Silent Soldier

silent soldier
standing still
silent soldier
trained to kill
mind racing, target chasing
silent soldier
show no fear
eyes front, shoulders back, stand tall
if they don't see your fears then you won't fall
silent soldier
there's pain inside
silent soldier
all due to your pride
you can't quit
you must commit
to finish out your plans
silent soldiers
i hope you get the message and understand

Weather

you remind me of rain
soft
strong
gentle
loud
rhythmic
soothing
and cleansing-
all at once
inhaling your sweet aroma
takes me away to a higher place
closing my eyes and escaping
for a few moments...is bliss

Candid Conversations

"be intentional," she said
stake your claim.
follow your plans
knowing Mother Earth is
holding you in the palm of Her hand
manifest the desires of a more lush life
for it's too short to live in strife
all i have is me, myself and i
so will i fall, or will i fly
take the risk
do it scared
plant the seed and nourish it
believing i was created for a higher purpose
we're on Mother Earth to serve
all while protecting Her valleys and curves
firstly ourselves, and then others,
each one connecting and affecting
get in high gear, less fears
more gains, less pains
in the fight of life
you must choose
to be a winner, like a lion
or a sheep, and lose
"be intentional" she said.