My Darkness

I know the darkness of my plight
It's been with me most of my life
Visions that got the best of me
That made decisions because I believed
This is the journey that has made my life
In darkness I lived I tried to survive
Reckless at times Was tempted by many
Tried to do right by my life Couldn't find any
A destructive path I laid
My life A game being played
But alas My heart grew stronger
A puppet to the darkness no longer
I want to live and seek the Light
I'll continue to fight the good fight
The darkness won't let me be
It's got a hold and makes me bleed
Taking what life there is in me
It clouds my thoughts Makes it hard to see
Why I'm thankful having you in my life
You help guide me providing light
But in the crosshairs I am
From dark to light I dance
There is no true side of me
So I share hope you'll help me believe

The Path ...

The Path we walk is 
A path We should choose
The Path always darkens 
When We turn it loose
Not a matter of control
But a matter of Choice
The decision is yours
Always use your Voice
You'll compromise stability
If you throw Caution to the wind
Not that you shouldn't
Just know when
Mistakes will be made
Make them of your choosing
Don't be lead down a path
It's you who'll be losing
Mistakes are lessons
Which are meant to correct
Not to dwell upon
Or become Life's regrets
There are those who'll help you
With kindness shown
No need for anger
Nor go it alone
You can change course
With any step you take
You can be a better person
You just need to keep Faith


                  ... is Yours. Take It!
                                     WWIII

True ...

I look back at my past 
And wonder no more
I walked a path 
To which I was born
The gifts of passion
Of that I've learned
The lessons of Kindness
To which I've earned
I'm my mother's son
I'm much like my father
I'm a product of them
Mentored by others
I am me
like no other
like my mom and dad
Number six, third brother 
I learn to grow
And share with whom I can
I have Faith in my future
Thankful for who I am


                      ... to myself
                                WWIII