Daniel Peters

Daniel Peters Jul 2013

Memories

We laughed together.
We sang together.
We embraced one another
when we were scared or
when we were saying goodbye.
We talked all day.
We talked all night.
We talked when we were scared.
Do you remember when we met?
I do. And you're still as beautiful
now as when me met. If not, more.
My love for you grew minute after minute.
My love for you is still strong after all this time.
But what happened?
Now we barely speak.
I'd be lucky enough to get a hello.
Clearly you moved on while I still wait.
Waiting to make peace.
Waiting until we see one another.
Waiting until we talk again.
I am now alone.
Alone in the dark.
Without you, I am nothing.
We were never together I know,
but the relationship we had,
what we had was special and rare.
Now it's just a figment of my mind,
a memory.
I hope someday that my dream will
become a reality and that we can make peace.
But until then, I will still wait.
But until then, I will shine the light.
The light that will guide you to me.

Daniel Peters Jul 2013

Sounds of Rest

The sound of a thunderstorm,
with the rolling thunder and cracking lightning,
the rain drops hitting the windows, dancing like no tomorrow.
I start to imagine what's going on in the sky.
Is God having a party?
Are angels bowling?
Whichever it is, it helps put me to sleep.

The sound of a ukulele being strummed,
the the stings perfectly in tune,
then, in an instant,
I strum.
The sound is more than words.
My body slows down at the sound,
my breathing slows,
my stress is no more,
I am calm,
like the breeze on a beautiful spring afternoon.

Daniel Peters Jul 2013

My War

The day is drawing near.
My heart is full of fear.
The line is drawn.
It is time to dry my tear.

The night is nearing dawn.
Everything is just, wrong.
Day and night I lie awake,
Knowing that I am just a pawn.

I am about to break.
I let him get into my head, that snake.
I must meet my fate.
God I made a big mistake.

It is time to push accelerate.
Time to destroy what I create.
My time to fight is here.
I will be the bate.

To my beautiful dear,
Wipe away that tear.
I will find you again.
Meet me at the pier.

I can feel the sweet cold rain.
I have fought through the pain.
I already know the game.
They will forever feel my bane.

I am the one to blame.
But my heart has the burning flame.
I cannot, will not die.
Time to take aim.

My time has come for me to be that guy.
Of course I will cry.
The day it ends everyday draws near.
Until I see you, goodbye!

The day is here.
My soul knows no fear.
I have passed that line.
Forever and always, my dear.

Daniel Peters Jun 2013

Never Giving Up

I am far from the finish line.
I am hurting and sore.
My body wants to quit.
It keeps yelling at me to stop.
It keeps screaming for me to stop,
but I do not listen.
My heart will always tell me to push.
That is what I do, push to my limit.
When my limit is reached, I go further.
I just want to quit, even when it is tempting me.
Quit's temptation is starting to overpower me,
just like all of the other times.
The times I failed myself.
The times I stopped when I was so close.
The times when I was scared.
Will this be just another time?

NO! NOT THIS TIME!
This time I will fight.
This time I will succeed.
This time I will not hold back,
for I am strong.
Friends are rooting for me.
My heart is telling me this is the time.
The time I make my choice.
Turn away, or walk through Hell?
Hell has nothing on me.
I will finish this and find glory.
I cannot and will not be stopped.
Nothing can bring me down for I am a beast.
Success is on my mind.

"Pain is temporary, glory lasts forever"

Daniel Peters Jun 2013

Who I Am

I am no one special.
I am just a guy.
A guy who is a
little out there.
Ok ALOT out there.
I am not normal.
But....... I am just human.
I make mistakes,
but I learn from them.
I have been called "The Man"
and even "The Legend" at rare times.
But those titles mean nothing.
My life is not about being accepted.
My life is about being there for others,
making other people laugh.
My biggest joy is seeing people smile.
God has given me this gift, this gift
that people wish they could possess.
I am one who sees positives from negatives.
I see hope in the world,
even when it's full of evil.
I am a light in the darkness.
I will help those in need.
The VeggieTales told me,
"I can be your friend!"
I will never EVER leave you
in the dark.
I am one who does not fight.
I have always been a peaceful giant.
Who am I?
Just a kid.
A kid yearning for adventure.
My imagination over powers me.
I am in a constant dream in my mind.
I am one who gets off track.
Who am I?
No one special really.
I'm just a guy.
A guy with an imagination.
Never judge a book by it's cover,
you don't know what story it holds.

Daniel Peters Jun 2013

Eternal Happiness

Here I am, in this bed again.
I don't think I am leaving
this time.
Do I regret anything?
No chance. Every single
choice I made, every single
consequence I endured made
me who I am today.
I can leave this world with a
smile.

My family is by my side. Not
only my wife, but my children
and my guardian angel. He is
alone.
In the corner, it is watching.
The thing a normal man
would fear.
But not me. I stare that
demon in the eyes and
laugh. It is scared
because it failed its master.

I am slowly letting
go.
My adventure is over.
I did what I was supposed to
do, and now, I can now rest my
eyes, forever.
Goodbye beautiful world,
you have done me well. More angles
are showing up. My time is up.
I start to reminisce about my life.
Yup. No regrets.

Tears of joy start rushing
down my face. My
smile becomes infectious
for everyone in the room,
even the angels, start smiling.
Well, it's time to let go.
I love you all very much.
With the angels calling my name,
my eyes slowly close.

I see a light.
That light, that familiar light.
No that can't be.
Mom? Dad?
Welcome home son.

Daniel Peters May 2013

A Dream

Her hair, her eyes.
Her smile, her laugh.
When I see her, I feel weak.
When she speaks to me, my heart warms me.
Her hair, more beautiful than a summer sunrise.
Her eyes, more beautiful than a moonlit clear night.
Her smile, so infectious that I can't help but smile back.
Her laugh, the most beautiful sound in the world.

When I'm with her, nothing matters.
The universe remains silent, just for us.
At first I thought we'd be like "Boy Meets World."

When we talk, the world disappears.
It's like we're the only two people on Earth.
It's quite soothing to talk to her because we connect.
Connect like Cory and Topanga.

After a long time, I ask, "Would you like to go out with me?"
Confidently I smile as I look at her bright eyes.
Then those fateful words are uttered,
"I like you as a friend."

In defeat, I slowly get out of the red-zone.
A cloud opens up on me and starts pouring.
Eventually I start to drown, until......
THEY pull me out. Those crazy guys I can call brothers.
The save me from drowning,
Save me from becoming who I'm not.
Then I learn,
I learn to let her go.
I don't fight because I have proven myself enough to her.

But don't get me wrong.
Being her man would be a dream come true.
But that's just it,
A dream.