"One lie weakens a thousand truths."

"Karma finishes what revenge neglects."

"Time heals, steals and reveals."

"The future is uncertain, but we play a part in its design."

"Help when you can. Pray when you can't."

"If your life is out of focus, it's time to change the lens."

"Instincts over impulse, always."

"The only thing better than a second chance is never needing one."

"Fear is a light sleeper."

"The devil is always looking for a dance partner."

"You can't change the past, but it can change you."

"Some are born with a silver spoon, others with a pitchfork."

"Even the smallest of pebbles has its place in the sand."

"Every tear has a name."

"Write your failures in pencil; your triumphs in ink."

"Hope is always listening."

"The best companion is your imagination."

"Two things you should always trust: your gut and your God."

"Scars speak every language."

"Only I think like me."

"We're remembered for three things: the times we did good, the times we did bad and the times we did nothing."

"Every underdog wants to be top cat."

"Love never travels alone."

"Hindsight teaches when the test is over."

"Dreams reveal what memories conceal."

"The problem with the world is the wolves outnumber the sheep."

"You can't spell tragedy without rage."

"Intuition is your strongest ally."

"Focus on the valley and the hills will disappear."

"Never trust an idle thought."

"A wounded animal always shows its teeth."

"When you ignore pain, it ignores you."

"The past and future are distant cousins."

"We're all buried treasures waiting to be found."

"Moonlight is for lovers and devils."

"Temptation always invites itself to the party."

"Everyone's story has a secret."

"Scents and songs are nostalgic reminders."

"Time is a tattletale."

"There's a special place in heaven for those who suffer on earth."

"Life is a dir†y fighter."

"Sometimes all that's left is a penny and a wish."

"The mirror mimics what the mind imagines."

"Tomorrow is a wild card."

"My favorite exercise is sleepwalking."

"What the blind man sees, the sighted man seeks."

"The ego is a phony friend."

"Luck will take you as far as fate allows."

"Two things that never forget: elephants and broken hearts."

"My train of thought has no conductor."

Colors blend in clouds,
The amber sky is glowing,
White stars will soon shine.

I see everything,
I've been where you've been and back,
I know your future.

Quiet waves approach,
Merging with the fallen sun,
The water is calm.

Bite size, yet so big,
Carrying all that is pure,
Soft as a pillow.

Reflections of time,
Floating across the river,
Memories arise.

Beyond the mountains,
Sunlight rests above the clouds,
Hidden by the storm.

When I hold my tongue,
My mind becomes a prison,
For it is there,
That every unsaid word,
Is left to dwell.

I make it a point to get up at odd hours,
While the world sleeps,
For that is when,
The uninterrupted beauty of the universe,
Is mine alone.

When I hesitate,
I think of the warrior,
Moving with reckless rage,
And find meaning in the moment.

If you claim to be like me,
I'll label you a liar,
For I would recognize myself,
Instantly,
In another.

While walking down the seashore,
I came across a broken shell,
And pondered on,
How many pieces of me,
Have been taken away.

I can't offer anything else but free words of wisdom,
So try this on for size,
If you want to do it, do it, don't hesitate for a moment,
Or there's something that you will realize,
If you pass on a chance, that be may be your last,
Even though it might not look that way then,
If you say, I wish I could, and you could, but you don't,
It's not the start you're at but the end,
So when you look back on life be sure to listen,
For that one long hopeless sigh,
If you hear it you'll know you were afraid to fail,
Because triumph begins with a try.

Hidden oasis in the Garden of Love,
Happiness transcended on the wings of a dove,
Slow streaming waterfalls reflecting sunlight,
A vision of beauty forever kept in your sight,
Great hills and valleys beyond your belief,
Soft waves caress white sand at your feet,
Green grass greener than the eyes can conceive,
Flowers blooming so tall they reach up to your knees,
Clear blue skies filled with the birds song,
Shining stars that sparkle at night by the pond,
Fresh fruit and fine wine at your fingertips,
And for your dreams to come true all you make is a wish.

One time,
Was all I had,
I knew it,
But, blew it,
She was clueless,
I froze,
And she left,
Forever,
Unaffected,
By what I failed to say,
That day,
Which was,
I love you.

As I close my eyes the sandman appears,
He whispers your name into my ear,
From that moment on I have you again,
With each new beginning having no end,
I pray that night will not give into day,
For that's when the sandman will be on his way,
I spend the rest of my time waiting to see,
What image of you he will bring back to me.

She laughs at his jokes,
The way she laughs at mine,
Does she see him in me,
Or is she blind,
I see her everyday,
Sun up to sun down,
He's away most of the time,
But, now he's around,
They share a past,
We share today,
Is our future stronger,
Than their yesterday,
Only time will tell,
But, I can't wait,
I feel like a fish,
Caught in the bait.

Twilight rests on Mother Nature's cheek,
Storm clouds slowly fade away,
Lily pads hold hands in the pond,
Awake, the feared animal begins its prowl,
While the ocean settles its dispute with the sand.

Wilted beauty on fallen leaves,
Life temporarily sustained,
Lying beside the old oak tree,
In frail comfort, still,
Until the blowing wind.

Gentle, playful faces,
Dancing slowly in solitude,
In a conflicting world,
I found love standing alone.

Endless trees secluded by nature,
Where strength sleeps and birds sing,
I smell life as I pass through its grasp,
And regain the innocence I lost long ago.

Caged emotions,
On crumpled paper,
Painful words,
In faded ink,
Reveal,
A sacred memory,
From a story untold,
Trapped in the mind,
Of a tortured soul.

I've hit a half-court shot,
And missed a lay-up,
I've been hired,
And fired,
I've loved and lost,
And lost the love,
I've seen deaths,
And rebirths,
I've tasted a snowflake,
And a bløødy lip,
I've seen an underdog triumph,
And a champion dominate,
I've been underestimated,
And overrated,
I've shook a welcoming hand,
And waved a sad goodbye.

I've seen you once before,
And instantly I wanted more,
You didn't know my name,
I spilled my drink on you,
You laughed it off and then I knew,
My life was about to change,
I walked you home that night,
It was cold,
And you held me tight,
How could I go away,
We talked everyday since then,
In the morning and evening,
I always knew you'd stay,
You whispered, I do,
I held back the tears,
Said, I do too,
And now you have my name.

Thoughts thumping,
Like hail on the windowsill,
Treacherous currents,
Power a sea of sin,
Regret is on the horizon,
As I succumb to temptation,
Too powerful to resist.

Too old to go back,
Too young to go yet,
Perpetual thoughts,
Orbit the mind,
Questioning,
An eternal existence,
Or temporary stay.

Remnants of childhood resurface,
Frostbitten memories begin to thaw,
Anxious heartbeats pound through the skin,
Approaching the steps where I once dwelled.

A peaceful soul in agony,
Suppressed memories reappear,
Courage is shown so no one knows,
That perseverance stems from sheer fear,
A warrior's mentality conquers all,
Vengeance is a relentless friend,
Inner peace versus outer rage,
A dual that lasts till the bitter end.

I see you when the sun surrenders to sleep,
And the stars open their eyes like a newborn child,
Beauty pure as the crystal sea that caresses the pebbled shore,
If ever a look could steal a heart, you are my thief,
Just like hands of a clock turning to meet, we are one,
Soft as a lullaby delivered by angels,
Your crimson love pours over me.