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Poetry and Prose by Russell Wardlow

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And This They Called Magic

April 9, 2022 by Russell Wardlow Leave a Comment

methodology of a prodigy

observe-
consciously,
then
reflect
contemplate
discern
then discern discernment
results:
insight
foresight

these actions
gave us masters
sages
prophets
leaders
revolutionaries
and martyrs

today,
this would make you crazy
blasphemous
persecuted
shunned
and shamed into oblivion

history is a revolving door and dead-end
for the blind
but a path and instructions
for the seekers

for king Solomon prayed solely for wisdom
and wisdom he got
and depressed
he became

when the mundane
is everything
the real
is extraordinary

what is possible for us all
looks like magic
for the few
a magic for truth
used and abused
to keep the many
under the few
filling up voting booths
and church pews

until poof!

read into this what you will
it’s all just hocus pocus

Filed Under: Spirit

Freedom to Be

April 9, 2022 by Russell Wardlow Leave a Comment

in a world swiftly taking more
than it is giving back
I can at least allow for
you to have a sense of that

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Reflect on This

April 8, 2022 by Russell Wardlow Leave a Comment

distractions…
hmm,
what are they distracting you from?

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Constructive Criticism

April 8, 2022 by Russell Wardlow Leave a Comment

constructs
critics
and isms

if one can gain proper perspective
then no answer can be unpleasant
nor an irreconcilable difference

this life is
rife with heart-filled opinions
a perfected blemish

builders
visionaries
and framers

radicals
conformers
and norms

contributors
consumers
and constitutions

construction
observance
and occupation

constructs
critics
and isms

eyes
of the many
beholders

egoistical perspectives
limitless love displayed
in one of its limited ways

though the heart is rightful king
the mind still may reign
so light shed, can appear like shade

but wisdom can be found
if sought, even in contradictions
so let them have their constructive criticism

constructs
critics
and isms

let go and let
people have their
mind-filled dominions-

…opinions
everybody has one
that constructs something at least

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Unfolding Awareness

April 7, 2022 by Russell Wardlow Leave a Comment

I’m possible
I’m probable
I’m mobile
I’m mortal?
I’m
I’m
I’m
I Am.
selfish.
self-like.
selfless.
I Am Immortal

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Rebuilding

April 7, 2022 by Russell Wardlow Leave a Comment

learning to unlearn
learned lessons I’ve learned well
is a learned lesson
I’ve learned well

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Prose of a Con

Prose of a Con is a collection of Russell Wardlow’s prose and poetry written entirely behind bars. Through writings on family, spirituality, freedom, love, justice, redemption, and vulnerability, Russell seeks to show the humanity and hope of individuals like himself who are incarcerated.

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