Don’t refer to things as
“The good old times”
Refer to them as memories
“That you hold for a lifetime”

My wings are on fire
Trying to constantly fly
But I won’t give up
I will not cry
My wings are hidden
A little secret of mine
I will not give up to the darkness
I will continue to fly
Raindrop will fall
Slowly putting out the flames
It’s just a hurdle I compete with
Each and everyday

Trying to tell
Myself
I am ok,
This is just my journey....

Journey
To heal,
To learn,
To live,
To love....

This is my own journey....

Afraid is ok, but not doing something because your afraid, won’t allow you to grow within yourself as a person…


Sometimes you need change.
Sometimes you need a different atmosphere. Sometimes you need to let go.
Sometimes you need to move on.

Being afraid doesn’t mean you can’t do it
It means that your human instincts are telling you, ITS OK, and change is on the way…

In difference of opinions
Can open each other’s eyes
Connect you on a different level
What you will learn
Can take you by surprise
Open your heart
Listen with your ears
Different opinions
Lessens your fears
Even if your just scratching the surface
While your connecting with me
Diffence of opinions
Understanding is key

Playing in the front yard
As happy as can be
When their snatched away from their family
Held captive against their will
So many emotions, don’t know what to feel
Oh so young, innocent ones
Sold for money, no more fun
Amber alerts going off one by one
These scenes are alarming, daughters and sons
Being put through the ringer, will this ever be done?
Poor children being captured from having a life of fun...

A homeless man, I always see
Sitting on a bench in front of a church by me
Every morning driving to work
He sits there and I wonder what he’s thinking about...
Today, on my way to work, another man joined him
Not sure if he was also homeless or not
As I was driving past this is what I saw...
Two men, sitting together, at least one homeless
The one guy put his hand on the other guys shoulder...
Since I’m not sure what words were exchanged this is what it looked like...
“It’s ok buddy, all will be ok, I am here for you in whatever you need”
A calming feeling and a tearjerker even though I couldn’t hear what was said...
This Is what the beautiful picture that was painted while we drove past.
Whatever words were said or even not said brought tears to my eyes
Comforting moment between two grown men as we drove by
Never once saw this guy beg or ask for money
Keeps to himself and makes the best of his days...
May we all find comfort, even in the less fortunate
And may be pray for healing for all those in need...
One simple touch, word or phrase can change a persons outlook and complete their day...

Flying solo like paper airplanes taking flight
 
Drifting in the breeze of night
 
Darkness overtakes, yet guided by  moonlight
 
Casting shadows like puppets of the sky’s tearful glow
 
Drowning from the weight of my soul
 
Quiet voices of untold stories,  
 yet screaming emotions from within
 
Self doubt stings like a rag doll getting pricked with pins
 
Feeling alone in this vast universe
Shattered,
Broken

Trying to be happy with someone else happiness
Only knowing that your sadness is brewing because it’s something you have longed to have for years...

Many slander words spoken to me
Knives in my back
Pain dripping down
Shade thrown at me
Yet I’m the one
Attempting to help someone
Do you really think that would slow me down
Beat up and knock me to the ground
NO!
I will be the one to help you
Even if you only have one knife in your back
I’ll support you
I’ll help you
I’ll be there for you
If you can’t help at least one person
No one will be able to help you in return
Let that settle in for a moment...
I’ll wait...

Trying to find a distraction from this crazy day......


....then I look up and saw you and all my frustrations went away.....

Unrealistically
What is happening to me
Thinking of the distant memories
Ways heavy on my heart

How many hero's/heroines
sacrificed and left too die
all the pain and suffering
who and what can qualify?

Stumbling over the distractions ahead
Craving for more, salivating to be fed
Improper desire for lust and love
Just as free as a flying white dove

We'll move past the bodies
abdications, cedes, and waives
saving, craving, all sensations
just trying to be
brave

But for not to be seen
Covered in red
From the human remains
The lost
The hero’s
The blood
Of the dead

Things that were
and were not
said

Still hearing the silent screams
The nightmares, the sweats
The constant reminder
The flashbacks


No way to forget, it seems
the scars the blood, and everything
like cracks and the unsealed seams
reality of, Avenger teams

You can’t get acceptance from others  
Before you fully accept yourself...
Embracing your flaws (we all have them)
Loving yourself
Truly embodying who your meant to be
Accepting things at face value
Being true to yourself
Accepting who you are

Then others will accept you, for YOU...

Light goes to darkness
Darkness goes to light
Ever changing moments
Are always within sight
Never say never
Even when the light is dim
Be your own light that shines
The passion is always within

Liquid strength running through my veins
Releasing the hurt, draining the pain
One droplet  at a time
Before you know it
All will be fine
Rejuvenation
Being saved
Restarting
Life
With
Me

Its time to say goodbye
Goodbye to yesterday
Hello to today
I’ll see you tomorrow
Always look for the bright spot on this gloomy day...

You want change
(Make it happen)

You want love
(Let love in)

You want happiness
(Go out and find it)

You want to learn
(Go on an adventure)

Don’t wait for
Change
Love
Happiness
Or to learn something
Come to you...
Go out and find it!

MAKE IT HAPPEN!

One kiss
10 years ago today
A Ferris wheel paved the way
The smell of car exhaust in the air
You looked into my eyes, I was scared as hell
You took a chance, a leap of faith
Everything happens for a reason
Even in mysterious ways

One kiss
10 years ago today
I couldn’t be happier now
I wouldn’t have wanted it any other way...

The rain begins to fall
Like tears from heaven from y’all
Who left us behind
I’m so not fine
I cannot tell a lie
I do still cry
From time to time
Missing you by my side
But then I feel the drops from the sky
Knowing you do still cry
From time to time
Missing me by your side

For the power lies within your hands
Do with it as you please
Place your hands upon their neck
Or maybe
Hold their hands and help them out
It’s your choice
Your choice only
Just remember, whichever you choose
The consequences will follow behind
Always two ( or more) options
But think before you do
Good choice
Bad choice
Wrong choice
Right choice
Just always think before you do

A still photograph is that one tangible piece I have left of you
The last puzzle piece of your living story here  on earth
Even though you left us
Your always in our hearts
As I hold this still photograph in memory of you
I will always love you
Dad....

This bad gateway is a portal to hell
I just want to read, and write
I got stories to tell
Try to refresh and the portal appears
Bad gateway you need to disappear!

Sometimes

I feel
We all feel
A little

BROKEN....

Why some days do words flood my brain and I write endless poems
Other days the well runs dry and I can not form a single word or phrase...

A cold
Dark
Dreary
Day
Makes for rain
Along the way
Some scattered snow
Freezing rain
Fog filled skies
Trapped tight
Like a ball and chain
Will this weather ever give way
Allowing the sun and warmth
Coming soon one day
Raw and chilly
Cold and dark
Summer where are you
Get lost winter, I am done!

Y wr brn wth prps
Whts yr prps
Whts yr rsn
Wht hv y dn
Why r y hr
Vry thng hppns fr rsn
Yr prps, yr lf
Yr hps, yr drms
B hppy, b yrslf

Close your eyes
Reflect on your day
Dreams take you on a journey of come what may
Eyes open wide
Smile on your face
Place your feet on the ground
Embrace the day

Don’t just live in the moment but live for the moments that have yet to come

Do you wanna build a fire
Come on and let’s get warm
My hands are cold
My feet are cold
And I’m frozen to the core
Come on let’s huddle closer
Warm me up
Please can you tell me why?
Why is it so cold
It shouldn’t be this cold
Go away winter
Florida here we come