Category Archives: My Books

IN DREAMS

You walked with me through fields of green And fished with me in many streams. With you my life was so serene. I still recall those times in dreams. You never lectured me, you taught Me life is never what … Continue reading

Posted in 1989, New Beginnings | Leave a comment

HESITATION

As you’re sitting there and watching me smile, I long to reach out and take your hand in mine, But feelings of doubt have been holding me back. Instead I just sit here and finish my wine. I wish I … Continue reading

Posted in 1989, Promises | Leave a comment

YOUR PRESENCE

Come, sit with me here and let’s talk for a while. The morning is distant, there’s time yet, so stay. Your presence is soothing, it helps me to smile. I know when you leave there’ll still be much to say. … Continue reading

Posted in 1989, Hidden Love, Songs | Leave a comment

EACH LONELY TEAR

The sun is hidden, clouds abound. The rain falls madly, such a sound, As thunder rolls across the skies, And tears begin to fill my eyes. The ground absorbs the falling rain; In silence I absorb the pain Of wakening … Continue reading

Posted in 1989, Enduring | Leave a comment

AND YET . . .

There it is again! It’s such an annoying thing, And yet each time I try To rid myself of it’s presence, I find that it was all in vain. Listen! Do you hear it? I know, it’s so distracting, And … Continue reading

Posted in 1989, Memories | Leave a comment

FADING AWAY

The love we once shared is now fading away. I’ve wandered about; I don’t know where I’ve been. I’m searching for something I know I won’t find. These arms that once held you are empty again. The streets are all … Continue reading

Posted in 1989, Reflections, Songs | Leave a comment

SEVEN ROSES

To my dear wife I’m giving this To thank you for our wedded bliss: A single rose for every year That I’ve been blessed to hold you near, And now that you’ve become a mother, For Heather I will give … Continue reading

Posted in 1988, Meant To Be | Leave a comment

THIS RING

How do you possess my mind with thoughts of you? I struggle to break your hold and yet My efforts have been in vain. It seems like my Most ardent attempts have somehow met Resistance from deep within my very … Continue reading

Posted in 1988, Memories | Leave a comment

WORDS EXPRESSED BY HAND

May all the words you choose to write In all the days to come Be words of love and happiness, But then again, if some Should happen to be sorrow-filled, Then I will understand, As long as your emotions are … Continue reading

Posted in 1987, This Moment | Leave a comment

FOR NOW . . .

I cannot find the words to say The things that should come easily. No longer am I filled with thoughts Of things which once were dear to me. It’s not that I’ve forgotten them, For they are always in my … Continue reading

Posted in 1986, Promises, Songs | Leave a comment