better off in a small town

wind in trees ominous everything moves
out of the way trying to find the way
back from somewhere
better off in a small town
more hope than ever
howling through the trees
left to right then back and forth
every one of them strong
winter took care of the weak
one of them until strength in a smile
the confidence in the chance on two
the right path and kept on walking
to today and tomorrow
always looking forward for the positive
strength in that cool breeze
been down deep digging at the soul
and searching until happiness
fills the air with the wind behind...

three pillars

falling in love everyday
and loving life
I wait patiently like
trees bending in the
howling wind


did I appreciate beauty today
over-stand any obstacles
unwrap all the gifts of the day
brought on by
time unfolding


did I appreciate accomplishments
entertain any new ideas
think freely
entirely open myself to todays beauty
rough or smooth
minimizing self doubt
I stand a little taller
nature reminds to have confidence
and no fear
think freely
I stand tall against all
obstacles and know
now is the time...

fear is the epidemic

fear is what they use to try to control us all
but we aren't as dumb as they want or need us to be
it's the flu, can it kill us, sure
will it stop everyone of us, not a chance
we will fight it until the last breath
the final moment
fear is the epidemic that they hope will catch us all
unsuspecting sleeping at the wheel
and swerving into each other...