This was written about my experience when I graduated from Technical School at Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, TX. I was in the Colorado Army National Guard and had been trained as a combat medic and operating room technician.   Graduation Pride- I never truly understood the sensation until then. We march in time to … Continue reading Graduation

an ache that had no name fades with every inhale of her sweet scent  a longing I didn't know existed is blown away by her kisses  a tremble of my fingers as I stroke soft skin  a suspension of time as I gaze into loving eyes  a certainty in my heart as I realize that … Continue reading For Dani

She always dreamt of these flying beasts. Each one named with a place on her bed. They protected her as she slept.   As she grew older, her love and belief kept her friends near. She refused to believe the lies adults told her; Imaginary beings don’t exist. She knew better.   Her belief in … Continue reading Dragon Mark

I have been here so long; I no longer smell the odor of death that’s everywhere.   So tired, I keep going because of love.   Waiting for the inevitable to come.   On that day, we join soul to soul while Mother Nature sheds tears of rain.   The thunder echoes my grief.   … Continue reading Darkness into Light

Some people think brown is boring Brown is leaves dying or dead grass, Mud getting tracked onto carpet   But I think brown is a lovely color It’s delicious chocolate over vanilla ice cream It’s the dark color of tall trees in a forest It’s rich fertile earth after a rainstorm   But I love … Continue reading Brown

heart aches full of pain and empty desires dried up from love   reasons and seasons have been the norm   desire to be loved until we pass on to grow old and share with someone special   that would be wondrous