The stillness started to sway The clouds got carried away The bluest of skies you’ve ever seen The ocean waves got a little mean We thought it’d bring rain We thought it’d bring chills We welcomed the change But that was until… Fires and overturned trees Walkways covered in piles of leaves Power outages and hair full of knots That was what the wind brought The chimes played music The gusts were elusive Loose papers went up in the air Chaos could be seen here and there We thou

He walked in and said to me I really don't like where I've come to be It's been 4 years that I've gone through these motions Never once enjoying them - left unfulfilled & always hoping I used to walk that same pity filled path Where you never blame yourself, but only circumstance You talk a pretty tale of dreams and goals you seek But when it comes to take a stand, you sit firmly in your seat There's a burning in your belly A fire you keep putting out A grand illusion you kee

House is filled with savory scents Everyone begins to arrive The cook can't wait for the compliments Dinner will be served at five The boys are in the living room, watching football A beer in hand with their eye on the relish tray The gals are in the kitchen, it's a gossip free for all A glass of wine in hand, no time to eat, too much to say Then the bird comes out of the oven Everyone's stomach starts to moan Mashers, gravy, yams and stuffin' Grab a plate,

The animals are rummaging Storing food and making hideaways The temperature is plummeting Daylight Savings brings on shorter days Leaves are colorful But soon they'll disappear Mother nature has her hands full Another change of season is drawing near The birds are preparing to fly South If only they could buy a winter coat They wouldn't have to wait the cold out Or miss Halloween, Thanksgiving and the chance to vote Some call it, "Fall" and some call i

The rivers run deeper than they ever have You can't save me from myself and so you feel bad I'm floating along without much direction Sensitive spirit tired of her own reflection Still I know that no matter how far I get You haven't given up on me yet So I will hold you dearer than I have before The struggles remind us what we love each other for You... you are my rock You... you stay up nights and talk everything out with me You... I love you a lot So glad

A bit outlandish No that will never be me The wall… I’ve found it And it hasn’t warmed up to setting me free See I’m a simple minded, simple girl But my soul is deeper than any ocean of this world If you’d like to know me I could show you around But I must be honest I won’t apologize for what is found I ache every single day I burst into laughter for no reason at all I cry when someone walks away Resentments are abundant like pictures on my wall But I love deeply and I don’t

Mother Earth has given us many warnings The natural disasters, the global warming All these years abusing the soil and the air All these years of education and still some seem unaware Going on as if there's nothing left to lose Going on as if there are no new choices to choose So many options, so many ways to help Still so many people think less about the planet and more about themselves We're still throwing out paper We're still building sky scrapers We

Being a sensitive soul Takes its toll Tears come effortlessly Structure becomes debris I run deep and overflow Ache to just let go A vast and complicated blue sea Despair’s favorite trainee Sensitive and introspective Seek solitude over hectic Words written on the page Give peace to pain and rage Feeling every little change in motion I easily tap into every emotion Constantly trying to feel whole Fragmented; because I am a sensitive soul Being a sensitive soul There is a defi

Gracious spirit Timeless tale Those who fear it Are scared to fail Life is that of Gods and graces Pray for love and kind true faces Wise soul Travel lightly Let it go Never hold on tightly Life is for moving along Finding a way to remain strong Weary traveler How it hurts There may never be a cure But don't you know - it could be worse Life is for having faith in the heavens Believing when this life ends, another begins Heavy hearted I know yo

Here's a moment to take it all in Appreciate all I've been given Wisdom of a life fully lived Wisdom from a woman who's soul purpose was to give I sit here embracing who I am Aware of my faults, but no longer dwelling in them All we can do is say we're sorry and hope for forgiveness Cannot hold onto my apologies that have been dismissed When you own your actions and your voice When you own your mistakes realizing it was your choice When you know your hea

No vacancy at The Hope Hotel Dreams, needs and wants are all checked in You've made this place your own little wishing well The shooting stars can't keep up with your requests Can't you help a little? Your star gazing has made it hard for you to give your best You work hard for everybody else to get ahead You sell yourself short You put your ambitions in a hat box under the bed Wishes are for believers who know anything's possible You constantly think you're unw

Rain just keeps pouring down All signs of Spring are flooded out Still that's how the saying goes April showers help the flowers grow Some say it's been raining far too long But I'd have to say that they're wrong Cause you can't wash away the residue With a clear, sun shinning view All that's been All that will be Each year again So much hope to see The year hasn't really begun Until birds leave the nest one by one And fly... fly... fly... As they ki

Cupid's arrow struck me twice Once, and then again since I didn't follow his advice He pointed me towards a cologne soaked man Who looks into mirrors every chance he can Now you can see why I didn't trust his judgment Mr. conceited wasn't exactly heaven sent Cupid tried again and I had to entertain him Except this time, the guy he found catered my every whim If I sneezed, a tissue; If I shivered, a blanket If I was thirsty, a drink; If the milk was due to spoi

Where do I begin? Seems a daunting task The New Year is hear again Do you really have to ask? I am on a mission to rid this extra weight Protein and veggies are all that cover my plate I exercise with a smile I just love to sweat I walk at least three miles But still not enough pounds lost yet I shouldn't have made cookies for desert I should have realized how seconds would hurt I'm not self loathing That's the crazy part I'm happy where my life is goi

On an evening in the midst of Autumn Where your real life self gets blurred and forgotten When you put on a mask or you carry a broom Where you find a celebration in a dark gloomy tomb On an evening when the breeze starts to cool You walk down the street and pass goblins and ghouls You feel at ease in someone else's persona Pillowcase in hand hoping to surpass last year's quota On an evening where spooks are expected Where parents are cautious and even more

If I could live for you I wouldn't waste a breath I'd be a little more daring And do all I haven't done yet If I could live for you I'd finally visit Half Moon Bay I'd send more hand written letters And never have a reason to regret what I didn't say If I could live for you I'd see the world through a child's eye I would appreciate the smallest miracle I wouldn't apologize for asking why If I could live for you I'd paint my soul on canvas I'd da

A new found smile rests on my face I'm so happy here in this space Days go quickly and I used to think that was bad A blessed life starts with a positive outlook Catching a small break was all that it took I so appreciate all that I have Light shines down when you're not spreading darkness Negative thoughts can be so difficult to harness Let hope and love be your reigns Don't allow hurtful words to be said Don't you let criticism fill your head Don't do everyt

When properly placed A Mother's love will wipe the tears from your face It can be your support when your foundation is weak It can be your rocking chair that rocks you to sleep When graciously given A Mother's love will push you ahead when you're not so driven It can lead you home when you're lost in the night It can turn what you don't want to hear into the greatest advice When softly spoken A Mother's love will touch a heart that has gotten so used to being br