A night of sleep
is short, but not abnormal,
as my mind starts to race,
with a body still seeking sleep.

Darkness is around
as the walls,
the ceiling and all,
their nothingness not inviting.

In one more effort
to find the comfort
and peace that I seek,
for a few more minutes of sleep.

Then in the bed,
just heat of her body,
brings some peace.
Then a touch with my hand.

Knowing she's near,
tranquility descends
on my mind
as I find peace, I find sleep.

as final light fades
life is viewed as it has passed
no lies or regrets

final curtain call
closing out past and future
moments that are not

ones you left behind
cleaning the mess you left can
only shake their heads

Thoughts of what we really need to find happiness.

Never allow your expectations to get in the way of your happiness. Happiness is fulfillment.

Time to celebrate around the world,
called by many names
from many lands.

A time of gathering,
family yearly, time to caught up,
learning of missed moments of the year.

Looking back with thoughts,
moments and great cheer,
how we gathered around the tree opening gifts.

Coming to this time of year, memories bringing tears.

Thoughts grow strong,
wishing to relive some of that happy life.
But, there is no tree, there are no lights
or friends or family to share the days and nights.

Sitting all alone
on this night as the world celebrates
together in joy and happiness.

As I sit looking out at the world,
Wishing to be with friends and family.
Tears run down my cheek, I'm not at peace.
Loneliness my only friend.

Check on your neighbors who may be alone, you can cause a smile with just a little heart.

Cruis'in through my day
I tried to take my time
            Look'in all around to find a way to smile

            Cruis'in through my week
I always take my time
            Look'in all around for what will make me smile

            Cruis'in through my month
I always share my time
            Look'in all around and make someone smile

            Cruis'in through my years
I take a lot of time
            Look'in all around at years of many smile's

We have closed out April and welcomed May.

The rain did not come
The sun blazed on

Early summer heat
Conserve water

Hopes of saving our planet.
Conserve and stay cool

Work together
Life goes on

Go out and enjoy

Since this heat water no more

Memories go back in time,
but how far.
Is it to our birth
or our first year after that.

Finding my mind
not always aware of the time.
A place, a person or
perchance, just a passing thought.

Remembering times of good cheer,
fellowship and maybe a little tear.
Thoughts of my past
and passing friends that are no more.

New Years will be here soon,
as another has past.
A chance to renew,
starting from scratch, a new year.

Starting a new
with happiness and good cheer.
I get to start over
as it will soon be a New Year.

Drifting into the nothingness
that I allow my mind to wander to
or at least that is the story
I want to be told if I slip between the folds.

Expectations are small,
a small piece of happiness
for all, with a special place with my love.
Which makes life real.

Ups and downs go by in life,
but if you have a constant
undying love,
only the bright sunshine of day will shine through.

Showing you the lighted way!

Everyone in life has a journey.
each one is held accountable
for the path that is chosen
and taken.

But what if the details
and information are wrong
as you decide on your path
that will lead you through life.

Influences as we grow,
help guide us to find
our path for the future
life that we will lead.

The details for some
are sketchy and not clear,
which makes the choice
not as clear as we might like.

Clarity of thought
and idea are what we need
to make the correct choice
as we choose our path in life.

Mothers, fathers and teachers too,
all give influence to guide our way.
But in the end no matter what is taught,
it falls to each of us to choose our path.

Rain falls on the island,
as she
dodges rain drops
while she runs from tree
to tree,
in an attempt to
stay dry.

Finally she comes
to the meeting
place of her
lover.
They take cover
under the
canopy of the trees.

As they embrace
and trace
their fingers
over each
others bodies.
She reaches
between and touches him.

He traces
his fingers
down along
her body,
feeling the softness,
and curves of her body,
as he kisses her neck.

She guides him
to the soft ground
and they move to
become one
as she opens
to accept the warmth
of his body.

When I write
When I photo shoot
When I ride my Bike
When I fly a kite

My brain tells me what to write
My brain tells me what to shoot
My brain tells me where to ride
My brain tells me when to take flight

My brain tells me up
My brain tells me down
My brain tells me right
My brain tells me left

Is that RIGHT? NO LEFT?

I do these many things
As I sort for things
Some are found things
Some are lost things

I get advise
I don't give advise
I like advise
But it's my brains DEVISE

Sometime I want to drive???? Please???

But I have to remember
Which is Left
And
Which is Right

The beat of my heart,
may just be
in my head.

But when in the dark
lying quietly,
by your side.

The sound I hear
so loud, I expect,
it would wake you.

But the sound
is loud,
there in the dark.

Because you're near
and close
to my heart.

It had been over
3 hours since
going to bed.
And sleep came easy.

When 3 AM rolls around,
my eyes are open,
and my brain
seems to be slipping into overdrive.

Tossing and turning
staring at the dark
of the night
as I wrestle with sleep.

Getting up
to pace the floor
looking for my allusive sleep.
It's back to bed an try to rest once more.

It's no use
the thoughts are racing,
the eyes are open
and the brain is on overdrive.

So in reality,
it has come to the point,
the facts are in,
my night of sleep is at an end.

Moving in the shadows
Searching for space
A place to lay my head
Perhaps a piece of bread.

new days come
Searching again for space
That I may lay my head
Perhaps a cup of coffee.

Night falls again as the day come to its end,
Looking close as my eyes go shut
So less fears as I awaken
In another homeless place.

Aromatic coffee coming
fresh from the *** to my cup.
My day is complete since I'm having
that first cup.

A smile on my face,
picking up the pace,
now that I've had
that first cup.

My thoughts are racing
as I charge through my day,
at monumental speed, since
that first cup.

It's time to wind down,
day coming to night,
but my heart still racing, since having more than,
that first cup.

May the teardrops
on your pillow
turn to Stardust,
carrying you
to your love,
in your dreams.

A gentleman of the night hidden by shadows of light, fog shrouding his path.......
Planning a light supper at eight.

She was a soft skinned beauty attracted to the night, walking between the flashes of light. Avoiding shadows near dark. Must not be late, dinners at eight.

Turn right at the corner, don't want to be late, dinners at eight.

Stopped on my journey by a gentleman this night. Looked into his dark eyes,
I fall under his spell, following along.......Holding me close, a cold comfort I feel.
Moving to the shadows, out of the light, to be alone with my new lover.

Gentle kisses on lips, a firm grip to my arm, squeezing me close.
Then kisses along my bare shoulders, a small bite to my neck as my passion grows,
I grow weak from his taste, but we're not late, dinner was at eight.

Many words do leave my pen
along with many thoughts,
dreams and ideas,
expressed with ease.

I go to speak to God,
with many thoughts
of devotion and love.
But my words to God
seem to be lacking,
in the big scheme of things.

Truth comes forth in my mind,
that I have not given
or felt the love,
that I should for my God.

Speaking words of love
to my beloved,
comes easy as my heart
bleeds my love for her.

But is my lack
of words for my God,
because I have not
shown my God the same love,

That he deserves!!

Friendships deep enough
Are the ones that cause
The most pain

Like a marriage which
Should be your best friend
People change

We are not always ready
To take the journey
They have chosen

Every man in the end
Must travel his own path
Guided by the memories

Memories of life
That guide your path
With final arrival at enlightenment

The demons never win in the dark
            They are my playthings which I use in the dark
             I am not theirs because I control my dark

Playing Dodge Ball in Dark hallways of my mind
            They are my playthings which I use in the dark
            They battle hard yet always lose

Sitting on the edge of the blade of life
            They are my playthings which I use in the dark
            And always one foot in the light

Sitting between darkness and light
             So I stay grounded in life.
             But always keep in sight the light


                   NEVER LOSE SIGHT OF THE LIGHT

In life, others are only seen to be players within neurons that pass by my receptors, providing me with entertainment, sadness, laughter and often great joy.

Standing close as you to start your day
And not being seen I wish to stay
Trying not to be a hindrance in play

As you move through the day stay close
And yet keep my distance at most
Seen not as I move around to stay a ghost

As the sun shines brightly in the sky
And in my element am able to not say goodbye
Enjoying myself while attempting to hide

The sun goes down and you go to rest
Lay my head with you which is best
But stay unseen to all unless

You move just right and find the right light

Another day is
lit up by the suns
early rise.

The smell
of fresh roasted coffee
permeates the air.

As I savor
that first sip,
I am at peace with the world.

Rain tease us lately
         Baking earth lately.

Lakes are low lately
         Rivers are low lately

Trees die lately
          Grass dies lately

Prices up lately
           Money down lately

Suffering up lately
            Happiness down lately

Prayers up lately
              Attendance down lately

                               Looking at life lately

                                                               Sad lately

Happy New Year's To All. Friend or foe, it does not matter. For my foes, happiness may come in the form of Karma and hopefully you are right with the world.

To All The Rest Of My Friends and those that read my words:

May the new year bring enlightenment on your life and expectations. Bringing you all the joy and happiness that can be enjoyed by one human.

Always travel the high road and keep the world in site.

Roses In Garden
          With Early Morning Dew Drops
Now breakfast Table

Many go to war,
fewer numbers return.
The pain after returning
is hard to repair.
Missing friends not on the flight.

Memories of fighting
and of death.
Bodies burned,
mutilated and abused,
residing still in the minds eye.

Go on with life,
going forward to live that dream.
But in the dark of night,
demons come out,
displaying in your dreams the
vision still,

war and death.

You cannot hide the burden
carried of lost friends,
that saved your life.
So now you wonder,
why was it me and not them.

Time goes on
but the burden grows heavy
as the mind grows dark with guilt.
Until the weight is to much
to go on living a beautiful life not deserved.

It will end tonight as I cannot bare the pain beyond this point.

A knock on the door
and a package is received
unexpected since it's for me.

Lover from the past
sending a sweet treat to me,
mixed with a bit of love.

Many years ago
my fathers favorite treat
for the holidays to be complete.

Only a box of chocolate drops
that bring tears to my eyes,
as memories of my dad, flood my mind.