From nothing to life

My Darkness breathes
The light for my heart
It provides the words
To which there's a spark
A Dark hopeless and despair
Images for which I don't care
Selfish in the way it acts
A Dark for which it lacks
For the Light of my heart
My words ring true
Of kindness, Faith, Belief in you
Thankful for this and much more
A Love from Darkness
Which I am born

August 24, 2014

As we each walk our paths
We come across many
Some just pass by
Others mean plenty
They say we meet for a reason
That there's purpose or cause
Either you provide a lesson
Or a Blessing when lost
Thankful for you being
For you all touched my life
For when I'm in my darkness
You all provide me with light


Blessed to have known you
Thankful you're by my side

                              WWIII

Blessings come
Blessings may go
What's important to me
Is for you to know
From the first moment 
You came to my life
Was it planned
Or just God being nice
We crossed paths for a reason
Be it lessons learned
Or moments to share
Sweet memories churned
We take what we can
It's in our perspective
I choose PMA
There's no fun being negative
Thank you
For sharing in my time
Hope I was as good to you
As you were to mine

August 19, 2014

In a dark and lonely room I lay
Attacked by demons, I pray
For the peace and love I seek
I can't hide or be meek
But alone in thought I cry
For so long no questions why
This is the life being brought to me
So with Faith, the light I see
The battle rages on and on
For Love or being wronged
For my soul the Lord to keep
My demons buried deep
Within my darkness they reside
From the light I seek they hide
In this dark and lonely room I lay
I believe and so I pray
Faith and Hope will stay
My demons please Go away

8-19-2015

Some days are harder
Some are easy
You would never know
When you see me
A master of disguise
Surviving the day
Just another person
Trying to find his way

2015-8-16

Alone in my heart
Found a small space to hide
To think, Reflect
And sometimes, cry
A place for me 
To sort things out
A piece of me
That clearly shouts
Why's aren't answered
Only what to do
Let not only words
But your actions define you
I don't look for answers
They're not within me
Choose the heart to guide
Enjoy the journey
Alone in my heart
But not lonely
My heart is filled
With friends and family]


                     WWIII

8-14-2015

Sparked by a love
I have for another
Shown me a love
I deserve from no other
Believe in myself
Hold myself true
Regardless of opinions
I am what I do
Thankful for her
Just for the conversation
Her laugh, her smile
And yes, her reservations
It has opened doors
I long since closed
She opened my eyes
To that I must grow
To love my mind
My body, my spirit
Speak Kindly, Act Thankful
Live iridescent
Inspired by her beauty
A warm natured heart
A lesson to be learned
Let the kindling start


                       WWIII

I found ...

I searched for love
Thought I needed
Then found the wisdom
I thought be heeded
Love thy self
To thy self be true
Share thy love
It returns in bloom
Search no more
No seek to find
I'll be me
Thankful and Kind
I'll no longer chase
For they say it's blind
She'll find me
If she has the time
No not giving up
No loss to grieve
Just having Faith
For I believe


           ... Faith
                WWIII  

2015-8-11 2:59 AM

My thoughts of you 
Fills my mind
Trying to leave you alone
Be respectful and kind
Part of me tells me
I'm being a fool
Do I chase my desires
Or walk away from you

2015-8-11 5:35AM

Far from resting peacefully
Alive I toss and turn
Race with mind's activity
Trying not to crash and burn
Slow things down
It's not a race
Enjoy your life
And dreams to chase
Awake with the feelings
Thankful and Blessed
Be Mindful and patient
Ease the stress

2015-8-11 7:38 AM

Nerves on edge
Can't tell why
Go about the day
With a big smile
Hide what lies in me
It'll be alright
It'll settle down
And end this plight
The fight is within me
A battle wages on
Continue to do right
Sing no sad songs

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
                               8-9-14

No Where But Up

Feeling Drained
From all the rain
Can't stop the Pain
Waiting to go insane
With nothing to lose
And everything to gain
Either it works
Or it ends this reign


                        WWIII
                        8-9-13

Pay No Mind ... (8-9-13)

The fear that resides
In the Darkness of the mind
Intimidate and terrorize
No matter how strong or kind
To dismiss with cliche
Or be ill advised
Whether cause and affect
The fears will rise
The uncontrollable state
Takes hold with time
To quiet the beast
Overcome it's lies
Failure to act
To succumb to the risk
Failure to live
Keeps from being your best
A choice to be made
To cry or smile
To live Life as meant
Or life beguiled


                    ... See the Light
                                  WWIII

August 6, 2015

My search continues
To end my hurt
The Darkness resides
Remains to flirt
Planting seeds
I won't let grow
The thoughts I hide
You'll never know
I continue to battle
Engaged to be stronger
I'll conquer this
And no longer wander
Guidance with spirit
Passion with heart
Direction through knowledge
To set me apart
I continue my journey
Defeat my fears
I'll be on top
No matter how many tears


                              WWIII

Cover of ...

What happened to me
Why can't I get it back
I know things change
But they were attacks
I didn't know I was in trouble
My mind was in a spin
I played a fool
My body gave in
How do I fight back
Gain what I lost
How do I become the person
I once was
Not looking back
Just want a better future
How do I make a life
Worth my care and nurture
Afraid to do 
Fear to see
The darkness seems
To just cover me


                   ... Darkness
                           WWIII  

What did I do wrong
Not looking to change the past
I want to belong
Walking my own path
Am I doing wrong now
Can't keep track of my steps
I lost my way
Wiping tears wepted 

August 6, 2013

Strength from within
It's why we search our souls
Strength depends on friends
For when the going gets tough and slow
This strength to some may seem like a weakness
To reach out for help, others despair
There's no shame in asking for help
At least not from those who care
My struggles aren't much
Not when laid to compare
But these are my struggles
I try not to burden or share
I try to be strong not waiver
Though every battle takes it's toll
Not every battle worth fighting
The trick know when to let go

Know ...

Really hate this process
In the zone of self doubt
Confused and wondering
What's she all about
I wonder if she thinks of me
Do I fill her thoughts
Hope she knows when I'm smiling
With a thought of her I got caught
How do I stop this fantasy
It's all in my mind
I just want to talk with her
Hear her laugh And see her smile
Wanna share the best of me
Be more than all I got
She's the reason why I breathe
Believe me or not
Slow my roll for I know better
Can't get caught up
Just do what I gotta do
And hope for what develops
Don't know if she knows how I feel
Just wish she knows I'm here
I hope I don't mess things up
Before she knows I care


                                  ... time
                                     WWIII

Fifty ...

A date is coming up

I thought wasn't a big deal

It represents an age

Not exactly how I feel

In six weeks, I'll turn fifty

An age I didn't think I'd see

yes, things were very iffy

If I told you, you wouldn't believe

Now Thankful for each

Blessed by each and every day

I seek to be kind

In a beautiful mindful way

The big five - O, Yes turning fifty

Never thought I reach this

It's gonna get crazy tricky

Time to man up and do this

The age is just a number

Still playful at heart

There's still life in me

The best is about to start

This date will come up quickly

Blink and it'll be gone

Blessed by family and friends

Here I'll be standing strong

                ... September 13, 2015

                                   WWIII

August 2, 2011

As we close the door
We end another day
And when we rise
Again we'll praise
Rise with the Son
And witness the glory
Live your life
And write your own story
Be in the now
Live in each moment
Be true to your heart
As you seek attonement

Thanksss!

Thankful I took the chance
No lie the feelings felt for her

Straight and honest first chance

Would never lie to me or her

Thankful for the thoughts of romance 

The feeling of being alive again 

With her I would have danced

For she has gotten me to try again

I thought I could surpress

The loneliness that hides in me

I figured it would be best 

She, a wonderful surprise to breathe

I wanted to be by her side

Having invoked the best from me

Our friendship would come alive

Waiting for what the future sees

Thankful it's said and done 

She trusted I would see

The words she spoke 

And shared to believe 

Thankful for who she is

Inspired by the person I see

Hoping for all the best for her

Least I could do for what she's given me 

                                 WWIII

To Share ...

Better to have tried
And remove all doubts
Than to have "what if"
And wander about
Thankful she was honest
Took the time to let me know
I took my shot
Now to let go
Grown past the petty
No time for games
I'd rather be honest
Where there ain't no shame
I shared my feelings
My thoughts to bear
She shared with me
And showed she cared
It just wasn't right
And so it has shown
Now I can smile
Better that it's known


                    ... or not to share
                              WWIII

I know why
I don't apply
It's too dam hard
Too dam shy
Hate being excited
Only to be put down
I'm much happier
When no one's around
Disappointed by being disappointing
So hard to measure up
No one's willing
To see what's up
Hate to open my heart
To feel vulnerable inside
To share feelings with others
I knew better to hide
Hate this feeling
As it rolls over me
Trying to find love
Having trouble to believe
I know why I don't
I should be accepting
Trying to get with this
Better impress or keep steppin'


                                  WWIII

Better to have tried
Than have "what if's"
You may wonder
And think what's the diff
If you ever have wonder
Think it's best to find out
It may be a simple question
That'll remove all doubt
Make a loving gesture
Or one little act
To help provide an answer
The knowledge you lack
I put myself out there
Falling hoping to be caught
To share and express
My Love and thoughts
Nothing to be bitter
Can't control how it's received
Put my best self forward
It's me, my feelings I believe
For better or worse
My offer I am who I am
No longer holding back
Strive to be the best I can


                          WWIII

If it doesn't kill me ...

I sometimes make decisions 
That don't seem to turn out right
I sometimes hate myself for doing
For fun I twist it light
Wrong choices, bad time
Part of the story in My Life 
I put myself in places
Where my choices deem right
Been told I need to apply
Make an effort and change
To reach out and take a chance
My routine life rearranged
Take my lumps when I deserve them
Glide pass "Go" when on a roll
I might not take Manhattan 
But I'm gonna go for all I know
I make decisions from my heart
Right or wrong who knows
I'll make mistakes along the way
With a smile learn and grow


               ... it'll make me stronger
                                     WWIII