Even though I hardly know you,
In my mind you always remain.

I wish you a life With happiness,
Even though there's been so much pain.

You truly are an amazing person,
This is what I feel.

You have a Heart of gold,
This I know Is real.

Never forget your struggles,
They make you who you are.

You my dear are a Beautiful soul,
shinning bright like the northern star.

So many thoughts and words,
Spinning around in my head.

The need to put on paper,
To help heal when they are read.

People will always judge us,
In our shoes they do not walk.

Trying to break us down,
While all the do is talk.

Take my hand and walk with me,
To a special place.

To me that place is simple,
It's putting a smile on your face.

I may not have gotten to see it,
Trust I know it was there.

It's the simple acts of Kindness,
Of letting you know someone cares.


Live
Love
Hope

Written By Richard Shick

Hey there little brother
I will always love you.

I'll will walk at your side
No matter what it is you do.

I’m not gonna preach
Not going to shed my mind.

I’ll always stand  next to you,
You’ll Never  be left behind.

Just know that I know
And I will never judge

Always loving you
Never ever  holding a grudge.

If you need me I am here
To protect you from fears.

I will always look out for you
Doesn’t matter how many years.

When you are ready for help
Just please let me know.

I’ll still be walking beside you
I’ll never let you go.

Live
Love
Hope

Written by
RICHARD B SHICK

I may not have all the answers,
Nor do you my friend.

Those who chose to attack me,
Have no place when it comes to an end.

The only thing you have taught me,
Was I have to always be strong.

Listen to my intuition they say,
Guess what the Angels weren’t wrong.

I’ve finally grounded myself,
My roots have started to grow deep.

I’ve finally learned who I am,
And now I’ll never be asleep.

My soul has once again been summoned,
It is my time to shine.

I’ve found my place in life,
A place that will always be mine.

Time to be the teacher,
Since I’ve been given this amazing light.

It didn’t come easy my friend,
I put up a really big fight.

Never give up searching,
For The amazing person you are.

Take a Look inside yourself,
You are that shinning star.

LIVE
LOVE
HOPE

WRITTEN BY
RICHARD B SHICK

As morning comes I open my eyes,
and never forget say.

Thank you all mighty entity,
for yet another wonderful day.

The sun is shining
the day is bright.

I'm thankful for its beauty
and its powerful light.

Its the little things in life,
that I'm thankful for.

I'm grateful for what little I have,
even though some have more.

Cherish each moment,
with your family and friends.

Because tomorrow isn't promised,
and today it all could end.

Be thankful for the plants
be thankful for the trees.

It's because of them there is air,
that everybody breaths.

Be thankful for the vegetation
and the flowers that we see.

Be thankful for the sun the rain
But don't forget the bees.

Be thankful for the water
that's pure enough to drink.

Be grateful for the men
that brought it to your sink.


Be thankful for the sun, the moon
and don't forget the stars.

They have made it possible for  you and i,
be thankful where we are.

Be thankful for the really  big things that you or I  can not see.

Be thankful for the energy
that makes you you and makes me me.

It starts with that sun,
that I was thankful for.

but that's a real tiny picture.
We are here because of so much more.

Now as I lay
down my head
and close my wary eyes.

I'm thankful for everything that makes me me
even if I'll never know why.

I hope to wake
for yet another day.

So I can continue to be thankful foR,
more little things I did not have
the time to say.

Live
Love
Hope

Written By Richard B. Shick

I will love you unconditionally,
This you already know,

I will never judge you for past mistakes,
This is how we grow.

If you need to talk about anything,
Always know I’m  here.

I will always be there to protect you,
From your darkest fear.

Always being honest,
Never have anything to hide.

Open up completely,
Showing her everything inside.

Life has taught me lessons,
It’s taught me how to Love.

It’s taught to be humble,
And too see a true Angel from above.

It’s taught me to get lost,
In those dark angelic eyes,

It’s taught that you must respect,
And never tell no lies.

You have to be romantic,
And let her know you care.

You have to show her you love her.
And show her you’re always there.

You have to keep her happy,
And treat her like a queen.

This is what I've earned in Life,
If I want to be her King.

LIVE
LOVE
HOPE

WRITTEN BY
RICHARD B SHICK

Depression is a killer,
Eating at ones wary soul.

Keeping to yourself,
So  no one will ever know.

Many different vices,
To keep your  thoughts buried.

Keeping  things a secret,
To the point you become wary.

Time passes by,
And yet the pain remains.

Depression is a silent killer,
That will drive a person insane.

Yet you continue on,
And always carry your smile

Stricken with lots of pain,
You’ve had for quite a while.

Hoping and praying,
Just to barely hold on.

Fighting every day,
Trying to be really strong.

With each passing moment,
You try not to think.

Of  things that cause pain,
And push you to the brink.

Some of us are weak,
And others are very strong.

That’s the deciding factor,
On how long many hold on.

Don’t get things twisted,
And tied all in a knot.

I am very strong,
Weak that  I am not.

I am very grateful,
For many things every day.

I thankful for the people,
That listen when I say.

Im very sad inside,
And struggle a hell of a lot.

I’m thankful for those of you,
Cause you are all I’ve got.

Live
Love
Hope

Written By
Richard B Shick

Many walking different paths,

That lead us in the same direction

A place filled with much pain,

And lots of empty reflections

Rivers filled with tears of sadness,

From the emptiness deep inside.

Oceans filled with tears of pain,

A pain we try to hide.

A desert without water,
But yet the oasis we do see.

Our minds twisted and turned
Is it real or make believe.

People do not understand,
The challenges that we face.

We struggle just to get by,
With a smile upon our face.

I hope they never feel,
What it’s like to be inside our head.

Struggling with our demons,
Some wishing they were dead.

People don’t understand our struggles,
Or the shoes we have to wear.

Feeling all the loneliness,
Just hoping someone would care.

All the pain we must  carry,

As we struggle every day.

We hope to make it through
Our darkest hours,

Just to struggle another day.

Live
Love
Hope

Written by
RICHARD B SHICK

When I see a flower,
It’s  your  beauty that I see.

A beauty so deep and vibrant,
That’s how you will always be.

A beauty so pure and natural,
Unseen by the by the naked eye.

A beauty that is so endless,
Just like a dark moonlit sky.

A beauty that is unspoken,
Every where you go.

Just like a bud on a flower,
Your beauty  continues to grow.

I’m blessed to have seen that beauty,
Blessed you are a friend.

Your beauty will always be remembered,
Even when this life does end.

LIVE
LOVE
HOPE

WRITTEN BY
RICHARD B SHICK

Words are what I feel,
Feelings are what I say.

I try to do my best,
Each and every day.

Never wearing a mask,
Like I have something to hide.

I only have one face,
This is my only side.

Some people may not like me,
Worry not for their loss.

But people are in our lives for a reason,
Paths are meant to Be crossed.

Always trying to pay it forward,
So when this life does end.

I know I helped out many,
Even if they were not a friend.

I try to be a positive impact,
On everyone I meet.

I celebrate my victories,
And gain knowledge from my defeat.

If you get to know me,
Just know I’ll always care.

I try always to be happy,
happiness  I hope we can share.


LIVE
LOVE
HOPE

WRITTEN BY
RICHARD B SHICK

Out on the beach
lying in the sand.  

From dust of the earth
comes woman and  man.

Its truly amazing,
if you stop and think.

How we've all evolved
and creature's continue to become extinct.

We are why
they die and disappear.

Just think that may be us
we need to have great fear.

Change our ways,
before its to late.  

We will be the ones,
that control our own fate.

Life doesn't end,
when are body is dead.

It continues to flourish,
from the energy in our head.

There's more to life,
then we will ever know.

It will continue on,
as some of them show.

Energy is the force,
that keeps all things going.

Even without seeing,
or ever even knowing.

It travels through time,
near and far.

It's what gives light,
to the tiniest star.

Its far beyond,
what
one will ever see.

It's what makes you you,
and what makes me me.

Live
Love
Hope

Written By Richard Shick

Never expect anything
From someone you really love.

Always hope for the best,
And Prepare for the lack thereof.

If we have no Expectations,
Then we can have no pain.

If we live with expectations,
we are only to blame.

When we get hurt,
and
have a heart filled with sorrow.

Just hope for the best,
And pray for tomorrow.

Don’t live a life
with expectations,
Live a life filled with hope.

Then you can truly live ,
Instead of having to cope.

With the expectations you set,
That caused your broken heart.

Cause you expected way
to much,
Right from the very
start.

LIVE
LOVE
HOPE

WRITTEN BY
RICHARD B SHICK

Your eyes they tell a story,
That many will never see

The struggles you've endured,
Are the feelings that come to me.

Your soul has been battered and broken,
Your heart has been torn apart.

Answers that you seek,
Not knowing where to start.

Let's take a little journey,
Inside Is where we need to go.

working from the inside out,
Is the only way we grow.

Made to feel so worthless,
By men you thought you loved.

And the greatest man in your life,
Is now looking down from above.

People that are your family,
Are The People causing you pain.

The demons Living inSide your head,
Are driving you insane.

Your father is always with you,
Just seek and you shall find.

Time to face the Demons,
Time to free your mind.

You are your own creator,
With angels at your side.

Time to Step out of your darkness,
No longer A time to hide.

It's time to conquer your fears,
That haunt you  While you sleep

I'm here to walk beside you,
That promise I do keep

You are an Extraordinary person,
you are A keeper of the light.

You are meant for greater things.
Your demons you must fight.



Live
Love
Hope

Written by Richard B Shick

As I sit And listen
I hear not a sound,
Everything is silent
Loneliness sets in.

A lost soul
Searching for a
Place in life,
Yet Pain Echoes  from within.

Many thoughts
Trapped inside
My head
Needing to get out.

No one To turn to
Falling deeper
And deeper .
Wanting to shout

But knowing
No one is there
To hear your cry
For help.

Searching for
Joy and happiness
Feelings needed
To be felt.

Losing your
Purpose in life
Darkness sets in,
Blinding your path.

Asking yourself
For answers
Echoing voices inside
Feeling their wrath.

Staring at all
Your scars
From a soul
Trying to escape.

Everything is
Falling apart
Trying to avoid
The red tape.

Yet sometimes
It’s needed
To become
More  humble.

Never give up
In your darkest
Hours,
We all shall stumble.

Live
Love
Hope

Written By
Richard B Shick

To inspire,
Or be inspired.

To desire,
Or to be desired.

To live,
Or to give life.

To promote peace,
Or to cause strife.

To care,
Or to neglect.

To honor,
Or show disrespect.

To love,
Or be loved.

To hate,
Or feel unloved.

Emotions are endless,
And are not always a choice.

Feelings hidden inside,
Some afraid of using their voice.

Choose to inspire,
And make somebody's  day.

Embrace being inspired,
It brings these words I do say.

Be careful what you desire,
Unless thoughts are pure.

Enjoy being desired,
And not so insecure.

Never be afraid to live,
Always be happy who you are.

Embrace giving life,
It’s the greatest gift by far.

Emotions  and feelings
Cause pleasure and pain.

So Spread peace love and happiness,
While dancing in there rain.

Live
Love
Hope

Written By
Richard B Shick

Ever sIng a song
Without words,
That doesn't  even
have a  chorus.

Feeling life
Being ****** from you,
As you dream of all your
Horrors.

Checking in your closet,
peeking under you bed.

While hiding
From  the demons,
That are deep inside
Your head.

Portrait Portrait  on the wall,
Why you staring at me.

I promise to sit here quietly,
If you kindly leave me be.

I can feel your presence,
I can tell you're near.

Are you trying
To tell me something,
Or is this my voices
I hear.

People soon may think
I’m crazy,
Some even may call me
Insane.

Am I really talking to myself.
Or is this all made up
In my brain.

Please don’t
I will not answer,
I’ll give you
Hell of a fight.

I eat demons
Like you for breakfast.
Please
Get out of my sight.

I will never
Give up trying.
You will never
Get me to stop.

No matter how much
You eat at my insides.
Back I’ll push
As  I shoot for the top.

LIVE
LOVE
HOPE

WRITTEN BY
RICHARD SHICK

For what is a flower,
If you don’t admire it’s beauty,
If you don’t embrace it’s aroma.

For what is a songbird,
Without its beautiful songs,
Or  not being able to take flight
to spread it’s voice

For what is a Butterfly,
Without it’s cocoon to
Transform it’s beauty

What good is a heart
If it never produces a tear
Or brings a simple smile.

What good is Life
If you don’t LIVE  in the moment.
Instead of the past.

What good is Life
If we don’t LOVE with all our  heart.

What good is life,
If we live without HOPE

NOTHING

LIVE
LOVE
HOPE

WRITTEN  BY
RICHARD B SHICK

They say a picture is worth a thousand words,
then our friendship is an art gallery.

Some say money can buy happiness,
then are friendship is worth a huge salary.

Through ups and downs,
or ins and outs a bond that's never broken.

Because of our friendship,
we always know without words ever being spoken.

The pain, the sorrow and hurt,
that's buried beneath their skin.

And yet you have so much Love to give,
hidden deep within.

Hoping for that moment,
someone will crack their code.

So many things Inside their head
Hoping it doesn't explode.

Time will be the keeper
of every thing we do.

So live life to the fullest
and be happy being you.

Never regret a moment,
it makes you who you are.

You always are spreading happiness,
You are my brightest star.

Live
Love
Hope

written by
Richard B Shick

Today we live in
a world filled with hate.

Where a lie of one
can seal anothers fate.

Some people are real,
To many are fake.

Those we associate with,
is our choice to make.

Keep our friends close,
and our enemies at our side.

Because they are the ones,
with the most secrets to hide.

They will make up stories
and deny one of the truth.

They have no loyalty, morals
  or any couth.

Misery loves company
and those few friends they'll take.

They will slither together,
Like a nest of snakes.

Waiting for just the right moment,
To strike out of spite.

They'll strike with quickness,
with there venomous bite.

Breaking you down,
and tearing you apart.

You must react quickly,
before the venom reaches your heart.

So protect yourself
and give them a fight.

Beat them with love, purity
and the truth which is right.

Live
Love
Hope

By Richard B Shick

DAY by day,
Week by week

Taking all your  abuse,
Yet turning the other cheek

Continuously Dragging me down,
Lowering my self esteem.

Having No way  out,
Is how you make it seem.

I’m never good enough,
You'll never find someone better.

Building up my courage,
To finally write this letter.

Realizing who I am,
And what I’m really worth.

Meant to be respected,
As I walk upon the earth.

I’m finally standing up,
Finally standing my ground.

I deserve so much better,
Tell me how that sounds.

I finally had enough,
You keep me all depressed.

These feelings hidden inside,
It’s time to lay to rest.

I am a beautiful person,
And I’m worthy of so much more.

So make sure you kiss my ***,
As I’m walking out the door.

I know this won’t be easy,
But it’s what I have to do.

It’s time I love myself,
Instead off loving you.

Live
Love
Hope

Written By
Richard B Shick

Sitting here thinking,
How all the years have passed.

Always wishing to turn back time,
to make your life last.

To see your smile mom,
even if for just a minute.

To tell you how life goes on,
endless time limit.

Life hasn't been easy,
That i can say.

Many lessons learned,
Every single day.

Nothing will ever compare, to your life of pain.

But it was a life lesson,
you didn't die in vain.

Watch over me dear MOTHER,
Why I sleep.

As its my sanity,
I try to keep..

I pray to wake,
to another day.

My struggles have been real,
That I can say.

Help teach me what it is I'm suppose to know.

So my mind,  body and soul
Continues to grow.....

Live
Love
Hope

Written By
Richard B Shick

Have you ever fell in love
from the very very start.

With that special person
you hold very dear to you heart.

So many emotions
going through your head.

Too many to count
while lying in your bed.

Just waiting for the right moment,
to tell them how you feel.

To show them how happy they make you,
and what you feel is real.

Through ups and downs and thick and thin.

Your love for them,
always kept hidden within.

Afraid to let them know
what's really on your mind.

Afraid to lose what we have
a true love that's hard to find.

Afraid of being rejected
and made to look a fool.

So you always keep on
dreaming
and always play it cool.

Never being good enough,
to play that important part.

You just sit there and be quiet
and love them with all you heart.

Live
Love
Hope

Written by
Richard B Shick

Troubled I am,
Answers I seek


Uncontrollable pain,
Weary and weak.


Answers I  wish,
Were plain to see.

I listen to you,
But the problem is me.

Yet I don't know,
What I  need to learn.

All I really know is
Tag you are it  is it really my turn.

I'm it again
Things keep dragging me down.

Kicking me harder,
Why I'm down on the ground.

When do we go forward,
Or may I say up.

Hiding my sorrows,
Hey Bartender pour another cup.

Dealing with my troubles,
always blocking them out.

Others are more important,
I thought I'd figured it out.

But lesson continue,
And life will go on

The struggles will remain,
But we must remain strong.

Live
Love
Hope

Written by
Richard B Shick

Time apart,
Time standing still.

Lost moments of time,
We find what is real.

A woman so gentle,
A woman so kind.

A priceless work of art,
That we struggle to find.

So many fakes,
When seen at first glance.

Protect what is valuable,
When given the chance.

A woman so great,
That’s been battered and bruised.

A woman so wonderful,
That seems to get used.

What can one say,
But life can be mean.

You’re a beautiful woman,
An elegant Queen.

You’re a hidden Picasso,
Or a cherished Van Gogh,

A priceless work of art,
Never be afraid to let it show.

You're a rare find,
Sorry for their loss.

Your not just some peasant,
You my friend are a Boss.

LIVE
LOVE
HOPE

WRITTEN BY
RICHARD B SHICK

It’s time to crack the bottle,
Time to numb the pain.

Time to open the umbrella,
Time to hide from the rain.

Some have easy lives,
And will never know the struggle.

Never knowing what some go through,
Because all they know is a hustle.

Never given the chance,
Making it with what they had.

Caught up in their surroundings,
Never having a Dad.

I’m thankful for what I have,
I know It could be  so much worse,

That’s why I pay it forward,
I don’t need another curse.

I’ve had my own struggles,
In my own shoes I do walk.

Always keeping my head high,
No matter how much people talk.

I sit upon the fence post,
And try never to hold a grudge.

Because I know I'm not perfect,
I am no one to judge.

Still I sit here
Trying  to numb my pain.

Fighting off my demons,
Like I'm fighting off the rain.

LIVE
LOVE
HOPE

Written By
RICHARD B SHICK

Sitting here thinking,
All I can think about  is you.

Thoughts throughout my head,
At least I know I'm  true.

Not trying to be awkward,
Or chase you far away.

You have my utmost respect,
I feel that I must say.

I hope you don’t mind,
I will never ever offend.

Words lost or been hidden.
I’m not one that likes to pretend.

Don’t get me wrong,
I’m one that  you can trust.

But if I keep all this inside,
My mind would probably bust.

Theses words that I say,
Come from a genuine heart.

My words when I'm inspired,
I turn them into art.

You truly inspire my thoughts,
You really inspire my soul.

Put the pen to paper,
My words they start to flow.

My soul you have awakened,
It’s been sound asleep.

I only can hope and pray,
You don’t think I’m really a creep.


LIVE
LOVE
HOPE

WRITTEN BY
RICHARD B SHICK

Lying here SO peacefully
Relaxing in my bed.

My mind begins to wonder
So much is inside my head.

Soft gentle music
Playing in my ears.

yet nothing seems to help
Take away all the fears.

We are slowly destroying
The world as how it was.

If things don't change
We all may gave to wear gloves.


Technology pushing forward
New discoveries they always find.

Buying things out of habit
Instead of using our mind.

As a child life was simple
we had to use our brains.

WE Learned to be creative
While playing in the rain.

No mobile phones or computers
Were there to tie use down.

We were made to play outside
No worries were to be found.

We were always taught
To always work hard.

Making a Little money
By mowing many yards.

But we never stopped
And actually thought.

Are these things right
Because how we were taught.

To be successful
is them name of the game.

They teach us
Its all about fortune and fame.

Money greed and technology
Are my biggest fears.

Its Killing everyone of us
But its taking quite some years.

I think Its to late to save us
from our own demise.

All because we chose technology
Instead of learning to be wise.

We keep taking life
from great mother earth.

Instead of giving back
What she's really truly worth.

Humans won't survive
the test of times.
as long as they control your mind.

The Illuminati are the ones in control
We need to break that bind.

Music opens your soul,
its how its should always be.

I may not be able to change the world,
but I know who I was meant to be.
Live
Love
Hope

WRITTEN BY
RICHARD SHICK

Her beauty sets a fire to all it touches,
Not leaving behind her soul.

A soul so great it out shines her BEAUTY,
As she radiates her BEAUTY from within.

Sacrificing everything to prove she is worthy
Worthy of her own success.

A success self built on her own shoulders
Carrying the weight of  many trying to break her.

An unbreakable soul that continues to push,
Pushing forward against all those doubting her ability

A strong woman built with kindness yet resilient,
To all those that stand in her way.

She may be strong
but yet weak,
Loving
but yet still focused.
Knows who she is
Yet fulfilling what she  desires…..

Live
Love
Hope

Written by
RICHARD B SHICK

I’ve walked through
my darkest days,
Mostly alone
trapped inside my mind.

Not knowing if
I would make it,
In the end
I left the pain behind,

Never giving up
fighting for my soul,
Even though I was battered
and torn apart.

From the demons that once consumed me,
And tried to break
my weakened heart

A heart
that was already broken,
They thought
I would be so weak.

But little did they know,
They were the answers
I did seek.

What was once
will be no more,
For what held me captive
shall never be.

For what controlled me
will never again,
For what made me Blind
beware I now can see

I now know I am blessed,
As I continue to become awake.

Don’t  for once say you see a weakness,
I to made that mistake.

Let the journey continue,
Only one obstacle  in my way.

That obstacle is me,
That I’m happy to say.

That Shall never be,
I Now love myself
with all my heart.

Why couldn’t things been easy,
Where I knew
right from the start.

Live
Love
Hope

Written By
Richard B Shick

Your beauty is perfection,
Completely balanced you are.

Beautiful both inside and out,
You are a shooting star.

Someone I could only wish for,
Someone only in my dreams.

So connected I feel completely,
Atleast that’s the way it seems.

You slowly lift your shirt,
Exposing your silky skin.

As I gently place my hand on your back,
I feel connected from energy within.

A bond that’s hard to explain,
Words will never describe what I feel.

Is it all in my head,
Or is what I feel
truly real.

Don't ever be worried,
About the words
I say.

I will always be honest,
And real
Every step of the way.

The bond we've grown to have,
I promise to never break.

Take my hand
Walk with me,
This journey
we are meant to take.

I will be your teacher,
Yet it is I
that will be the one to learn.

I will share with you all my knowledge,
But wisdom you must earn.

I will be the light
During your darkest hours,
Next to you I will walk.

I’m here to listen
Not just to hear,
But to understand when we talk.

If you ever see me look away,
Afraid to look in your eyes.

I’m Afraid I may get lost,
Is the only reason why.

Not that getting lost is bad,
It would be an amazing trip.

I trust our bond will guide us,
We have become an unsinkable ship.

Life will be our captain,
With flow is the way we go.

Even if the seas get rough,
There’s one thing I’ll always know.

From the very beginning,
To the very.............
end.

I will today, tomorrow,and always
Be your Truest Best Friend.

Live
Love
Hope

Written By
Richard B Shick

I will not worry,
If it's Just for today.

I will keep positive thoughts,
That everything will be ok.

I will not anger,
If it's for just today.

I will take time to step back,
My anger kept at bay.

I will work really  hard,
If it’s just for the day.

I will give it my very best,
Is all I have to say.

I will count my blessings,
If it's Just for the day.

I’ll be thankful for the little things,
This is how I start my day.

I will be kind to all living things,
If it just for the day.

My love is pure for all,
In every single way.

I may not be perfect,
This journey
will be great

I will fall many times,
But my path
I will Always keep straight,

Everything is changing
I’ve woken my inner beast.

It’s time to shine so bright,
Like the morning sun in the east.

I know I will falter,
I know that I will sway.

But I’ll do my very best,
If it’s Just for today.

LIVE
LOVE
HOPE

WRITTEN BY
RICHARD B SHICK

I’ve seen you at a glance before,
Not recognizing  it was you.

From a distance I saw a customer,
It isn’t something new.

Then you came in and saw me,
Taking a second look.

Hey there bartender who is that,
I think he is a cook.

Yes you thought you knew  me,
And asked to make sure who I was.

As I came around the corner,
I knew exactly who
Just because.

Your beauty is irreplaceable,
A perfect  smile upon your face.

Eyes more beautiful than Saturn
Beauty deeper than outer space.

As I started to get a little closer,
I became happy as a kid.

I haven’t seen you in forever,
Happy I finally did.

I could talk to you forever
But you needed to eat your lunch.

Happy I got to see you.
A feeling I enjoyed so much.

Thank you for your time,
Glad we got to speak.

Look forward to Seeing more of you,
Each and every week.

As we  sit and gaze into
the dark of night.

We stare at each star
and it's amazing light.

Wondering how it got there
and why its  always still.

Never ever moving
as it would be against  ones will.

All the constellations,  
lined up in the darkened  sky.

Never ever changing,
Always wondering why.

What are there true meaning,
and how did they become.

Have they always been there,
Ever since life begun.

Questions we always  ask,
answers we always seek.

Why are some so bright,
and others  are so week.

Searching for the meaning
of how it all began.

Coming up with theories
  is the only way we can.

No  one is all knowing,
or do we think they  really exist.

All of this came about,
its something we can't resist.

To open up the passage way
is to open up our mind.

Look deep inside ourselves,
And be amazed at what we will find.

Live
Love
Hope

Written By Richard Shick

When I'm out
and you see me,
My feelings you may never know.

But when I put pen to paper,
My feelings usually will show.

Never afraid to share my happiness,
Or to let you read my pain.

I put all my thoughts on paper,
And never will I refrain.

From telling you that I hurt,
Or telling you what I know.

The thoughts and feelings
Inside my head,
And not knowing which way to go.

Some may think it’s a gift,
But truly it can be a curse.

All I know
when I let things out,
It keeps me from getting  worse.

Ever fight with a demon,
Laughing inside your head.

They can make you have fear at night ,
As if they are under your bed.

So If I can give you  wisdom,
Before I let you go.

Never fear letting things out,
It how you will continue to grow.

Live
Love
Hope

Written by
Richard B Shick

A  mind never truly sleeps,
Even when we close our eyes.

Thoughts spinning around my head,
My mind never tells no lies.

Words tend to find their way out,
Passing through my soul,

Sometimes racing so fast,
Unsure how this will go.

Birds singing in the trees,
Waves crashing on the beach.

Sometime I struggle to find the words,
They dance just out of my reach.

Sometimes people don’t listen,
Wondering if they really care.

Maybe it’s they don’t understand,
And that’s what causes their fear.

Spend some time inside my head,
If you truly want to know me.

The Possibilities are endless,
Until then that's  where I’ll be.

LIVE
LOVE
HOPE

WRITTEN BY
RICHARD B SHICK

Reflections in the mirror,
Foot prints in the sand.

Looking at who we are,
Leaving impressions when we can.

All we see is an outer shell,
Not knowing what’s inside.

Never knowing ones struggles,
With a smile they always  hide.

To many like to pass judgment,
For reasons  they’ll never know.

If one would take the time to care,
This is how one grows.

Stop staring in the mirror,
Your reflection is all you see.

Instead take time look inside yourself,
That’s the way it should be

We all have many flaws,
We all make many mistakes.

If you truly want to understand,
Then spend the time That it takes.

Some shells can easily be opened,
Others will take some time.

Being honest, loyal and caring,
It’s amazing what one can find.

I know that I am not perfect,
An I’ll never pretend to be.

When I look it that mirror,
It’s more than a reflection I see.

When my time is up,
And I’m just as memory.

Just look back at the sand,
My impressions will always be.

LIVE
LOVE
HOPE

WRITTEN BY
RICHARD B SHICK

Standing at a life’s crossroads,

This journey I must travel alone.


As I stand upon this mountain top,

Its my time to show that I’ve grown.


Time to be teacher,

And yet be the one that learns.


Time for a life of giving,

Watch at all the knowledge I’ll earn.


Time to start the healing,

This gift placed upon my hands.


Time to heal myself,

My foundation is strong where I stand.


I walked through that valley of death,

Then I  had much fear.


Until  I looked inside myself,

And saw I was the one to fear.


My thoughts consuming my soul,

Afraid I was losing my mind.


All along it was images inside my head,

Making me feel like I was Blind.

The cracks have started to surface,

The walls have begun to fall.


The power I have beneath this skin,

I would have never seen at all.


But I stand here looking in this mirror,

And answers I still seek.


Guess it time to look inside again,

Time for another peek.


Time to break the chains that bind me,

And keep me from who I am.


For I am the one that holds the answers,

It makes me who I am.



Live

Love

Hope



Written By

Richard B Shick

Life is never chosen,
it's a game we are born to play.

To many different obstacles,
each and every day.

Always trying harder,
always giving your best.

Life is full of anxiety
and worries upon our chest.

Live life in the moment,
whether in happiness or in sorrow.

Love like it's our last day,
we are never promised tomorrow.


Live
Love
Hope

written by
Richard Shick

Feeling ones frustrations,
Just by words that they say.

Knowing they are lost,
Needing just to find their way.

Speaking their own answers,
To questions that they seek,

Losing control of their mind,
Stop.
Look inside and take a peek.

You truly hold the answers,
To all you want to know.

Just dive deep inside yourself,
Those answers start to show.

Your happiness is so much more,
Than words anyone could speak.

We hold the key to our happiness,
And all the answers that we seek.

LIVE
LOVE
HOPE

WRITTEN BY
RICHARD SHICK

Sitting on the fence post,
Trying not to sway.

It ***** knowing the truth,
And not being able to say.

For now I’ll carry your burden,
For now I’ll carry your pain.

Not wanting to see your heart torn out.
And run over by a train.

I can already feel your sadness,
I know it’s going to be bad,

It really ***** being connected,
I always know when your sad.

Just know I’ll be here when that time comes,
I’ll always be a great friend.

This is how I stay loyal,
By your side I’ll be  till the end.

Live
Love
Hope

Written By
Richard B Shick

My hands gently caressing over your skin.

Your body shakes and shivers deep from within.

Feeling my warm breath
racing down your spine.

In just that very moment
I knew you were  mine.

Eyes to get lost in
deeper than outer space.

I gently run my fingers
down your sweet and tender face.

Our lips finally meet
causing one enormous spark.

Our souls both glowing
and shining in the dark.

My hands move down
massaging your breast.
I could continue my story
but I'll let you Imagine the rest.

Written By
Richard B Shick

Sitting here missing a friend,
she's gone far away.

Never knowing the impact she had,
when she went away.

she left her loved ones,
for some man.

when she could still be here, working on her tan.

we do things in life,
for some ****** up reasons.

And leave the people,
ones that are the believes ins.

We must travel paths
that have been chosen for us.

Sadly  those paths are the worst ones for us.

They are there to teach us about our lives.

We live we learn,
and we soon become wise.

Some people will come and many will go....

But never forget those,
that are there to teach us and it shows.

How much they miss us and how much they care.

The ones that are sad that you left and wish you were here.

Written By
Richard B Shick

It’s time to pen this letter,

You have been occupying my mind.

For You  I’m very grateful,

A friendship that not many find.

I miss old times together,

Now we are all these miles apart.

We became best of friends,

Bonded at the heart.

Always here with open arms,

Or just to lend an ear.

I will hold you in your darkest hours,

And protect you from your fears.

Here to spread some laughter,

And put a smile upon your face.

Here to love with all my Heart,

Our Bond never  replaced.

So just encase you haven’t heard,

I think you’re pretty Great.

I miss you my best friend,

While you are in another state😢

We shall meet again,

We will not always be apart.

Until that moment comes,

I’ll keep you deep in my Heart.

LIVE
LOVE
HOPE

Written by Richard B Shick

If I could only pick up the phone,
And hear your tender voice.

If only we could have one more day,
But we were never given that choice.

You were taken away from me,
at such a young age.

It’s been like reading a book
Yet Being unable to turn the page.

I miss you more than ever,
My pain always hidden inside.

Sometimes it slips through my broken cracks,
And I find it difficult to hide.

You truly are a blessing,
Because you gave me birth.

Then the saddest day came along,
When we gave you back to mother earth.

You will always be in my heart,
You will always be on my mind.

All the wonderful memories,
That are forever left behind.

I know you’re up there listening,
And I want to let you know.

I’ll love you for eternity,
But this Momma you already know.

Live
Love
Hope


Written by
Richard B Shick

As I walk,
I know I am not alone.

When I am in pain,
I know I’m not alone.

As the tears run down my face,
I know I am not alone.

During my darkest hours,
I know I am not alone.

Even though you are not here ,
You are still with me.

You show me,
When I can not see.

You give me strength,
When I am weak.

You guide me,
When I have answers I seek.

You have taught me,
how to be strong,

I look to you,
when things go wrong.

You are my rock,
and my foundation.

You are my strength,
And greatest inspiration.

I will continue to walk,
And will never be alone.

I will shed many tears,
And will never be alone.

I will have many dark hours,
And I know I will never be alone.

Until I breath my last breath,
I know I will never be alone.

I love you Momma

Live
Love
Hope

Written by
Richard B Shick

Sitting here
in meditation.

wondering about
my own  identification.

Dreaming  about
my summer vacation.

Reminiscing about
a past infatuation.

Do we need  
outer space exploration.

We thank the Armed Forces
for their dedication.

And seem to forget
the needy in desperation.

We need to help our own
show some dedication.

Or at least help them
change their life situation.

I know you can see
their frustration.

As billions go
to other nations.

Bet yet we forget our own

As I sit here
and continue in meditation.

I take myself
to a higher elevation.

But that's
your interpretation.
Only from
your observation.

As our children are suffering
from starvation.

There shouldn't be
any complication.

And yet so
many denominations.

we shouldn't put
any limitations.

from a country of
so much innovation.

But why does our government
seek world *******.

But yet they forget their own

We only see
their chosen presentations.

They show us only
certain altercations.

Then media  thrives
on all the accusations.

Why  all we read about
is their incarcerations.

Which cause
hate and assassinations.

From all there exaggerations.

Which causes
uncivilized demonstrations.

All the breakdown
in communications.

And the medias
absurd manipulations.

That tries to keep divided
our great civilization.

But when it really matters
there is great hesitation.

But yet we forget our own

In the book it says
lead us not into temptation.

But they create
such a fascination.

And push
our very own  expectations.

With there
sneaky modifications.

Of certain
well know corporations.

And provide
certain gratifications.

Without everyone's
consideration.

Or passing
the right legislation.

We our their
experimentation.

But yet get no
appreciation.

Which goes back
many generations.

But yet we forget our own

We have forgotten
our own foundation

That love
is what made creation.

And its disappeared
from our population.

All we see is
hate and annihilation.

But they don't show us
the right information.

The kind with
pure human consideration.

The kind
which causes admiration.

With out the feeling
of obligation.

Its time to begin
a new celebration.

And stop
all the hate and separation.

And show all love
with true aspirations.

LIVE
LOVE
HOPE
BUT NEVER FORGET OUT OWN.

Written By Richard B Shick

As I sit here in silence,
How can I help not to think.

Is my glass  half empty,
Or do I need another drink.

Random thoughts,
Running through my mind.

Come Sit and chat,
Who knows what you will find.

One thing you'll  find,
Is that I have an old soul.

My Mind is like a river,
It bends and it always flows

Sometimes it is a rapid,
And others it’s a creek.

It all depends on you,
Or the information that you seek.

Flowing through a valley,
Or falling  off a cliff.

Sometime what you let out,
Depends on the person your with.

Some will hold the key
To what we seek in life,

Others may be your enemy,
A double sided knife.

Be careful who you talk to,
Whether it’s a woman or a man.

Some will try to stop you,
Like a ****** they will build a dam.

Live
Love
Hope
Never stop flowing

Written by
Richard B Shick

Ever have a nightmare
keep reoccurring in your head.

If it happens why we are awake
We may be better off dead.

Things must go unanswered
How did this all start.

Wishing you could stop the pain,
Deep within your heart.

Heavy with guilt and sorrows,
Never being  able to speak.

How do you stop the pain inside,
Or find answers that you seek.

Monsters in your head
Eating at your soul.

Trying to subdue the beast,
Or at least be in control.

Lost dignity  from ones actions,
The pain will always persist.

It gets harder to control these demons,
Their power you must resist.

All we can  do is ask for forgiveness,
As we  pray and hope for the best.

We are still will be left with our demons
And pain upon our chest.

They say the key to healing,
Is speaking of the past.

But when words are never spoken,
The demons takeover fast.

Your mind becomes their playground,
And that’s where they stay and play.

Eating at Your emotions,
Each and every day.

Creating unbearable sadness,
By Tearing apart your soul.

Emptying out your insides,
Leaving behind a hole.

The monsters keep on clawing,
And dancing in your head.

Taking away your happiness ,
Wishing you were dead.

Dealing with guilt and sorrows,
Is how they all survive.

Hoping all the pain will end,
Just so you stay alive.

Their voices are getting louder,
Each and every day.

Trying to find the strength,
So I can keep them all at bay.

Live
Love
Hope
Written By
Richard B Shick

Why do we self destruct,
When we're so close to our goals.

Some find it hard to interpret,
Why  others  seem to know.

We can be our worst enemy,
Our souls seem
filled with doubt.

We must continue on our journey,
It's what Life's all about.

Conquering all our emotions,
Conquering all our fears.

Sometimes for a brief moment,
While other times it takes many years.

Never giving up,
Always pushing forward.

Never losing hope.
Never being cornered.

Our journey will be long.
So always stay true to our self.

Never giving up on hope,
BY placing
our struggles upon a shelf.

Always keep pushing forward
No matter
how hard it gets.

And keep on living life,
With love and no regrets.

Live
Love
Hope

Written by
Richard B Shick

Many words inside my head,
Always spinning around.

Like pieces of a puzzle,
Falling to the ground.

Some will lose many pieces,
And they will never understand.

The picture will forever be changing,
Just do the best that we can.

Some pieces are very important,
Those are the ones we keep.

Other pieces have little meaning
Don’t let those make you lose sleep.

Life is our own personal puzzle,
Be careful the pieces you choose.

Value pieces of struggle,
Those our the most precious to lose.

People will get jealous,
Of the pictures that we make.

So protect your special pieces,
Those are the ones they will take.

Some puzzles we will finish,
Those we display on our wall.

They remind of us of our struggles,
And teach us always stand tall.

Share all of life’s puzzles
With those who are true, honest, and real.

So you never have to worry,
If its your pieces they want to steal.

LIVE
LOVE
HOPE
Written By
Richard B Shick