"We are lead by love.
We are moved by love, and
we kneel before it in awe."

"A Rose was found in the snow, some 92
years ago.
It lay restful all alone on my Grandma's porch
with it's winter's chill.
When a little girl picked it up, rushed it to
her red freezing nose to get it's first smell.
She held it tight with her mittens of pink, too
young to know, that in winter roses don't
grow.
Excited,  filled with happiness, she ran up the
stairs to find her new born baby sister's bedroom
door closed.
Opening the door slowly she showed her crying
mom the rose.
At that moment the doctor pronounced the passing
of her baby sister who's name was ROSEALINDA."

Growing up with you, it started in our
schools sand box.
I only remember the stare i had for you
while i filled up a bucket with my tiny
shovel.
Later you grew into the piece that was
missing from my puzzle.
Always referred to as childhood sweethearts.
Years branding us with crows feet, and
still listening to Mozart's.
How we love the classics, sunny days
feeding the pigeons on the park bench.
Looking at the children in the sand boxes.
Catching the little boy with his first stare."

"Today i went shopping for a shelf.
My wall was bare, maybe for books,or
just for looks.
The floor clerk was of no help.
The choosing's of my needs seemed
to raise the hairs on the back of her neck.
She passed a remark that it's "only a shelf".
I replied. " How wrong you are. The simple piece
of wood is to bring a taste of beauty to a bare place."
This all lead me to think how important a simple
piece of crafted wood can improve many lives.
Yet we live in a world with never ending vices.
All shelves breath with your memories placed upon
them.
Now your wall became a precious gem.
So if someone should refer to a "SHELF is only a SHELF",
You now know how much of your Love can be
put on display."

It's early in the morning, i'm trying to find cloths to wear.
Your not here to help me, it's getting harder to bare.
The "Then" times were much easy having you direct so
much of my way.
The "Now" holds me in much confusion,
will there ever be a brighter day?
To hear the word "THEN" i instantly think of you.
It's of past tense. When we were two.
"NOW" is of the present, you not by my side.
Having once walked with a beautiful lady,
family, and friends have noticed just how much iv'e cried.
The "THEN" you were part of this earth.
And "NOW" you fly with the angles.
I'm completely dressed, and ready for breakfast.
I'll order your favorite. Coffee & Bagels.".....

" You look at your watch when searching
for the time.
Go to a window, see if the weather is fine.
A book seems to find your hands.
You open it, hoping the first chapter is far
from being bland.
Always something to do.
Always somewhere to go.
Is there ever a time we stay still?
Even in our dreams, we rush for things.
The wheels just keep on turning, with
Gravity stopping us from floating in air.
On the go, on the go.
Trains, buses, cars, and planes.
Look how we grow.
This will never stop. It"s simply Human Nature.
So sad for the one's that get left behind.
All they become is a name and an address on a sheet
of paper."

"You said goodbye, a year has past, i pleaded for the answer why?
Your here today, asking to stay. Shall i now say  my goodbye?
Love runs deep through your veins, yet mine went off to play.
Like a child in a sand box, toys where everywhere, but none
like you swept me away.
I played for awhile, some were left in a pile never more for me to see.
To think of those days when i was your toy, walking away from me.
Are we just toys for playful times to then be put on a shelf when bored?
Or can we be the favorite one, only and always to be adored?
I love you. Let's play!!!

"I now walk through the the empty fields that
once filled our sense of smell from the flowers of
our creator.
Empty are my hands, but your footsteps on
our trail still appear.
I'm alone along with the soil of it's earth.
A Butterfly is my company. Funny.
I have never seen them with a mate.
A sign maybe that your near.
A whisper heard in my ear.
I'm no longer alone.
A fragrance of the past suddenly
mixed in with a soft breeze.
I'm awaken with the sensation of
heat from the sun as it reaches my
right hand.
I'm no longer alone.
The unexpected have come to others.
Can this be mine?
I need to treat it as such.
To enjoy this given moment
in time.
To kiss the air, knowing you
are here."

"We looked in the pet shop window, after having lunch 
with Linda, and Sam.
The little pup placed his paw on the glass.
as my wife reached down with her hand.
The twinkle in her eye i noticed quickly,
it was a reminder when she first looked at me.
Let's be on our way i say. Let's be on our way.
Why? she asked me.
The answer was "A Tragedy."
Your headed for a Tragedy.
We argued for awhile, away went her smile,
i did what i had to do. I'm sure you know of the out come.
We named her Toto 2.
The years have past. They flew by so fast, as we sat sadly by her side.
The future Tragedy i spoke, was of the dog, but my wife was the one who died."

"Eight twenty in the evening as she placed her hand
in mine.
The thrill was so overcoming, we touched for the first time.
To look into her eyes, was she thinking the same as i?
Maybe too early to tell, but mine were never to
say goodbye.
We've grown together, trying to make special each day
followed by another day.
Although there were some that were hard to bare, but
we seem to put those aside with memories of the one's
that care.
I am now 64, and she's 42.
I just received a letter of how much she loves her Daddy.
As much as i love my Baby Girl too."

"The day arrived for you to begin the greatest adventure of your life.
One that would complete you.
One that's been a thorn in your side for many years.
Only to find out that it would end in a tragedy.
A tragedy not known of unless you were to
go forth.
To find out at the end of your travels.
Would you still go through with it, is the question"???

"We fought in the land of Viet-Nam,
to come home to a world of strangers.
They spit, they cursed, and fingered me,
calling us baby killers.
Our tears never showed,
and our voices were silent.
We stood proud of our country,
so they live free in it.
Years have past, but the wounds still live.
People now salute me, for the life i offered to give."

"Many Thirst for the water, many thirst for the love,
so many thirst for success, and the power of being above..
Still. How many thirst for "The Word" that will fill your cup each day?
This is the Thirst that is needed, it's near you in so many ways.
It will enter your ears with having your mouth much to say.
It's a Thirst that fills the soul, leading you to a bright, and better day.
I now drink of this Thirst, and all has come true.
You drink of this Thirst, and find your cup being filled too.".....

" I sit here with my thoughts, counting them one
by one.
The problem i have, is i never seem to get done.
Like a freight train at times speeding through me
so fast.
While others slow down like a growing blade of grass.
They come in different emotions.
Many have me shed an abundance of tears.
Others are full of laughter thinking of my wonder years.
The world, and it's confusion places me in this place.
I think of the bitter times that Blacks, and White face.
We never have any answers that can make certain thoughts
disappear.
Or can it be we don't ask the right questions to
have them blown away into thin air?
A thought of optimism has just entered my mind.
Could this be the beginning of leaving many thoughts behind?
They say it's healthy when thoughts feed the brain, but
unhealthy when in the direction of becoming insane."

"We flew through the air like a flock of birds in flight.
Days became weeks,
the end was nowhere in sight.
Dreams entered our minds,
we prayed that our goals came true.
They did.
One by one.
It gave us so much more to look forward too.
"TIME never pauses. "Time" never stops.
It can only be controlled with a simple snap shot.
Treasure your photo's, you just had "TIME" standing still.
Your years will come and go,
but your photograph's never will."

"So many of my words you heard before,
Along with excuses, i just can't think
of anymore.
What i can do is pray that i will try.
Like a baby taken their first steps, they
begin to smile to stop the cry.
I never felt your pain until now, my heart
is soar.
If it's this that you felt, please open
your door.
Knowing is now the knowledge that you gave to me.
Break these chains, set me free.
Allow me back into your arms, let me hold you once
again.
Even if not for lovers, but slowly, a friend."

I have been kind, and received kindness.
I have been cared for, and taught to care for others.
I have been given, and understand the feeling of want.
I now give to others, for them to understand the feeling of need
I have been loved, and never capable to hate.
I have been Blessed, and capable to share love.
I have been wise, and gifted others with my wisdom.
I have been a joker, and brought frowns to smiles.
I have been a sinner, and now forgiven.
I have been forgiving others who have sinned against me.
I have been praying for all to become.
I have been thankful for all who has prayed for me to be "COMPLETE"....

"I held your hand for 39 years, because
i felt the heat of your Heart.
Only a fool would let go."

"To walk on wet sand with thundering waves exploding at our side.
Feeling it's ocean spray shower us as we stare into the sun, and the sky.
Boats in the distance with a fish at the end of a fisherman's reel,
his friends showing support as they scream, and cheer.
We both know that a story of the catch will take place tonight,
as they sit around the fire pit on the beach in the moonlight.
The punchline of a joke will bring laughter to the air,
with two lovers making out by the cliffs, and whispers of their friends saying.
"Look. Over their."
As the moon starts it's decline, bidding everyone a good night,
the flaming ashes that once were in flight, are too nowhere in sight.
We leave in pairs holding ourselves firm and tight,
as we rush to our rooms to make love, close our eyes, and call it a night.
All weekends come to an end as does the beach, the sun, and the sand,
but the memories will last forever, with a smile, and a kiss, as i planted a Rose in her hand"...

"A blackbird flew my way, another then arrived.
I looked over at the pond, to see a duck with her children close by her side.
Geese now captured my eyes, and ears as twelve noised above.
Landing on the flickering diamond waters, chasing away a small family of Doves.
Sparrows filled the sky's in bunches, only then i was led to believe.
All wildlife stays with-in themselves, as do the trees, and their leaves.
We are animals too, but choose to mingle outside of our own.
Could this be their secret to keep harmony,
and us thriving for the power of the thrown?
To notice their peace when soaring in flight,
makes me wonder of human wars, and our never ending fights.
They are labeled wildlife, and we being civil,
but after seeing a small part of their world,
could it be, we are the wild, and they are the civil?"

"I wanted you forever.
Just you, and me in the breeze.
never thinking time had a say,
bringing our future to an end.
I'll never begin to understand
how life passes us by,
it leaves us only to try.
Teaching to say goodbye.
We're given joy, and happiness
through our years, memories now of the past
Praying for just a wish, bring it back forever.
Another chance to have me in your eyes.
Another chance to hold you when you cried.
To take away the vision when you in my arms
as you died.
It was terrible when i had to say goodbye.
Wanting back all the great times we had.
All that last forever, and not those of
sad.
I only pray that you can now hear me say, how
fortunate i was that you came my way."

"We stand on the ground, to
Me it's a shelf.
We are all walking books of
Knowledge just waiting for
A new day so we can Turn The Page."

" You live in a town for so many years, and
your spouse passes on, memories appears.
Day after day, where ever you go. A walk in the
park, she will show.
Looking at the bench, her favorite bench where
laughter, and idea's flows form our souls.
Never interrupted until a pigeon joined in on
our conversation.
Pleasant, and warm were the days we sat there.
Along with the children on the swings, and the
open air.
Restaurants on every corner with their fragrances
flying through our sense of smell.
Choosing the one with the odor of the BBQ Grill.
Although, through the years we did try them all.
The Lake was our favorite. There was our first date.
That's when we saw a butterfly, and she said. "How
can anyone hate."
After she said that. I'll never forget, that in that moment, i
loved her more then she loved that butterfly.
I was never able to question , why?
For 39 years it was She and i.
I left New York 3 years ago to leave those memories
behind.
Living in Texas i now
write of those wonderful memories with my fingers, from
my mind."

God Bless,
Michael....

"Your life is your Canvas. Make
It a Picasso."

"When in battle tbousands
of miles away, race, color or creed
is stored away.
Yet it lives in the air that we breath
to many as they walk the streets
in America."

"Don't let yesterday's pain, stop you
From  giving tomorrow's LOVE."

"I will Love you,
until the kitchen sinks.
I will Love you,
until the meat ***** bounce.
I will Love you Forever.".....

" I live alone with the Lord, and my
cat.
His name is Noah. Does he dream of building
an Ark for all different kinds of humans.?

" Don't look at one and
Judge..
Listen to their words, then
You will know of their heart."❤

"You think I'm scared,your dam
right I am.
You think I'm worried, that goes hand
and hand.
Being afraid is not easy to
Say
Admitting the truth is the
only way.
God's world is at a threshold, it's
talked about everyday of each
week.
We seem to do nothing about it.
Can it be that we are becoming weak?
Yes it is scary, and I do feel less safe.
It's all in God's Hands. "Us" The Human
Race."

"Valentines Day comes but once a year,
Fragrance of candy, and flowers consumes the air.
The love you have is bold on this day,
your hugs and kisses of  such strength,
two hearts break away.
They pump with a speed like a rocket deep
into the night, reaching the moon with the earth
nowhere in sight.
Alone with your love, a fireplace will soon appear,
two glasses of wine click, you toast for a happier new year.
Your glasses are then put aside for your
hand to glide through the air, you reach, you touch
then a whisper enters your awaiting ear.
"I love you, i want you." as he holds you tightly
in his arms.
You answer softly. "I'm all yours, take me back to the moon."
While you hold his face gently in your palms.
You retire, and you love with the night coming to an end.
The sun will soon arrive, with your Valentines Day that
came to an end."....

"I have had only one beautiful Vision in
my life.
The day i turned my head in a crowded restaurant
only to see for the first time, the woman who
later became my wife.
I now look forward to my second.
My Lord and Savior "JESUS CHRIST"...
AMEN.....

"Look at the world today.
We're in so much turmoil.
The greatest minds have nothing to say.
Simple people with power seem to have lost their way.
They talk of getting things done, but
instead of creating jobs, they rather knock people off
one by one.
Deep in our mistakes, the world is a disgrace.
Answers are not in the minds of man.
Dam it, when are we going to understand?
God has the only plan.
Listen, and we will expand.
There's strength in what i just wrote.
It's the rest of the world that i worry 'about."....

"Love can be a drink of water when your body yearns for thirst.
Or a view of a skyline while the sun lightens up your face.
A thought of meeting your Prince Charming fills the mind with Love,
and a future that awaits, with babies, and skates, and pretty white doves.
Love comes in many flavors.
What will yours be?
The taste of strawberry lipstick on her lips was the flavor for me.
Yes Love is always in the air, and it had found me.
It brushed up against my face with your kiss, as your eyes closed to
the color of the deep blue sea."

" I met a woman from Colombia, our cultures
are far from the same.
Yet when we kiss are thoughts become one,
as we dismiss the world of all it's childish games."

"Love has a ring to
it, and it looks great
on your beautiful finger."

"Who else has shown you prayer?
Who else has shown you they care?
Who else has mentioned recently that
he'd be there?
Who else has been trying to take away
your fear?
Who else would dry your eyes if you
were able to shed some tears?
Who else made your belly ache with my
laughter this past year?
Who else has given you a better life when
no one dared?
Who else sits beside you when you chose
for me not to be there?
GOD MY DEAR, GOD MY DEAR."

"We stand on the street corner,
i look at you with a stare.
The light will soon turn green,and in
seconds you will no longer be their.
My heart no longer sleeps with each step
as you walk away.
A crowd shuffles in, your gone.
Will you ever appear to me some other day?"

"We met on a sunny afternoon a short time ago.
It then became a yesterday when we parted,
and replaced with a heavy soul.
The day was filled with two lives,
and what life had to offer,
grabbing every second we had,
hoping it will all last forever.
Days do end, but Yesterday's are Forever.
The food, the wine, and you, blending in with
the ocean view.
Can it be some what of a Miracle given a day so beautiful?
Or more so a Miracle that can never be taken away.".....

"It's like a greeting of a new born baby.
For the first time it's placed in  your hand
you smile and would give it a name if you can.
What come s next is you show your beautiful
newcomer to all family, and friends.
Who wants to hold it, while you want to protect it.
It seems to never end.
To a cell phone. It's on vacation each, and everyday
of the week.
You check into the finest hotels, eat at 5 star restaurants, and
is pleased just walking down the street.
When it's time to end your day, you place it on your
night table, not too far away. Tuck yourself in while the night comes to an end.
Waking up in the morning you first yawn, then reach
for your cell.
You gently take off the charger as if your changing a
baby's diaper.
Then you wait for it to speak, hoping to hear good
news while you were asleep.
All is well. A brand new day is to begin. You both jump
out of bed, make it to the kitchen table where "You And Your Cell"
will have your regular, bacon and an egg."

"No matter where you are, and
How you may be feeling this very moment, today is a day that will
Never ever be a part of your life
Make it a Memorable one."

"Your ancestors left their Italy lands for a better
life here in the States.
They multiplied, shared their lives to make homes for
people of their same faith.
Planting many seeds to watch their gardens grow.
Their children were the flowers.
Many Italian Hearts will glow.
With you planted in Brooklyn.
It's beauty was of a girl whom iv'e grown to know.
Your gardeners nurtured you with love,
to make sure a **** would never grow.
In time, your Italian Heart traveled in distance to meet up
with mine.
Our friendship poured smooth, like a bottle of vintage wine.
Two glasses stay full up until this day,
because of your ancestors leaving their Italy lands,
and giving us a better way."

"Driving many roads, so many sights
to see.
Your eyes where never on the road, nor
were they on me.
You gazed at the tall buildings as we drove
through the streets of the city.
Asking me so many questions, i wondered
how you got so witty.
Looking at my Rear View Mirror, and seeing
your baby face.
I was about to give you an answer, but
you turned away looking at the park of rides, and  
it's carousel .
I stared at you for a split second, and a
thought ran through me like a train.
There will come a day when you will no
longer be, in my Rear View Mirror for me to see.
The years have passed, and that all did
come true.
The difference from then til now, is funny
what us people do.
She is now in the drivers seat, i'm
near her. Only i am asking the questions
as she answers looking at me in her Rear View Mirror."