By Grace ...

Forgive me
I did not know
I spoke too soon
Now filled with sorrow
Unburden this weight
Let me begin anew
Eyes wide open
Arms and Heart too
I begin a new path
Not forgetting the old
Lessons learned
Stories to be told
I don't travel alone
I now know this
I'm with everyone
I've hugged, touched, and kissed
They are part of me
Like the ripples in the water
Reverberating in my soul
Giving me strength and power
The mistakes I've made
The process to become better
For my lessons to learn
I only hope I can weather
With all I learned
They've taught me to be kind
I've learned to share
And to speak my mind
The purpose is life
Not the meaning there of
The goal is to live
Inspire and share the love
I know this now
My wealth is family and friends
Blessed with the moments
A beauty that Transcends

                     ... I shall ...
                         WWIII

Choose To Do ...

Thankful is my heart
Peaceful at times
With kindness in my actions
I compose this rhyme
Confused with my dailies
anticipating attacks
I bring life to basics
A freedom I lack
To be or not
Isn't a question to ponder
Just be yourself
Allow your heart and mind to wander
Concerned with the nine to five
I completely understand
What we do with the other 16
defines you as only you can
What you choose in this moment
will lead to and affect
Choose to be positive
Kind to you and others with every step
Your character defines you
and yet in actions get caught
We are not perfect nor claim to be
We can learn better than what's taught
Growth in Spirit,
Mind and Soul
Seek to enlighten
Knowledge never too old

                       ... what you ask of yourself...
                                       WWIII

Monday Migraine

Though the moment has past
I know it's not over
My visions are with me
No matter how deep in the covers
The shakes, the tears
To the ringing in my ears
To blurred sight, can't hear right
Yeah, who really cares, right
They're just my fears
I'll overcome
I'll ask for help
When the headache's done

From one moment to next
With one life to live

Take what I can
Hope I have more to give

                  ... just a little rougher

                               WWIII

Worship

Sunday morning
A clear brisk day
Time to get started
And be on our way
Thankful for the gift
The moments to be had
With positive thoughts
This day's gonna be rad
Share with as many
A mindful wish
With a positive attitude
A hug or a kiss
Walk with me
As we take on this day
Side by side
On our journey's way

        ... Celebrate and enjoy life...
                           WWIII

Another day ...

With a morning yawn and stretch, I pray
Thankful for another bless filled day
I hope to break the habits of old
Love myself then others my goal
To rid myself of the negative trolls
Surround myself with loving souls
Let go of what ails and takes
Hold on to what's real and fate...
Fate of not what happens in life
Fate in what we choose to live life right
Find Happiness in kindness
And let this flow free
Dance with the Happiness
And live and let be
Let this guide you
To your ever lasting light
The purpose for living
Is for you to live a life
               ... one step closer
                              WWIII

Good Morning ...

Arise this moment
And greet the day
With a smile in your heart
Repeat as I say
Thankful for this Moment
I've been given another chance
To share the Love in heart
And to help do what's asked
To live life
The best we can
To find love with self
And to Love as we can
To place our happiness first
Then lead with kindness
To act with compassion
And with good conscience
Join with me
As we share this Day
Be thankful, Be joyful
For come what may 

              ... How are you ...
                        WWIII

err to live ...

I woke this morning with a shortness of breath
In many ways victorious, again I elude death
I fight for every breath, every moment I get
For every chance I can feel the love I get
Thankful, joyful, appreciative I be
To have what I have and to have it as me
I share this joy and express this to you
Thanks for being in and blessing my life
Thanks for all you do by being you

                          ... air to breathe
                                  WWIII

Get Up ...

Rise and shine
Wipe the sleep from your eyes
Greet the new day
With Hope and a smile
The adventure before us
Is about to unfold
Have faith in yourself
Hold on to your soul
Put a dance in your step
Move with a rhythm you know
Random dance with the day
Show kindness where you go
Rejoice in the beauty
That surrounds us everyday
Give praise to those who support us
And return the favor with grace

                     ... Get at 'em
                               WWIII

Don't be shy and hide ...

Today I rise

With a sense of pride

Proud of who I am

Happy you're by my side

I'll take this with me

and greet the day

Stronger, wiser, 

and still I'll pray 

Not a leaf in the water

I don't float and bobble

More like the water 

Powerful and subtle

Rise with as we become

Kind hearts 

True hearts

Each and 

Everyone

         ...  smile bright

                       WWIII

Die Later ...

Over a thousand deaths I've seen ...
Dying young was more than dreams
A haunting theme it has become
To death with dying old or young
Life is for the living and joys it brings
All things possible if your mind will sing
As for the statement and it's deathly woe
Live, be happy, let others know ...

                       ... Live Now

Who's that ...

Mirror mirror on the wall
Tell me how to stand proud and tall
Thoughts I believed in, questioned
How do I answer the call
A cover up act
No make up, No mask
I see who I see
Questions I have, who do I ask
Do I believe in myself
Do I believe what I share
Do I love myself
To truly be here
The thoughts that have plagued me
The visions I could not share
Discover what was hidden
Do I even dare?
I care not how others see me
I thought I was all here
I come to find what's missing
In front of the mirror, a cold stare
Void of the Warmth and Passion
A shell timid and scared
I had become as my visions
My death was right here
Here as I stand before you
This Mirror hides no lies
I had slowly been dying
And still I hide these cries
Not seeking for approval
I search to understand
Rid myself of hauntings
And live the best I can
Mirror I stand before you
For help please take my hand
Together please guide me
I want to be a better man


             ... I see
                     WWIII

I am ...

Thankful I am
for here I stand
Thankful I am
because I think I can
Believe in my heart
Trust in my soul
Doubt not what I feel
Doubt not what I know
The Love I have for others
Do I share with my self
The help I offer others
Would it help what's dealt
A change of perspective
Provides a different view
How one chooses to see it
Will become one's truth
Think positive, be kind
That's the rule
Not only towards others
Include yourself too
Thankful I am
For I am here
Thankful I am
Together we share


           ... thankful
                    WWIII

Thankful ...

As I reflect back upon life
I can see the choices I've made
Not right or wrong
Not good or bad
Choices on a decision
That needed to be made
I stand by each and every one
For they were in the moment
These choices and decisions
Have lead me to a path here
With you ... I'm thankful for this
I'm reminded that it's not wise
To keep looking back
You can't change what happened
You don't want to be stuck
Have faith and move forward
Put yourself first with your love
Be thankful for today
and all who are in it
Think positive, be kind
enjoy life and get with it


              ... to be here, with you! ...
                           WWIII

Thoughts become you ...

Moments ... we embrace and love
Moments ... we lost and shrugged
Moments ... all at a chance
Moments ... gone with a glance
Moments ... strong and true
Moments ... a perspective view
Moments ... a Frame of mind
Moments ... a memory of time
Moments ... for what you choose
Moments ... a definition of you

          ... in a moment.
                       WWIII