Sunday, 27 December 2015

"This Is Life"


Another year about to begin
The new promise it ushers in
A fresh start and we begin at day one
A new page within the book of life
Another chapter to write
Naturally, we begin to sum up all the moments
The good with the bad mix together
Lessons learned and mistakes made
Growth within the eyes of the world
We bare witness to this every day
Never underestimate the power of words
A good frank discussion about the adventures had
Honest and naturally true
Let your arms embrace with understanding
Take confidence in the fact that being afraid is to be human
The cost is forever weighted
Life's natural balance
Its fate and its sometimes wicked sense of humor
We love who we love and should not have to apologize for that...
And some people only may enter our world briefly
Leaving vibrant memories in their wake as they leave
Pause within the simple moments and take it all in
So when our mind fails in times of pain and darkness
Acknowledge that we are more than these moments that hold us still
Allow your heart to seek the help it needs
By placing one foot in front of the other
Moving from where you stand, is the act of survival
Its where it takes root...
So when your eyes, heart, and emotions flow over the passed year in reflection
Remember always...
We are human
And this is life...
All that you can ever do is be you
May your confidence stand strong in the face of loss
Because life can be a battle fought
Approach it with vigor and conviction
Give it your life...
Because the reward is life itself...
And at the end of the day when the hours come to rest
Sometimes all you can ever do... is keep breathing.



© 2015

Monday, 21 December 2015

"The Heart Of Christmas"


Across the empty farm fields and through the trees
The cold winter wind blows
The sweeping rush
And the changing of seasons
Another year will soon be at an end...
As we circle back through the months in reflection
Sorting through the memories
Smile to the happy ones
Shed tears for the bad
And acknowledge the life's lessons learned from those moments that left fingerprints upon us
We pause and give thanks
Proud to be where we stand now
Surviving the battle that can be life
The footsteps within our journey has taken us thus far
And as we look to the path ahead in a New Year
Draw in the strength needed
Fuel up upon the treasures of life...
Family, friends, and love
Because life happens all the time, with... or without you...
The events that shape our days passed is evidence of this
So maybe this Christmas your gift is forgiveness... love, or hope
Extend a hand to those who may be quietly reaching
Because faith is daring the soul to go beyond what it cannot see...
As you remember always...
That the words I love you, I miss you, and I understand can never be said too much
Peace to you this holiday season
Mixed with family and friends
With happiness and health
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!


© 2015

Tuesday, 8 December 2015

"Never Would I Ever"


Brave or stupid?
I haven't decided yet...
Moments of confliction pass
You lost your second chance to do “us” all over again the first time around
Time did what it does best
Moved on...
No longer do I stand where we came to ruin
My footsteps lead to a better place
One without the secrets and lies
Its a life with freedom of being
Embraced tightly are my convictions
My life waits for no other
Healed are the scars that I once carried within me
From the last time you wheeled a knife
Trying to cut me in and out of various parts of your life...
I've replaced the things that I once gave away to you
Because almost, is never enough...
So when you attempt to re-enter my life
Asking for time, patience, and energy to give you those extra chances
I already know that I...
As well as my happiness deserve better than this
Giving me the strength...
As well as the right to say, “No”
Because never would I ever to that all over again.


© 2015