It begins as a quiet voice A silent whisper in the dark So faint and barely there Louder and louder Defeating the deafening silence Anger and sadness Despair and darkness Bending bleakness to its will All the trials and tribulations The toils and strife Piercing gloom's very veil Beyond heartache and hardship Past the pain and sorrow Basking from glorious truth Ring the bell and blare the horn Let all of Creation know Til...

This is your life, let go of strife Choose to be you, focus your view Leave yourself open, be your own beacon Embrace your light, and you'll be bright Follow your heart, make your life art Never fear a 'no,' create your own flow Chase your moments, walk with giants Take the next risk, life is too brisk Be your miracle, embrace what’s blissful Believe in love, and rise above Leave fear behind, love you will find

Reclaim what was taken on that long ago night when you chose to live instead of fight Accept that you survived despite that which was done he is buried within the earth 'tis you who still sees the sun What's gone is gone never to return from life’s experiences you did learn You have a strength within a passion that burns so bright Never hide in the dark again Smile, and Dance into the Light...

It is, indeed, okayto say I love you.We say it in so many ways, verbalised or not. I'm so sorry for your loss. Please know that you're not alone,and although no one can walk your journey,our concentric human ripples overlap. Know that it's okay to grieve.Know that sometimes it will be awful,and that's okay.Sometimes it will be better,and that's okay too.Be prepared that it may get worse,when shock removes its anaesthesia,...

Anticipation The excitement starts weeks away. We discuss the dates of our next encounter. Both our busy lives leave little time to see each other, but we carve out a little slice. Sometimes, it's a big slice. That makes me grin, as the tickets are purchased. Each day I wake knowing I'll see her again. The weeks go by and none of the little things matter. Perhaps I'm just sappy, but as the days count off one by one and my...

Darkness.Embedded in the shadow.Shadow.Comes with the light.Its cold outsideEven though the sun shines.Its colder insideI'm suffocating with my plight.No one knowsHow much they can endure,Until you go Through and through the blows.Ups and downsThings keep going around;Moving onThat's the real job.Just a rayGives hope like May,Just a thoughtMakes me head strong.One smile In a million frowns,And in timeIts like the domino f...

Here tears reign,And Self cannot be pulled togetherWhen Self is screaming, torn asunder,Where empty shell is welling up whilstEyes of others rollAgainst the failings of thisSelfish child,So called becauseShe cannot rule whatOthers hide and stow away.'Midst the back streets of her mind,Her common sense is raging cruelTo lash her weakness,Scorn self-pityAnd loathe the drama queenShe...Is?She knows not where or when they sto...

I choose for you, you're still the oneThe true love of my lifeI want, I wish with all my heartThat we can end this strife I will regret that fateful nightAs long as I shall liveAnd hope, with everything in meYou're able to forgive That you'll once more accept my heartAnd know my love is trueThat you'll believe me when I sayThe one I choose is you There'll never be an other oneAs long as you are hereIt's you alone and no-o...

You've filled my heart With hope againYou told me that Perhaps we canGive us Another Try You've told me that You love me stillI've told you that I always willMy love Will never Die Our passion flaredAgain one nightWe almost didWhat felt so rightBut alsoSeemed soWrong I know that ifWe try we canRekindle whatWe had againOur bond stillhas notgone You say you needThis time to findIf it's still trueOr if we're blindAnd simplyF...

“Mommy,” his small voice was shaky as he stood in the doorway of his mother’s room. As she did most nights, Simone had fallen asleep sitting up with her back against the wall, surrounded by a sea of open text books and study notes. She heard the call but it was lost in the midst of a dream and the beautiful cries of violins. The dress she wore swayed as she danced. The tall, dark haired gentleman that wooed her lowered hi...

Her ears rang with his constant shouting. Drained and exhausted. Her body betraying all natural instinct. She doesn’t know how much longer she can hold on. His voice sent shudders throughout her. Screaming at her endlessly. Her head nodding side to side in silence. Why won’t he stop? What does he want? What does he expect? She failed. She let everyone down. If only he would stop yelling at her. Doesn’t he know she is more...

She woke up ecstatic thinking today’s the day; full of nervous energy she rolls out of bed and heads for a hot shower. Once finished she walks back to her bedroom, dressing in the beautiful flowing purple halter dress he sent her. Once happy she heads downstairs to the foyer. Looking around nervously as she waits by the Christmas tree, glancing at her watch she starts to wonder where he is... That when she hears a voice s...

With never ending dreams And never ending sorrows Began a life A life full of mystery And misery That life cruised through waves Waves of Pleasure Waves of disturbing instances Waves of crest and trough  Leading in all directions Without any clue But for every down he meets There were some ups Promising him some Making him believe of The promised land The land of no misery The land of no sorrows And the land of pleasure ....

She hides herself away scared hoping wanting someone, anyone to care enough to come and look for her and offer her a hand. She waits minutes turn to hours which turn to months and years. She sees life passing her by and she feels sad and even more alone. Then one day a stranger appears someone who looks familiar but not some how Without saying anything, they sit and wait. Finally after about 15 minutes the stranger asks,...

Reality is heavy  Duty is steep  Tell me a story  To help me sleep It doesn’t need a hero  A middle or an endJust start with the wordsAnd let us begin Give me fearAnd hate and painSometimes, cryingReleases the strain Make me laughAnd dance and singGet lost in the musicForget every damn thing Give me lovePassion that enduresIf only for one nightWhisper, “I’m yours" Lie if you must A tale is a taleThe bigger the betterThe l...