In My Life…

In my life

I’ve traveled far

I’ve stayed close

I’ve had lovers

they come and go

I’ve had friends

they come and go

Sometimes you

get blessed that

the most important

souls to cross your

path return to you~

Time passing

No regrets

I’ve got dreams

working on wings

want to soar

every sunrise

every sunset

a gift~

Every soul

that loves you

a gift~

Treasure them

laugh every chance

cry when you have to

recover from battle

keep fighting…

Grandfather

Grandpa

you were always there

you always cared.

You taught me

what a man is.

Your work ethic

your family devotion

your faith complete.

My Father

since I

didn’t have

mine…

you raised

me well

with love

and strength

compassion

and passion.

I watched

your struggle

you never

complained,

you laughed

through your

pain.

Your love

for Grandma

bright and true,

you took care

of your family

the way a

man should.

In so many ways

both big and

small

you made me

who I am.

You were

always there

when I

needed you~

You never

let me fall

You helped

give me

wings so

I could fly.

You’ve been

gone a

long time

but you are

ALWAYS

with me,

you were

all heart~

I miss you,

I love you,

I remember,

Gramps…

some days~

Hell takes

many forms

pain oozes

many sources

life throws

hard balls

crack the bat

every step

determination

it is

relentless

trauma that

soak the skin

test the spirit

Endurance

Stamina

Perseverance

a bottle of whiskey

a gallon of ice cream

walk

write

fight…

Time

Time to change

time to grow

time to hold on

time to let go

time to accept

time to challenge

time to step forward

time to step back

time past due

time is now

EQUALITY~

complete-

for ALL.

it’s about TIME…