Background: In my journey as a new-found bachelor these past 10 months, I have met many people. Mostly women but also interesting people in general. While cleansing the palate with some fine spirits at a local pub, I’ve come across a unique gentleman by the name of Frank Cario Sr. Frank is 71 years old. He is a New Yawk Italian of the old-school type, mannerisms and all. Frank has much to say and you can’t help it but to listen intently as there are things you can learn from the man. His wisdom runs deep. It happens to be that Frank writes his own muses. After explaining his thoughts, he passed along a couple of his writings to me. Being that Frank is not internet savvy, I told him I would share them via my own online muse. This section will be called “Frank’s Corner”.
My Soul, My Heart, My Life !
When I saw the shoes that I was in, they were sufficient.
I felt Good !
I felt Happy !
I felt Complete !
I felt Adequate !
I felt Loved like Never Before !
It took all my life to see this blessing, and for this I am completely thankful.
My Soul sings out loud, in the presence of the Lord !
Frank Cario Sr.
August 14, 2012
Still Searching For The Truth 
So Frank explained this writing to me but whether it’s poetry, a musing or anything similar, you must translate on your own. Although this is short, it has a lot of meaning. Without thinking of what Frank told me, I read this and it puts me in a state of comfort. He talks about his shoes being “sufficient”. To me, it means he was safe in his own skin. You come to an understanding where you realize the person that you are and see no need to change for the benefit of others. I mean, in general, our personalities and opinions change in due time, but it’s better if it’s for oneself and not to please others. I also understand that first line to mean: ‘there is no need to be unhappy, i am who I am, my shoes fit and are sufficient. Why stress’. Simple, yet strong words…. to feel STRONG, HAPPY, COMPLETE, ADEQUATE. The word ADEQUATE is vital. Sometimes people get lost in their lives and try to find themselves. When one feels like they’re adequate is when that search is over. This is a muse which displays content in finding oneself and moving forward with a self-realization.