The Oz in Me

The people here
are friendly and nice
but at times i feel
as cold as ice

like i could
never be warm
my emotions feel
like a turbulent storm

i have my ups and downs;
when i'm down i tend to frown.
an expression
that should never appear
on the face
of the lady here.

for a decent man
i always ask.
one that keeps his promises,
and never takes them back.

i thought i found
love before,
but he changed his mind,
and closed the door
on the possibilities
that once seemed endless,
he left me broken,
crushed and friendless.

"I never wanted to hurt you"
was his plea
he asked for a second chance,
but he's not gettin that with me

too many girls
he has kissed
when i'm the one
he claims to miss

you can tell by his actions
he doesn't feel bad.
i'm the only one
that gets to be mad.

with all the mayhem
that he has caused
i feel like a character
from the Wizard of Oz.

not knowing that i
could feel this much pain,
i feel like the scarecrow
without a brain.

thinking i knew love
right from the start
i feel like the tin man
in need of a heart.

"courage is necessary"
the lion tells you
it's something i must find
being afraid just won't do.

the wicked witch
came from the west
just like the boy
they feel their way's best.
other's feelings
they don't care if they hurt,
as long as theirs
don't end up in the dirt

and then there's Dorothy,
scared and lost
to get home and feel safe
it will cost
everything i have been through
is a small price to pay
as long as i've learned
and grown along the way.

the people i've met
have taught me well
but i've made it home
and rang the bell.
telling everyone
of my new found joy.
i'm finally safe,
i've conquered the boy.

My Brother. My Hero.

Thirteen months
have now passed by
as i sit here
i have to sigh

i think of the work
that you have done
some things may seem boring
tedious. no fun.

but with your heart
and with your soul
you can make it exciting
no longer dull

recalling old memories
of me and you
makes me feel happy!
no longer blue

in being a great example,
you've set the bar high.
to come close to your level
i'll really have to try
to do everything possible
righteous and good.
to be just like you,
i wish i could

as i think of this season,
and give thanks for all
i'm grateful for you,
your companions, all y'all

your job is important,
with a significant price,
you teach them the truth,
help them come unto Christ.

another christmas is here,
but have no fear
it's a time to bless
to bring good cheer
to all in the house,
the husband, the spouse.
even the children,
the cat and the mouse.

your message is heard
among the nation
about the Lord
and His divine creation.

to some it is hard
to see the truth.
it might cause them pain
like losing a tooth.

but rest assured
with your faithful word,
they'll come into the church
and join the heard.

all of us out here
following the plan.
we all can be saved
thanks to one perfect man

he was one voice
crying out among the rest.
staying strong through evil
he tried his best.

like the man,
you are a voice,
creating opportunity
to make the right choice

now my dear brother
as i finish this poem
you better stay strong,
GO OUT AND SHOW 'EM!

Morning Dew

There came a time
when no words would rhyme
animal life ceased
leaving only man, no beast

there came a shout
as they cried out
looking for relief
from their pain and grief

no happiness remained
they feared the worst
like they were going insane
through their veins
anger made its course

but one fine day,
everything changed
a light shown through
like the morning dew

they found love
for one another
bring joy to every friend,
sister, brother.

The Race of Her Life

Her heart beats fast
hoping it will last
this excitement she feels
inside she squeals

she counted down the days
until she would land
from the sky above
between her toes, she feels the sand

the day has come!
she is on her way,
awaiting the chance
to once again laugh. to play.

like they once did
it feels so long ago
many things have changed
this she does know

she hopes
with all her heart
the friendships she once had
will be revived and restart

all the things they do
not a single will she regret
she is determined to make it memorable
the barrier of distance will be off-set

but is it possible?
can they make it work?
this thought in her head
continues to lurk

she brushes it aside
no longer she'll hide
she's determined to make it great
starting out with a clean slate

once again
her heart begins its fast pace
into the arms of her friends
she's ready to race

Out the Window

the mountains below,
blanketed with snow,
they're tucked in tight
ready for night

the snow looks soft,
cuddly and fluffy
inside this plane
is lonely and stuffy

surrounded by strangers
but in no fear of danger,
the only thing to do
is look upon the sky, so blue

the heavens above
and the sky below
where one ends and the other begins
no one will know

their divide becomes fuzzy,
blended, unclear
but the final destination
is drawing near

the blue and white
reveal no signs of night
only the hope
to indulge in delight

as it begins to surround,
only air, no ground
it lifts us up
as the engines pound

we continue to ascend
all buildings out of sight
to touch the stars
would be an utter delight

to feel them twinkle
sparkle and gleam
to reach out my hand
it's only a dream

but my mind still wanders
back to the day
when the ground below
felt so far away

Nothing but Time

So many things
I'd like to say
But i don't know how.
You take my breath away.

My ideal qualities in a man
I've made a list
So many aply to you
No wonder you're so missed!

The phrase "I love you"
some people abuse,
but the way you say it to me,
it's like our hearts are fused
for i have the same feelings
deep down inside,
when i'm with you, they surface
never again shall they hide

many things about you,
i do cherish
when i talk about you
i'm never embarassed

every day
i pray to know
if you'll really stay
or, like the others, you'll go.

i know you tell me
all the time
that you really miss me
and your heart is all mine

but at times i quetion
if we'll make it through
do "we" have a chance?
of is it too good to be true?

but every day
you reassure me
we have plenty of time
we're in no hurry

we both agree
it's the little things that count
so i hope i'm the one
you always smile about

i know i'm not "bad"
but i can do so much more
for you i want to be perfect
the one you adore