Well, decisions are to be made, choices, life
I take a lot of input from my inner people, my clan
I believe my path will pan out alright
Some may see, that all choices come w a cost, but I feel I am a wise man

I will see it through and handle what is needed
Not selfish as some may see
Taking into account all that matters, I’ve wrestled with my decisions and have pleaded
Pleaded with those above,  to show me they way, the person to be

Days turn into nights, nights to dawn
I continue to search and seek
Navigating through, evaluating, nothing is forgone
Life is not a simple hike, no maps, just you and those you keep

Everyday is new, a chance, an opportunity
Seize it, be better, and continue the journey

The days pass, the people come and go
Slowly we slip into our mature years
We are supposed to be chill, home, no fun, and slow
Yet, the difficulty is I have people and care


Used to say I will sleep when dead
That, mentality is stuck in my head

No regrets, or “regerts” no worries
When done no problems and no Sorry’s

Hope that when gone,
the ones I have faith in me will understand
I did my best, as a friend, son, father and a man

I don’t answer to anyone except the guy I see each morning
Don’t expect flowers, money, or things when people are mourning

Celebrate, I hope those that truly know me will not compare
I am me, not perfect, I am well aware

Navigating my way way through
Just like you

Now

Yes now, be in the now
Don’t get trapped in the tomorrow
Be you, enjoy, and avow
Promise you will stay true and be your best, let go of sorrow
Move forward, be kind and a friend
Those are all that matter in the end
So challenging to move through this life
So many twists, turns it cuts like a knife
The one thing that matters is the path you forged
Did you do well? What is your reward
Rewards are not our ultimate desire
Be content and maintain that fire
Fire that burns to ensure you are present and alive
That is truly going to help you survive
Survive and prosper, love and live
Because at night that is what we sleep with

Life, difficult at times
Most of my poems rhyme

Today a little off track
Thinking, a crossroad ahead
Know I have friends that have my back
Yet, some things are difficult, can’t believe all that is said

I need to do what’s right, but so many choices, so much to ascertain
Two roads diverged in a yellow wood
A poem, one kept within, one I always entertain
Stuck, thinking, contemplating, go, stay, I could

I could, can make my way
Yet tomorrow is a new day

Not figuring it all out right now or maybe never
Life, relationships, friends I am lucky to have many forever

Listening to those that support and care
Those are the friends I endear
Hold them as family, since I am away
Thinking of Someday

Someday, Someday… probably never occurs
But my today’s are often great, that is for sure

So many fun times, fun nights w friends
Yet maybe it’s time for it to end

Chose a new direction, make a true connection
A new path a real destination

I should make a change, go forward and forget the past

Yet, so many friends and people to meet, and have blast

It is a struggle to chose and do what’s right
Yet, who decides, who is accountable for your night

As I say, the mirror holds all the answers, all the truth
If your content with what you see, who you are, it doesn’t take a sleuth

Own it, be you and go where your destined
And no one should ever question

We all find our road, our place
Time is irrelevant, do you, create your own space

It is a difficult road we travel
A difficult life we lead
Managing things, but it can always unravel
Pulled, decisions, choices, who is most in need

Struggling, and the kids never know
We hide it, we keep them safe
We put on a glorious show
And provide them comfort and space

As a kid I was oblivious to the true sacrifices my mom made
I did me, I was a child, never afraid

Now, I see through the eyes of my mom
How parenting is, and things go wrong

I can’t fix it all but I strive to
Finding their own way, being young
Parents, we are always aware and in tune
But, the kids grow up, life, we are left “hung”

Just hope the kids value your love
That is truly what is important, and what life consists of

It’s not often you can be amongst the best

Spending time with friends and meeting others

We often don’t realize we are blessed

Blessed to have people who have your back, these guys are my brothers

Brothers I care for, and will keep them close

Family first, and adding new people in

I have a great crew, and it’s a win

No matter what transpires and where it ends

These people, my gal, and my friends  

Days of laughter and fun times are the best

I hope we all have enjoyed, laughed, cried, and expressed

Days like this are to savor

Remember,
Remember,

Don’t fake, be real

Love, embrace, it’s ideal…