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It was cold down by the ocean
I walked alone along the beach
Glad I wore my jacket
And a sweater underneath.

The wind picked up, the waves were high
I could hear the ocean roar
I loved watching as they approached
And made their way to shore.

The moon was playing “hide n seek”
As it hid behind the clouds
Peeking out here and there
in between the dark grey shroud.

A few ghost crabs….scampering about
Needing to find shelter
A storm was brewing in our midst
Night birds fleeting…helter skelter.

Darker still, the sound of thunder
They had predicted quite a storm
The wind was whipping, the ocean churning
Nature sounding the alarm.

I walked awhile, about a mile
I was out there all alone
I knew the rain was coming soon
It was time to head back home.

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We sat on the front porch steps
To eat our Easter eggs
Taking time to peel them
Casting all the shells away.

We traded toys and candy
Always having so much fun
Chocolate rabbits, jelly beans
We finished everyone.

Wearing matching jackets
While talking on the phone
Running in and out the door
Of each other’s homes.

“Hide-and-seek”, backyard swings
“Jacks” played… sitting on the floor
Ice cream cones at Dairy Queen
Who could ask for more?

Walks to school and back again
Trips to the local store
Afterschool snacks, soda and chips
That what bestfriends are for.

Trips down to the Jersey shore
Painted ponies on the “Merry Go Round”
Cotton candy, popcorn and taffy
The best candy apples in town.

Secrets told, stories shared
The whispers and the laughter
Lives intertwined and cherishedi
Memories forever after.

– For: CHRIS –

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Youtube: RETURN TO POOH CORNER by Kenny Loggins

Close your eyes, relax and dream
Unafraid, give into the moment
Feel the sensation… so peaceful, so calm
The freedom of joy and atonement.

Thru the eyes of a child, you see the world
At times rather meek, unsuspecting, somewhat innocent
You weren’t totally to blame, it wasn’t all your fault
Your role as it was then…less significant.

It’s a matter of time, the dust barely settled
The memories still fostering resentment
Don’t allow those thoughts that plague your mind
To disturb your peace and inner contentment.

Rejoice in the light of freedom and bliss
There’s no place for cruelty or vengeance
Be receptive, be kind, non-judgmental… not blind
And, your life will be more than momentous.

Cleanse your heart, then your soul
Trust will come gradually through forgiveness
Give yourself a chance that’s long overdue
Don’t be consumed by fear and bitterness.

Everyone wants and deserves a break
A second chance to make things right
Don’t turn your back and walk away, just yet
This could be…your lucky night.

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Youtube video: LUCK BE A LADY…Frank Sinatra

One stroke of the brush
In blues and in greens
Can make all the difference
Pull you into the dream.

Swirling and turning
Your hair in the wind
You’ll want to come back
Again and again.

The music is playing
It draws you in
You hope that it lasts
And…. will never end.

The total elation
The look on your face
There’s nowhere like this
In time or in space.

Magical, mystical
A rainbow of colors
They’ll come to you
One… right after the other.

The smell in the air
The feel of your skin
You’ll want to come back
Again and again.

You open your eyes
Could this be real?
You wait for a moment
Stand perfectly still.

Your canvas now filled
With a myriad of colors
Textures and shades
Blended in with each other.

You stare straight ahead
Perplexed, unafraid
Cast your eyes on the canvas
You’re now dazzled, amazed.

Down from the heavens
Sent from above
The angels were with you
You were blessed, you are loved.

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The heat,unimaginably unbearable
The scorching flames above
The dance of evil all around
Destroying all that you love.

Your house and your belongings
Everything you have worked for
In a matter of minutes, it’s over
The fire marches right thru your door.

The firefighters bravely fighting
The wind and drying brush
QThey push ahead through all the noise
They hear the roar, the fire’s cruel thrust.

Ferociously it moves about
At a speed unknown to man
The planes above drop their loads
Doing the very best they can.

But, it’s not enough to fight the blaze
To fight the furnace deep below
As it thunders across the valley
As it roars and continues to grow.

The fire, pure evil …ravaging
Everything within it’s path
Burning, and destroying
There’s nothing left, all turned to ash.

Though exhausted and weary, the battle continues
The firefighters must find their strength
They know they must gain control of this beast
They will prevail and in the end…they will win.

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Grasping at straws
Reaching out for a rope
Losing my grip
Giving up hope.

Don’t know where to turn
Make a left or a right
Losing my bearings
Someone turn on the light.

Can’t find my way
Feeling out of control
Losing direction
Can’t establish a goal.

Running in place
I’m out of step
Can’t get it together
Haven’t found my way, yet.

Blindly I’ll follow
Till I figure it out
My place in this game
What my life’s all about.

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A walk in the park
Helps clear your mind
From the constant bombardment
A break from the grind.

Pressing deadlines
Expectations galore
Don’t you ask yourself
What’s it all for?

You try and smell the coffee
The roses are in bloom
But there’s no time to enjoy them
You’re exhausted before noon.

Your name and fancy title
Determining your self worth
The house out in the country
The designer shoes and purse.

Texting and emails
All the graphs and conference calls
The meetings, the deadlines
All the push backs and the stalls.

You’ve got to make the money
You’ve got to stake your claim
But truth is once you’re gone
They’ll forget you came.

Climbing the corporate ladder
All the pressure and the noise
So many expectations
To be one of the boys.

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Help me please
I can’t stand up
I feel so weak
I’ve had enough.

My legs are weak
My head is pounding
My heart is racing
My pressures mounting.

I’m on the floor
I think I fell
No one is home
Far as I can tell.

Can’t reach the phone
It’s in my purse
Never felt this bad
It’s getting worse.

Guess it’s time
No one is near
I’m not afraid
No time for fear.

Can’t hold on
I close my eyes
I can’t move
I start to cry.

Letting go
Is not so bad
I’m just so tired
More tired than sad.

Holding on
Takes so much strength
Can’t last forever
It’s got to end.

Just passing through
You’re on your own
You spend some time
Then leave alone.

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You’re under arrest
Hands be-hind your back
Handcuffed and charged
For stealing some snacks.

A tray of eclairs
You grab one on a dare
Three witnesses saw you
Confirmed you were there.

You leave the scene
You make your escape
What a crazy idea
Such a careless mistake.

A squad car alerted
With sirens and lights
Stopped on the street
Told, “Get off of that bike!”

Knocked to the ground
You’re tased and you’re beaten
You get knocked around
They don’t need a reason.

Chocolate and cream
The bake goods you liked
Under Interrogation
Now under bright lights.

You make a confession
They impound your bike.
You have no recourse
You value your life.

Five years spent in prison
No way to explain
A lapse in good judgement
A small link in the chain.

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Let’s go down to the water
Bring your towel and suntan lotion
Can’t wait to feel the sand
And the waves out in the ocean.

The sun is beating down
A perfect day for fun
Sunbathing and walking
Underneath the warm, bright sun.

Open up a homemade sandwich
Grab yourself a bag of chips
A bottle of tea and a pickle
Taste the salt upon your lips.

There’s nothing like the salty air
And the cool, sweet, salty breeze
Makes you want to spend forever there
Makes you never want to leave.

The seagulls, the sand crabs
The turtles, and the dolphins
The creatures of nature
You don’t see so very often.

The pull and tugs of deadlines
Cast them all away
Enjoy the simple pleasures
Of this perfect summer day.

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