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This New Year

The holidays have mostly passed
Filled up on merriment
Dizzy on cheer
Now the best gift
A brand new year
A new start
New promises
More surprises
Everyone winning prizes
Every new start
Whether it be a new day
A new week
A new year
Or a new outlook
Each new start
We make a promise to our heart
To be true
To honor ourselves in all we do
To live the life
That is meant for us
The one God gave to us
Each new start
We reconfirm in our hearts
We declare what is in our souls
We have the faith to live bold
And to praise
When the Lord we do behold
On the first of the year is when we start
That I am told
Each new year
We do not grow old
We renew
Recognize that
In twelve months we grew
Closer to our final conclusion
Our earth exit
And our celestial ascension
That is forever written
Every single persons mission
To rejoin the Lord and the stars
After a day on Mars
A moment on the battlefield
Then
Paradise revealed
Any pain
Healed
This new year
It is not another one for your doom to grow near
But a new chance
Right here
For you and I
To live the life we should
One that is prosperous and good
One where we do not worry
If or when we will dwell with the Lord in eternity
Because I know I already live with them in earthly tranquility

Luminous Beings Reprise

We are incredible beings
Divine creations
To be human
Is a wondrous thing
We have unlimited capacities
In so many things
Impossible to love
Or to be loved too much
Impossible to learn it all
But try we can
Each day grow into a better human
We make symphonies
We are angels with wings
We’ve been to other planets
Explored fantastic tangents
We are amazing, luminous
So why do we spend so much time feeling like we are less?
Perpetually failing a test
Our life
An unending conquest
For tokens and trinkets
Turned off our imagination
Just to have it
The latest
Most shiny
New thing
But we are not machines
We are incredible, amazing, luminous beings

Nice to CU again

Where was it we first met?
It appears here
But I feel different
When you stand near
The view of your eyes clear
And I know
That face
And smile
Those eyes
I have seen many times
Not just today
Not just this stay
I remember that look
Before you went away
Before the cataclysm
Before the flood
Before we even donned bodies filled with blood
I remember meeting you
Before either of us had anything to do
No checks to cash
No buying things
And collecting trash
In that time before time
When we still dwelled with the Divine
Before we became separated to start living lives
I remember then
And that lifetime I was your boyfriend
I remember the time we were enemies
Took each other lives violently
Directed by Lord Everything
I know it is you
Every time we meet
Even when you wear different hair
You come in different sizes
When you act
There are no surprises
Because I know I just got your name
Your heart tells me
You remember the reign
When we danced with God
Before we even had names
Happy to see you again
I am
Just a reminder that it is indeed God’s plan
And I did sign
On the bottom line
With a pen in my hand
So I took this life as a man
So that I could meet you again
You as a beautiful woman

1 Time

At one point
At one time
It was you and I
We were one
Not just each of us
But together
We were better
But we are back on our own
Just you
Just me
Us together
Blown
I guess I could just cry and moan
Complain and  protest
But I was just upset
Because I didn’t get what I wanted
And that is not really a reason
To be mad or angry
Definitely not at you
You never hurt me
It was your choice to do the deserting
Left me to be the one to be yearning
Now the seasons do the turning
A whole year gone by
Since you left
And didn’t say goodbye
When people ask if I miss you
I lie
Say whatever
Then change the subject
Cause on the inside
I’m still upset
When I hear about you
I simply wish I could forget
Although
Every moment with you
I do not regret
I feel lucky by the fact that we met
There is not one else in this world like you
No one else can do what you do
Being on my own
I’ll make it through
I’ll see my way out of it
This shade of blue
I hope you are happy
And content with your life too
Please be
That is what I want for you
If we can’t be two
That is really one
Then I hope you’re good
Great
Going out on plenty of dates
But dear
Do not mistake
I still think of swimming with you at the lake

New Year New Start

Let’s start something new
Just us
Just me and you
Doesn’t matter where
But it does matter who
Cause in all the world
There is only one you
Only one
Who can do
All those special things you do
C’mon let’s be true
This thing that is new
It’s ours honey
Don’t need money
All we need is each other
All we need is to be close to one another
So what would you like
What more would you like to do?
It’s up to us
Which means it’s really up to you
Cause I like your choices
And the way you make decisions
You’re the smart one
The one who sees things clear
And you even know my challenges with that dear
So as we celebrate another new year
Let us start too
Together still
But our love brand new
This I promise you
I am not growing tired
Or think our love is stale
I love your skin pale
What I want
When I say something new
Is for our love to grow stronger still
For you to know me better
And for me to love you deeper
For us to be turned into believers
Each time we see each other
Our love is something new to discover

This Moment

If we could go back
It would still not change what happened
Or how we got here
Because this moment was meant for now
Regardless of how
We arrived here
We could of come from that other road
And though perhaps our love was told
It would still not be gold
Because we would still of had this end
Not goodbye
Not friends
Regardless the when
Or how many trips to Lot 10
In this moment now
We find ourselves
This is how it was meant to be
Not you and me
I can be okay with that
I can live another life
When I hear about you
I will be polite
Goodbye
Goodnight
In this moment now
I feel better
Kind of like being around
Going out into town
Not really down
I wished I had given it my all
Cause I felt like I was the one
Who dropped the ball
Forgot to call
And let you down
It can be better
Even if it is not
I know what I got
Was special
Because it was you
I won’t regret I knew
Because when I got here
I knew that was true
I appreciate everything you do
Especially you
I can see you now
In your own world
Bright as ever
Everyone's pleasant weather
No not together
And likely Never
But here
Now
I know what it means to love forever

This Christmas

This year when I make my list for Santa
I will be sure to include myself in all I want
Not just wish for you
And for you to love me too
Because I wish for so much more
Not for things that were before
I want to wish my own wishes
And have my own dreams
I still want to experience things
Be a full complete human being
Not just what someone else wants
Or needs
This Christmas
And this season of light
My wish is not to hold you tight
Love you still
I might
But I wish now with just me on my mind
Living here and now
In this time

This Christmas
I am on the top of my list
So please Santa grant me this wish
Not for someone else to fall in love with me
But finally
May I love me completely
Accept my flaws as beauty
My imperfections
My exceptions
Blemishes and unsightly spots
The parts seen by others not
For I love those parts of me
It is who I be
So I hope this year I will know
It doesn’t matter where I go
Or who I am with
If I fall short to myself
There will be no one else
For how could I expect anyone to love me
If when I look in the mirror what I see is unsightly?
To love
I seem unworthy
Undeserving

This Christmas
Santa please grant me this wish
Love thyself
Cause I got loving thy neighbor down
In love with everyone in this town
That is also why I can no longer wish for you
Cause you knew that was true
Felt I never really loved you
Still do
This year I am going to love me too
And I didn’t need to buy anything
I just need to stop trying
Just do
Do what Jesus told you
Love thy neighbor
As you love thyself
If I love my neighbor
But not myself
I missed the message

This Christmas
To celebrate the Lord
I’ll just listen to their words
Written as holy scripture
To paint mental pictures
So we all can understand
What is the job of man?
To love
Clear as a winter night from that song
Of a young family who did not belong
But they brought a child into this world
That was the plan all along
To love thyself is never wrong
And this Christmas
It is the only thing on my wish list

Time's Contract

Tick tick
Goes the clock
Even when it goes tock
It does not stop
Just goes around
5 o’clock
6 o’clock
Then it’s seven
Man, I hope we make it to heaven
Cause I am tired of punching the clock
Working every day
Just hoping to buy stock
Make investments
Buy my loved ones presents
A nice home
No matter what though
There is no where to go
Where I can escape the hands of time
All I can control
Is what is mine
That is me
So
I need not worry about the clock on the wall
Or which woman to call
Where to go
Or what to do
Because I put faith in me
With the help of Lord Everything
With insight
And revelation
That time
Is not mine
It is theirs
So worry not about when I arrive
In that place
Cause I do so by God’s grace
It is their plan
Not mine
But I was indeed a contributor
I sat at the table
Gave my input
When all the decisions were made
When we decided how I would be paid
I ask the lord again
This time how many days?
It’s up to you
To choose what you do
Just sign on the line
I’ll keep track of the time

2 Heart Flames

There is a light
A fire
That burns our insides
It’s always on
It always shines
When it stops
You die
Hope all your loved ones got to say goodbye
Someone once gave me their light as mine
Then I had two flames inside
One for me
One for thee
I realized through my third eye
I did see
How I had made this life for me
That I wanted their flame to burn perpetually
Even if it killed me
Even if it meant I would lose my light
I hoped yours I would ignite
In my last breath
A supernova death
New stars everywhere
But me
Just gas and dust left
A memory
Coded into all things automatically
Elemental
And fundamental
But after the last time they caught me
For letting my flame burn uncontrollably
I felt it will certainly be the end of me
So I did the best I thought
I just wanted this life to stop
Sitting in a prison just watching the clock
I blew out my flame
But I guess before I did
I should of erased your name
Because of instead of dropping dead
You were all that was left in my head
Because your light still burned in my heart
You had not put it out
And I cannot
Cause that flame I did not ignite
Although I did write
My hope was
Our flames would unite
But I cannot wish you goodnight from the other side of the bed
Cause you’re gone
But your flame in my heart lives on

True Colors

Color all things
Green, pink and blue
Whatever you do
Do whatever pleases you
If that means a red sky
To watch a purple eagle fly
Go for it
No need to explain why
Or please anyone other than you
This is your world
Love who you want
Boys or girls
None or all
Still it is your call
Cause this is your life
You choose what you do tonight
What color is the brush in your hand
Whatever you have planned
It’s all up to you
Although whatever you do
Wave your wand
And spread your colors everywhere
Who cares
People are going to stare
When they do
When they see you
They will see
All the beauty that resides in thee
Because you live free
And your colors shine brilliantly

The Gift

Tis the season
To give a gift
Is there a reason?
The gift is to give
Love is how to live
Let’s do our best to forgive
Even what those did
Is definitely a sin
Our hearts are not healed
If we can’t forgive
So this season
Give
Gifts to all your friends
Gifts to all your family
They’re both really the same in the end
Loved ones
Give your gift to those ones
Let that gift be your love
Above all you have done
More than all the fun
Be sure to give love
Because when we give it to all
Our loved ones
Our lost sons
Then the gift we receive is not only to give
Or just receive
But to forgive
Own our sins
Wash away our hatred
And bath in warmth
Let in the light
But do not deny the night
For that is when the stars come out
And the sky shimmers
I can see it reflect in your eyes when they glimmer
The stars shine bright
Even though it’s dark all around
Still looks pretty as I stand here on the ground
The lights in the sky
Match the lights on the street
I hope again we can meet
Talk about things unique
Under the mistletoe we will greet
Touch lips
And stand on the tips of our feet
Reach to join the starts above
For that is where you dwell
When you live in love

Kiss Goodnight

Tonight
Before we pull each other tight
Before our prayers
And our kiss goodnight
May I say
How wonderful it was today
Because you are my bae
I like it that way
Wish it to be this everyday
So before our eyes close
And our breaths soften
As our bones settle
As if in a coffin
Know I cannot wait to see you
When I wake
That you my life you do make
But I dream of you all night long
So I never feel apart from you
I know our love is true
That nothing can ever undo
So tonight
When we kiss goodnight
It is just the last kiss
Of one of our many days
All of them bliss
And now may I have this last wish
That weather near or far
I will never miss
Cause you’re with me
Right beside me
From now until infinity
Kiss me anyway
Cause I like to feel your lips
Pressed up against mine
Yes
Let’s do it all the time
Kiss me goodnight my love
Show me your feelings
And be honest
You can still be modest
Respectful
Dignified
All things I can’t describe
These things not just theorized
Factual and true
Like my love for you
I know you feel that way back
Because when you kiss me goodnight
I can tell we both feel delight

From One Star to Another

I had played the game most of my life
But one play stands out
All throughout
All the games
And all the moments
There is this one
Where I played a key role in how the game was won
Hard to describe that exact feeling
It was just an instant
Whatever it was it has persistence
Cause I have never forgot
That play
That day
Or how I was left with nothing to say
When that pass did come my way
Time stood still
And what I saw
Later in life I was supposedly ill
The movement of time and space revealed
The ball I would steal
As it landed softly in my hands
Rowdy cheering from the stands
We were going to win we all understand
The fans
The team
From inside I did beam
It was unbelievable
At least it all did seem
I was not sure who to tell
I emailed and wished you well
When I got a response
From one star to another
The subject
You had scored the winning kick
Loosing streak over
And I kept our streak on track
Still no blemishes on our season
No season loss stats
Your still a star in my eyes
Even though we’ve both kissed our playing days goodbye
When I look up I see you in the night sky
You should know why
Cause that is what you are
I still hope
Although I should not
That you would send me a message about us being connected
Even though the second half
I wanted to pass
Cause it was not about me
Or you
But it was about somebody
And although I was and might still be your star
I will probably never again give you a ride in my car
Or get a cranberry vodka with you at the bar
For one instant of time
You were more than mine
We were connected through the Divine
And can remember the same day for different reasons
Both lovers of the fall sports season
Football for me
Futbol for you
Through you my dreams came true
Why I never doubt
What you are
You said it yourself
You are a star
So am I
Let us live together
Forever
In this beautiful night sky

All That Has Happened

With all that has happened
All that has been done
I still feel for you
As you are the one
Our guide
Our visitor from the other side
I wonder if you know
If you came not to partake in the show
Rather help us grow
Our archangel from Heaven
Appointed number 11
To receive the plans
And then deliver
Do the work of the first life giver
Make us all feel like winners
Even if I want you all to myself
I know you cannot give
These are the cards that are dealt
Both of us
Our feelings felt
You
Baby make my heart melt
I know though
You are not really human
And a life with me is not your duty
Even if it were your wish
I know you serve
And do as you are told not just this
Not just make me smile
Or make me feel special
That I am great
Something that God did make
I know you love me
I do not mistake
I just wish once we might partake
Alone we can search each other’s souls
In our arms we will hold
Each other
Feel our love grow strong
Because in the morning we depart for long
Time to live apart
The contrast stark
With you now out of my life
Even though now you live to spread light
I wish it be you I see tonight
To welcome you home to our private house
Our quiet space
Our secret galaxy deep in outer space
Then I want to feel your grace
Put myself in my favorite place
Your heart
I listen to the rhythm
And hear the beat
Lay there until I drift off to sleep

One Thing (Love)

If there could be just one thing
Just only one
It’s a simple choice
I choose love
To be the one thing all above
To be our guiding philosophy
Our principles foundations
And all our actions manifestations
In fact
Love
Is the Divine Creation
The essence everything is made in
So why don’t we live
With love in our minds
And love filling our hearts?
We have time
We can learn each other’s charts
So that when we decide
Who is in our tribe
We used the stars to pick sides
For in the cosmic world is where we really reside
Just here on Earth
For a terrestrial lifetime
Then back to the center
And our soul again decides
Who and what to be in the next lifetime
In doing so they choose where
Might be here
Or might be out there
Cause not all places are like Earth
Not all planets covered in dirt
And all do not just have one sun
Plenty have more than one
Some burn blue against a reddish sky
I am not sure why
No need to even think about it
I love and appreciate it
For how can I know the magic and wonder of the Lord?
If I do not first heed Their word
Love is the motivation
The most basic and essential emotion
So to quest to understand
First
Prepare not for an exam
Live life in love
When done the door opens above
You will hear from the Lord
“Young soul, climb this tree
Come to my crown come see me”
When you get there
Infinity
In an instant
Everything
No longer just human
A spiritual being

Between Us

There are special times between us
Moments when it is just
You and me
And everything else melts away
Disappears
Into oblivion
Me and you in equilibrium
Dwelling in the inner sanctum
In union
As one
There are those moments though
When we are lost among all the other faces
People caught up in each others races
Whether they have money
Fancy suits
And worship the Easter Bunny
Not Yahweh or Mohammad
Sometimes you and me are lost in the sea
Just tiny parts of our collective humanity
There are those times though
When among all the faces I see yours
I know
Because it glows
And that is why I wanted to talk to you
Spend time
And dimes
For you
Again I would commit crimes
Cause it is you that does remind
Me of who I am
That is why I love
Because then for you I can be the best man
It’s the least you deserve
Your more than my everything
Or worth buying a wedding ring
Your the one who stands out from the crowd
The one all the boys want around town
But baby they don’t see
How you are a key instrument in the Lord’s symphony
But then there are times like these
When it’s just me
And your nowhere to be found
Even in all the sea
Just empty faces
Hair tosses
Just bodies filling up spaces
Cause there is only one you
And when you are not around
Not only do I feel down
But no reason to even glance
Or look
It’s a waste of time
Cause you’re the only one I wish to be mine

Great Big Ocean

Set a drift
Out on the open sea
Everything else gone
Just me
No company
No one with me
Just living independently
Sure
I am lonely
And yes
I do want someone to hold me
But
When that happens I still feel empty
Feel no closer to another human being
Whether they want it
Or even if I do
There is this distance between us
Even between you
It’s sad
But it’s true
I told you I love you
Still can’t turn it over to you
I still push back
When you try and get close
Your advances
Feel like an attack
Like I am threatened
And myself invaded
Which is why
I set out on the great big ocean
Cause out here
I live through my own notions
Maybe I can finally get to know my own emotions
Stop wondering why I can’t understand
Why when I reach for your hand
It’s not there
Or when I search the crowd for you eyes to stare
They are not there
So I gave up on us as a pair
Now all I smell is salt in the air
Memories wrapped up in my hair
But that is all I have
Thoughts of times gone by
Just me thinking of them
Underneath this beautiful night sky
So now I just feel shy
I guess I know why
Cause even if you want me for your guy
This truth neither one of us can deny
I am not him
For what you see in me
Is not what I be
I wish you could see
Everything that lives inside this human being

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A few weeks ago
I had this thought
About the gifts I had bought
But this one would be brought
Or sent in the mail
I thought about you the night I spent in jail
On the floor of a cell
Learning all about hell
Where the Devil did dwell
Still can’t tell
But I will say this
I do love to give you gifts
And when you ask I say as you wish
But this year I had a special one in mind
Not a jersey for your birthday
Or something for Christmas
I did something
And told others how I feel about you
I hoped our love would endure
Or perhaps resume
Because I have always loved you
From the day we met
Said hello as we both slept
And I always feel you
So I do not want our love to begin
Now I want it to never end
Forever I will love you
Do understand
Cause that night
I also heard God’s plan
Spectacular and grand
Me
Only mortal man
Vowed to serve
Save me Lord
Although I do not deserve
This is your word
As are all things
God indeed
Lord Everything
The gift that I meant to send
Instead
I placed it inside your hand
When we saw each other
Again at the same spot
In the mall parking lot
What I wished came true
I gave you another gift
And got to see you too:)

Gateful

I am grateful
How else is there to live?
Hateful?
Angry and spiteful?
I guess
But how not to be blessed?
Be grateful
And count your good tidings
Not get caught in dividing
Call judges to do the deciding
Be grace
Be grateful
Be fair
Be just
Be respectful
Let’s all strive to live in a world that is respectable
Not just reputable
And economically stable
Good GDP
And a sweet NYC New Year’s Eve toast
Big mouths that brad and boast
Be peaceful
Be graceful
Teach children about life and it’s wonders
Man can put no other man under
Our bodies are temples
Our minds sacred
All of us
Everyone
Ascension already begun
Welcome to the new sun
Can’t you see this day is a blessed one?
Be grateful
Because when you show appreciation
To others effort, hard work
Dedication
What you give becomes a reflection
Comes right back in your direction
Now you both win
We all do
And there is no completion
No finish
We can just start to live like this everyday
We can start at any time
Speak to each other in rhyme
Spread shine
No more shade
No one complain
Let’s all be grateful
And change our hearts
Put others together not tear them apart
Say thank you
Your welcome too
Live in infinite love and gratitude

Dear Dairy

I heard you like me
But I don’t know you
Which means
You don’t know me
I know what it is
You must have heard of me
Perhaps something I made you did see
And what you really feel is envy
Now I put it simply
All you like
That you think is me
You can do
Actually very easily
Because you don’t really know me
What’s my favorite color?
And when is my birthday?
What are my interests?
How do you know I am different?
Have you seen me let my hair down?
Do you know how I act when no one else is around?
Have you asked to know my thoughts?
Do you know I don’t care what you bought
What about books I’ve read
Probably wouldn’t guess if I don’t even care what’s in my head
I see you laughing when I make jokes
But when do I laugh?
Cause that is what I like the most
I know that I know lots of people
That’s helpful for you
I get it
But I don’t care about that too
Now I deliver you a book of my secrets
Perhaps you think that is the key
For you to know me
Maybe?
But those are all old stories
Glorified retellings of my own history
Actually the book is really a mystery
Because although I tell the stories of the past
I will answer no questions about why it didn’t last
Those characters just members of the cast
And I do have others on the staff
It’s all good
Everyone fails my class
Even the ones who think they can pass
Only looking at me from their perspective
Believing the surface is how we stay connected
We all benefit from a little reflecting
And self discovery
So don’t worry if you know me
Do you?
Until you do it perfectly

W

Starting right now
This very moment
I promise to do something after this atonement
Just one more prayer for forgiveness
Now I enter into bliss
Be thankful
And grateful for all of Gods gifts
My message is this
No need to wait any longer
No need to be invited
Your arrival is expected
Know you are not neglected
And all of you beauty
It is reflected
By those you shine it on
Or sing with in song
It is not hard for all of us to get along
It is okay to be wrong
But not okay to do wrong
And harm
Whether by words or by arms
If we change what is on our insides
Then everything changes on the outside
I am going to live that way
I am going to live it every single day
No matter what the television news say
Or the orange painted president tweets today
Cause the news and he only care about money
Should be obvious
Cause what they do ain’t funny
Convince you to live in fear
Everyday the ending gets near
Facts exaggerated
More and more information fabricated
All in the name of the bottom line
Totally forget to listen to what is on the inside
Have no idea what it means to be alive
Eyes only filled with dollar signs
Yet we still get to decide
Everyday
Which way will be the way
What we do each day
How we treat each other today
And everyday
Since I have a say
I will decide which way
I will live
For me
Or for everybody
The only time I want to act naughty
Is when it is just you and I
An we close the door behind
Now then
Is when
I will do whatever you ask
Then hold you tight in my grasp
Close our eyes
Let time pass
When we wake I know our love will last
Because that is how I choose to live
Accept I will sin
That in this game no one wins
Especially us
Because we all are being played
This is the last day
Because tomorrow starts fresh
And we can then
All together
Make our world the best

Fall

The days shorten
The wind blows
The leaves colors deepen
Until burnt umber
Fall from the trees
Become fertilizer for next springs leaves
And soon
The season in between
When I again start to dream
Of scenes blanketed in white
Almost here
Not tonight
Now the smell of pumpkins are in the air
Ghosts and ghouls in the town square
Out in the woods
A witch named Blair
No one seems to care
Laughing
Throwing candy everywhere
People actually out for a scare
To the movie theater with your sweetie
It’s okay to be scared baby
Get close to me
I’ll hold you
The whole time through
Maybe we could go to the graveyard
And stare at old tombstones
Just us
Let’s be alone with the spirits
They can be witness
Confirm we do love each other
The way I love the fall
Smile at you when we pass in the hall
And by now
I’ve asked if I could call
I did
We talked
You said I could call again
For now though
We’re just friends
That is fine with me
Because love is always equal to infinity
When we say goodbye on the solstice
It will be fine
Although not mine
You’re always a part of my heart
And always on my mind
Just like Nature’s time
Spring turns to summer
Summer to fall
Fall to winter
Now repeat all
For now until forever
The only thing that will change
Is the weather

One

Time goes by
Here I am
Always that guy
Hey
I see you everywhere
Are you from here?
Of course
You too?
No
But who knew
I mean you live here?
Drink all the beer
Leave a mess
Like a bad house guest
You must be from here
You act like it
That’s clear
What does it mean to be home?
Or you are from the place others came and went
Is it my job to know what is meant?
Or to treat those who came to my home
That it is theirs too
Please take that offer seriously
Now I see
To live differently
We need to have a larger view of community
No more dividing
Or putting us on sides
No more fights
And silly rivalries
Retire the horses from the cavalry
Send all the soldiers home from the infantry
Cut the bonds of wage slavery
Stop encouraging police savagery
No more encouraging cosmetic surgery
Say so
When our elected leaders commit purgery
No one person can do this
We are all members
Please do remember
And we all have a role to play
Not someday
Everyday
Clearly God made it this way
If you’re here
Be here
And be a part of all that is near
Wave and smile
At everyone
Cause those are your friends, neighbors, loved ones
No need to wait for your invitation
We’ve already begun
On our road
To becoming one

Wish Upon a Star

If I could be granted one wish
It would be this
That we take the reigns of our world
In all our hands
Stop tweeting
Or protesting demands
But decide together
And make a plan
One where all voices are heard
Addressed are all concerns
Each person gets their turn
Worry less about what is and what is not earned
Or yell about what I deserve
My wish is we be what we are
Not squabbling immature children
But
Divine Beings
Who know we are all siblings
Our best bet
Is to help each other out
Not accuse each other and shout
We all need to change
No doubt
There is nothing left to argue about
Because we should all know the problems
No doubt
Shhhhh
I said don’t shout
I hear your story
Not to diminish
But what about your plight is any different?
Lots of us have been victims
Caught up in systematic racism
Oppression
Sexism
Classism
Worse yet
Human violation
I feel you
But our perpetrators will not be brought to justice
They made the system
And gave themselves abundance
Free passes
The right to grab all the ladies asses
And worse
Does this mean we are cursed?
No
Cause my wish
About them I don’t give a shit
The bed they made
They will sleep in
No one will win
And none will loose
To care for each other
Is what I hope we can choose
Not wait for permission
Because it will never come
At least not from those ones
If they don’t want us
Fine we’re gone
We are with each other dancing to a new song
And when they have to do things for themselves
Finally they may see the value of their wealth
Which is nothing
Because of their spiritual health
And their totally fucked up view of themselves

Rooster 2x

The last time it was a Rooster year
I also lived here
Had the same email address
But I work a different desk
Same building
Same address
Different number
Same name on the name tag
Different words under
This summer Harvey soaked Houston
That summer Katrina drowned New Orleans
Almost on the same day
Makes sense
That the Lord would design it that way
Then it is obvious
The Rooster reigns again
By my count I begin
Because next year she’ll be back
My loyal dog
The leader of her celestial wolf pack
Honestly can’t remember if the Rooster was made of fire that year
Or if it is made of wood this time it is here
All the same
My artistic dreams on the verge of coming true
I know they do
They always have
I also remember what happened last Rooster in November
Something I wish I could explain
In twelve years time
This has not changed
But my thoughts on it rearrange
No need to explain
Just be who I am now
This Rooster
Cause it is not yet Cow
But it will be in time
I will count it like this one
But Rooster is special
And I like it when they come around
Next is hound
That’s me
Rooster is for He
A divine year
Every twelve years it gets a bit more clear
The New World becomes more near
Let go of our fear
Seal your lips so you can hear
The Lord’s symphony
Know your part
So you can join the luminous company
The year of the Rooster it may be
For me
My favorite memories

Sundown in I-town

It’s that time of day
When the sun says it’s time to go away
Moves closer to the horizon
Glows orange
Happens everyday
No surprising
But here
When sundown draws near
Things change
The lake’s colors start to range
It shimmers first
And reflects the sun
But the suns time up is almost done
The lake turns to deep blue
Then a steely grey
Happens like this everyday
The students and professors tarry
With books and bags they do carry
Our gaze is set to the west
The picture never gets old
I guess this place is the best
On south and east hill alike
Lovers lay in the grass and unite
In the last moments of today’s sunlight
How easy it is to feel delight
How nice it is to welcome the night
For then lovers love can take flight
One day I’ll be one
At least I might
I’ve seen plenty of sundowns in I-town
And a lot in D-town
Same sun
And same planet going round
But one is painted with a watercolor brush
The other more of a digital touch
Here the sun illuminates the lake
There silhouettes the mountains in the thin air
Either way cannot help but stare
Feel free from care
Easily know this whole world we do share
And our sun
That too is for all of us
Even though it’s 93 million miles away
It still starts and ends everyday
So tonight
As the sun says goodnight
Keep watching the sky
Because shortly
The suns brothers and sisters will come out to say hi

Wounded Hearts Warming Hearts Open Hearts Pure Hearts Book Release Party 11.3.17

We are excited to announce the release of our first book!  We will be celebrating the release of Wounded Hearts Warming Hearts Open Hearts Pure Hearts at the Chanticleer Loft in downtown Ithaca from 6-9pm on November 3rd, 2017.  The book will also be available online starting that day for those not local to Ithaca or who won't be at the event.  See the poster

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I'll Take the Time

I’ll take my time
I’ll do mine
You do yours
I’m busy
Got lots of chores
And much more
I mean not to ignore
But I thought that is what I should do
After you said shoo
So I will just do what I like
Maybe fast
Maybe slow
I don’t know
All I know is that I will take as long as I want
All the time I need
Three times a day I feed
I can do so much
I don’t feel in need
Abundance surrounds me
No need to rush
Or be in a hurry
Cause I got rid of all my worry
Sometimes the hardest part
Is just to start
When you can choose everything
I wonder how to choose anything
No need to only feel that my feelings for you
Are the ones worth it
What about my feelings for other things?
What about the songs I like to sing?
Or going to mountains
When it’s just me
And a pair of skis
What about when I am in the backyard
With a brush in my hand
A canvas on the stand
Working with an imagination even I cannot understand
I’ve got everything
Especially all the time
I don’t want anyone for mine
And I don’t want anyone to have me either
But I do still have desire
Inside my heart
There is still a fire
I blew it out
But it burns still
Now I choose my time how it fills
Maybe with thrills
Hopefully with chills
Not concerned with 100 dollar bills
Just quiet drives through the hills
Love you forever I will
But when it comes to the time
All the choices about that will be mine

Be Like Water

Water is not blue
It’s clear
Wet too
But if it is clear
And not blue
Why does it seem so when I see it from the sky?
When I go up there to fly
It’s cause that is where it is blue
That is true
The sky
Yeah
Did that blow your mind?
I hope not
Just think about it some time
Look around
Stand on firm ground
Look up
The sky is blue
And there is not water beneath you
But the sky stays the same
Always blue
Always do I love you
Water is clear
And in it
Is where life resides
Where creation started
And cells divide
Quantum worlds collide
Ritual suicide
And out of control homicide
Water is the vessel of the Divine
It can remember things
There at the beginning
Essential for all things living
Oh Lord
Please be forgiving
For we have been sinning
Only worried about winning
Please wash it all away
With your holy water
And let us start a new day
Listen to the suns rays
Not say
Listen
No need to delay
The welcoming of this new day
Because the Lord already did say
We would have our beginning
Our new hope
and New World
Where the past can be healed
The future alive
Our truth revealed
To live in peace and harmony
And the Lord’s radiant majesty

A Circles Parts

Draw a circle
Perfectly
Any size
You have until infinity
Draw it patiently
Then cut it up into parts
You can slice it
Make it art
But all you get is a circle
Everything inside
Belongs to you
Each piece
Each part
The material to build your heart
To power your body
To house your soul
Within your circle you are whole
Although you have parts and pieces
One that is blue
And one that is green
Both parts you are in need
For without even the smallest part
You are incomplete
And no longer unique
That is the way God made you
To be special
One of a kind
A beautiful face
And a beautiful mind
All parts and pieces combine
You’re perfect
Divine
So now
Let that light shine
All of it
All sides
All parts
All pieces
Your whole soul chart
From finish to start
All things in the circle
All dwelling in your heart
So never stop
Or doubt
Or try and put out
Anything that God gave you
Or question what should I do?
When the answer resides within you
Be you
Complete
Whole
And true

I Miss You

I miss you
I do
It’s true
And although you’re gone
And I was suppose to move along
I am not sure I want to
I told you how I felt
I did my best to be honest
Love is a two way street
This is the situation upon us
I hope you’re happy
Even better I hope you love your new life
Guess I’ll stop dreaming of you as my wife
No need for one anyway
Got plenty to keep me busy
A few old ladies
Mares, geldings, and ponies
Then I got all my own things
Poems, cartoons, and paintings
All the same
I wish I had the courage to speak your name
But it says
You belong to Him
And never really did to me
Maybe you wanted to
Maybe I should of been more clear
When you wanted to hear
But that chance went by
I did cry
When I knew the clock had run out
No plays left
No more shots on goal
I lost
My tears the toll
You made me feel whole
Now I am a bit more empty
Not looking for sympathy
But could use some empathy
Someone who understands me
You did
But from you I hid
So shame on me
Now I must let be what will be
Step back
And see
All that lies in front of me
Cause you now must be behind me
So my heart can be free
So I can again love me
I cannot say certainly
But maybe that is why you had that epiphany
And split town
Left me alone
So I could focus on what it is I am to do
Not to love you
But to love me

Across the Galaxy

Fly
Fly
Fly
As you like
Fly low
Fly high
All across the sky
Past the moon
Out to Mars to say hi
Come back
And just call it a joyride
Went out for an afternoon
And saw part of the solar system
Just zoomed around
To our favorite music we listened
Pass the blunt to free our minds
Outside the galaxy
Yeah that high
We got home just as fast as we’d left
Pulled in and the dinner table was already set
My crazy uncle was there
Playing with all the pets
Much respect
We eat dinner
Then you ask what’s next?
A wink and I suggest
Not yet
You say
Rather have you take me away
Another ride
But this time past Mars
Through the Asteroid Belt
To the giants
Whose gravity is always felt
Ride through all their moons
Off to the Kuiper Belt
Wave to Halley as we reach for other stars
Alpha Centauri, Proxima, and Alcyone
All the way to Andromeda Galaxy
And I still get you home baby
Just in time to get comfy
For me to hear all your words
Your love
Your concerns
Now honey let me feel your soul burn
I won’t use my tongue until it’s my turn
We can do all of it in one day
Cause time
Like race and money
Is a made up thing
In a heartbeat we can travel the galaxy
As long as we’re together
And your next to me
I know all of nature’s spells perfectly
And can grant your every wish
Instantly

Love Knew

Last night
I was in the same backyard
That I had spent years in
Guessed the ages of the trees
I recognized these
And though it had been years since that house was in my life
I found myself there last night
Now my friend owns it
Isn’t that nice
When I was there I was polite
Helped cook the food
As I had before
Even helped with the dishes
As they piled up more and more
We go around the circle again
Still friends
Still in love now
As we were then
Why do I think as though I wait to begin?
When I already began
Long ago
Why I could not see
What I already did know
Been in love with so many people already
And them in love with me
That love has no ending
It will last for eternity
I say that with certainty
For that is love’s nature
The way it exists
It is eternal
Never will diminish
So now I sit and wait
For my flight to take flight
And I can witness a wedding date
Of friends I’ve missed
Others there whom I am sure I kissed
But in our time apart
Never a moment I evicted them from my heart
But yeah, we do live apart
But sure our friendship did already start
Our love for each other will never stop
Last for as long as all things last
Which is always
Just from time to time re-cast
Given a new role by God to be something new
But always remain in love with those you knew
Those close to you
And those that help you grow
Why wait?
When love already knew

Last Dance

Do you want to dance?
You should
Because this is your last chance
Before the lights come on
And the bartender declares
The drinks are all gone
And it is time for you all to go
So long
If you did not come here to dance
Why did you come?
Did you not want to have fun?
Maybe meet someone?
But if so
Why are you standing all alone?
Why even leave your home?
How come you came in the first place?
Could of stayed home and gone to outer space
Watched some fake news
A whack ass police chase
But you got dressed
And did up your face
Dressed up in your best
Probably should of word that argyle sweater vest
But you still look good
Best of all you left your hood
Drove out of the wood
Made it to this place
But you are over there and no one sees your face
So come over here and dance with me
Cause I don’t need to see your face to know
That in you a fire glows
So please let it grow
Show yourself to me
So then the world will know
You can be free
Because they all will be looking at me
You get to be the one who can see
The world as you want it to be
Now you’re all dressed up and pretty
On the outside
Downtown in the city
I’m the only one right now
Who can see inside
See your infinity
Know you’re a lot more than pretty
I also see you might not be ready
So just hold on
I’ll keep you steady
I’ll keep you warm
To protect you I have sworn
To no one other than the Lord
So it’s all good
Go ahead and dance
I am the only one who will take a glance

Everything But U

There are plenty of things that are going my way
Got a raise in pay
Spent the weekend at my friends wedding day
But each day
I do still pray
That I may not feel this way
Although it is all in my favor
Victory
I cannot savor
I just feel left out of the party
On the outside looking in
Still feel like I am waiting to begin
Wondering when
Her love will come back in
I should not even care
Or worry
Say things so people will feel sorry
Really it’s great
A job
And a million hobbies
Up late in fancy hotel lobbies
Dressed up and acting really snobby
I guess I also like quiet nights in
And really long conversations
Deep questions
And spiritual contemplation
I tell myself
If I had you as my reflection
I would always want to gaze on my complexion
Because it would really be you
And I know you love me too
I think then it is true
It doesn’t mean anything
Without you
And I am not even sure who
Because all the love in my life I once thought
Have all ended the same
Shot
Gone
Left
And I write these words
To heal my heart
Few people heard
Assume I have it all
That is true
I do
But I hardly hear the question
What’s on your mind?
It’s really been a long time
Haven’t shown someone my dark side
Without them leaving
Running away to hide
Why don’t you want me by your side?
I leave it to you to decide
In the meantime
I will continue to shine

New World Begin

It will begin soon
Maybe next week
Maybe tomorrow afternoon
No matter what
No matter if we wait
No matter if we know the date
We will know it is true
When the feelings come over you
It will be the New World
All things outside
Now seen within
Yes
We are ready to begin
To live a life we know has no end
Forget the word enemy
Only know friend
This is our future
Our given destiny
Our invitation to eternity
To time working differently
Our feelings changing
Our DNA re-arranging
Our hearts shinning
We’re ready Lord
Send the chariot
Heaven is our next stop
Straight to you Lord
Straight to the peak of your holy mountain top
To our own special place
In your wondrous creation
We call outer space

The Lord's Call

If one day the Lord calls
Here is my advice
Pick up the line and say hi
Then just listen
As if you were sitting right beside
At the throne of the Lord
Dwelling in Heaven
Learn why a weeks days has seven
What is special about the number 11
But when their majesty
Lord Everything
Shows up in your life one day
It will not only be holy things
Rather ordinary things
Like you meet a man who has your same name
After a Colorado ski day
Says things about a life you once dreamed
But here you were
Living in the same scene
In both worlds
And in between
Thank you Lord for blessing me
Why would I ever doubt thee?
When here you are in my life so clearly
Giving me all I need
Even if I beg and plead
Why are you so good to me?
Oh yeah
You made me
And Everything
Clearly as a sign of your love for humanity
I know this
And they question my sanity
But give a show to Hannity
Are you kidding me?
I do know this though
If God asks
Yeah
I do want to see the light show
Go behind the scenes
Learn what the apostles knew
Brahman enlightened in blue
Through the galaxy
Straight to the center
Doesn’t matter if you can remember
You went
And came back
Engaged in a holy pact
To be the Lord’s instrument
In their universal symphony
Do their work
Spread love
The Lord will give you your instrument
And teach you to play
This is how they made
It’s designed this way
Let’s do our part
Each one
Each day

Another Day at The Lake

I drove these familiar streets
On a beautiful day
The refreshing lake that is what is waiting for me
A view that is a sight to see
The setting sun
Making us all feel young
A boat speeds by
We wave and say hi
We wish we were on board
And they wish they were with us on shore
The splendor we cannot ignore
So where else would I go?
With free time on my hands
And summer in the land
I got it
I understand
I am happy just to be here
Because there are plenty
Not as lucky
When God gives gifts
Please receive
It is only the Lord listening to your needs
Know they are blessings
And given instructions
No need to doubt the maestro’s conduction
That’s why it is obvious to come to the lake
Lie in the sun
Listen to the boat wakes
Sitting here amongst everyone
All these people live here too
Not really sure what they do
One of them is certainly you
If not
If you have never been to this place
One of this little town’s great escapes
Then set a date
And get here with haste
No more time left to waste
Summer wanes
And soon we arrive at the Equinox gate
Summer will be all done
And you will have to wait until next year to come
And have fun here
There is no need to delay
No reason to say no
For the lake is beautiful
But it is not just for show
It is to enjoy
Don’t you know?
That’s why I came
So should you
Relax and cool off in the lake
Enjoy the sun
And listen to the boat wakes

Grassroots

It’s that time of year
Our favorite festival is near
Just up the road from here
I see tickets for sale everywhere
See you at Grassroots
I hear it in the air
Ads on the radio
Every station
Country
And adult easy listening
But Grassroots is like a hippie thing
Right?
I thought that too
Then I went
I saw you
All my old friends
Students and youngsters
Old and young
Never heard the songs that got sung
But at the Roots
I feel we are one
There was this one time
My friends little brother gave me a ride
And I was sure when we arrived
We were in Heaven
Everything pleasant
People just living their essence
I was calm in the Divine Presence
I met a man
And told me how his views had changed
Grassroots was once lame
But now he and the people here are the same
Didn’t really know that until he came
Found out who he was
That’s what Grassroots is
Not about drugs
It is about being you
And loving what you do
Who you are
Listen to zydeco music under the stars
People who are committed to sleep in their cars
Some people set their calendars to Grassroots
I probably should
Make sure my life stays all good
Meet you there I would
And go or not this year
My spirit will be there
At Grassroots
Because this is where I met my spirit
I guess I should of known it
When he said his name was whatever it was
And I gave that name
To a creation of mine on the page
Said the same things
I would of said
Gave me a gift
As if my mind were read
I’ll see you at Grassroots
Even though I skipped it this year
I’ll see some people I know
We will talk about the show
Won’t say I didn’t go
We’ll laugh
Man, it was great to see you there
I was chillen with my mares
I swore it was you
I know
I knew
That’s Grassroots for you

Spiral (Time After Time) Time Never Ends

So here we are again
Back then
We were not really friends
And now it all has long since come to an end
But here we are
Now let’s begin
Because I am still the same
I still miss that sweet name
And think how much fun it was to with you game
It is funny
This ride called life
People tell you time is straight
But I disagree
Disagree based on my fate
How some of the things I cannot seem to escape
My mark I do make
Honestly though
I am right back here
Is this a mistake?
Or how time
Really operates
A spiral
Past the same points again and again
Just further up the ladder
Connecting to different parts of universal matter
Hear less chatter
See more and more these things matter
Why am I back where it all began?
Why does my mind drift to you?
Why do I sit at the same coffee shop?
Why do I know this world is true?
And not the other one
And all I see is you
I could think it is wrong
Or decide it is time to write a new song
But every time I do
I see someone
Guess who?
It’s you
And though I know you won’t walk in that door today
And maybe never again
I will know this
Time has no end
What happened once
Will happen again
This time we will wear different clothes
And be in a new place
But when we meet
Eye to eye
I will know it is you
For I will never forget your face
It dwells forever in my heart
In your special place

IC The End CU at The Beginning

I’ve walked these streets
And these halls
I’ve been to games
I’ve always felt the same
I love this place
This view of the lake
The performances are great
But time here
Has been like going on dates
All seems good
We’re both having a good time
Then I mention I want you for mine
She sees it
The end
But says
Let’s be friends
Just pretend everything is okay
Then run away
Maybe call and say
I really had fun the other day
But
I didn’t see things between us going that way
Regardless I would  stay
Keep being there day after day
Now
I see the end
But I really do want to be friends
You will still see me at games
And special days
I helped bring you all here
Know I will still be near
Like the view of the lake clear
I needed a new start
And I heard the other place in town
The one that it had been awhile since I was around
Was looking for new teammates
To join the winning team
To be both in front and behind the scenes
I wonder if I am living in a dream
My number 1
About to put me on again
No longer just friends
Baby I’m your boyfriend
And you’re mine
Very close to show time
Now I’ll see you at the beginning
On my first day
On my next day we will start planning our wedding
I am going to stop pretending
Expect the pass
I won’t let it slip from my grasp
Sharing my light will still be my task
On New Year’s we toast and share a glass
Now disappointment you pass
I am prepared and ready for the first day of class
And I am sure when the semester ends
I will pass
It will be just the beginning
In the same place
Where now I write a new ending

Day Five (Last Week)

It’s here
The last day
My last few hours in this place
Although today is an end
I still am the one who is leaving friends
Found another place to begin
A place where once I had the same end
Time to move on
There is somewhere else where my time I can spend
So I left
And now I come back again
The same wish I have for all my old girlfriends
Our hearts I want to mend
To ecstasy I want to send
Our lives I wish they would blend
But as I think about it
And wonder if I will ever get what I want
Or just be victims of long gone loves haunt
As I walk out the door I will not taunt
Say mean things
All I am going to say is goodbye
I’ll see you later
Another time
Probably at the grocery store
Or the movie theater
We’ll just be people
Being people
I am not resentful
Actually rather cheerful
Because even though I never got an official title
A real office
And at times felt trivial
I’ve always loved this place
I wanted to stay
Not count how many days
Just lay by the pool and get sun rays
Be apart of what happens here
It’s kind of the same of what happened between me and you
It seemed you wanted me
Then I wanted you
But we never met eye to eye
Or heart to heart
That is why you did depart
And I am left to move on
I hope it does not take too long
For me to enjoy this
For me to make this shift
Since today is the last day
That means soon there will be a first day
When love will be the only word I say
No longer see the color grey
And when I see you
Say a lot more than just hey
Let you mold me like clay
I will become brand new
Then I will give thanks to you

Day Four (Last Week)

Took care of a few more things today
Had an exit interview
Which gave me the chance to say
I love it here
I would of stayed
If I had a position with real pay
And vacation days
Not feel like just a cog in the machine
A factory worker
And totally expendable
And replaceable
That is how I feel
I’m glad they know the deal
But They should of all along
That’s how I feel
Cause I was not quiet about my feelings
And it is close to impossible for me to keep my mouth shut
I always say what’s up
I want to be clear
And be sure my words are what people hear
I am happy to give my input
I did
My thoughts I was happy to give
Yes I do forgive
But I don’t feel wronged
Or mistreated
I went through the steps
Did not feel cheated
Just confused
And not needed
But I am already here
I want to be more
Not just feel like your cheap whore
Leave your money on the dresser
Never want to caress her
So one should not be surprised
When one day your business is denied
I got other clients now
Who pay much more
And give me attention
Male me feel special not a whore
They’re not a bore
Which is why I just can’t see you like this anymore

Day Three (Last Week)

Been getting things cleaned up
Been saying goodbye
To friends and co-workers alike
I am feeling sad
I wanted to be here
I wanted it real bad
But just like life
What we want
We don’t always get
No need to regret
The time spent
Or the years that went by
Or even think of all the reasons why
Why I can’t stay
Why I am headed out on my way
Just one day left before my last day
I wish I could celebrate
Even though I am happy for what’s next
Being denied I guess is hard to accept
Hard not to forget
But I like it that way
Cause then my memory is true
Not made up of only fantasy
But a collection of all my memories
And I remember my feelings in all their frequencies
Their ups and downs
Smiles and frowns
Pretty women in gowns
Even though I am sad
I guess I came out on top
I got what I wanted
The chance to go back
Pick up where I left off
Attracted to the flame like a moth
So in just a short time
I will press rewind
And watch this movie all over again
Because with all ends
There is a time to begin
I know I am leaving friends
But also know I am running towards them too
The most important thing in life is not what you do
But rather who
You give love too
I am sure I give my love to all of you

Day Two (Last Week)

Straightened things up today
Getting ready to pack it all up
And pull the door shut
Close this book
Start another
On a hill too
But the other
Same basic cost
Both sky high
Leaving plenty high and dry
Not sure I will find out why
To so many questions that I have about this place
Why can’t I just stay here?
Even though I felt I made that clear
I just wanted to be part of the team
A long career here I did dream
I guess I will just take this victory lap
Shake hands and say thanks
Go to the pool and splash
Waved farewell to the graduating class
Already got to meet the new students
The ones I did help to admit
They are the same as all the others
18-21 I checked off each one
Saw their grades
Read their recommendations
And resumes
Often would laugh at their essays
Oh 17 what I would not be to know you again
But this week marks the end
Time to make new work friends
After tomorrow
There will not be much week left
What happens here without me
One can only guess
But I am looking forward to my start fresh
I have learned
That this experience
And the next
Are in my life for me
And in my life to bless
Next weeks future no need to guess
For I intend to make it a success

Day One (Last Week)

Today is one of the last days
The first until there is none
So yes
Today is day one
I think about what I’ve done
Been here
For about four years
I would of been present for more
But I just stood waiting at the door
Knocking and knocking
But opportunity never came
Learned I am really bad at this game
Bu who I am that did not change
Now it’s time to leave
My feelings do not wain
My heart does not feel pain
Just gain
Cause I learned so much
Felt love
From my co-workers touch
I wanted to learn about this place
I always knew
I said no years ago
Came back
Started here brand new
Now a part of this school
We both grew
Helped new people come here too
This place is great
I found this to be true
Even though I was not fond of what I do
I wish I could stay in gold and blue
But that didn’t happen
So I went looking elsewhere
To find a place that would care
About me
So I in turn could care about the students
So I could care about thee
I am leaving
But here I will still be
And I hope my spirit will be free

U

Tomorrow is a fresh start
A new beginning
And an ending
To the future
Go with an open heart
I packed all my bags
Ready to depart
In my hands
Maps
And star charts
Cause I’m ready for whatever
A road trip
Or a ride in a rocketship
Where ever we go
I’m ready
Catch my drift
Let our mental state shift
Let our spirits lift
So we may soar and fly
Way up into the sky
Kiss the Earth goodbye
On our way to Heaven to say hi
No need to ask why
Just realize
That the day has arrived
Our chance to begin again
Make new friends
Not just means to an end
No longer worry about emails to send
Positions to defend
Online rants that never end
To please your fake friends online who love to pretend
They fight for a cause
But all they ever do is comment
Like or love
Never worn a work glove
Rolled up their sleeves and gotten dirty
Never looked in a mirror to see what was not so pretty
Decided that working on ourselves
Is the way to claim our dreams from the wishing well
Uriel
Ring the bell
Announce that Heaven is now where we all dwell
No things now to sell
Balance sheets all in balance
All of us doing well
But that’s tomorrow
And today we still live in Hell
Cause of the way we live
Putting money and possessions first
Our humanity second
Only looking at curses
Not counting blessings
Wanna get to Heaven?
No need for guessing
We all help us get there
We all must commit
Because there is no one on Earth we can omit

A Little City

Walking around town
I see lots of things
Pretty birds
With pretty wings
I see paintings on the wall
The city calls graffiti
Looks like art to me
I guess I see things differently
I see kids playing
Acting crazy
I see parents that are tired
They need a babysitter maybe
Probably can’t afford that though
Cause it costs a lot of dough
And in America
The boss is the only one whose pockets grow
The rest of us
Dress up for show
Even though we bought everything at Five Below
On the grind
Round and round we go
Even when we know
Enjoying life is simple
Take a walk
Meet a friend and talk
Shop
But not till you drop
Just for a few special things
For you a ring
That one you were so happy to get
In that special dream
I am going to chill and take in the scene
Keep walking around this little city
Do I look lonely?
Do not pity
I know all things in this vicinity
A member of the Holy Trinity
A master of infinity
Though I still wait for the Lord to deliver me
So that I may see eternity
Just another time
I promise to go back
When the trip is through
I promise Lord to do what you tell me to do
But I keep asking the same question
Still want to learn the lesson
Still feel I owe someone a confession
I guess that’s my bad
I am the one who makes me feel sad
Perhaps you’re not the best I ever had
Maybe I should be glad
And not secretly mad
Instead just patrol the city
Singing in my head
Writing a little ditty
All the girls
All so pretty
Wondering why I am here
Really?
No need to think too much
I guess I just have good luck
To live in this world
That does not suck
It’s a blessing
Why do we do so much guessing
Constant questioning
When life’s simplicity is all that is worth mentioning

Cancer

Cancer is a water sign
Emotional and protective by design
Hard shell
But sensitive on the inside
Cancer is summertime
Hot and hazy days
The setting of one of Shakespeare’s plays
I do not know Cancer in that many ways
We don’t tend to get along
Cause I make a joke
And they take it wrong
Don’t tend to like the same song
Cancer likes to show they are strong
Even though they are a softy
Just like the crab that they be
However Cancer is special to me
And not because it is also a disease
That took thee
But cause even though we live differently
I still remember
Those times we were together
I wondered if I’d felt better
But like I do
I wandered while I wondered
Searched out the lightning and the thunder
The excitement in the world
While you were home wanting to hold
Feel comfortable
And vulnerable
To know
That we could be one
I would be the one to make you whole
Again dear Cancer
I guess you were not told
Gemini will only break your heart
Aries didn’t mention that at the start?
With Gem you only get a part
Only a little at a time
Cause they’re everywhere and nowhere all at the same time
As light as the air
And as fickle as a summer storm
One minute a downpour
The next sunny blue skies
Please Cancer don’t cry
You’ll find your guy
It’s just not me
Unfortunately
It is sad for me too
Because how us Gems do
Just leave us on our own
No one wants to get us alone
No request to visit others homes
No texts on a mobile phone
Maybe a few moans
But their gone by the morn
Never heard from again
At least see them on Facebook so you know their not dead
Cancer let’s be friends
Cause that is all I Gemini is left with in the end
No lovers
Or other parties interested
Let me at least bring you out of your shell
So in someone else’s arms you can dwell
I’ll keep your secret
I won’t tell
I’ll be happy I got to know you well :)

Raining Raining Raining

Man
It sure is raining
Raining, raining, raining
Raining hard like it did all week before the JV championship game
Started on the day of our first date at the bagel shop
Back to your apartment
In the rain we did walk
It’s raining like the first night you asked me to take you home
We left the party
I said my car was a few blocks away
We got soaked
But who cares we’re going to take our clothes off anyway
It’s raining like it did the night of my 28th birthday
Dancing at a show
In red rocks glow
It’s not suppose to rain like this in Colorado
What do I know
I’m not a weatherman
How the weather works
I don’t really understand
But this I do know
I am sure it’s God’s plan
And I once saw this story
That Aquarius season starts with raining
The Earth replenished
Sadness waning
All things useless draining
Is that what is happening?
Finally the new world is commencing
So why are there so many people demonstrating
Irritated
And agitated
Demanding the truth no longer be fabricated
Maybe that is the beginning of the new world?
Maybe all this rain is needed
Maybe we should all rinse off
Get rid of all that bad stuff
So tomorrow we can wake up brand new
And I can just watch all this rain on the porch sitting next to you
Kind of just want to go out in it
Get really wet
Not give a shit
If you don’t know by now
Water is life
And when it falls from the sky
Know those are blessings from on high
Individualized drops from the Divine
We need to free our minds
Heal our bodies
And open our hearts
Then I think the Age of Aquarius will start
I hope there will be miracles
Like when Moses made the Red Sea part
I also hope there will be lots of art
Our worries will depart
Happiness will go off the charts
All my happy memories
Of times in the rain
In my mind
And in my heart they will stay
From now
Until my last days

What If

What if there was no Robert E. Lee?
Would there still be a confederacy?
Probably
What if there was no Martin Shkreli?
Would there still be devilish pharmaceutical companies?
Oh most definitely
What if the police no longer had guns?
Would we then stop having to bury our black sons?
Not likely
Cause even if you can’t shoot a black man dead at a traffic stop
You can still believe that their life is not worth a lot
What if Paul Ryan was not in power?
And Mitch McConnell too
Do you think Republicans would ever want to give healthcare to you?
Do you believe the president when he talks?
Cause when that man tells the truth it is a shock
And he hardly does
So if you think a politician will save us
Ya’ll are dead wrong
Neither will a great speech by the writer of today’s best songs
Or going to a rally or a march
A button, a pin or some long Facebook post
Here comes the part that hurts the most
Our new world is in our hands
And our hearts
So instead of demanding things
Let’s just start
Transform ourselves into light from dark
We all must do the work
No getting out of it
We gotta go down to our own pit
Uncover the bones
And the horror of all we’ve been
So one day we won’t even think about that time back when
Or believe some stupid phrase like maker America great again
The truth can hurt
But it is always true
Hating each other is something we love to do
The mirror stands right in front of us
We don’t like what we see
Put on more make-up
But like Beyonce says it’s the soul that needs surgery
The soul of each of us
And our nations soul needs to be delivered
Please Lord baptize us in your holy river
But the Lord said confess you are all sinners
Our mouths were sealed
Fingers pointed
Our truth revealed
Can’t get by petty personal things
Still live in a country based on slavery
I could be wrong
Maybe
But evidence seems otherwise
Definitely can’t spell compromise
Or even realize
We are in this together
From now until eternity
Until we all are none of us will ever be free
How can I write that so easily?
And state it so simply
But feel that no one is listening
Just smashing their keys incessantly
Getting in their two cents
Trying to count likes
Not trying to make sense
Rather get drunk than make friends
Rather say bye then let love begin
People keep talking about this new world
But I don’t know when
Or if we will ever make it there
If all we care about is our ourselves
Our own personal wealth
If I got mine
Well fuck your health
America the beautiful
Has a hideous personality
Probably why we haven’t settled down and started a larger global family
Maybe if we stopped competing
Actually started teaching
So kids again love learning
Perhaps watching someone die on the nightly news
Cause of the color of their skin
Won’t get a million comments about a sin
What an outcry
Perhaps if we all loved each other
As we are meant
A white cop would see a black man as a brother
A representative would care about their people
A healthcare company would care more about healing then it does about money
Not really trying to be cute or funny
But give me one reason why this can’t be?
Why do I feel so crazy?
Cause a world of love is what I see
And that is the only world that God and I want for me

Go For It

I love you
I think you know
But fear is what you show
Why?
Why be scared of your beauty inside?
Are you scared I see it too?
And that is why I love you
I know we do not know each other that well
Or even for that long
But when we met
I felt I have known you all along
I knew we would be friends
I know I will love you until the end
Regardless of whether we are together or not
Even if you just wanted to take me to bed
Cause you thought I was hot
I still love you
Even when you leave and I have no clue
Your reasons why
Fully disguised
Because you said no words
Not even goodbye
That won’t change my love for you
So baby please don’t hide
Not from me
Not from anybody
Cause if you’re afraid of my love
Then aren’t you afraid of love from everybody?
Believe me sweetheart
That will only leave you lonely
Worse yet you’ll just be a phony
Cause we all want love
I know I do
But I too was just like you
Scared to give my heart to anyone
And there I was left with no one
Just memories of that one time
And hopes for another
But
We never ended up together
I guess I should expect where I am at
No one in the car sitting where another love once sat
Time does not travel back
Now my love
I can’t hold back
Baby of course I love you
And why wouldn’t I
You’re beautiful and your aura has all the hues
Forget social cues
I want to look straight into your eyes
And speak soul to soul
Whether your twenty or a million years old
You deserve to be told
And the only reason being because of you
Because of who you are
Your unique eyes
Your own personal star
Honey
Please realize
To love’s invitation
Never deny
For those of us who mean to love
We will abide

One of Us

Let’s be our best
Because we all know we can
Don’t need a college degree to understand
Actually before school you should of known you we’re a part of God’s plan
More than a man
Or woman
An unlimited being
Designed out of love
And crafted compassionately
For love there is no limit to our capacity
Why are we acting so selfishly?
As if life were a game
Only meant for winning
Everyone in our path
In the way of our getting
No thoughts of giving
Just what’s the score
And what’s the inning
A lot of Christians
And a lot of us sinning
Last time I read the Gospel
The wise words of the Apostles
Didn’t read much about possessions
But it was clear Paul had an obsession
In his letters to the Corinthians
Love got plenty of mention
Those words stick with me
Love is patient
Love is kind
Much rather keep that in my mind
Then waste myself working for money all the time
And extravagant things
Why should I?
I am a human being
A Divine Machine
Hand crafted by Lord Everything
Made special and unique
My own marks at the end of my hands and feet
Eyes that are only mine
A heart that shines
Yours does too
I am just like you
We are all the same
Just different in prints and names
None of us win when we play this game
Of who is better than who
Or what I do
Is more important than what you do
We have our own paths
But from the same mold we have been cast
Our bond will forever last
Now here is our task
Remember we all need each other
Much closer to brothers
Than we are to rivals
We need everyone’s effort
For everyone's survival
Each can do the part they can
Those who can lend a hand
Do so
And do understand
That others still deserve their share
Because through our pure hearts we always care
There is no longer a reason to deny
Or keep asking the question why
Wake up
Hello

Hi
The day we have awaited for has arrived

Inside Out

Show me your light
Show me your dark
I won’t run
And I won’t hide
For I know not to fear your insides
Mine are the same
Let’s not play this game
Say something
And I say something to make the subject change
Let’s be honest
Let’s tell the truth
We are both beings of light
We both have parts that live in eternal night
Baby I’m no longer scared
No longer will I deny
The beauty
Or the misery
On my insides
So please from me do not try and hide
Because I love both your light and dark sides
And all your other parts
I see and love the whole of you
Not just parts of your pie chart
That is not how it works
We do not get to pick or choose
The best we can do
Is walk a mile in each others shoes
I want to learn all about you
Then I might be able to decide how much I actually love you
Know this
I take you for who you are
That is your gift
Your completeness is for me
So you can let me see
I will unveil me
So you can really see
Then we will know each other clearly
But that is the hardest part for me
Not when I see you
But when I just be
And you see me
Cause lately
That is the ending
Of our young relationships beginning
What would of happened if I did more pretending
Just talked about my job
My desire to buy a house
How much I hate my wireless mouse
But I guess I just love to talk about myself
Not my desires for more wealth
Then I cannot hold my tongue
And I mention my mental health
Our love now grows dust on my bookshelf
Just like the other relics up there
My thoughts drift to no one cares
I am just a novelty
Someone to take as a late night hobby
But keep me on the surface
Even though to love is our divine purpose
So please show me you
And I’ll show you me
And together in love we can be
With our light
With our dark
With all our parts

4th of July

It’s America
The land of the free
And the home of the brave
At least so they say
Be proud to celebrate our independence day
Eat hotdogs and hamburgers today
Dressed in red, white and blue
You and your bae
But what do we really have to celebrate?
July 4th, 1776 was the date
Today just mired in political debate
Doesn’t make sense
Both sides just spew hate
In love we fail to demonstrate
Even though each weekend
Many of us congregate
And worship
Beg God to forgive
And bring fortune
When I look at this country
I do not practice patriotism blindly
I do so when I see the signs around me
When I see neighbors become friends
And more than that
When they say I love you and I’ll always take you back
When I see teachers happy to be stuck behind paper stacks
Sign hearts on all the papers they give back
In the America I see
Doesn’t matter if your white and your boyfriend is black
Doesn’t matter if it is the other way as a matter of fact
I see an America where men love men
And raise beautiful sons
Regardless of who he chooses to love their love cannot be undone
My America you sure are a beautiful one
Your majestic peaks
Your busy bustling city streets
America I know you’re beautiful
But sometimes I turn on the news
And you seem so awful
Shootings and killings
Police assignations
Another black man dead on the pavement
Cause the police were scared
The man had long hair
And clearly had their hands in the air
A crowd of people scream how do you dare?
How do you not care?
My heart hurts
I’ve been there
Officer how could you kill your brother?
Didn’t you hear Jesus demand love one another?
Assassin is not the job of a police officer
But America I still love you
Even with the ugliness you do
With the wealth disparity
The political hypocrisy
Cause I know I am not perfect
And neither is my country
But it promised it would be
On the fourth of July
A couple hundred years back
That is when we set this track
Our ride to our future
Made from our past
So let’s make a future that is going to last
Be honest with what is our task
And if we are a Christian nation
Let’s be that
Love our neighbors
As ourselves
All fifty stars
United to thirteen bars
Forget that trip to Mars
Our future is on Earth
America we can do it
No need to prove it
Just be who we are
Imperfect
And with scars
But there is no other place
I would rather be
Cause here in America
Is the only place I can be me

A Conversation

Are we talking?
Are we having a conversation?
Why are you doing so much explaining?
No need to justify
I mean not to deny
But I am not one who can validate either
Our time on earth
Is for our own fulfillment
This life
Our Individual assignment
Now let’s take a moment
And get to know each other
We can each take turns
Telling the other what makes our hearts burn
The things for which our soul yearns
Our spirits journey to discern
What lessons in this life we are to learn
But we just talk at each other
And try to impress one another
I’ve been there
And I’ve done that
Just last week I bought a house
Left my deadbeat spouse
Took my kids and left them without
I guess that is cool
Am I suppose to be checking things off a list?
Pro and con columns is how I should look at this?
And you?
Sorry honey that is not how I do
Honestly
When you’re talking I am hardly listening
Mostly just looking in your eyes
Reading your body language to try and decide
Do you even care what’s beneath this skin?
The places I’ve been
More importantly
Do you care what I think
Or just that I am good at a wink
And a smile
And you’re used to a different approach
Men who cannot even make a toast
Or hold your heart when it’s heavy
Stay at the house
But can’t keep the home steady
Sweetheart
If you’re ready
To get what you deserve
A man that honors and does serve
No need to pick me
For my job is for you to see
I am just a mirror
For you to see yourself
Help you learn unlimited personal wealth
Let you see
And say out loud all you want to be
I’ll be there to support
Cheer you on
And wish you well
But I probably won’t be standing next to you
Cause you never asked about me
I understood that clearly
That’s fine
I am not angry
As a guide
I am one of many

Solitude

Solitude

Life is of your control
There will always be people to meet
Always be people to be close to
How close can people get
To some closeness is all that is important
It is what defines them
The search for closeness sometimes robs you of oneself
Solitude

How much can one give without giving too much
Why do people want closeness from you
Is it for their gain or for yours
Is an experience alone as valuable as an experience with another
Does someone else have to experience something with you
Does that make the experience worthy
I desire my own experience
Solitude

There is a need for space
There is a need for my own experience
This experience will bring me closer to me
Being close to yourself is important
You need to know yourself
To know yourself takes time and space
Without knowing yourself, how can you become close to another
Solitude

My heart is a treasure
It is not for everyone
It is not for anyone
It is for me
I want my heart to be full of my own pleasures
Then it can be for someone other than me
Solitude

Solitude 36"x36" Acrylic on Canvas 8.23.10

How Come?

How come the best things in life
You can’t explain?
You can tell your friends
And give your feelings names
But when you say it
It is not the same?
Does not come close to the feelings you had
The things you saw
How you were so glad
How you stood in awe
Everyday now harder to be sad
How come?
I can’t just tell everyone
Tell them how great it is to live under this sun
And know our neighbors from the next one
Feel the parts from the first one
The sun before our sun
How come?
You’re always out the door
The moment you have my heart on the floor
I am the one always left wanting more
Why didn’t it work out?
Why am I always trying to know what this life is about?
Why when in a relationship I constantly doubt?
I wish to live in love
I know this is true
So
How come?
I cannot convince you?
But whenever I feel left behind
There is another who shows up
And is there to remind
Make me smile
Realize perhaps I have been living in denial
Not being me
Still waiting for someone else to announce my arrival
Giving my power away
But tomorrow is the day
When I fully control what I do and say
Please Lord let me live this way
How come?
I didn’t just believe
How come?
You did just leave?
But to answer is not for me
I am meant to live
And learn how to live differently
So I won’t be disappointed if I don’t see
I will be happy just to be
Now without thee
I can truly be free

The Rain

It won’t seem to stop raining
I heard it was good luck
So I am not complaining
Nor do I think the rain needs much explaining
Just another symptom of the seasons changing
It’s almost summer again
And the rain is how it does begin
Perhaps it will bring me luck this year
A new job
That is much closer to a career
Still not really in the mood to consume beer
A relationship is not near
But why always seems clear
At least to me
I guess I am something women do not want to see
Or want me to be
Something I am not
Just that guy in the corner who is so hot
Heard that from three other people
But never met you
Or talked to you
So maybe I should change what I do
I sure hope this rain comes through
Brings change to the earth
And changes me too
Cause I am ready for something new
Not really change the things I do
Or believe that it is you
As the one to remake me
For that job is not for thee
It is for me
And Lord Everything
Perhaps I have forgotten them lately
And that is why it has been so rainy
As a reminder
That not everything I want
I will find here
I could move to a new town or city
But that will not help me uncover what’s inside of me
If I stood in the rain
Got wet
And felt all my pain
Then I can start to change
To God is the only one I will have to explain
Use only one word for thy name
Give up on being everyone else’s teacher
Just cause I read the book does not make me a preacher
The rain reminds me
Where I belong
And that is in this universe where I am so small
It is here
In this place
My home
Where I feel safe
Already finished the race
Came in second place
But that’s my number
And a few others too
I am not worried
Nor concerned
I know there is purpose when lightening strikes
And some dead grass burns
In this rain
Lord please let me grow
In this rain
Lord please let me change
In this rain
Lord please let me learn