Far From Here…..

I watch you as you pack your bags

no longer a baby, sleeping and dreaming

no longer a child, running and giggling

humming as you move around.

I watch you as you talk with family

no longer a baby, cooing and smiling

no longer a child, squealing and laughing

your eyes sparkling as you listen with interest.

I watch you leave for the last time

no longer a baby, hugging me at night

no longer a child, needing my comfort

a young woman ready to make a life far from here.

To my daughter Cherrisse…on this the day you leave for Germany to make your new life.  I love you.  Safe trip, good luck.

Memories

Lost in a memory of happy days

Filled with laughter

How far away they seem to be

The world at our feet

To step out and explore

Now I see how well that chance was wasted

When the clock is ticking

And time run out

It’s too late to go back and change

For the moments that are left

You have two choices

Live them to the fullest or let them die with you

Stepping into the unknown…

The truth like an icy wind

Catches my breath,

My heart racing as visions flash before me.

Filled with knowledge

But knowing nothing,

I’m losing my grip and falling into the unknown.

Reality escapes me

But only briefly,

Allowing my mind the reward of peace.

No chance to turn back….

To not look back

but forward go

when signs where there

and you didn’t know,

was it ignorance

or the truth you fear

you closed your eyes

and wouldn’t hear,

I pushed you

something isn’t right

I pushed again

 you need to fight,

and now there is no turning back

no chance to change your mind

the only thing that you have left

are those you left behind.

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In the darkness…

Late at night when all are sleeping

And the house is in darkness

I lay on the bed listening to the echoes of memories

The black shadow of night brings calm

Pushing away the chaos that daybreak gives birth to

In the darkness I can hide

Shh…can you hear

Shhh…can you hear my heart weeping.
Knowing one day your shoulder will no longer be there.
Knowing one day I will no longer feel your kiss.
Knowing one day the future I will face alone without you.

Shhh…can you see my tired eyes.
Knowing you will miss our daughters wedding.
Knowing you will never see our grandchildren’s smiles.
Knowing you will never see how proud I am of you.

Shhh…can you feel the sadness.
Knowing I’ll be lost without you.
Knowing you were my best friend, my soul mate.
Knowing you were my everything.

You and Me

Somedays I feel like its just you and me
Against the world
Against this fight
Against the wall
There is no light.

Sometimes I feel like its just you and me
Alone in love
Alone in pain
Alone together
No ground to gain.

Sometimes I feel like its just you and me
That know the truth
That hear the call
That feel the fear
When death is near.

Playing Cards With The Devil

I’m playing cards with the devil,

He has a hand full of aces

On his lips, dry and cracked

Creeps a smile and a sneer

Playing cards with the devil

In my hand just a king

Playing cards with the devil

There’s no way we can win

In his eyes there’s a fire

Burning heat, Smokey flames

He thinks the game is over now

But I just can’t afford to lose

Playing cards with the devil

In my hand just a queen

Playing cards with the devil

There’s no way we can win

From me the stakes are just too high

He’s going to take the one I love

I’ve got to trust the angels whisper

And give him all I have…

Playing cards with the devil

In my hand is just a jack

Playing cards with the devil

Will I ever win him back

Hear the thunder rolling in

And the lightning flashes once

There before me deals a ten

Take a breath this is the end

I’m playing cards with the devil

He has a hand full of aces

I’m playing cards with the devil

But the last card dealt was nine… All hearts…..I win