I have a daughter,She’s my world—Because I love her with all my heart. Her happiness is important to me—So, I worry about the decisions she makes. I become distressed,When she acts independently—I know she can’t help it,That she’s unmarried. But … Continue reading The Apple Of My Eye
This message is so powerful! We’re set free from addictions when we don’t put our trust in the flesh (our strength); only when we recognize that we’re weak (no willpower), will we be able to overcome. You might have read … Continue reading The Addiction Trap
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
Does she see your unhappiness?If you put on a happy face,She will feel better. But If she sees you’re upset,She’ll only be sad,Because she can’t help it,That she’s weak. Don’t let her hear your crying,Because she will stop trying,To keep … Continue reading Hospice
How can I understand you, if I have no idea, what’s going on, inside that head of yours? How you got here, and where you think you’re going? So tell me, what’s happening; what’s new in your life; what are … Continue reading Pretender
Why is it,If you have an itch and you scratch it,You want to do it—even more—Until you break the skin and it bleedsAnd it becomes infected?But if you’d ignore it, you’d forget it. The same goes for wanting a beer—If … Continue reading Loser
“It doesn’t matter what you do–to get to the end–as long you gain a heart, in between.” Spanish Translation “No importa lo que hagas, para llegar al final, siempre que ganes un corazón, entre el comienzo y el fin.” Por: ElRoy, … Continue reading The Last Gate
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