Love in Life and After

as my thoughts wander, swirling in my head
i can't help but think, i once was dead.

i died after a car crash, i remember it well
i could feel myself bleeding, as my stomache did swell.

i cried for my children, i prayed for my Mom
i could feel Death coming, I knew it wouldn't be long.

i tried to fight it, to keep on breathing
but could not deny, i could feel myself leaving.

i finally excepted, Death as my fate
and headed straight for, God's golden gate.

everything went white, as i exhaled my… Continue

Leukemia - a poem

fragile innocense
demon invades
his name... Leukemia
childhood he raids.

he causes sickness
the treatment is worse
will she survive
this awful curse?

unbearable days
another sleepless night
will her body withstand?
triumph this fight?

Leukemia flee!
leave her body alone
go back to Hell
it's where you belong!

no business here
creating pain
making a mother
go nearly insane.

the poison drink
a magic potion
softens his hold
like a lotion

chemicals to chase
the demon to Hell… Continue

Today

children's laughter floats through the air
fluttering butterfly lands in her hair

smiles and giggles, kisses and hugs
interesting tales and captured bugs

music on the radio, guitar in hand
strumming along, a part of the band.

hey Dad, hear this song!
get your guitar, you can play along.

as the day heats up and the sun get's hotter
to the river we go, to cool off in the water.

when the sun starts to set, and the birds again sing
we take a short drive, to go sit in the hot spring.

the… Continue

The Key

I lay awake, dreaming
the mind's eye looking for a place to rest
there, atop the highest of mountains
peace fills the soul.

modern day intrusions
kept out by her rugged, rough terrain
no need to dream of brighter days
for they are here.

conflicts lost within the underbrush
of the trails the mountains create
a haven for multitudes,
those brave enough to explore.

find here what was
once thought lost
reconnect with ones self
claim the gift from the one.

seek what feels right and good
r… Continue

Child's Play

patty cake, patty cake
baker's man
criss cross applesauce
and kick-the-can

5 little monkeys
jumping on the bed
let's play war. BOOM!
now you're dead.

I am the queen
see my crown?
london bridge
is falling down.

ring around the roses
hide and seek
spin the bottle
tag, you're it!

child's play
full of games
temper flares
call some names.

innocent minds
molded fast
never prepared
for life's blast.

in the news
there is talk of war
soon their childhood
will be no more.

tensions ris… Continue