Every new day Our children's joy is as fresh as roses, Even the birds chatter at dawn.

— Scott Hastie

For every moment of suffering, Others will arrive That will instead pierce you with joy.

— Scott Hastie

Here, illuminated at last, Nestles the ruddy glint of spiritual certainty;Sweet moments of passion and healing, Of sensual release.

— Scott Hastie

How stubborn life is, It clings like silver in our souls.

— Scott Hastie

I am just like you, Destined to play my part. And leave, In the nature of my departure at least, Some kind of sweet message behind In the fathomless pattern I make.

— Scott Hastie

I am sad, like the hot dust on the streets And the music of fresh fallen leaves Caught in a sliding summer breeze.

— Scott Hastie

I knew such a woman once, She gave me everything. Her love like a soft riot singing, She knew how to shine.

— Scott Hastie

In this life at least, Our fate is rarely epic. Maybe just as well, Impervious heroes we are not…

— Scott Hastie

Let us have no guilt Left to waste For dreaming still.

— Scott Hastie

Life, wherever it leads, Will always be the same, It begs for the best of you.

— Scott Hastie