In my mind you’re perfect
In my fantasy
I am always smiling
You’re holding hands with me
In my mind you’re here
Just two feet away
Staring into my eyes
We went back in time to that day
In my mind you’re single
Free to be the one
But in reality there’s darkness
Days there should be sun.

He looks at me
I fake a smile,
I run and hide and cry a while
He looks at me
Fear trickles down my spine
But again and again I tell him I’m fine
He looks at me
Like mind control
Staring me down and devouring my soul
He looks at her
Like she’s a work of art
He’ll love her, and he’ll break my heart.

Life is not a race.
Its a test
Of endurance,
Overcoming obstacles.
And finding out who you are.
It is not about who finished last,
Or who won the gold,
Its about the ones who made it.
Who actually completed the test.
Who survived.
And those who believe,
Will complete the test,
The ones who will win the race,
In their own hearts, souls and  minds.
*Cheaters Never Win

Do not stand at my grave and weep..
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awake in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft star-shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry..
I am not there. I did not die.

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                     to wisp
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and though it put the candle out
          it drew
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                      to yours