Month: April 2017

Sister

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Even as time passes

The pain does not go away

Memories of you drift through my mind

So many things I wish I had said to you

So many things I still want to talk to you about

You were the one I went to when I was scared as a child

The one I would tell my troubles to as I grew older

When I needed someone to kick some sense into me

You were the one who knew what I needed to hear

I know I could be a bratty little brother

But you loved me just the same

My heart still aches every day without you still around

You left this world way too early

So many tears have been shed from my eyes

I wish I could have said goodbye

I send this message to you my dear sister wherever you may be

I love you and miss you so

With love from your baby brother……

Picture Credit: Brian Cook

Picture of my Sister and my oldest daughter. She was always there when I needed her. No questions asked. I miss you so much Donna…You are part of my heart and soul.

 

Your Touch

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Your touch upon my skin

Teasing with your caress

An embrace that touches the soul

Pleased by the embrace or our two selves

A heat that rises into the skies above

We entwine our bodies as one

Lost in each other

All from your touch that excites me

Picture Credit: pixabay.com

 

CRASH, BOOM, BANG

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CRASH, BOOM, BANG

The power and the energy

Coursing through the sky

Brightness flashes across the sky

The specter in the sky

An explosion that rattles to your core

So impressive, but so dangerous

CRASH, BOOM, BANG

The capacity to bring so much amazement

Yet the ability to make you jump in fear

The power and wraith of nature all wrapped up as one

CRASH, BOOM, BANG

*Inspired by the enormous lightning bolt I saw tonight. Impressive and loud.*

Photo Credit: pixabay.com

 

Rock

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A rock of strength

Toughness that pushes through

Steadiness in the storm

A light in the darkness

The backbone of the family

A glue that holds it so true

What more can I say

How much more can I explain

The power of this woman

A perseverance that is steadfast

My bestfriend, wife, lover and mother

The Rock that holds our family together

Picture Credit: Pixabay.com

 

 

 

Forgetfulness

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Foggy thoughts in my mind

Remembrances of times past caught in a bind

Views of past times clouded in my brain

Trying to remember events and friends gone by

Straining to revive the memories I try to bring back

At times words escape my thoughts

Unable to bring them forth to speak them out

So much I am losing as each day passes

Unable to find things in my mind

Maybe it is age as I grow older

Blows to my head in days gone past

Making a scramble of my head at the time

These missing pieces scare me so

Scared of what I’ve let go

Times, memories, people and places

Please Oh Lord, keep my thoughts whole.

Picture Credit: Pixabay.com

American Pastime

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Here is to an American Pastime, something I use to look forward to as a kid with my friends in my old neighborhood. Sitting around listening to Brewer Games on the Radio.  Here are a few of the ball fields, I would love to go to. Baseball means Summer is here (almost).

PNC Park – Pittsburg, PA

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Great American Ballpark – Cincinnati, Ohio

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Fenway Park – Boston, MA

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Comerica Park – Detroit, MI

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Busch Stadium – St. Louis, MO

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Only You

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Tenderly your words speak to me

Softly I feel the caress of your touch

My craving for you is unceasing

A desire unquenchable, but only by my love

Wanting you, needing you, only you

You are my moonlight on the darkest of nights

My brightest color placed in my life by our Father above

Painting my life in ways I never believed possible

Over the years that color refuses to fade

Only shining brighter with your radiance

Which makes me crave you only that much more

Wanting you, needing you, only you