"Better get right or do right...
Time is only on your side, take advantage while you are young. We have time, but we are time..." My grandfather shared these words with me often.

Those morning talks at the table
The aroma of heavily seasoned sunny side up eggs
and grape koolaide gives me nostalgia.
Just like cut grass does.
Unfortunately, these passing moments
are only memories in my heart now...

The astral realm was
The last time I saw your face
From that encounter, it was understandable to know heaven had to exist.


You spoke to me briefly
Before you exploded
into a constellation of radiant stars.

I see your face in other people.
I hear your bold voice in my head
Memories fill me with happiness, loneliness, grieve and dread.



I hope it wasn't my anger that pushed you away.
I wish my words of hope, and love could have made you stay.
You holding Isaiah for the first time.
Christmas with the family, we saw his eyes glow and shine.


I do not blame the doctors.
For I do, believe they tried.
I wish your health insurance wasn't denied.


Every step to go forth.
Pushed me miles to go back.
To times, where...