The airport terminal was crowded and noisy as Ray stood at the conveyor and waited for his bag to come around, jostling with the others that waited impatiently as the baggage carousel churned slowly. He kept his head down as he tried to avoid the cameras and kept an eye out for the security guards posted by the foyer. Concerned that he stood out in his denim jacket and sneakers while everyone around him wore heavy coats o...

A journey we've begunThat is loving and true My heart in need of care You then took the cueWe were just good friends You'd wipe away my tears Unsure where this would lead And now you've promised to calm my fearsWith my eyes tightly closed I jumped and then fell Taking a huge leap of faithLeaving behind my utter hellNow with my hand in yoursYou pull me from the dark Safe, secure, loving, and true You've aready left your ma...

Bec joined my judo class when we were seventeen,Black hair, black belt, bright smile, barely five feet tall.The first time we touched, sparks flew in my heart,I flew through the air, and forgot to break my fall.I fell head over heels in more ways than one,Almost twice her weight, but she forced my submission.I tapped out of the bout and out of my mind,To get just one kiss from her became my mission. New found passion. Lus...

Whispers and screams, sound in my dreams, My tears get stuck in my throat. I reach out my hand, clutching quicksand, While he sits and laughs as he gloats. And most never know, though they know me so. They feel that my life must be grand. But it’s only because I, live a talented lie, Pretty smiles, laughs and grins on demand. When I was young, I thought he’d become, The person I knew he could be. But now, years have passe...

Farewell To Cindy "Thank you for flying with us today," the flight attendant said as I exited the plane. I acknowledged her statement with a forced smile. There was no joy in such a smile, as it was hollow and empty at best. This flight to Alabama I knew was to be my last. Ever since cancer had claimed her life, I had made this annual pilgrimage. Each summer I would come to spend time at her graveside. On her birthday, I...

FoundationGoing through the motions,with no ending in sight.One looks toward the heavens,in the hope for insight.The sun rays cast down,as the earth hesitates.It struggles, it breaks,Yes, ... even making mistakes.Wait, start over,holding the line.Achieving the outcome,that becomes one's in time.Remember to nourish,shelter and love.This is the foundation,for what you feel deprived of.If taken for granted,one could be left...