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Something To Be Thankful For

As Thanksgiving Day rolls around again,
I take stock of my life and I’d like to say,
That every experience I have ever had,
Has helped shape who I am today.
Life is a balance of highs and lows.
I have had more happy times than sad,
But those sad times have helped me grow.
So, I’ll take the good from the bad,
That’s something I am Thankful for.

Although it may be hard to see at the time,
even bad moments have lessons built in,
While the hardships allow my soul to grow;
When life is good, I’ll take the win.
I can put food on the table.
And I have a place to lay my head.
I have a roof to give me shelter,
Nothing more needs to be said.
That’s something I am Thankful for.

I’m Thankful for memories of loved ones I have lost,
I think about them every day.
And although they are no longer physically here,
They let me know they’re still around in some small way.
I’m Thankful for friends who are still in my life,
For the fun and love they bring to each day.
For as long as I have people who love me,
I am more blessed than I can ever say.
That’s something I am Thankful for.

Many years ago, I hopped across the Pond,
And I’m Thankful I had the courage to change my life.
Through all the ups and downs,
I am Thankful for my loving wife.
We have been on a rollercoaster ride,
And the years are going by in a blast,
But, together, we can take on the world
Because through it all our love has remained steadfast,
That’s something I am Thankful for.

So, as Thanksgiving Day dawns, 
Let loved ones know that you care,
Enjoy the day, the food and the fun;
Look forward to all the joy you still have to share.
It’s easy to lose track of what matters most,
As you deal with all the stress and all the strife;
Take a moment to remind yourself,
Of all the good that’s in your life.
It’s something to be Thankful for.

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A Selfless Love - a Tribute To My Dad

I was not ready to lose you.
But you were taken from me, anyway.

Suddenly.

On a sunny day that started so normally.
Without any sign of the emotional pain to come.

Abruptly.

Life’s like that, I guess.
It shouldn’t be that way.  It just is.

Unfair.

Losing a loved one is always hard.
Losing a father at a tender age is as hard as it gets.

Wrenching.

I was more than a boy.
But, not yet a man.

Becoming.

You were meant to be my guide through that stage of life.
You were supposed to be my mentor as I grew.

Transitioning.

I had to do a lot of growing up fast in those early years after you passed.
I had to be strong for Mum.

Maturing.

The sad thing is I have more in common with you now than I had then.
I share your love for photography and classical music.

Passions.

Oh, the conversations we could have had.
I don’t even know which classical composers you listened to.

Wondering.

So many things left unsaid.
So much potential.

Gone.

I would have been a different man if you had stayed.
In ways that I will never know.

Unguessable.

I’ve been told I look like you.
That gives me much consolation.

Comforting.

I feel like, in me, there’s a part of you that lives still.
I carry on your name.

Heritage.

The memories may be dimmer as the years roll by too fast.
But I will never forget the values you taught me.

Integrity.
Honesty.
Trust.
Love.

Yours was a selfless love.
I never wanted for anything.

Cared for.
Loved.

One day we WILL have those conversations.
When I get to Heaven.

Future.

But I hope that day doesn’t come too soon.
Until then, keep watching over me.

I hope I make you proud.

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In the Blink of An Eye

It really doesn't pay
To take life for granted every day
Because it can all be taken away
In the blink of an eye.

Life seems to just drift along
Like a never ending song
Until someone dear to you is gone
In the blink of an eye.

Time heals all wounds, they say
The pain will lessen every day
When someone you love is taken away
In the blink of an eye.

As time passes, less often you will cry
The pain dulls to a heavy sigh
As the years fly by
In the blink of an eye.

Life goes on day by day
Until one day you wake up and say
"The years have flown away"
In the blink of an eye.

Mum, I don't know how to say
I think about you every day
I can't believe how the years have flown away
In the blink of an eye!

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Live In the Now

Some people are slaves to technology
Throwing away their cash without apology
On the latest iPod or iPad
Or whatever is the latest fad.
They live their lives without direction

There has to be more to life
Than coping with daily struggle and strife
Is this all we have to look forward to?
Making our way through this human zoo?
Striving to find a sense of satisfaction.

Some people are angry, others just sad
Wondering why life has to feel so bad
Some people drift, feeling lonely
Thinking I'd be happier if only,
I could make some kind of human connection.

Some people live lives materialistic
Making the excuse they're just being realistic.
"What you see is What you get."
Sounds so plausible...and yet
What if that's just misdirection?

One day you're here, the next day you die
Without ever really knowing why
You were ever born in the first place.
What was your part in the human race?
All part of "natural selection."

Or is there some way of gleaning
That life has a higher meaning.
Is there some grand master plan
That proves life isn't just a scam
That life can have purpose.

Is there a way we will ever know
Before it's our time to go.
Or do we have to wait til we die
To finally find the reason why
We were ever born in the first place.

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Starry Night

Starry Night

There are moments in your life that will live in your heart forever
Moments that will take your breath away
Indelibly etched into your very soul.
And will never be forgotten.
Memorialized.

My first such moment was laying on my back at night
Looking up at the night sky in awe.
Taking in the wondrous splendor
Of the heavens above
Mesmerized

The band of the Milky Way stretched across the length of the sky
Blazing a trail of light as far as the eye could see
A myriad of stars too numerous to count
Brning into my retinas
Hypnotized

Although that night was so long ago I recall it so vividly
I can call to mind the awe it filled in me
If I live to be a hundred years old
I will never forget.
Crystalized.

For me those moments are food to nourish my soul
Such happy memories for when sadness calls
When I need to remind myself
It happened to me

Realized

There was no social media to share this wondrous moment with
No cellphone camera to record for future posterity
Only my minds eye to recapture it
And play it back again.
Memorized.

For eternity.

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I Want To Thrive

I had just a taste of the good life.
Now all I seem to have is strife.
One thing after another, problems galore;
Until just living feels like a chore.

There has to be more to life than this.
All I’m asking for is a little bliss!
Nothing but one setback after another,
Is there any way out?  Oh, brother!

Just struggling to keep a roof over our head.
Every day I’m just full of dread.
Worrying about a future I can’t predict.
Feeling that life has me licked.

There was a time I was feeling blessed.
Now I feel like we’re going through a test.
They say God doesn’t give you more than you can take,
Well God, I feel I’m ready to break!

When oh when will this madness end?
I feel like I’m going round the bend.
I really don’t mean to complain,
Maybe I should just end this dreary refrain.

All I’m asking is to be allowed to be free
To be the person I know I’m meant to be.
I’m tired of struggling to survive,
I am ready to break out and THRIVE!

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Commit To the Grind

When you work hard, I know that you’ll find,
That so long as you really don’t mind,
Holding your feet to the grind, 
Your efforts will reflect back to you.

A few years ago, I needed to lose weight,
Because my health really wasn’t great,
And when I looked in the mirror, I would hate
What was reflected back to me.

I came to realize it was all up to me,
And that’s the only way it could be,
If I ever seriously wanted to see
My true self reflecting back at me.

So I decided to get off my idle butt,
And find a way to dig out of my rut,
I wanted to do something about my gut,
So my body would reflect my life.

I started to walk, then to run,
Which in the beginning wasn’t fun,
Especially in the hot summer sun,
And my results started to reflect my hard work.

I remember as I was running one day,
I looked at the ground along the way,
And I thought to myself; there’s no way,
That’s my skinny shadow reflecting back to me.

Now, as I look back at what I’ve done,
And the hard-earned victories I have won,
My real effort has only just begun
To reflect what I truly stand for.

And I want to say it would be truly great,
If I could use my experiences to motivate
People who need help and get them to a state
That reflects who they want to be.

So if you’re looking for an encouraging sign,
That everything is going to be fine,
And if you’re willing to commit to the grind,
Maybe my message reflects what you need to do.

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Paris Is Calling

There is a city that is calling to me.
But right now, it’s as far as far can be.
I will go there one day, of that I am sure,
But it will probably take a year or more.
I’m coming to you, Paris.

I don’t know what it is about that city, fair.
I just know that I really need to go there.
Maybe it’s because it’s called the City of Love,
Maybe this dream was sent from Above.
I’m coming to you, Paris.

I want to take a boat trip on the river Seine.
Why I need to do this, I just can’t explain.
It’s just something that’s deep in my heart.
Maybe my first trip will just be a start.
I’m coming to you, Paris.

I want to take a stroll down the Champs-Elysees
Stopping at cafes along the way.
Eating un croissant et drinking un cafe
A French life, that’s the way to be.
I’m coming to you, Paris.

I want to take a ride up the Eiffel tower.
This city simply has me in its power.
Why does this city call to me so?
I just know one day I will answer the call and go.
I’m coming to you, Paris.

Life is better when you have a dream.
Something that stops you running out of steam.
When life gets too much, with so many bills to pay,
It’s good to have something to aim for, one day.
I’m coming to you, Paris.

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I'M So In Love With You

This is a poem I wrote for my wife in honor of her birthday.

When I’m with you,
I’m right where I’m meant to be.
And when I’m walking by your side,
There’s no place I’d rather be.
I’m so in love with you.

You bring out the best of me.
Loving you has changed my life.
I don’t want to think where I would be,
If you hadn’t become my wife.
I’m so in love with you.

It’s the cute little things you say and do,
And the way you take care of me.
It’s the way we are, together,
That lets everybody see,
I’m so in love with you.

You know me better than I know myself
And you’re always pushing me to grow.
You don’t let me take the easy option.
And that’s why I want you to know,
I’m so in love with you.

Ours, is a love that gets stronger in time,
As the years keep rolling by.
A love that’s maturing like a fine wine,
And this is just one more reason why,
I’m so in love with you.

We share an extraordinary love,
A love that not everyone is able to find.
A blending together of two precious hearts,
And a true meeting of minds.
I’m so in love with you.

This poem is my gift to you
To celebrate your birthday.
It’s intended to let you know,
I love you more than words can say.

Happy birthday to my One True Love.

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Passing Angels

I believe there are people you meet in your life
Who are there to pave the way
For you to reach your destiny.
These people are sent to you in times of need
To encourage you
To motivate you
To inspire you
To remind you who you really are.
These people are angels who walk among us
Maybe they don’t even know what they are doing
Maybe it’s just a chance remark
Or even just a passing smile
That reaches you just when you need it the most.
You see, it doesn’t have to be something dramatic
It could be the simplest of gestures
That boosts your soul when you need it most.
Something that lifts your spirits
Something that reminds you that life is good
And life is worth living.
And you never know when one of these angels will cross your path.
The best thing is anyone can be an angel
To uplift and inspire
All it takes is to spread a little kindness
In a world that can seem dark and cold.
So next time you pass by someone who seems down and distressed
Just give them a friendly smile or a simple hello
Today, you could be their passing angel.