"Lessons of Life"

As we get older life teaches us many lessons. Don't expect to be loved if someone loves you then there will be no expectations. You will know it. You will feel it. Don't expect to fit in. If people want you around you will know it you will feel it. Never beg anyone for their time. Their choice is theirs if they want to share their time with you then you will know it. You will feel it. Be kind to others. Don't judge them. You know nothing about their lives and what they may have been through. Do what you can to help others and never expect nothing in return. Good deeds are rewarded in heaven. Work through your own problems and issues don't make your problems others problems. If someone cares enough to lend a ear and help you work through things let them help you but don't drag them down with you. Hold on to faith because sometimes that's all you have. Never hold on to things that that use to be because they are gone and you will never have them back again. Cherish the precious memories that were made but don't wish you could have those times back because they will only bring you pain. Ask yourself how you got to where you are today and I think you find the answer to that question is easy. You choose you own destiny by the decisions you have made in your life be they good ones or be they bad ones you are where you are because of you. Never blame others for where you are today. You did that. No one else did. No matter how badly someone may have treated you or no matter how much pain they may have caused you try to forgive them. What ever time you may have left if you must walk the rest of the way with only you then enjoy the simple things that bring a smile to face. A rainbow, A sunset, a campfire, Be with those who choose to be with you and those who want to be a part of your life. If that turns out to be no one God is always there.....:)

"The Power of Prayer"

Does life sometimes just let you down?
And really seem so unfair?
Do you often feel just lost and alone?
Like there's simply nothing there?

For some life seems to be such a struggle.
And you may not feel to strong.
You push so hard to keep on going.
When your road seems lonely and long.

Sometimes the stress and pressure.
Weight so heavy on your mind.
You keep searching for the answer,
And life seems so unkind.

The solution that will change your life.
You can find is always there.
It takes no money or sacrifice.
It's the life restoring power of prayer.

One little prayer from deep in your heart.
Can bring strength and peace from above.
The darkness will flee, the joy will come.
From the power of prayer and love.

"Happy Birthday Mom"

How do I begin to tell you how much I miss you? How do I tell you how much I love you. Everything you done in your life was out of your unconditional love for your children. Your life was very hard you struggled to raise 3 children on your own and give us a life full of love and happiness. You taught me how to have faith and believe in God. You made sure every birthday and holiday there were presents and food on the table and no matter how tired you was after working long hours in the glass factory you always had time to sit with me and tell me stories and give me hugs. We would laugh together and we would cry together happy for each other but afraid of where the next meal would come from or the money to pay the rent. You were beaten and bruised when I was very young and those scars will never heal in my heart of seeing you with black eyes or a bloody nose. I can remember holding ice on you and saying don't cry mommy I will take care of you and you would hug me and smile and tell me how much you loved me. You took us away from the abuse and we all took care of each other. Every time your birthday came around I would make you special cards or buy you something that a few penny's could buy. As I got older and married and had children you gave them that special love that only you could give. If I could just see you just one more time and sit with you and hug you and tell you how much I love you I would give anything for that. But I am here and you are there but I feel your love and kindness every single day of my life and I miss you with all my heart. So Happy Birthday Mom when I see you again we sing song those songs that we use to. We tell each other those stories like we use to. And I will get that hug that always made me feel so safe and secure. Your always in my prayers and your always in my dreams. Thank you for your undying love you gave to me.Happy Birthday

Your Son Danny

"Just Be Who You Are"

Have you ever just dreamed to be who you are?
But afraid to reach out for your own shining star?
Have you ever wished you could sing like a lark?
But you sit all alone, afraid of the dark?
Have you ever just wanted to play like a child?
Or sit on top of a white fluffy cloud?
Have you ever noticed how quickly time flies?
A child is born and then someone dies.
Look deep in your soul, and let yourself dream.
Because things are never as far as they seem.
The fear that we have is always are own.
And the time that we're given is only a loan.
So go back to the time when you where young.
Let the music play loud, let your songs be sung.
Then look up to the heavens and shine like a star.
Your dreams are right here, there not very far.
Just let go of your fears and be who you are...

"I Knocked Upon Your Door"

I knocked up on your door today.
To see if you were there.
I ask you please to let me in.
So I could say prayer.
You told me I don't have to knock.
Just open up the door.
You know your always welcome.
As all the times before.
You ask just what was troubling me?
And you ask what you could do.
I told you that I'd sinned today.
But you already knew.
You told me that life's full of sins.
And you test me everyday.
I ask you to forgive me.
And I ask if I could stay.
You told me that your here for me.
Like all the times before.
But you ask one thing of me.
When I knock upon your door.
You ask if I believe in you?
And if my faith was strong?
You ask me if I knew the difference
In what's right and wrong.
I ask you to forgive me for things I shouldn't do.
I told you that my faith is strong and I believe you.
You smiled and said I love you.
And you sent me on my way.
And you told me I had more to learn.
Before you let me stay.
But you told me to come back again.
When I'm feeling blue.
And you told me to remember
"I hung on the cross for you"

"To Be a Child Again"

I was once a child.
Full of trust, innocent and free.
Now my eyes have opened.
And I can no longer be.

Fair and open minded.
Kind and full of grace.
Loving as I use to.
The entire human race.

I see it all so different now.
Tell me...what has made this so?
This change has been long coming.
What's done it?....I don't know.

Oh to be a child again.
Eyes closed enough to see.
And hope that I might capture love.
And love might capture me.

"Do You Have Time?"

Do you have time to say a prayer?
Do you have time to show you care?
Do you have time to share a smile?
Or stop and talk to me awhile?
Do you have time to watch the sun?
As it's setting when the day is done?
Do you have time for little things?
To whistle and laugh, or even sing?
Do you have time to smell a rose?
Or sit and watch a river flow?
God's gifts are many and you will find.
There all for you if you have the time.

"A Simple Plan"

I wish for wishes on silver dishes.
And dreams on golden platters.
Memories sweet..perfect, complete.
And everything that matters.
Shooting stars and bright sunshine.
Singing songs and nursery rhymes.
Children's laughter, Bedtime prayers.
Talking to the man upstairs.
Golden sunsets, Bright blue skies.
Colors of a rainbow that fill my eyes.
A morning dove.....butterflies.
And everything I've realized.
That God has given me.
Just trying to be a simple man.
Helping others when I can.
And living with a simple plan.
Is what I'm trying do.
Time is precious..It moves on.
One day were here and then were gone.
So look at all these simple things.
And all the joy that life can bring.
Being rich is not about money.
It's a smile...A laugh...or a day that's sunny.

"Find The Things Your Looking for"

I found a sunny day.

But I let it slip away.

I found a grain of sand.

But it slipped right through my hand.

I climbed a mountain to its peak.

Looking for the things I seek.

I found a mirror and in its reflection.

I saw many imperfections.

I search for things that used to be.

And all I found was only me.

I found a sunset bright and red.

But it was gone when I turned my head.

I found a friend and all the things.

That a friendship often brings.

But sometimes friendships slip away.

Deep into your yesterday's.

As you search for all life's things.

Find the song that you must sing.

Make it pleasant to your ears.

And look back through all your years.

And you'll find the things that matter most.

Like the Father, The Son, And The Holy Ghost.

"The course of Life"

Loving, understanding, caring,

Kindness, friendship, sharing,

How could life be more daring?

Dreaming, scheming, talking,

Living, breathing , walking,

Life is forever shocking.

Grief, disappointment , fears,

Moaning , misfortune , tears,

Death clutches to many years.

Confusion, silence, sighing,

Solitude, loneliness , crying,

Living, loving , dying.

"What is love?"

Love is not a conscious action  or a spoken word.

Love is like the sweetest song that I ever heard.

Love is never bitter, hateful, or unkind.

Love is all the happy thoughts that's gentle on your mind.

Love is nothing ,or everything ,a blooming rose ,or the first day of spring.

Love is me, love is you, it's the sun ,or the morning dew.

Love is a thought about someone, or something nice you might have done.

Love is like a bedtime prayer.

Love is saying that you care.

Love is a gentle lalabye, or a tear drop in your eye.

Love is all these things and more.

Love can open any door.

"Scars from My Heart"

Burning tears from my heart leave me restless with in the darkness of the night.

They soak the pillow. My mind tumbles " Regain control, Regain control".

But I am unable to.

The clock ticks upon the far wall exhaustion seeps into my mind, into my soul, slip deeper , deeper into sleep the tears eventually stop. They wait for another day.

Lighting flashes, thunder rumbles within my dreams, tossing and turning nightmares that became reality cause me to cry out, no one hears, no ever heard that little boy I once was.

Pen and paper became my salvation, my sanity. Poetry, Gods gift to me. The years have been long although I am not quite old. I pray, someday I will get the answer, Lines on paper scars from my heart.

"Shattering the Looking Glass"

A mirror reflects the truth.

The self righteous stand before an image of superiority.

Their eyes manipulate their own self worth.

Indulging on a mission of insecurity.

Pressing deeply into the shoulders of others.

Authority obtained by means of intimidation.

The intimidators claim victory.

Calculating minds hunger for power.

Mindless calculators distort the truth.

Confusing intelligence with inferior greed paves a path of desperation.

Defending what is wrong by offending what is right.

Ignorance remains stabile for as long as its supported.

Intimidations climb to the top was swift.

Instability's descent is swifter.

Exposing deceptive builders who saw master carpenters before the looking glass.

Eventually shattering the a fraudulent foundation every step of the way. 

"The Ending of the Storm"

Majestic in its stance and stories to be told.

This  barn is more then lumber, this barn is more then old.

The earth beneath is solid, for miles it does span.

With in it grows a future, upon it stands a man.

His heart is filled with glory, but glory ends in pain.

He's built for walls with out a roof, is this shelter from the rain?

The worst is almost over, the clouds are passing by.

Now put the storm behind you, let sunshine fill your sky.

You're merely seeing black and white, you're only feeling blue.

Your rainbows deep inside you, trying to break through.

For every bolt of lighting, the trees draw back in fear.

Although they seem untouchable, they're not what they appear.

Fright is not our secret, it's weakness that we hide.

Weary and defenseless, it tears us up inside.

Now look across the acres, now focus on the view.

Your life is full of wonders, it's every part of you.

"Love Is"

Love is not a place or thing.

Love is the joy a smile can bring.

Love is Gods peace though your heart might cry.

Love is starlight in your eyes.

Love finds a way through joys and sorrows.

Love fills all yesterday's, today's, and tomorrow's.

Love lives in hearts, in souls and emotions.

In memories, in plans, in deep devotions.

Love can be strong, or gentle, or kind.

Love is a stabilizer that does not bind.

Love never pretends, or wears a disguise.

It's deeper then the oceans, higher then the sky.

Love is the Christ in you and me.

Love is truth that sets us free.

Love breaks all barriers of hate and distrust.

Loves gives us courage to do what we must.

Love is the balm that paves the way.

Love is your faith when you pray.

Love is all this and so much more.

Love is the key that unlocks any door.

"When a Child Cries"

The forces of despair within.

Walls, created by fear and screaming.

A struggle to claim the soul.

Driving sanity, to knot's ending.

Normal tolerance deemed forthright.

Thoughts, unable to be conveyed.

A testing to a smiles limit.

The senses hasten a woven braid.

The unexpected begins an ebb.

A deafening negative.....

Starts the trail of tears.

Judge, Jury and you collective.

Caught up in this angry web.

Hold dearly your temperance of the years.

I am only a small child.

Incomprehensible, no motor skill.

Yet, when the bough breaks,

Loving eyes turn to kill.

Does reason run irrational?

Think twice and lend compassion.

"The Renewal of My Soul"

When things seem lost,and I've lost my way.

And friends are lying low.

I wrap myself in a blanket of faith.

And I sleep on a pillow of hope.

My Guardian Angel sings hushed lullabies.

That melt away my fears.

And prayers help me to close my eyes.

And I know that God will hear.

I sleep peacefully and awaken refreshed.

Alert and ready to go.

And I give thanks to God and my Guardian Angel.

For the renewal of my soul.

"Don't Get in bad Habits"

Found a round old bottle.

Laying on the ground.

I picked it up, I brushed it off.

And I heard a funny sound.

Someone said hey Mr.

Can you help me please?

I looked around but saw no one.

Then I began to sneeze.

As I wiped this old bottle off.

And I looked inside.

I saw a little person there.

He yelled my name is Clyde.

I thought I was going crazy.

I could not believe my eyes.

So I ask Clyde how he got in there.

Then Clyde began to cry.

He said I am a Babbitt from the land of Creez.

They put me in this bottle because I make them sneeze.

I seem to be a bother to everyone I meet.

But I'm really kind , I'm really nice, and even rather sweet.

I looked at Clyde and said to him you do seem very nice.

But it seems you make me sneeze.

So I'm offering some advice.

Lets get you out of that bottle.

And see what makes you tick.

I have a tiny microscope and we can do this rather quick.

I took Clyde home and shook him out and laid him on a plate.

I got out my tiny microscope, and began to investigate.

He seemed to be quite normal as he was laying there.

Then all at once I seen something's deep inside Clyde's hair

I zoomed in a little closer and I saw them yes in deed.

All through out Clyde's hair were tiny pepper seeds.

So I washed his hair with a drop of soap.

And combed it very nice. 

And then I looked again for a detection of that nasty spice.

I put my nose real close to him and I did not sneeze.

 And I told him that he's ready to go back to the land of Creez.

He thanked me very kindly for helping him that day.

I took him back to where I found him.

And sent him on his way.

The moral of this story is to always take the time.

To help someone when you can and be honest true and kind.

And never judge and never hate and don't get in a bad habit.

Even if its a little guy that happens to be a Babbitt.

"Understanding Abuse"

I see and read what's on your mind.

Before you even speak.

I understand your motives.

I'm shelter that you seek.

My talent is to comfort you.

To love you anyway.

I do accept you totally.

You're free to talk and stay.

My ears are tuned to hear you clear.

No judging will be done.

I felt those tears that roll down your face.

No need to hide and run.

My eyes already see you clear.

Don't fear what they reveal.

To me it's so familiar.

And all you say I feel.

I traveled down this road your on.

I recognize your pain.

And after all your fears have passed.

I pray you trust again.

"The Reality of a Dream"

A third of our lives is escaping reality.

Off in some dreamland we will be.

Visions and thoughts of an uncontrolled mind.

Reality in them is hard to find.

Without this dreamworld will we go insane?

It's hard to remember them.

So what's to gain?

Maybe there are two worlds that only our mind knows.

And while One is asleep.The other one grows.

Maybe the insanity of this world causes sleeping minds.

To unfold as our bodies curl in sleep.

Or our there two persons in our flesh?

One walks the day and the other walks at rest.

So what is the purpose of fading into some dreamland?

Into a crazy world we don't understand.

Or could it simply be the other way around?

That in this dreamworld we can be found.

And when were awake were lost and bound.

Two thirds of my life I will look to see.

The the other one third will be a dream of me.

"Magic Places"

In the corner of my own little world.

I can dream of magic places.

No worries, no cares, no evil stares.

And smiles on everyone's faces.

Dreaming  in my perfect world.

Where everything is right.

Sunshine, blue skies, rainbows.

And the moon so big and bright.

Never feeling lonely, sad, or insecure,

Being strong and confident.

Not weak or immature.

Never watching life go by.

Or feeling like I want to cry.

I am the perfect person.

In everything I do.

Speaking clear and speaking loud.

Never feeling lost in a crowd.

Yes that's my perfect world.

But back here in reality.

Life can be a stormy sea.

So play the hand that you are given.

Push ahead and keep on liven.

And pray for all you have achieved.

Just have faith and believe.

And God will help you win your races.

And help you find your Magic places.

"Questions"

Take a moment to see what's real.

How exactly do you feel?

Safe and warm, happy ,secure.

Or sad and lonely and not quite sure.

Do you belong? Are you embraced?

Or feel awkward ,unwanted, and out of place?

Can you spread your wings and fly?

Are you smiling? Or want to cry?

Are you where you want to be?

Can you say, hey I am me?

Or not quite sure of who you are.

Are you a bright and shinning star?

Is your reflection in the mirror.

Fuzzy and dark, or crystal clear?

Only you can help you see.

Exactly who you want to be.

Life is just a state of mind.

You can search and search and never find.

All your dreams, and all your goals.

Until you look inside your soul.