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From
The
Heart
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All My Friends
You have given me so
many wonderful days.
You have helped me inso many gracious ways.
You have touched me so
deep in my tender heart.
I want to thank you all but
do not know where to start.
Do not think of me as
having come and left.
But call me when you
need a cheerful lift.
God Bless
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Alone
I sit alone thinking about all I have done and to do
In the quiet of the night I can focus and reflect
Thoughts come quite easily in the stillness of the shadows
That surround me like a fugitive holding me in check
Am I being held as a hostage or a prisoner?
This is the present question that confronts me
Do I make elaborate plans for my clever escape?
Or do I pay a handsome ransom in order to go free?
How ironic to be held captive without walls or chains to bind
No lock upon the latch no guard outside the door
Loneliness does a prison make inside the troubled mind
From which there is no escape not even though the floor
What hope have I to break this stifling hold
That keeps me from sleep and any thoughts reprise
The night is gravely still, deafly quiet and deeply coldMy only hope of freedom lies in the warmth of the sunrise
And if the sun refused to rise, sleep in late or maybe
Hide behind a curtain of clouds to shy to show its face
I know of one certain cure that is sure to set me free
And that is your beautiful smile and charming grace
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Barefoot in the Sand
Walking barefoot in the white beach sand
Invites my sleeping senses out to play
Especially when I am walking with you
On a deliciously warm and sunny day
Oh the sensual massage of the warm velvet surfaceThat gently pushes back with each step I take
From heel to toe it rolls with even pressure
Allowing muscles to stretch; relieving many aches
But the awesome magic is in the pleasant touch
That lies within your soft and gentle hand
The beautiful hand that has taken mine to hold
As we stroll engagingly along the white beach sand
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Best Friends
The best friends to have
Father, Son, and Holy Ghost
They give me comfort
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Clear Sky
April haze faded
before the brilliant sunrise
Bleakness was burnished
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Concert
Soft somber applause
and large reddish garland for
luminescent melodies
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Dance With Me
I want to hold you in my arms so tight,
and sway with you all through the night;
To run my fingers through your hair,
I'd chase away your every care;
Come my darling dance with me.
All day long I think of you,
I tell you over and over my love is true;
My dear precious one I need you near,
No not just for a day, a month or a year;
Please come and dance with me.
A love this strong and oh, so complete,
must not be ignored or be given to defeat;
A precious gift, a rare treasure divine,
Come to me darling, say you'll be mine;
Come to me and have this dance!
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Dear John,
That's what the letter read.
Your girlfriend dumped you,
Is what it really said.
It actually doesn't matter,
For she is so very far away.What I am struggling with here,
I may not live through anyway.
So light up another cigarette
And suck it way down deep.
Tell yourself she's worthless,
She is dating a gutless creep.
I wish it were so simple.
I wish life were serene.
But today I live in hell,
Where everyone is mean.
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Death Valley
Golden Death Valley
Countrymen's painful brilliance
Contemplate green grass
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Does Killing Hurt?
Oh Mary, dear sweet MaryJust what is it can I say?
You came to me so pleasantlyCreating a very special day.
Now my deepest dark secretsYou awkwardly ask me to share,
But I am reluctant to do so.Will it change the way you care?
The taking of anyones lifeNo matter how very small;Even that of a chipmunks
Will never make someone tall.
There wasnt a single thoughtThat traveled through my head,
The hellish ugly moments, beforeI rendered some poor soul dead.
It was only some time after
When I felt the guilt and shame.Now it haunts me like a shadow,Will I ever really be the same?
Your innocence is lost when youAre forced to cross the line.
Nothing like the first attempt at love,It is a nasty, vicious rape this time
No, I do not harbor any angerJust because you are curious to ask.I simply ask, no beg you to remember
This revolting person is buried in the past.
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Dream Lover
You have made my dream come true
You chased away my nightmares
I prayed for someone that can share my dreams
As I share in the dreams they dream each day
Someone to discuss problems and find solutions
That are good for everyone not just me
To help me be a good person
By telling how my behavior appears to othersSo I know if my efforts are correct and not selfish
To remind me that it is a waste of energy to worry
Or be upset when others do things that I dislike
To laugh with me and play like children
To hold me close so I know that I am loved and cared for
To share in chores so they become games instead of work
To trade kisses with that set the room on fire
Someone whose touch will calm me when I am on edgeAnd excite me when she is filled with desire
Someone who loves me as I am
And receives my love with open arms
You are all that I have dreamed for
Let me be your dream come true
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Dreaming
I close my eyes to envision the beauty of your face
The graceful curve of your full lips as they form a smile
That glows with warmth and the promise of soft sweet kissesYour dark eyes sparkle like precious sapphires
In the flickering candlelight that illuminates my dream
Your cheeks are flush with color as if blushing from desire
My head begins to spin and my blood runs hot
As the scent of your perfume fills the room
This is too real to be a dream yet I dare not open my eyes
I will let this moment blossom and languor in the joy
That washes across my body like waves across burning sandIf this is but a dream than I will forever a dreamer be
If this is truly happening, then my dream has come to me
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Dry Cork
Like crimson venom,
shimmering snake-like poison.
Yesterday's red wine.
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Fall
Maple leafs turn brown
Some will turn yellow or red
Fall so gently down
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Fantasy
Through dark nights end
fairies playing in the dew
under gold moons
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Fear
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What is fear?
When is it near?
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Is it something you know?
Or is it something you grow?
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Turn out the lights and when it is dark
Do you feel that fear has found its mark?][
When you are alone with no one around
Does panic seize you with a strange sound?
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You go to the store bringing the children along
What do you feel when you turn and they are gone?
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And when someone you love has been sent to the warDoes your heart stop when there is a knock on the door?
Yes
You
Know fear,
We know it well.
But with Gods help,
We will live through it all.
So the next time you are gripped by fear
Ask God for help, pray to have an angel near.
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Fields of Green
Fields of green surround me
Draped with rows of vibrant flowers
The morning air is soft and warm
Filled with the scent of roses and lilacsI lose focus and my mind is clouded
With the vision of a beautiful woman
She is sleek and graceful as she moves
Adorned with silky black hair touched by the sun
And skin that seems to glow in the shimmering light
My heart beats like it is about to burst through my chest
Am I dreaming or has God Himself blessed me?
It makes no difference to me on this glorious dayFor I will bask in the bliss that this moment brings
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Fill My Heart
What causes the swelling in my chest?
It is my heart I must confess.
It beats so strong and out of control
I can't help but wonder where it will go.
The tiny seed of love you did sow,
has taken root and started to grow.
To fill my heart and fill my soul
with all you feel and all you know.
I cannot resist this sweet temptation,
to be filled with love and contemplationof days to come with just you and I.
For once I wish that time would fly.
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Flirting
Flashing eyes made thoughts
of love illuminating
without silky words
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Forever
The night air is still and warmAs an autumn moon begins to rise
I catch the soft scent of jasmine
As I slowly close my eyes
The fragrance of the blossomSlowly intoxicates my headThe room is slowly spinningAs I make my way to bed
I lie there in tranquil silenceReflecting on this blissful day
The fiery moments spent together
Even though you're so far away
The sweet passion in your kissesThat you sent me through the phone
The spasms that shook my bodyAs I listened to you moan
Oh what pleasant tortureTo think of you this way
Dreaming of you beside meDoing whatever you say
How I long to hold you closelyAnd share what is in my heart
To tie our lives togetherSo no force can tear us apart
There is so much to tell youAnd I don't know where to begin
It will take a thousand lifetimesTo bring this to an end
But know that for all the wordsOne thing will always be trueIt is really very simple dear
I am forever in love with you
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Friends
When you are all alone and feel you want to die,When you are so full of hurt that it makes you cry,Please pick up the phone and call out my name;
I may not make you laugh but I will feel your pain.
Should you ever feel like its time to running awayAnd there is nothing left that will make you stay,
Please give me a call and tell me what bothers you;I may not ask you to stop, but can I run with you too?
And on those days when you do not want to be toldWhat to do with your life before you grow old
Please go to the phone and place a call to my houseI promise I will listen and be quiet as a mouse
But if one day you call and there is no answer tooPlease come over to me I may be in need of you
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Frozen
A cold Winter's day
A frozen moment in time
Beauty is captured
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Gift of Roses
Today you called me with tears in your eyes.
With a mournful voice you told me your roses had died.
I felt so helpless sitting in my easy chair.
I desperately wanted to help you and show I cared.
Why are flowers so fragile, to remind us of life?
That beauty is only temporary and subject to strife?Even if protected like the roses with their tricky thorns,
We may be cut down too soon after we are born.
So I ask you to take a deep breath, wipe away the tear.
Listen for a moment I have something you should hear.
Roses are like people, there are many shapes and colors.
They come to us when needed, then leave to go help others.
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Gratitude
As air fills my lungs it turns my blood red
It gives my heart another chance to beat
To be filled with feelings that run deep
To be shared with someone very special
Why have I been given this opportunity
To know the joy of a friendship so dear
To know a person so kind and thoughtfulTo feel what it means to live in happiness
I have searched in vain to find someone special
And to my surprise I find a beautiful Princess
A Princess who is without pretense or pride
A Princess who is modest of her charm and grace
Her presence and her wisdom humble meI am honored to be included in conversation
I am often without words to describe my fortune
I am only grateful that I have been blessed
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Happy Birthday Weiwei
Your beautiful eyes they mesmerize
They make me warm they hypnotize
Your raven hair so soft to touch
Makes me desire you oh so much
Your graceful and sensual dance
Stirs sweet visions of romance
Your subtle gracious charms
They do totally me disarm
Please do not dismiss me as a foolAs I am enchanted with the likes of you
Allow me my pleasant dreams to chase
Allow me at least one more embrace
I ask of you nothing in return
It is your friendship I do yearn
For I have never met anyone like you
All I have written is sincere and true
So on this nineteenth day of June
I send my love and promise the moon
From the depths of my humble soul
May our love continually grow
From the bottom of my tender heart
Allow me a small yet treasured part
May God bless you with all his grace
May you always live in a happy place
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Happy Song
A little bird came to my window
And sang a sweet song to me
About a beautiful kind woman
At a place where I want to be
This bird was so very happy
The secret it had to share
With a man who came very closeAnd listened with great care
Yes I listened with attention
To each and every note
It made my heart so happy
To what the bird did quote
She sang of wonderful momentsLike walking in the park
And sharing in conversation
While dinning after dark
How can I be so lucky
To have found such a friend
I will always be so thankful
From now until the end
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Hopeless
The thunder of the mortars
Summons up the dead
Calls them back to battle
They recently had fled
There is no hope of escapingThere is no going home
Unless you surrender your soul
And walk the world alone
To leave this senseless fray
Your comrades would despite you
Now marked a vicious killer
Your neighbors will deny you
So buckle on your helmet
And saddle up your pack
Grab your weapon and your ammo
It is time to be heading back
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Invisible Life
The darkness concealed
creatures crawling everywhere.
Invisible life.
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The Journey
The tires sing as I move along
Down the road with a new song
The sun is warm upon my face
The sky a bit hazy just a trace
My mouth stretches wide with a yawn
The day is early just past dawn
Where I am going is not very clear
It may be far or it may be near
The destination will eventfully come
It's the journey that matters and what I've doneSo I'll keep driving along this highway
To do what's right and do it my way
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A Kiss
What is life without a kiss - it is a breath without airAnd you have filled my body with life with your kisses oh so fair
My soul is flooded with delight as my heart races to your touch
I have never know such joy and I thank you oh so much
If these lines make you laugh it's okay
For I have never been good at this anyway
But if they bring a smile to your beautiful face
Share it with me when next I am at your place
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Latte
Silky perfection
Delicious hot java from
the cafe of love
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Let Time Fly
There is a delicate softness in the breeze
That licks at my lonely thirsty lips
Filling my flaring hungry nostrils
With the sweet seductive scent of jasmine
I pause to close my tired weary eyes
And feel your tender teasing touchAs the fragile wings of a lazy butterfly
Brush ever so lightly against my cheek
The brilliant radiance of the afternoon sun
Brings a welcomed warmth to my blushing face
And I am lost in those splendid quiet moments
That we always shared after rapturous passion
How I wish that time would spread its wings
And take flight with the speed of light
So I may lie within your sweet embrace
And feel your loving heart beat close to mine
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Loneliness
You recognize your
loneliness at evenings end.
A fastidious lament.
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Love at Sunset
Sunsets are made for lovers
Is not a question of where but when
They come most dramatically
Just as the day is about to end
Flaming crimson is the color
That flows across the evening sky
To torch the fires in willing hearts
And make anxious mothers cry
For they know their precious daughters
Will be caught up in the heat
That comes with the torrid moment
The lips of their lover's meet
Maybe it was years ago
Maybe it was yesterday
Still they fondly remember
The games that sunsets play
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Makeup
Appreciate false beauty
Imperfections won't be the
advantage of youth
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Meditation
Contemplate nature
the multicolored mountain
deserted dozing fields
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Misty Eyes
There is a mist in the air that stings my eyesIts origin is unknown and I wonder why
The sky is bright blue, the sun shines high
What reason exists for this mysterious dew?
My vision is blurred from this burning sensation
There must be some reason a logical explanation
Oh for crying out loud there is nothing so strange
It is tears that I shed because it is you that I miss
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Morning Light
As the sun chases away the frosty night
It adds a blush to the billowing clouds
That float across the tranquil heavens
Like pillows for my angel to take rest
She sleeps so sweetly as I watch contentlyOh how I want to kiss her but dare not
Her gentle peaceful slumber to disturb
Would be too much sorrow for me to bare
I resolve to sit quietly beside her bed
And fill my soul with her celestial beauty
That glows softly in the morning light
Through curtains drawn closed for the night
Oh what a rare and precious moment for me
To capture and hold deep within my heart
A priceless treasure to keep forever
And fondly visit when we are apart
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Muir Woods
There are moments when I am dreaming
And my thoughts are far away
Floating through the woods and meadows
By a crystal stream, across the bay
I listen to the carefree crickets
And start to hum along
In the distance is whippoorwill
Softly whistling its lovely song
I pause for a tranquil momentIn the shade of a great oak tree
And feast upon the fresh sweet air
That gently blows in from the sea
I linger there a while longer
Not at all willing to depart
There is something very familiar
About the feeling in my heart
It wasn't so very long ago
That this place I did stay
With someone very special
I believe it was the month of May
But now it is just a memory
Some things do not last
Yet I am so very grateful
To have such a beautiful past
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My Beloved
I walked through a mellow meadow
while whistling a memorable tune
The tranquil beauty consumed me
And my pleasant thoughts turned to you.
The sun was warm upon my cheerful face,
sweet songs of happy birds I could hear,
and the blissful breeze carried your scentAs if you were walking so very near.
A smile found the curve of my lips
as I began to reflect on moments with you.
The vision of your beautiful face so
radiant against the splendid sky of blue.
I cannot help but wonder what itwas that I might have ever done,
to deserve your tender loving kindness
and your gracious gentle heart have won.
So I count my many blessings this day
And give thanks for my precious life.
But most of all I am eternally grateful for
The sweet woman who will be my wife.
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My Prayer
The soft morning light chases away the chilling darkness
And the silent shadows begin to form in shapes well known
As the sun crawls over the forbidding mountain peaks
Reflecting like white sparkling diamonds on fresh fallen snow
I pause in this awesome splendor to reflect on why I am
To look deep inside me and question all that I desire
Why have I taken the path that I follow each unsuspecting dayHave I done anything worthwhile something someone might admire
My heart is troubled to find an answer that is satisfying here
As I reflect on what I think is good that I have done this year
To recall the times I helped others brings a smile to my face
But I remember all that has not been done and humbly shed a tear
Dear God let me not forget what my life is meant to be
To discover my talents and share them for the good of others
That their lives may be better for all my efforts given
That by my example they might find a way to love their brothers
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Oxymoron
Democratic law
By people for the people
Except Democrats
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Patience
There is a delicious sweetness in the air
When you glide gracefully into the room
I am never sure just how to describe it
But more than often it makes me swoon
There is some thing about your presence
That brings certain comfort to my soul
It stirs warm passions deep within meAnd it always makes me feel whole
I have journeyed through the ages
And followed countless winding paths
Searching with relentless determination
Forever seeking to find my better half
Forgetting all the priceless lessonsThat I learned so many times before
Patience is a very valued virtue and
True love is well worth waiting for
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Pollution
Mother Earth cries.
Gargantuan tears flow
into dead streams.
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Porch with A View
I sit rocking on the front porch
Watching the world go by
Night has quietly fallen
Darkness has covered the sky
I gaze across the valley
And the lights they twinkle back
Like the stars up in the heavensThat shed light upon my shack
The highway down below
Sends traffic on its way
They scurry left and right
Destinations come what may
The only sound that I hearAs these vehicles move along
Is a sound like the ocean surf
With its never ending song
If I did not know any better
Id think that I was in heaven
But paradise is a good word
To describe where I am livin'
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Precious Love
My dear treasured friend
your laugh, your love is my life.
Precious memories.
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Price of Freedom
The photographs paint
enraged portraits of freedom
and embraces pain
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Priceless
Your value can not be measured in silver or gold
No title will ever be as important as your name
You are respected and loved for the good you do
Teaching and inspiring others will bring you fame
Turn your back on jealous words from those who envy you
For only fools will criticize the treasures of others
They will do all they can just to feel superior
They will even go so far to trash and kill their brothers
Success is such an elusive and flighty state of being
How do we know when we have arrived at that placeWhen we can hold our head high for gratitude given
When our heart is full of joy and a smile is on our face
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Puzzle
I stand alone looking out my window
At the still and quiet moon lit night
As I try and solve a haunting puzzleOf what is wrong and what is right
I wish you were here with me
To share your wisdom and advice
If I could only talk to you
On the phone, it would be nice
But I must settle here to thinkJust how wonderful you are
To be grateful for your kindness
And wish you well upon each star
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Questions
Tender is the grass that comforts my weary head
As I lay back and watch majestic clouds roll by
Silhouetted against the deep blue sky
They have so many shapes and sizes
That it causes me to think and wonder why
Where did all this come from, who made the sky?
How did this tender grass first come to be
And how did these fantastic clouds form
Without any help from you or from me?
How do they know when to let their precious rain
Fall down from heaven upon the tender grass
That I might lie in comfort and enjoy all that has past
Can you answer these questions plain for me
Or do you have more riddles and questions
That only serve to confuse or enlighten me?
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Quiet Moments
There are quiet lonely moments in the day
When I am consumed with thoughts of you.
Your kindness is sweeter than I have ever known.You care for me like I am one of your own children.
I am lost in your lovely eyes and radiant beauty.
So I close my eyes to feel a soft warm hand brush my cheek.
You love me with passion and tenderness unknown.
My lungs are filled with the sweetness of your breath.
You hold the key to my happiness in your heart.
Your love has renewed my life and passion to live.
Let me cherish these fond moments with you forever.
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Reflections
I sit quietly by the cool dark still water
That reflects the vibrant flaming red sunset
I am surrounded by tall majestic pines
That fill the air with their scent so fresh and clean
It occurs to me that I sit in the house of The Lord
Not one built from concrete and steel
But from living wood and natural stone.
As placed there by His Father in Heaven.
What better place to reflect on the meaning of life?
Who am I and why am I here?
What grand and glorious purpose is waiting?
What noble act am I to seek out and perform?
As I sit and ponder these esoteric questions
I watch the colorful birds and charming chipmunksAs they scurry about collecting food and making play
With meaningful purpose and no hint of worry
I pause to consider that I might be on the wrong track
That my purpose in life is not so grand after all
I was not born to save this reckless world
But to provide for those that I love and bring joy where I can
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Release Me
Where has the love gone?
Where are the sweet words?
Where are the compliments?
Where are the promises I once heard?
You placed me on a pedestal.
You whispered in my ear.
You told me I was beautiful.
You told me I was dear.
Now you criticize me.
You laugh at what I say.
You make me feel foolish
In each and every way.
You come home very late at night.
You wont tell me where you go.You dont take calls I make to you.
What will you let me know?
I used to feel special.
I thought I was your friend.
I know nothing lasts forever.
So please, just let this end
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Remorse
Natures perfect art
destroyed by my greedy touch.
Winters first snow flake
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Renew the Spirit
Springtime sun beams downDaffodils reach up with joy
Daises lift their faceThe meadow bursts forth in gold
Pause to renew the spirit
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Serenade
What is my love without a lover?It is a sweet poem without words
It is a beautiful song without a tuneIt is a lovely voice never been heard
I never wrote a poem until I met youThen the words appeared out of the blueThey floated so softy down from the air
Landing so gently on the paper with care
The words from my heart created a songSomething that was hidden so very long
It tells of my love for a woman so fine
A beautiful lady I wish would be mine
So now I will sing of my love for youI will share the feelings I know are trueIn hopes that you will soon understandWhat I truly desire is to be your man
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The Solution
Praise God for blessings
He is always there for us
Even when we aren't
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Soul Mate
The first time I gazed upon your face
I thought the sun rose with your smile
The radiance warmed my troubled soul
And filled my heart with hope for the while
What dare I say to such a lovely maiden,
Whose beautiful eyes flashed with life and cheer?My lips trembled as my mind raced to find the words
That would capture your attention and not betray my fear.
Never before have I felt such a presence
Of a spirit so strong and confident yet gentle and kind,
As if her soul I had known from a time before
And the memory is trapped deep inside my mind
I do not know you and still my heart pounds
I feel comfort and yet I am dizzy as I walk your way
Who is this woman that brings my senses to wonder?
I have no explanation but I know I found love this day.
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Sounds of Weeping
In the gentle stillness of the night
I lay prostrate, peacefully sleeping.
Deep within my dream I am disturbed
By the soft muffled sounds of weeping
I am consumed by this solemn sadness.
Determined the mournful source to find.I venture into the twisted catacombs
Hidden in the labyrinth of my mind.
Down into the forbidding darkness
I stumble and fall while I try to run.
My thoughts are racing ahead of me
With hope of giving comfort to someone.
After searching every nook and cranny
And giving up the quest with despair,
I realize its my heart thats weeping
Because it is you who is missing there.
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Summer Breeze
I reach out to touch the warm summer breeze
And it slips through my fingers like
the fine silk of your long white dressIt is softly scented with your sweet perfume
And I must stop to catch my hurried breath
Such beauty cannot be understood
Nor captured by the painter's brush
This is a moment to remember
So that I may visit once again
When the warm summer breeze
brushes my blushing cheek
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Sunrise
Darkness is lifted
as the rising sun begins
to spill its glory
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Sweet Dreams
I wake to the birth of a new day
And all that lies ahead.
After a night of pleasant slumber
I am reluctant to leave my bed.
As the air rushes into my lungs
It brings life to these weary bones.
My eyes they open slowly
As I recall one of your poems.
The words are softly singing,
Deep within my head,
Something you were saying
Before we went to bed.
Dont worry about tomorrow,
It may never come.Dont worry about today,
No matter what youve done.
Just close your sleepy eyes
And dream sweetly with me.
Enjoy this precious moment;
Let all your troubles fly free.
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Sweet Spring
Yellow daffodils
Splendor blossoms all around
Celebrate sweet Spring
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Thank You
When I walk with you time stands still
The grass is a soft deep luscious green
The air is pure and fresh to breathe
The sky above is filled with a blue so clean
You bring a quiet peace into my heart
That settles and stills all the strifeI can step back and observe the confusion
That constantly whirls around my humble life
With you beside me all seems so easy
That I wonder why I let so much disturb me
And cause me to worry about things unknown
When the answers lay right before me
So I thank you for the time you give me
I thank you for the thoughts you share
I thank you for all that you have given
To make my world so full of life and care
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Time
Time is but a concept to anchor your anxiety,
To provide justification for all your worry
That tomorrow will arrive before you are ready
So everything today must be done in a hurry.
When we were children time was the element
that kept us from the things we wanted in hand.
It was always separated us of our birthdays,Christmas, summer vacations and Disneyland.
How many times you have you heard it said,
A watched pot never boils; is true and right?
And the theory according to Albert Einstein
Suggests time will stop at the speed of light.
Over the years I have learned the hard wayThat there is a time and place for everything,
anything worth having is worth waiting for,
and all the worry in the world changes nothing.
Take time to enjoy your family and friends
Dont risk losing them before your time ends.
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Thinking of You
I thought I would sleepWhile on this plane I do fly
Because it is so peaceful
Floating across the blue sky
But I cannot find any slumber
Even though I shut out the view
My thoughts are much too busy
Filled with beautiful visions of you
The bloom of an early spring
Paints a blush upon your cheek
That causes me to reflect
On the day we first did meet
Your gentle soft sweet smile
Struck me suddenly silent and shyAs if I had met a radiant angel
Who just fell from the sky
I strained to catch the secrets
Buried behind beautiful dark eyes
That danced and darted before me
Trying to hide the feelings inside
That wondrous winter's dayIs one I will never forget
Filled with anticipation and passion
That lovely day we first met
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To be Like You
There is a warmth in my heart
That comes from knowing you.
I have endured so many trialsThrough life and know what is true.
I find my humble soul in awe
Of your kind and gentle heart.
I wish that I could be like you,
Be your friend and never part
My love for you has grown so deepAnd over time become very strong.
While I have no control of tomorrow
I pray that it continues forever on
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Toxic
Flames burning from trash
sacrificed the cloudless night
A black rainbow formed
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Turn Me Loose
When I woke up this morning
The sky was dark and brown.
I looked my bedroom window
And saw the sun was going down
Why am I so lonely?
Why do I feel dead?
I will tell you son
As soon as Im done
Crying out my head.
Last night I saw my girlfriendAnd this is what she said,
I know you say you love me
But love for you is dead.
Why am I so lonely?
Why do I feel dead?
I will tell you son
As soon as Im doneCrying out my head.
Well now that it is over
And I know my love was wrong
I guess Ill head on down the road
Singing my new song
Why am I so happy?
Why do I feel this way?
I will tell you son
I think I have won
I am a free man today.
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Wake Me Slowly
There is a peaceful awareness in my soul
As I slowly waken with the morning light
That softly rolls across the bedroom floor
Still covered in velvet darkness from the night
The sweet fragrance of night blooming jasmineIs present and most unmistakably clear.
It begs my sullen sleepy senses for attention
And stirs my desire as I fill my lungs with air.
The warmth from your supple slender shape
Reminds me you are close, oh so very near.
So close I can hear the gentle beating of your heart
And feel the silky softness of your raven hair.
What a glorious way to start the morning,
To begin this beautiful new precious day,
With the one who means so much to me
In a very esoteric and wondrous way.
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Wake Up
The soft morning light
Spills into my lonely room
Time to wake up soon
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Walk With Me
Do fairies fly?
Do dreams come true?
What are you thinking,
when I'm with you?
Is it too bold
for me to ask
about your future;
about your past?
Does it really matter
who we used to be?
I feel much different
when you are next to me.
With your sweet love
nothing will be the same.
Tears come from laughterwork becomes a game.
So take my hand,
let's walk a while.
No need to talk.
just bring your smile.
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Warm Thoughts
A soft warm breeze passes by
and politely begs for my attention.
On silent wings it carries dreams
and your thoughts in my direction.
What a pleasant break for me to take
from my day filled with toil and drama.
To know that you are thinking of me;
to feel your kindness and karma
I am blessed to sit in the warm sunlight
and be filled with the sweetness of your heartthat has traveled so many difficult miles
to make me smile and give my day a fresh start
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What is Love?
What is love if not a feeling?
Is it something made with care?
Does come without a warning,
when were alone and unprepared?
Is it a virus that infects us,digging deep into the heart?
Does it make us weak and helpless,
bringing fever when it starts?
Should I worry about the outcome,
or walk blindly straight and just
as if nothing could ever harm me
then let it hit me like a bus?
I do not really understand it,
no matter how hard I try.
Maybe it is better not to know
and accept it without pride.
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Whispers in the Dark
Hush, hush be still my pounding heart.
Listen with intent for whispers in the dark.
My eyelids close shutting out the light.
I do not know whether it is day or night.
What soft sounds float through the air?From far off or are they near?
I listen to the freshly fallen leaves.
That rustle oh so gently in the breeze.
I strain with deliberate focus, my fragile ear,
with tormented dreams and hope to hear
the promising sound of your tiny feet
gracefully gliding down the street.
And at last when you have do arrive
you share the words that make me thrive.
Sweet expressions straight from your heart
as you lie close and whisper in the dark
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Why I love you
The night is still as darkness
steals away the light of day.
I lay peacefully reviewing the
events that passed by my way.
A smile captures my quiet lips
as I lay there thinking of you.
The wonderful sweet moments
we spent together, just us two.
Our strolls along the sandy beach
under the romantic star lit night.
Always makes me feel
that everything is just right.
Shopping for the perfect dress
and a pair of matching shoes,
is always something specialwhen I am there with you.
Going out for a quiet dinner
or taking in a dance.
Having tender conversations
or making sweet romance.
These are some of the reasons,
to mention just a few,
that captured my lonely heart,
causing me to love you.
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Winter's Gems
Winter's sparkling frost--
crystallized jewels for windows
A priceless picture
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Winters Kiss Goodbye
I wake to a soft silky silence
On the very first day of spring
To find the world around me
Dressed in a plush white robe.
There is a sweet solo song
Of a small chubby chickadee
That chases the pleasant quietAnd welcomes the new dawn.
I stand at a frosted window
And rub away the velvet glaze
To gaze across the frozen meadow
At two spotted fawns engaged in play.
A simple silly smile finds my lipsAs I think of how nature teases us so.
Maybe to remind us what we do
And certainly do not know.
On the day of a new season
Winter bids its reluctant goodbye
With a kiss of remembrance
In the blanket of snow piled high.
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Words of love
You are lovely with the words you write
I cannot help but feel warm and excited
As you dream of me laying in your bed
How I desire to make your fantasies come true
To let you hear my voice whisper softly in your ear
Of your breathless beauty and your intoxicating scent
To hold you close so you can feel the warmth of my bodyAnd the powerful frantic beating of my heart
To gently caress your silky soft smooth skin
As you arch your back to press your body against mine
To taste your sweet mouth with deep passionate kisses
That send burning hot shivers shooting down your spine
My senses whirl in the pleasure of your armsAs you wrap your strong shapely legs around me
I am lost in your lustful dream with no way out
Yet I welcome my imprisonment with open arms
I cannot ignore your sweet words of love
I am full of your passion because of them
You make my mind spin with thoughts of you
I will dream sweet dreams of you tonight
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You Made Me Dance
One capricious day I took an adventurous chance
I walked into a studio just to learn how to dance
For me to take that first timid and tenuous awkward step
Was something of a miracle even though totally inept
For no matter how much I desired to move with grace
To step with the rhythm of the song is surely not my pace
Yet you were more patient and encouraged me tryAnd you did not know it but you even made me cry
Your kind thoughtful words, your sweet beautiful smile
Your firm and guiding touch were there all the while
With these special gifts you gave comfort to my soul
With your endless dedication you helped me to grow
I steadily made some progress as weeks slowly went onWith your constant careful coaching to just the right song
I would have given up so quickly without your tender style
But now I can take the dance floor beaming with a smile
So I have come here with roses on this very special day
I know it is your birthday and I have something to say
I never thought my secret dream ever would come true
But because of your exceptional talent I can now dance too
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Your Smile
The sweetness of your lovely smile
Sends my lonely spirits high.
It gives wings to my humble soul
And with grace allows it to fly.
I listen for the song in your voice
And the wondrous joy that it brings.
Like heavenly music to my ears,It truly makes me want to sing.
Often I lie awake, deep into the night,
Envisioning the beauty of your face.
I close my weary eyes in hope to sleep,
With desires to dream I am at your place.
I would take you in my loving armsAnd hold you so very close to start.
I would softly kiss you tender lips
And share the feelings in my heart.
If there is anything I am sure to know,
Something that is certain to be true.
My dearest you are so very special
And I am hopelessly in love with you.
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Your Touch
My eyes follow your
warm fingers trace my hot hands
While thinking of pies
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Ambush
It was a one of those gruesome days
Much like the hundreds that came before
The sun was bright and hot with no mercy
The air was sticky with mosquitoes galore
My boots were annoyingly heavy
Somewhat filled with stinking mud
From the thick ooze in the rice paddies
Through which we had early trudged
But now it was the steaming jungleThat made progress slow and tough
With ninety pounds of food and ammo
Getting through that mess was rough
We eventfully hacked our way through
To a spacious field on the other side
A field with an abandoned railway bed
And void of any cover or place to hide
We sent a squad across the meadow
To recon for anything that might lie ahead
No one was the least bit eager
To cross this pasture and end up dead
I recall time passed ever so slowly
Before they radioed their report back
It was a welcomed break to have a smoke
To dry my feet while sitting on my pack
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All clear was the final word
Mount up you filthy stinking toads
Time to get this ugly herd moving
Get this freak show on the road
Back into the sweltering sun
With weapons, ammo and heavy packs
To march across the wide open prairie
Without stopping to look back
Then just before the tree line,
The sacred cover that we soughtAll hell broke loose around us
It was chaos the devil brought
We were caught in the middle
Of a classic horseshoe ambush
The squad that went before us
Had been swallowed by the brush
There was no going forward into
The blazing machinegun fire
To the rear of us mortar rounds burst
And the quiet field was now on fire
Our radioman is down low and focused
On calling in for close air support
Our platoon commander is quite frantic
Calling for the squad leaders to report
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Deadly hot lead was flying though the air
I heard bullets singing past my head
Many were ripping the flesh from my brothers
Tearing out their souls, rendering them dead
Gut wrenching cries for the corpsman
Were shouted out in vain
His broken bloody body lay motionless
He had already been slain
There was no time to close my eyesAs I swiftly said a silent prayer
Dear Lord we urgently need your help
Do whatever to get us out of here
Within minutes the blessed jets arrived
Even though it seemed like hours
They dropped their bombs and napalm pods
Then back around with machine gun showers
The horrid nightmare was finally over
Almost as quickly as it had begun
There were bloated bodies everywhere
Baking in the hellish noon day sun
We started out that treacherous day
With one hundred fifty strong young men
But after the day had been put to rest
Our number was six plus ten
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Index
All My Friends
Alone
1) Barefoot in the Sand
2) Best Friends
3) Broken Heart
4) Clear Sky
5) Concert
6) Dance With Me
7) Dear John8) Death Valley
9) Does Killing Hurt?
10) Dream Lover
11) Dreaming12) Dry Cork
13) End of Love14)Fall15) Fantasy
16)Fear
17) Fields of Green18) Fill My Heart
19) Fire Fight
20) Flirting
21) Forever
22) Friends
23) Frozen
24) Gift25) Gift for Cai Wei
26) Gift of Roses
27) Gratitude28) Happy Birthday
29) Happy Song
30) Hope31) Hopeless
47) My Prayer
48) Oxymoron
49) Patience50) Pollution
51) Porch With A View
52) Precious Love53) Price of Freedom
54) Priceless
55) Princess56) Puzzle
57) Questions
58) Quiet Moments
59) ReflectionsRelease Me
RemorseRenew the SpiritSerenade
Smiles
60) The Solution61) Soul Mate
62) Sounds of Weeping
63) Summer Breeze64) Sunrise
65) Sweet Dreams
66) Sweet Spring
67) Thank You68) Time
69) Thinking of You
70) To be Like You71) Touched
72) Toxic
73) Turn Me Loose74) Wake Me Slowly
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