind 

Out of patience; out of control 
Out of step; out of tempo, out of sync 
Out on a limb; out of shape, out of commission 
Without calm, without peace; without a foot to stand on

IN PAIN 

Trapped 
Held down 
Can’t breathe 
Can’t move 

I fear the end is near 
The end; the end; the end 
Fending off the fear 
Chained in pain 
In pain; in pain; in pain 
Restrained and in distress 

Lifeless; useless 
Helpless; powerless 
Weakness, numbness, motionless 
Breathless; worthless; meaningless 

I fear the end is near 
The end; the end; the end 
Chained in pain 
In pain; in pain; in pain 

Sinking, dwindling, fading, floundering 
Suffocating, crying, trembling, stressing 
Dreading, fearing, shuddering, faltering 
Aching, suffering, agonizing, straining 

Recurrent dread 
Recurrent fear 
Anxiety, misery 
Despondency, reality

LET LOOSE 

Let’s have fun; let’s be young 
Let’s get wild; like an innocent child 
Let’s mess around; go underground; let’s be foolish; let’s be devilish 
Let’s play games; having no shame 
Let’s be outrageous; let’s be courageous 

What’s to lose?  Let’s let loose. 
Can’t refuse; let loose. 

Let’s dream and scheme; let’s hide and spy 
Let’s joke and poke fun; play tricks to get our kicks 
Let’s pretend; there is no end; let’s do as we please; let’s bully and tease 
Let’s be devious and be spontaneous; let’s sneak around and creep around. 

Live for the present; let loose 
Do anything 
Be anyone, anywhere; let loose 
With no worries or regret 
No fear of judgement; let loose 
Feel free to be ourselves; let loose 

Let’s have fun; let’s be young 
Let’s get wild; like an innocent child 
Let’s knockoff and wander off; let’s explore and create galore 
Let’s be silly; let’s giggle and laugh; let’s play all day like it’s a holiday 
Let’s fool around; let’s astound; let’s kick and scream; let’s daydream 
Let’s make a fuss; let’s be curious; make up stories and make discoveries. 

What’s to lose? Can’t refuse. 
Let loose.