No outcome is greater than the Lasting flow of respect and Courage required to continuously Conquer our temptations To fault or taunt or flaunt the victory … Or defeat. We differ in our principles Our standards and beliefs. Yet share a common space That won’t allow relief from Overbearing overtures designed to Strip away the […]
Was a time you’d kick the door inLaughter as you signed your name Fear was distant … stayed awayKnew yourself…who not to blame. Then I witnessed something else Smothered on a different shelf You lost your swag and cocky grinGiven way to sips of gin. Then he came and stole your pluckI didn’t know… but
Stagger on oh lonely soul Compelled to play with broken heartsEvery line you put to song Piercing through…Your words are darts. Carelessly you didn’t seeShe fell for you amazingly.Seated solos… cigarettes Playing verse in tempo’d roundsSmoky silent silhouettes. Now it’s time to move along Take the train You don’t belong. Leave them crying In your
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Impression first is on display Reflecting thoughts that come your way Of intrigue, cunning, wit, and play. A subtle glance then nonchalance You give her time to join the dance Without a word exchanged She takes her glimpse Are you a curr? Or handsome prince. The clock ticks twice … continues onA song is sung…
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Among our friends there’s daily trendsSo much to grab our notice. We try to comfort, analyze … And offer simple solace. It’s in our hearts … to offer up An easy plan or answer. Yet in the end that mirror will lend The only useful candor. We can only see within ourselves The vision of
Let’s not complicate… this relationshipAsk advice… or shallow tips.Seeking answers …knowing facts Disappointment… something lacks. Let’s just slow it down… and step awayKeep it real… another day. Find a place… and sit awhileHold my hand… and make me smile. I’m not going to leave … or evaporate Slip away… or dissipate. My hope is that…
Tread lightly on the errs of othersMake your comments last…In terms that bring on reticence Don’t open up their past. Our sandals aren’t made for stomping Or kicking down the walls Lace them up for journeysAvoid the rocky falls. Keep your eyes ahead and keen They’re all your sandals needFollow what your heart beat knows
What of my path Where does it lead?Am I preparedWith all I need? I look ahead With time to thinkTake each stepBut do not blink. My past is there But out of sight Memories stored A future bright. Those who traveled Before I came Left for meThe wisdom flame. Lighted pathA central themeFollow truthA simple
In the heat of the moment during Super Bowl LVIII, Kansas City Chiefs tight-end Travis Kelsie became frustrated on the sideline, and took it out on head coach Andy Reid. The source of his frustration in that moment of anger was likely a combination of factors… one being that the Chiefs were struggling offensively
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The night fell in without warningPretending and flaunting… mocking My grief… laughing at tearsPointing out fearsPressing sounds came out of the wall Leaving behind a blurry mind. Hope is a distant dream But there is no sleep Nor warmth or simple smiles to keep A chin up … or steady a shaking hand.No place to
