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Life's Crazy Dance: John Oross

03/12/201607/12/2017 ~ kaleidoscopeonline

As I lay dreaming Thoughts of you were flowing I had no way of knowing Where this was going Thoughts of you captured My heart’s pure rapture It’s you that I’m after Forever after… and forever more… I woke up restless My soul filled with yearning My mind was slowly learning My passion was truly … Continue reading Life's Crazy Dance: John Oross

A Puppet with Many Strings: John Oross

02/24/201607/12/2017 ~ kaleidoscopeonline

I used to work real hard A circus life no lie One day then another Simply flew on by It’s true what they say about working another man’s dream Your life fades… follow your own dreams The future comes on hard So put aside your past Embrace all the wisdom learned And have yourself a … Continue reading A Puppet with Many Strings: John Oross

Your Desire: John Oross

01/12/201607/12/2017 ~ kaleidoscopeonline

Love is a serious thing Without it you have nothing What is passion without fire? Oh how it does inspire Love is a precious thing Without love, there is no zing We exist to create life Through true love we overcome strife Love is a mysterious thing And it’s created out of nothing Brought to … Continue reading Your Desire: John Oross

My Devil Inside: John Oross

12/15/201507/12/2017 ~ kaleidoscopeonline

How can I heal inside? Hanging onto my foolish pride? How I do waste away Not sharing what I can say In silence, I do hide I find it hard to confide Trust is a serious thing But I give away nothing How I ignore my pain That drives me quite insane Why can’t I … Continue reading My Devil Inside: John Oross

The Path of Life: John Oross

10/13/201507/12/2017 ~ kaleidoscopeonline

Standing along the edge of a wandering brook, you gaze into the water below. The reflection of you and the world around is disturbed by the constant movement of the water cascading over the bed of rocks. The sound of all this movement rushes to your ears adding its voice to the orchestra of life … Continue reading The Path of Life: John Oross

Traffic: John Oross

06/10/201507/13/2017 ~ kaleidoscopeonline

Traffic is comparable to life, constant surprises at every turn and at times something or someone stops you in your tracks. The trick is to travel safely from point “A” to “B” without mishap. 99% of the time we are able to do so without much difficulty. However, every now and then you will bottom … Continue reading Traffic: John Oross

Awakening: John Oross

05/13/201507/13/2017 ~ kaleidoscopeonline

I awoke one autumn morning to silence, nothing and no one around Not a breeze in the air, no movement on the ground All was still and silent The multicoloured leaves on the trees pull your gaze upwards Providing a backdrop for the clear baby blue sky above All was still and silent Curls of … Continue reading Awakening: John Oross

Hourglass Eyes: John Oross

11/13/201407/13/2017 ~ kaleidoscopeonline

Time spent upon reflections, losses take their toll. It’s hard to face rejection, negatives corrupt one’s soul. Wisdom is gained through perception, when using hourglass eyes. Chasing illusions filled with dreams; reality comes as the money goes. Life is a circus of choices made, as we fight to maintain control. Each action faces it’s opposite, … Continue reading Hourglass Eyes: John Oross

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About John Oross

John Oross is a professional event planner driven by entertainment culture, which he has extensive working experiences such as writing PR releases and jingles for the Shire Circus and hockey events. Now he shares his personal writings as a healing event that allows him to come out of isolation and allow his writing to be reborn and discovered by others.  He is also a past contributor to Kaleidoscope magazine.

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