Why


Empty dark eyes

Staring into space

Feeling devoid of purpose,

Have you embraced the grave?

Are you ready to leave behind ,

All that you love?

To give up your soul

For an unknown place

Without thought of the cost,

To those left behind.

Who will pick up the pieces

Of a shattered life?

Is one fateful moment worth

All the pain?

You have passed on to the living,

On one tragic day.



Moving On From Mourning


Why pine for those who have gone to their rest.

They have put away their mortal toil and fears.

In all things of this world,our God Knows best,

for he will soothe our heart and dry our tears.

On another plane we will find what we’ve lost,

for our mortal life is slipping away.

At times giving little thought to the cost,

for worry and sorrow will waste the day.

But sadness must end,as our days go by,

leaving little time to dwell on the past.

We remove any pain.only after we cry,

as our memories give us hope to last.

After a life well lived, we meet our fate

We meet our loved ones at the pearly gates..



On Sorrows Wings

While living life,I was brushed by sorrows’wings.

I felt the touch upon my soul.

Wings fluttering nearby,I did take hold.

Taking me forward through life in its’ own time.

I felt lost and alone in my tears.

But discovered my strength in each passing year.

I built a new life without forgetting the past.

And forged new friendships,I felt would last

I threw out resentments and got rid of harsh thoughts

I buried the baggage and Gods comfort I sought



Dancing with Life

I dance with life enjoying

The many spins and turns

Along the way

Each step coming before the other

As in lifes different stages

Sometimes I falter,but go on

To the next step

Until I finish the dance





Unseen Presence


When life becomes hurried and choices are unclear,

there is an unseen Presence who will surely get us there.



We may not reach our destiny,at our chosen time

but there is someone wiser whose help we’ll always find.



He’ll give us hope to find our path,a light to guide the way.

His Strength will pull us up the hill and help us see the day.



He knows the road is rough,he’s been there long before.

At Calvary he gave his life and opened up the door.



From Sorrow to Acceptance


On sorrows'wings I journeyed to a land where I had never been.

Each loss was undiscovered country,landscapes I had never seen,mountains I had never climbed.



I had taken a journey past familiar landmarks I missed, and memories that were past.I had buried the familiar stories and neglected the happiness,which lay buried deep beneath the earth,only now and then pushing to the surface.



I drank from bitter springs and sat among the weeds,neglecting to seperate them from the flowers.

Beheld only the sunsetting but forgot the beauty in each new day.

When I had shed enough tears,I remembered the laughter echoing in the valley and heard the birds chirping a new song.

I saw the sun reflecting on the water.

and instead of weeds,I saw flowers.Where there were empty patches of dirt,I saw seedlings and the possibility of new beginnings.


Give Me A Kiss


Surprise me in the morning

With a kiss upon my lips

Gently wisper loves’sweet song

As I embrace your manly hips



With earnest thought,give me time

To show you what you mean to me

In thoughts and dreams,so overcome

With love and lust for all to see



I miss your smile when you’re gone

And the way you look at me

Your funny laugh I can recall

A patient man for all to see



Come lets share our hopes and dreams

And laugh at all lifes mysteries

Life holds little time for schemes

Instead we’ll build our history


Color of The Earth


Beautiful color of the Earth,that I do love.

You strike my senses and fill my soul with glee.

Your vibrant hues fill the lovely sky above,

And bring out the autumn color of the trees.



Your pumpkin hues and copper shades fill the fields.

Deserts bright and Midwest skies stun our sight.

With glorius light that brightens and yields.

You warm me with your healing touch so bright.



Yet your fire destroys man and beast around,

But also warms all living things on earth.

Of molten lava,clay and rock on solid ground,

You amaze all with your miraculous birth.



Of vibrant fruits the earth does yield to all,

Is a tangy bright citrus shaped like a ball.


Almost a Father

No legal ties to bind us,no shared blood in our veins.

Yet I call you father,in many many ways.



If soothing words can dry a tear,and love can ease the way.

When difficult times assault,I know you’ll always stay.



You’ve helped me travel down a path of unfamiliar roads.

So many lessons I have learned ,by stories you have told.



During fearful times you’ve held my hand and told me I am strong.

You’ve shared my joy,and pain alike and gladly came along.



So richly blessed is how I feel,I’ve had you by my side.

My gratitude is not enough,It’s something I can’t hide.



As time goes on, and life slows down,and one day you are gone.

I’ll think of all the ways you’ve helped me and I’ll carry on.




No More Tears Have Fallen From My Eyes


No more tears have fallen from my eyes

I look to Heaven and The Starry skies

To comfort and guide a spirit broken

Destiny takes charge:God has spoken

Bewildered and blessed,now I am free

Sadness fades as spirit lives in me.

Giving our all,expecting the best

of all lifes pleasures,not excepting less

Trusting life's tides will carry us along

To a better place and uplifting song

Reaping the benefits of a life well done

Enjoying the fruits of victories won.



Hope And Tears


Many a tear has fallen upon my breast

Years gone by,you have gone to your rest



Time has not erased memories of old

Smiles and sadness are one to behold



Longing to share the mysteries of life

Still missing you cuts like a knife



You are not forgotten,never my dear

I'll think of you always,your heart I'll hold near



Drinking up today and tomorrow

Making the most of each and every day



Remembering the love,burying sorrow

With faith as an anchor,finding a way



Though many travails,our memories stay

And lift us through the bitter taste of night



Uplifting us through the day as we pray

Never ending love always within our sight



Memories linger,enough to carry my heart

Through every travail,I will keep myself sane



For your love has carried me from the start

No longer is fear so prevalent in my soul



Your love is eternal,never ceasing to be

Through all the joys and sorrow;now I'am whole



A Christmas Tree Full Of Memories


I carefully arrange my memories one by one

On every branch of my tall Christmas tree

Not resting until the entire job is done

Climbing up and down on both knees



I recall how my brother loved this time of year

As I place his pinecone on the branch near me

Gold decorated balls I hang over there

A gift from an old friend,I no longer see



My mothers’glass ornament I place nearby

Remembering how she cherished every year

I take a deep breath,trying not to cry

And thinking of her,utter a silent prayer



As I sit back to admire my decorared tree

Memories come flooding back of holidays past

Counting myself lucky to have been loved by three

Cherishing tender moments,knowing they will last!



Spring Laying In Wait


Beneath the barren white covered Grass

Lies new seeds awaiting an entrance en masse

Beneath the white covered barren trees

Lay new spring flowers eager to please

The silence of winter skies,soon gives way

To familiar chirping of birds who will stay

And fill us with song to brighten our day

Ordinary people will walk with such ease

As snow is replaced by a warmer breeze

Coats will be shed for sweaters that flow

As children run through the streets below

We’ll open our windows to breath the air

To feel the spring breeze though our hair.



Thirty Winters Ago


It’s been thirty years since we laid you to rest on a winter day

The Ground covered with snow,forming a blanket where you’d lay



Wind rustling through trees,calling out your name as If In prayer

Mother you died so young!,I thought holding back a tear.



We chose a concrete vault to keep you safe from the cold

As we bowed our heads in prayer,It was your story that we told



Someone who suffered since youth,from pain and sorrow

And gave us hope,to face the trials of tomorrow



Two teenage children you left but not without your love

To get us though the years,we sought comfort from above



A Patient Time


A time for waiting,a hibernation

Before we follow through on dreams

Careful planning,with determination

Putting away halfed baked schemes



No day or night is ever wasted

Patience builds slowly day by day

The fruit of forbearance is soon tasted

Sweet as honey where we lay



Suddenly we are engaged in life

Our souls’desire reaches out

And wraps its lasso around the moment

Discarding all our useless doubts



As Old As The Sea


Deep and mysterious

With an endless roar

Lies the ancient sea

With its’ mystical lore


Eternal,boundless,Sea

What creatures you hold

You harbor such secrets

Rich stories you’ve told


Both complex and moody

In storm or breeze

Showing a Clear blue face

Man sails across with ease



Deep within its depths

Lay cradle and grave

A final resting place

For the seafaring brave



What The Spring Knows


The Spring knows to wait its’turn

To sparkle after the winter dread

And burst forth with life anew

Reviving nature long since dead



First she’ll bring forth the flowers

Then she’ll awaken blades of grass

As she slowly increases the hours

A gift to man and all living things



She’ll impart a fragrance so inviting

As flowers bloom by her hand

The fragrant smell of the springtime

Spreading quickly through the land



Birds soaring across the sky

Echoing such a pleasant tune

With Spring as their conductor

Flying underneath the moon



For Spring knows she must finish

and complete the task of natures birth

Giving the task over to summer

To refine and prune the entire earth



Erotic Fantasy On A City Bus


Vacous eyes staring across the way

Becoming lost in my fantasies and lust

Dreaming up scenarios to escape the day

Escaping boredom on this city bus

I focus on him slithering in his chair

Feeling a desire and longing to touch

Avoiding his glance,he is unaware

of how I desire him,so very much

Suddenly,the bus comes to a halt.

Seemingly occupied,I miss my street

I sprint to the exit,It's all my fault.

Glad to be away from all the heat.