Something For You

I learned long ago to count your blessings

much time may pass in between them

Love and friendship is needed more than wealth

without them, you don't have real health

It's easy to wake up and hate the world

placing blame on outside sources

the school of hard knocks is learned as you grow

it's not part of required courses

To wake with a smile on your face

happy to belong, to someone, some place

Some days are harder no matter what you do

Mine became easier, in part, due to you

Weathering the Storm

Tossed upon the waters

Waves crashing over stern

fear of capsizing

has me white knuckled, holding course

Steady now, I'll right this ship

As best as I know how

Lone captain of this vessel

gazing onto the horizon

"Will we make it now?"

Mind Play

Your actions portray
what you fear to speak
I’m left to interpret
and show what you ask

I’ll put miles, not days
between us to let you wallow

in solitude

Thanksgiving Blessing

My wish for you on Thanksgiving Day

May your home be filled with laughter

Your heart filled with love

your mind filled with kind memories

of those watching from above

New Day

This I wrote for a dear friend... may all your days be blessed.

Let the sun come up

and kiss your face

while you say hello

to a new day.

May the breeze blow

gently behind you

to carry you forward

with little effort today

as you enjoy all that nature has to offer.

Veteran's Day

Today is November 11th

Today and everyday, I say thank you to all who serve. Past, present and future.

To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country's service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nation.

Winter's Chill

Feel the blows of wintery breeze

Your heart is warmed in thoughts

Knowing she waits at home

Smiling to yourself

as you turn the knob to bliss

A simple peck upon the cheek

visions of what will be

when dinner's done and news is old

She'll warm and keep you from the cold
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