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Heroes

I have a group of people
who are true heroes to me,
they don't wear capes or armor
so they’re not who you think they’d be,
there once was a moment in time
when I struggled to find my way,
with courage and conviction
they stepped in and saved the day,
without any ulterior motive
they sensed trouble and sprang into action,
but instead of swords or magic
they used kindness and compassion,
it would be easy for them to bail
while I was at my most demanding,
but in a selfless display of character
they showed loyalty and understanding,
it didn't matter they lacked in abilities
like x-ray vision or flight,
when they bring brightness to my days
to get me through my darkest nights,
you will not see their name in the news
saving the world before it ends,
so while most won’t see them as heroes
I’m just grateful to call them my friends.

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Unanswered

Heaven called an angel home
it's bittersweet I can’t deny,
but I do have a few questions
since I never got to say goodbye.

Will she miss our conversations?
and all the argument we had,
which usually ended in laughter
because we could never stay mad.

Is she happy she’s in a better place?
where she can finally rest in peace,
and peak through the holes from heaven
so she still watch over me.

Can she see through my bravery?
and how helpless I feel that she’s gone,
I bet she shakes her head at my insecurity
cause I only show sadness when I’m alone

Does she think she did her best?
and is proud of the man I’ve become,
as I do everything I can
to pass her wisdom onto my son

Does she know how much I love her?
as I wonder why she had to die,
I wish tears could bring her back
cause I’ve nothing lately but cry

I can’t believe how much I miss her
and I don’t know when this feeling will pass,
I just wish for one more conversation
for questions I'll never get to ask.

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My Plea

Dad, its been so long since I’ve seen you smile
but I think I know what helps,
you just need to have faith
and follow these four easy steps,

First, understand you don’t have to do this alone
second, asking for help doesn’t mean you’re not strong,
third, remove your fear and cast your doubts away
fourth, get on your knees, close your eyes and pray,

I looked at my son 
who was just as sad as me,
I said I appreciate the advice 
but that isn’t what I need,
besides what in the world 
could I possible say,
it’s been too long 
since I talked to God that way,
He said it doesn’t matter dad
you can start again today,

I looked into his eyes 
and saw a deep sadness on his face,
I knew something needed to change 
so I asked for God’s grace,
I closed my eyes tightly 
and when I saw my wife’s face,
the words started to flow 
from a long-forgotten place,

Heavenly father
I don’t know what to say,
I’m so sad and lonely 
ever since she passed away,
I don’t know what to do anymore 
or how I should proceed,
so I’m going to trust in you 
to show me what I need,
I want to let go of this sadness 
which has been a burden to me,
and follow your guidance 
anywhere it leads,
I need the strength and wisdom 
to help us carry through,
but that can’t come from 
me so I’m calling on you,
to do what only my father in heaven 
has the power to do,

I opened my eyes 
and saw my son smile,
and there was a happiness 
I hadn’t seen in a while,
I pulled him in tight 
and began the prayer again,
and I could feel a change take over
as we both said, Amen.

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Reflections

Reflections can point out
what we don’t want to see,
even under the best lighting
I only see the worst of me,
I look over every inch
my vanity on full display,
the grey hair and wrinkles
I wish desperately would go away,
I pluck, tweeze, dye and conceal
everything that makes me unique,
to blend into this petty society
and avoid any negative critique,
I hate that I’m so weak minded
I wish I had the courage to be myself,
being surrounded by photoshopped perfection
certainly doesn’t help,
if we removed all the filters
we could judge beauty clearer.
then I may not hate the image
staring back at me in this mirror.

5/28/2021