When you’re a hero,There’s a danger,That the one you’re defending,Will also, take you down.You see, the one you’re aiding,Will only live,By sucking the breath, out of you.So a first responder needs to be:Brave, strong and well-rested.Because you never know,How long … Continue reading Lifesaver
AnticipationIs so hard for me.I don’t know,Where I’ll be going,What I’ll be doing—Or, if I’ll even be free. AnticipationIs a burden on me.I know, I’m just a man,A creature of habit—What I see, I believe.Does it mean,In bondage I’ll be? … Continue reading Anticipation
“I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit, he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. You … Continue reading The Role Of Mankind
Are there any straight lines in nature, Or only bends and curves? Are there any straight lines around us, Or only ovals and circles? Are there any straight lines anywhere? I only see wavy lines in your hair. Listen to … Continue reading Straight Lines
There’s a big price to pay,When you have a beating heart–You must invest in love.Fathers, mothers, brothers,Sisters, sons and daughters–All caregivers know my plight.So many times, I felt like giving up.So many times, I tried to walk away.For love has … Continue reading The Ransom
When you were a teenager and you would fly off the handle, I was always there to catch you. But I wasn’t there when the dog died, and you freaked out and spooked the neighbors. Yesterday somebody accidentally bumped into … Continue reading Wild Cat
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