"Writing For Me"

When I write I am free. When I write , I write for me. Satisfaction of a rhyming line. Knowing there me. Knowing there mine. Take me away to the dark side of the moon. Or a warm and breezy day in the middle of June. Sailing away on the ocean tide. Feeling warm and safe inside. No one there to bother me. Or tell me who I should be. I am a king ,a hero or a little boy. Anything that brings me joy. I can take a magic carpet ride. I can be seen or I can hide. I can climb a mountain or fish in a lake I can just be me and not be fake. And I really don't care if anyone sees. Because when I'm writing I'm writing for me

"The Friendship of the Rose and it's Thorns"

When looking at a rose
The flower is the beauty
The thorns look ugly and cause pain
But there is beauty in the thorns
They protect the rose
They sacrifice there self
And they don't care what people
May think of them
They let the beauty of the flower
Shine in all it's glory
Th fragile flower depends on the thorns
For protection
Because without them the flower may never bloom
Kind of like a faithful and undying friendship
I think this was Gods plan when he created the rose
I think he would want us to see
The whole beauty of the rose
And not just the flower
And I think he would want us to see
That beauty can be seen in everything
Just like the friendship of the rose and it's thorns
But we must take the time to see what he wants us to see

"Anna's Stone"

I took a walk one nice spring day.
I found a grave stone along my way.
The stone was old but I could see.
The name "Anna"....1863

Why is this grave here all alone?
Who is buried beneath this stone?
Was she short? Or was she tall?
Was she large? Or was she small?

What was the color of Anna's hair?
Was it dark? Or was it fair?
Was she young? Or was she old?
I wonder if her life's story was told.

Was she a mother? Or a maiden fair?
Does she have anyone left that cares?
Does anyone know where Anna lyes?
Does anyone visit with saddened eyes?

Nothing now is really known.
About this soul beneath the stone.
So I picked a flower on that nice spring day.
Laid it on her grave and walked away.

"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...