The Deployment and the Heart

"Separated by duty and distance"

Laying in my bunk feeling the paperbetween my fingers Knowing your every word, connecting us through time and space My thoughts drifting to a peaceful time of bliss Dinner, sheets, and passion running its course Our laughter filling the streets...

Love Loss Regret…

"The grass is not always greener on the other side..."

You & me can never be… We promised to love and care for each other forever when you told me you loved me it came straight from your heart yet, without a warning you said goodbye was it something I...

So suddenly, too soon

"To the one who isn't here..."

You muddle through thoughts Like waist high floodwatersPulling me further And farther to sea That glow in her eyes says"I'm full of surprises""Why don't you try this?"I still don't believe I wait and I wonderWhat weather you're underTaking me higherAnd...

The Heartbreak

"For my boyfriend..."

When I saw your face There was nothing to compare To the feelings you inspired. When I was with you I always felt beautiful No matter the time of day. But now I feel the distance And the draft. No...

Not In VainGone without a trace,to go back where it's safe.No one will see these tears upon my face,I will keep them hidden, with my Southern grace.With the tears I shed,I feel so dead.But I know I'm alive,from these feelings...

As Twilight Tide Draws Nigh

"A story of love and loss in the last days of World War II"

Josef awoke, and soon realized that it was early and that today he was on duty. Already bright sunlight was streaming in through his window. He loved this time of day; so fresh, so full of opportunity and promise. As...

As the seasons change I think of you.Has it really been this long so much time as passed?Thoughts swirling around in my mind like the leaves in the wind.Those colorful autumn leaves will never look the same to me.When I...

The lost lover

"When all is lost, memories are all that remains"

You lie in my heart, from the very start. Though so far you are. My thoughts go astray, to the place where you lay. And sometimes, distance raises no bar. Memories go fonder. About you I wonder The day when...

Good bye My Friend

"The loss of a friend never goes away..."

Good bye my friend, lay down to restYou served your time, you did your best.You gave us laughter, you gave us tearsYou gave us memories to last our years.You took the time to love and careFor many others, yet didn't...