Up early into the morning
sunlight just about to break
through into the new day

We'd "KICK THE WILLIE"
until complete exhaustion
without a care in the world

No subject was off limits
from religion, to politics,
favorite songs and old times

Food was always key and
who's mother was the best
cook in the land

The most ridiculous jokes
told and don't get me started
on sports... oh my goodness

The best of times to be sure
with good friends who
understand what's real.

L A B E L S
are for cans
not people

we slap one
on anything
or anyone

derived to
segregate
without cause

history will
show & prove
our errors

we are human
we are people
we are one race.

In a world of all
that is right
I choose to go
LEFT.

Leaving me with a
duck-faced-pucker
that only a mother
could truly love
Bitter to your core
and odd in shape
yet you often shine
as a center piece
Contrary to be sure
you are capable of
meaningful change
I've slipped your
wedge into my beer
I've added you to
my cakes and pies
and touched with
sweetener, water
and plenty of ice
you concoct a
simple beverage
that stands the test
of time and tradition.

MAKE YOUR DAYS COUNT,
DON'T COUNT THE DAYS.

I play to remain
two steps ahead
to outwit & outlast
Moves are made
adapting to ever
changing strategy
The resolve to
take calculated
risks and sacrifice
key pieces to
ensure victory
Knowing all of this
I still paly on a high
level in my mind
LIFES CHESS GAME
is real and take backs
are not optional as
we play for keeps
we play for survival
we play for love
we play for family
we play for redemption
we play to win.

You stand alone
as a beacon to
every ship that
crosses your path

Structurally sound
with a powerful
beam atop your
shoulders

Life saver, house
and part monument
your historical
presence is solidified.

From across the room
I subtly gaze upon you
in a manner that only
the two of us can share

My eyes work my way
from the bottom up to
catch your glossy wet
LIPS that call my name

Thoughts of tasting your
LIPS moves me to feel
a heightening of being
aware and ever present

My body flexes itself to
prove your abilities to
stoke a fire within me
and establish comfort

The connection of your
kiss erupts my entire
body to tremble with
joy and overt passion

I believe the spark that
lies between us and holds
true to its word, as we
engage one another.

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.

We all should live life
as if we had just one week
not texting old friends
yet calling to speak

We all should live life
and dispense with the past
reconnecting with family
as the bonds will ever last

We all should live life
and love till the end
while being of good faith
until the day we ascend.

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.

Like clinched fingernails
slowly grinding down
an old blackboard
you received my attention

The few hairs on the back
of my neck stood tall
like a soldier in formation
at a military parade

Was it simple fear or terror
that my mind perceived
upon the news of your
non expected passing

A phone call that made
its way across the country
reaching my tender ears
telling me of your demise

Gone far too soon as I
never was able to say
farewell and express my
love and gratitude

I regret you never meeting
your grandchildren and
witnessing the interaction
and knowledge imparted

Alas I take this opportunity
to say I miss you and love
you for who you were as
a father and mentor to me.

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.

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.

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.

Upon you we place our finest
to display before all the world
The focal point above our
commonly gilded fireplace
Family heirlooms and our
finest crystal or bric-a-brac
We proudly give credence
to our sense of taste & style
Trophies and awards
we sit upon you to stroke our egos
and brag of our accomplishments
Fine sculpture and wedding photos
to remind us of out joyous past
Sterling candle sticks and passionate
notes of love to spark romance
You hold out hopes and dreams
with strength and dignity
We lean on you to hold us steady
while you remain unencumbered.

Longing for my second home
that native land of true patriots
vast her glowing heart and
teaming with pride

You are family to me as my
heart connects with yours
We have created memories
and shared life long dreams

Never too far away the MAPLE
DISTANCE replenishes my soul
and recharge that inner battery
lifting me back up to peace

Family, friends and food
home, health and happiness
combine to spread love
over the bridge of life.

As you sit back
and survey all
that you have created
I wonder if you
are pleased
Would you make changes
would you do anything
different...
knowing how it's played out
to this point
From the heavens
to the Earth
You are the
MASTER OF ALL
Your hand commands
awesome power
and Your words
the same
I wonder if
through Your eyes
we have failed YOU
Can we do better...
yes.

MAYBE
I need you
MAYBE
I don't
MAYBE
time will tell
or
it will stand still
MAYBE
the sun will shine
or
the stars will fall
MAYBE
I love you
or
am I in love
MAYBE
my heart will flutter
or
stop from your beauty
MAYBE
clarity will open my soul
or
close the hole of the past
MAYBE

Saddened by my actions
that brought water to
your beautiful eyes

I exclaim my remorse
on bended knee before
God and the world

Hurt and distraught
a step is taken back
realizing pains depth

A second chance is
warranted as you
yourself were human.

Meaning of
life is
the life
you mean
to make.

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

Keeping in time you
is essential as the air
I breathe

The rhythm that flows
between us is timeless
as the years we've shared

My heart beats in sync
with yours as we seal
our deep connection

Just as a METRONOME
keeps pace and time, I
aspire to with you.

I've written hundreds of poems
yet a milestone of sorts has been
made crystal clear

I was in poetry limbo for years
never in care about words that
lift up, affect or challenge me

I'm whole with a vision to
reclaim my style, to change
the world with one poem

Clarity is empowering
a force of nature that has
no boundaries to restrict.

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.

This parasitic plant
has many rumors
& myths surrounding it
From the Greeks to the
Scandinavians and Brits
MISTLETOE has been
misunderstood and uses
even more obscure
Utilized for good luck
and peace in ancient time
we all prefer the modern
use to kiss beneath
Placed at the center of
any doorway during
the Christmas season
we seek that special
smooch from the one
who moves our souls.

Taken for granted or
taken out of context
We often hear what
we want to and the
focus is near sighted
Random conversation
that goes sideways at
the drop of a hat
builds a distinct stress
Explanation ensues
and all reasoning falls
by the way side
Trust must be rebuilt
Honesty must accompany
The rise and fall of love
suggests many complicated
facets that often evoke
bias emotions.

Our understanding of
the fairer *** is fleeting
of this we cannot deny

Try as we may we remain
vexed and perplexed
although we press on

Just once and only once
please take our words
for what they simply are

Never attempt to think
for us or change our
words to what you think

Take it on faith that we are
not trying to confuse you
or play with your mind

Yes we are different yet
our love and passion are
the common binder

We can hopefully agree
to disagree without fear
of retribution over time

Emotions may run high
and tears may flow but
perspective must be kept

We all make mistakes and
either is perfect in our ways
so mindful we should be

Take heart and know for
fact that we adore you
until the end of time.

We all have one
and admitting it
is half the battle

You can be honest
about it or we can
front like a criminal

Good or bad
the motives we have
often define us

Being slick to
the game of life
is a choice to play

Have a positive
M.O. and be real
and true for yourself.

MORE of you in every way
I require MORE without knowing what I need
MORE trust?
MORE love?
Ever MORE time to share
Does MORE show my greed?
MORE needs?
MORE understanding?
MORE of you everyday

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.

We all have that
favorite song
that takes us
to another place
and time
We reminisce on
special moments
which offer a
fond memory
or life changing
time in space
We get MOVED
to tears, laughter,
or anger from
a particular piece
of music
Lets face it
music has power
to not only lift up
but tear down
We sing allowed
in our cars, showers
and rooms when no
one is around
We evoke all the
emotion and passion
summed up in a
single lyric which
is global in nature
We are MOVED to
protest, make love
and dance
We are MOVED to
create, sing and
feel.

Your
MOXIE
is real
on the surface
you are soft
and gentile
but
your soul
screams of
courage
and reverence
A woman
of deep substance
you are
defined by
no man
only
self.

Wet, cool and ***** with a slight odor
of Earthy colors
We stomp you, play in you
and some even use as a  beauty mask
The myth of the healing properties
of MUD is real, but don't take my word
for it... discover for  yourself.

When Greek mythology
conceived the god of love
without question
they did dream of you

MY EROS of pleasure
who's sweet nectar
causes me to be drunk
within her your *****

Your defining fragrance of
lotus blossoms and
African vanilla
inspires ****** notions

MY EROS is
sensuality personified
the alpha and omega
of loves ultimate high.

Never Underestimate your worth
your willingness to overcome
your strength to achieve

Never Underestimate your creative mind
your light to uplift others
your faith in times of doubt

Never Underestimate your spirit
your heart when others do
your ability to see good

Never Underestimate your Gods love
your ability to change the world
your true path to greatness.

NEVER WAIVER
in your dreams
stand steadfast
and resolute

NEVER WAIVER
in love
jump in with
both feet & commit

NEVER WAIVER
in your word
do your best and
keep it always

NEVER WAIVER
in your handshake
be firm and tight
keeping eye contact

NEVER WAIVER
with your heart
give it freely with
absolute compassion.

Once I was terrified
                                  of the dark
no sleep was to be had
                                       frightening thoughts
would enter my mind
                                      coupled with the creeks
and eerie sounds
                             of an older house
even saying my prayers
                                          wasn't enough to
override my weak & youthful mind
                                                               eureka
a game changer was introduced in
                                                             my life
which enabled me to rest in peace
                                                            eyes closed
and dream of things good and kind
                                                           a compact
size NIGHT LIGHT was just enough
                                                            to balance
my sleep rhythm and lend more
                                                     consistency to
my childhood days.

Once I was terrified
                                  of the dark
no sleep was to be had
                                       frightening thoughts
would enter my mind
                                      coupled with the creeks
and eerie sounds
                             of an older house
even saying my prayers
                                          wasn't enough to
override my weak & youthful mind
                                                               eureka
a game changer was introduced in
                                                             my life
which enabled me to rest in peace
                                                            eyes closed
and dream of things good and kind
                                                           a compact
size NIGHT LIGHT was just enough
                                                            to balance
my sleep rhythm and lend more
                                                     consistency to
my childhood days.

As I walk my pod
securing all door
protecting the public
and myself
I contemplate
what the inmates
dream about
Lock in
and yet to have
their day in court
As the
NIGHT OFFICER
I wonder if they
regret
Are they
wrongly accused
I shine my light
in every cell
on my tour
I record my
actions to assure
maximum safety
I'm charged to oversee
the worst of the worst
in this place
I would never wish
to be on the other side
of that steel door
a 4X8 concrete box
steel bunk with an
ultra thin mattress and
no pillow
no freedom
no life.

NOBLE
                 is the man
who walks by faith
with the Lord above

NOBLE
                is the man
who's heart is clean
like wings of a dove

NOBLE
                        is the man
who works hard
daily supporting family

NOBLE
                  is the man
who puts others first
forsaking all others

NOBLE
                  is the man
who walks tall in the
face of adversity

NOBLE
                    is the man
who practices peace
with a heart of clergy.

My mind is aware
vividly aware as I
  know my dreams
   are in full color

Unlike day dreams
mine take place at
  night as I gaze into
   blank dark vistas

Mesmerized it
seems yet I focus
  deeply on a plan
   a vision a task

One larger than
the next I envision
  life so clear as if
   it was day time

I snap back to
reality and remind
  myself to write it
   down or lose it.