(Originally written in teen years ’95-01) Frozen tears, sorrows Don’t live your life tomorrow Lead, do not follow Read more

(Originally published in Star Dust in the Morning, edited by Anne Jacobs, The National Library of Poetry, 1998, pp 119.) Death, like a plague striking man at any given time. We rise spiritually in hopes of moving on to a better place, a sinless savior’s paradise, a heaven built on faith. Then there are who… Read more

(Originally published in Voices Along the River: The 1999 San Antonio Poetry Fair, edited by Valerie Martin Bailey, pp. 65-66.) Life is a tragic tale of trials and tribulations. Yet, we go about these lives, and try to deal with our frustrations. Happiness, though uncommon, is a miracle to behold. Those who do obtain it,… Read more

(Originally published in A Time to be Free, by Quill Books, March 1999, pg. 114) I feel the icy breath of death on my shoulder. A chill runs down my spine. My stomach churns. My body burns. I’m dying within time. Read more

(Originally published in New Millenium Poets, edited by Lavender Aurora, Famous Poets Society, 2002, pp. 40)  Awakened on each morning to a harsh reality The fantasy is over A dream is just a dream As I look into the mirror Disappointment I do feel The image I had imagined Just isn’t staring back at me… Read more

(Originally written in teen years ’95-01) You were puzzled over pieces to this jigsaw we call life Your plans were not that simple, and your hopes were way too high Your heart was labeled fragile Often filled with foolish pride Your heart was labeled fragile We still wonder how it died You were puzzled over… Read more

(Originally written in teen years ’95-01)  Stitched in stressful, scornful sorrow Threads may hold til it be ‘morrow Frayed knots entrap the endless pain So that I may remain contained But slowly as my fear unravels Depressing thoughts begin to travel Yet as I fight off the constant strain Faith and love I shall maintain Read more

(Originally published in America at the Millenium: The Best Poems and Poets of the 20th Century, edited by Howard Ely, The International Library of Poetry, 2000, pp. 191.) I approached her as she lay there, So fragile and so frail. Her eyes appeared so dreamy, And her clothes, they smelled so stale. Her lips, they… Read more

(Originally written in teen years ’95-01) Their tender hearts were made of glass ‘Til love cast its precious stone The shallow ones just let them pass So they crept through life alone At times in life they’d find a shard Of the hearts they once displayed And tiny crushes they would discard For their true… Read more

(Originally written in teen years ’95-01) Remember me this Christmas As you share with those that you hold dear The gifts of faith and love And the coming of New Year And in those special moments I’ll be thinking of you too For in my heart Where you will stay I will share them all… Read more