In a Corner of Apparent Insignificance by Josh Bond 

Somewhere, in a corner of

apparent insignificance
I found a piece of honey comb
stuck at the bottom of an old jar

reminded me of the generosity
often hidden in small events
popping into life unexpected
with secret serendipity

signals of a whole other universe
just a hair's breadth away…

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The Vantage Point

I’m so high.

You should see the view

from here.

Just like a dream,

but this is my

reality.

Everything is beautiful,

Everything is meaningful.

Everything is crystal clear,

When I’m high above the fear.

Everything makes sense to me,

When I’m high enough to see.

4/12/26

What Ifs

What if it’s better

than we thought?

What if the tears

were worth it?

°

Could we be wrong

about what we are sure of?

What if it isn’t

as bad as we think?

°

What if we can do more

than we ever thought possible?

Could our foolish faith

prove to be true?

°

Are we so certain

our childhood fantasies

were fantasy?

°

What if there’s more

than we dreamed…

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Where Was I Going?

I found myself walking

down a trail in the woods.

Moonlight spilled across my path

lighting the way.

Unsure of my destination—

but something told me I was headed

in the right direction.

I didn’t know where I was,

only that I was getting closer

to where I was going.

Darkness surrounded me,

but the moonlight

was my guide.

As I traveled…

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Gift in the Gap by Josh Bond

A popular way to beat myself up

hides in the apparently harmless 
concept of an 'unlived life'
◊ plenty of roads-not-taken
◊ decisions-not-made
◊ opportunities missed
◊ potential-not-achieved
all in a bitter nutshell 
which holds more than 
enough to make me feel 
◊ inept
◊ stupid
◊ awkward
◊◊◊ a failed human…

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What Will You Do?

If I ascend,

will you feel hollow?

If I go ahead

will you try to follow?

Can you have peace of mind,

if I leave you behind?

Or will you be tempted to wallow?

4/9/26

Remember purpose

Understanding

Nothing

Before the western sunset

After the summer sprinkles

Clearly

Kindness

Touched by effervescent love

Over every mountain

MOUNTAIN

Eagles lift and fly you home!

The Pendulum Swings

Back and forth

Back and forth

It’s more difficult for me than it is for you.

No it’s much more difficult for me.

Is this a contest?

It’s hard for us all, can’t you see?

The pendulum swings.

Does my pain matter more than theirs?

Are we not all in this together?

What is easy to you, is a struggle for me.

What comes naturally to me,…

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I stepped up the wide gap from ground to the porch landing. The stair was broken in half with one screw keeping one side from completely being removed from the structure. The boards now wrapping in the sun and moisture. Your not here to tke care of them. The paint is chipping and the drain spouts need cleaned out. The tree in the front and the…

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Sacred Space By Josh Bond 

When 
after many 
years of seeking 
two souls meet in sacred space
guided by the law of attraction of equals
both know that happiness is not made 
by one on behalf of the other
both commit to being themselves 
in each other's presence as a daily practice
both cherish their time shared 
as a gift of their precious life
together…

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Greetings. As some of you may know, I have been going deep into the poems of Josh Bond. There is saying about wisdom: When you take one step toward wisdom, wisdom takes two steps toward you. I think this saying has been worded in different ways. However the saying goes, Josh’s work is stepping into the frontiers of my heart and soul. 
My process…

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Walking step for step the pattern forms as we trail along, when the water forms tear drops falling from the sky. Softly landing on cheeks turned red from anguish, pain was fully displayed, the rip in time, the human size hole left within the mind.

Bottomless Pit

Why do you rage?

The world is your oyster,

yet you act like you’re locked in a cage.

Are you that disappointed

that you can’t have it all?

Will you only be happy

if you can consume every crumb?

Must everyone starve

for you to feel full?

Is there anything that can satiate you?

Must you devour the world around you to feel worthy?

You dream of…

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I will say, I didn’t come to follow, but I would rather not lead. Chances are if you walk next to me, you should be fore warned, I like to smell the flowers all along the way. Bumble bees fascinate me and I may hang out with them for a while. If you are impatient, you may go on and leave me, I’ll offer you a smile. I doubt I will catch up, I am…

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Source Frequency

It feels like magic—

Words bubble up,

pen marks on paper,

fingers on keys.

Where does it come from?

I don’t think it’s me.

It’s like I’m tuning into

some frequency;

one that’s been waiting

to be heard.

I’m not sure if I should

even take credit

for writing these words.

4/6/21