Regrets can leave you
wondering, yearning
and often wishing

You can never get back
what you never put out
this is so very true

Those LOST MOMENTS
are fleeting yet powerful
reminders of failure

Failure to act, be assertive
or man up to the situation
that you long to control

That special one or certain
opportunity skipped over
due to simple fear

How different might things
have been if you just went
for it without reservation

Guilt as defined your soul
the one who answers for
those LOST MONENTS.

Dramatic color changing of leaves
and cool breezy Autumn evenings
wake the senses with its beauty

INDIAN SUMMER declares a
switching of seasons as the coming
transition to Fall is forthcoming

Light sweater season or thin jacket
brings to bear stylish fashion that
still disavowals white or does it?

Long walks and tandem bike rides
along the lakeshore associates with
a well stocked picnic basket to share

Passion for this time of year knows
few boundaries and yet Snowbirds
pack and escape to warmer climates

The irony is astounding and still the
practice has been in place for decades
Love your seasons be blessed in them.

Sitting and waiting patiently
partaking in the spirited conversation
where no subject is off limits

Being mindful and yet having
respect for other opinions
I bite my tongue on occasion

My turn to reside in the over
stuffed reclining man throne
of exterior rejuvenation

Clippers cut, taper and edge
piping hot towels & warm cream
for the straight razor finish

Touched up with the burn of
ice blue Barbasol and talc wisk
finished by a crisp towel snap

A slow chair spin with the mirror
for a 360 view of barbers work
and confirm his skilled perfection

Payment rendered with a generous
tip on the DL while biding good day
to all patrons until next time.

If I was a great bird
an Eagle flying high
looking down upon
the world with a tear
drop in my eye
The damage done by
man, an altered state
of arrogant decisions
driven by greed
Do we really see it?
The poverty
The crumbling cities
The homeless
The politics
The crime
The police
The guns
The media
The parents
The children
The teachers
The food
The water...
PERSPECTIVE
is matter of opinion
we take for granted
as we look away
and walk on by
oblivious in our
own small world
of common issues
WE need to be better
as a people
starting with ME
I need to be better
and remind my
children what is
truly at stake.

Downtrodden times
call for moments
of visceral innovation

Ingenuity that stems
from a need to
supersede destiny

HUMANITY discovers
a way to push forward
in natural selection

Creative brilliance
is shown favor
in spite of our flaws.

I was
BORN FREE
to live life
and think free

I was
BORN FREE
to see the world
and sail the seas

I was
BORN FREE
to prosper
and be all I can be

I was
BORN FREE
to create
open minded to see

I was
BORN FREE
suffer plights
and lift myself up

I was
BORN FREE
to love
never giving up.

On that rare occasion
some friends and
lovers come and go

Reluctantly at times
or quietly into
the lonely night

Advantages are
often taken without
plausible merit

Mistaken kindness
for shallow weakness
reveals resolute truth

SEVERED TIES
may reclaim ones
dignity to self

The peace of
letting go may
reclaim self-worth.

Chardonnay nights
blur my thoughts
to a lesser reality
of a long week

Chilled to perfection
slightly sweet for me
room temperature
and extra dry for you

ONE GLASS, only one
to buzz my head
yet my face tingles
on glass two

Tolerance level
achieved to be sure
at home in my space
red & sleepy eyed.

Twisting and turning on the road
of life, we met, loved, argued and
loved again

We've travelled many roads prior
to meeting and found our way to
one another... no gps required

With in the legend of any map
contains the codes to decipher
how to interpret the map

Strengthening understanding
of ones self and adversary is
essential and necessary.

I notice you from a close distance
and wonder about and formulate
an initial opinion
All character flaws aside, I see a
woman of intangibles matched
by her beauty and great passion
Yet I still take stock of my valid
instincts and have you sourced
Considering all that you represent
I have you MEASURED to seek
the true narrative as if there is one.

AR

IN MY DEFENCE
I've never been
in defiance of the law

IN MY DEFENCE
I want to be able to
heal the world

IN MY DEFENCE
I've made suspect
decisions in life

IN MY DEFENCE
Father time has
caught up to me

IN MY DEFENCE
maybe I am a control
freak with much to learn

IN MY DEFENCE
I accept my punishment
and criticism like a man.

To anyone out there, please be
advised that I am RELEVANT
From my thoughts to my art
as a being of VISIBLE concern

Combined, I have no excuse not
to be great in all that I do.
Separate and alone could be a
recipe for total complacency

I dream of penning words that
one day inspire others to be
great, as I exclaim to all who
hear me... that I am truly
VISIABLE & RELEVANT.

Like an antique clock

whose main spring has

been over wound,

my feelings remain

extremely stressed

and raw

The likelihood of my

recovery is optimal

considering the

unnecessary drama

I'm still WOUND UP

and stressed, but

remain confident in

all things working

out for the betterment

of community and most

important... myself

WOUND UP over the

environment, civil rights,

human rights, global

hunger and lack of peace

Real world issues

need

Real world solutions

not

dreams of grandeur

The ability to unwind,

relax and exhale can

precipitate a calming

nature of peace.

We are all a bit tough on the outside

however it takes the complete

EXTERNAL GRIT to crack on

Bolstering ourselves to always be

more and assist when necessary

is a key element to having what

it seriously takes

Constantly judged how tough we

are inside, we tend to be judges

the interior incorrectly for the

benefit of external beauty, as

our roll models share our view

points.  A do what it takes

attitude helps to shine.

Convinced that we are inferior
we believe it and often wallow
in abysmal inner sorrow

Excuse after excuse may exist
on our part to hide the pain
and cast shadow on our doubts

We subjugate our paths to an
INTERNAL TRIAL of sorts,
then acquit ourselves to be free

The regrets of lost love can be
long term and damaging, but
not seeking love can be worse

Finding ourselves guilty lends
itself to feeling lost amongst
the crowded forest of trees

No light when looking upwards
as the leaves road block the path
to  a favorable redemption

What are the chances
love and romance are
in my cards

What's the opportunity
your love keeps getting
through to me

Clear and defined is my
path ensuring an optimum
chance for success

KEEP RISING to the top
like the finest of cream
on atop the milk

Step up to be on point
showing tenderness and
the ability to be loved

Set specific love goals
that a relationship can
maintain & withstand.

Doing my utmost to keep my word

is how I live as taught by my father

although he didn't always keep his

I make a concerted effort to be better

Now that I have a son, it is absolutely

essential 2 have his trust 4 my benefit

Never make PROMISES which cannot

be kept according to mother and as we

know... mom is always always correct

At the mercy of all who dictate my

inner circle, my blessings emanate from

from on high to shape my pathway

Oh PROMISES PROMISES, do I dare

break you, for the repercussions may

have lasting consequences on everyone

so I matriculate to refine my stance on

keeping PROMISES and all it entails.

If I had a million dollars
all the things I could do
some selfish thoughts may
come to mind, but the need
to help others is right to do

I could travel and view the
entire world by sea, land
and air... while sharing the
experience with very close
friends and family

Share the wealth and make
some dreams come true along
the way, while never forgetting
from where I came and making
sure others remember the same

Yeah, a new house and car are
obvious to all, however taking
care of my lady... well no gift
would be too large or small as
she loves unconditionally.

We disagree to disagree
  although it sounds nice
    truth be told, not really

Opinions may vary and
  we spat over what seems
    to be non essential matters

T E N S I O N  R I S I N G
  in the face of adversity
    we step away & regroup

Seeing the situation so
  much more clear as my
    head levels... a calm exhale

We come together in peace
  We resolve our views in faith
    We part strengthened in love.

My heart goes with you when you're not around

it seeks you like and arrow to a designated target

The longing to be in your presence is absolute

as I miss your sensual touch and revealing hugs

In my mind we connect on one accord as in a

perfect dream sequence from any love story

I close my eyes visualizing your slender frame

intertwined with mine as the music softly plays

Heart rate risen at the thought of your lovely face

you peak my curiosity and strengthen my faith

My passion for you fills the past empty spaces

therefore I remain yours, forever true and faithful.

Mobilized by a

symbolic force

of love & peace

to LIVE everyday

like its your last


Reflecting upon

past experiences

to uplift and

cultivate the soul,

one must be still


Contemplate all

that is good and

the adverse to

recognize direction

and clear course


Become a beacon

of light to all that

you know and

exude influence

over to be better


Plan it, execute it

and LIVE it

learn it, love it

and not only LIVE it

... LIVE it out loud.

Thoughts of you
wind swept hair on a summers evening breeze
Thoughts of me
available to your every need as a man should be
Thoughts of we
engaged in prolonged embraces of fluid passion

Mingled in our place of connection
where boundaries are few to none
and our bodies & souls are laid bare

Thoughts of you
raw, free and beautifully sweet
Thoughts of me
always thinking of your essence
Thoughts of we
locked away in LOVES CHAMBER

We see each other and recognize all
of our flaws and accept every one as
the love builds to multiple crescendos.

A charm it is for sure
as I struggled to find you
It took over 20 long years
and my thirst for you
will never waiver
A charm you are
in the twilight of my life
Hard to resist yet easy
to define your meaning to me
Ever grateful I will be to you
for your guidance, trust
and peace.

I am because I think

   or do think because I am

revealed in knowledge

   throughout the ages

as we move forward

   to squander all our noble

forefathers put in place


Global issues change daily

   this is truly not our fathers

or grandfathers planet as

   race, politics and religion

control the daily agenda

   and in my opinion this is

the WAY OF THE WORLD.

My heart is prepared to burst
with the thought of going
   though an entire lifetime with
   never feeling loves warmth

To be shielded from glow of
love without feelings ones
   arms wrapped around you
   to take away the pain & hurt

Never feeling the touch of
love wiping away your tears
   and locking gentle fingers
   as you walk together in sync

Being MINUS LOVE and not
tasting the soft lips of one that
   raises your body temperature
   compels me to weep in sorrow.

As I rise to wake in the early morn
  to take a key moment to recognize
    your overwhelming sheer beauty

      Seeking one who is basic in needs
        not caught up in the over made up
          glamour designed face of gloom

            Stripped to your core, I see your
              inner and outer beauty in a way
            that even you often can not

          You glow with simplistic pride
        as I watch you sleep unaware
      of my presence and admiration

    I respect your choices to be you
  from your cropped hair style
to your independence & strength.

Wake me then set me on my way
     crack my eyelids and expose the
  warning rays of sun to my face

Fill the room with bold aromas
     that energize life with fervor
and spring the body to function

One grand cup that overflows
     with goodness and blended
with cream and raw sugar.

Nose carefully placed at opening
     to absorb the caffeinated wonder,
yet again... its too **** hot to sip.

I see you in all your glory
refined & clad in fine silk

I see you at your worst
teary eyed, lost and broken

I stand in the gap with you
stronger together than apart

I feel the love emanating
building me to be better

I claim the life we cherish
forever yearning for peace

I thank the Lord for favor
always seeking His glory.

Looking into the distance
                   I cannot see ur lovely face
nor can I feel the caress of
                   ur comforting embrace

Looking into the distance
                   my mind wanders as to
ur presence in moments
                   of solitude and loneliness.

Looking into the distance
                   I gaze past the misty sky
and my internal journey
                   imagines ur hand in mine

Looking into the distance*
                   no distance is too great
that it keeps me from ur
                   love and lasting devotion.

Drinking in the long summer days
that seem ever shorter than usual
I long to be near you and taste your
sweet pillow soft lips again & again

My fingers fall gracefully through
your wind kissed hair as we lock
eyes and I JONES for a meaningful
connecting that only we can share

If I've fallen, then getting up isn't
an option as the jump in claimed
me at the onset and looking back
would diminish what is to come.

Often the game is played
  between two, yet the field
is not inclined to be level

Stakes can be skewed
  as one seems to invest
considerably more

Sublime to understand
  is it love or common lust
that shadows the path

Flirtatious & alluring
  nature compels us to
act frivolous at best

What is real or are we
  to apt to wear our egos
proudly on our sleeves

COY SENTIMENTS
  reveal inner shyness
longing to be freed.

Alas clarity culminates
  and true selves must
disclose their secrets.

My resolve has been tested as
this country has segregated
itself due to conflicting views,
speculated opinions and race

The PALPABLE DISCORD
shakes me beyond speech,
yet I am reluctantly asked
to render my idle thoughts

The divide widens daily
as the rhetoric conflict
escalates to childlike spats
resolving no tangible issues

Remain mindful to be clear
and levelheaded with regard
to all things... all things, albeit
large or small in detail.

Like a Meadowlark
you sing sweetly
waking me in the
breaking dawn

Sun cresses over
the looming horizon
bearing its warmth
upon my eager face

All things appear still
for a slight moment
in time, even the lake
pauses to sleep

The wind and clouds
hang motionless
like the Earth stopped
in mid rotation to rest

All is REFRESHED as
we begat as new day
full of glory and life
blessed from above.

Taking a portion of
culinary verbiage
and building a
strong relationship
begins by combining
essential ingredients

1 part - trust
1 part - honesty
1 part - compassion
1 part - respect
1 part - humility
1 part - levity

Wisk gently and
F O L D E D  I N
with the key binder
of love
Let it rise,
slowly bake on low,
let cool as needed
and enjoy for an
entire lifetime.

At the central root
   of our interwoven
      tapestry is a strong
          capacity to love
              originating at birth

                                 From the first touch
                                 we feel
                                 From the first kiss
                                 we receive

Elementary at our
   core value with
      respect to purity
         in understanding
            the context of love

                                  From the first hug
                                  that's embraced
                                  From the first smile
                                  that's graced

FUN-DA-MEN-TAL
   L        O        V        E
      full of grace, grounded
         in principal & entrenched
             in common foundation.

Gazing into your world
  I see the sunrise in your
     lovely & ornate blue eyes

As the power of the moon
  controls tides, you pull me
     deeply within your soul

Our connections forever
  remain R A P T U R E D
     in a compelling enigma

Unexplainable like and
  X-File episode, yet our
     attractions are seamless

U blanketed in my arms
  reveals a confidence and
     soberly tempered peace.

As in the days of Pentecost
when the disciples gathered
becoming on one accord in
the presence of the Lord

I relinquish my soul to seek
a deeper level of worship with
the One who sits Most High
to gain spiritual understanding

UPPER ROOM PRAYER
ultimately losing track of time
to claim peace, clarity and
love in a true clean heart.

It is most difficult to examine
this cycle of political rhetoric
The extreme overhyped
campaigns being presented
could be classified as brash
Toddler like in the creative
lies and falsehoods relayed
The Donkey and Elephant
determine themselves to be
parties of the people, more
like ***** of forgetfulness
Tired of the drama
Tired of the lies
Tired of the innuendoes
Over and over we are being
bullied to conform to
the status quo or total
wholesale changes
We desire transparency and
overt clarity to have a glimmer
of a strong world leader
My cynicism remains
crystal in objectivity.