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John Buhler May 2014
Now i'm on my knees praying God help me, get me out of this rut that I've been living in for so long.  I can't help myself anymore.  I need your help.  I keep gong back to my old ways but this life i'm living ain't getting me nowhere.  When i stare in the mirror I don't see you.  I see the reflection of a broken man.  Hopeless, lifeless but it ain't enough to change.  The old ways are all I know.  I want to change but i don't know where to go.  I've been told to pray but I don't know what that is.  
What do I do?
Are you even listening?
John Buhler May 2014
Mom

From the time you found out you were pregnant you loved me,
Before you even knew me, you were so in love with me,
The moment I was born you were infinitely more in love with me,
As your last child and only boy, you were so happy for me to be alive.

When the doctors said I was sick, your heart hurt.
You were given a gift, and at the same time, the news that I might not survive.
You loved me, but didn’t even know who I was.

When I was in surgery, you stood at the window,
Heartache, pain, agony, stress,
Praying that I would make it out alive.
Your love was unconditional.

From a young age you showed your never-ending love.
Teaching me right from wrong your love never quit shining,
As I grew, so did your love for me.
You taught me to be a “fine young man,”
And when I disobeyed you still said, “I Love You.”

Growing up you showed me what love meant,
As I continue to grow, you continue to show your love.
Even when I didn’t show my love towards you,
You still found a way to show me your love.

Thank you for always loving me,
Thank you for always being there for me,
Thank you for being the best mom ever,
Thank you for being you.
I Love You.
John Buhler Apr 2014
Sometimes being first isn't always best,
Sometimes you need to step down to step up,
Sometimes you need to take a step back to move forward,
Sometimes failing is the only way to succeeding,
No matter what you do,
Do your best.
Don't worry about the guy beside you,
The guy in front of you,
Or even the guy behind you.
Worry about your battle,
Your progress,
Your race.
John Buhler Apr 2014
He took the bullet
For a man
He didn't even know
John Buhler Mar 2014
Snow melting slowly,
Blossoms approaching new life,
Spring takes its first breath
John Buhler Mar 2014
First snowfall falling,
Pure, perfect, white fluffy snow,
Stealing Falls last breath
John Buhler Mar 2014
His weak reflection
Failure to commit and attempt
Will never succeed
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