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The Bridge

 I was driving through the mountains, on a long and winding ridge,

That's when I saw her standing there alone upon that bridge.

I parked my car right next to hers and walked that narrow trail,

then came upon that bridge that seemed to me was all to frail.

The wood was old and crumbled, and the rope was worn and frayed,

and every time the wind would gust, that bridge beneath her swayed.

She had a blank look on her face and sadness in her eyes,

her hair was loose and flowing as it beat against the skies.

She tightly gripped the ropes between her nimble little hands,

this child of God was lost that day, she took her final stand.

I had to fight the fear inside and walk that wooden path,

and every time that wind picked up my breath let out a gasp.

She told me don't come closer, or I'll jump and surely die,

I told her I'd jump with her and that made her start to cry.

Why would you do that? She said in shock, and rigid as a stone.

Because my friend, it is my belief, no one should die alone.

Her knees began to tremble and her breath began to quake,

the wind died down, the bridge lay still, except a gentle shake.

I slowly took one final step and reached out for her hand,

then led her back to safety as we reached the solid land.

I sat with her for hours as she talked about her pain,

the failures and shortcomings that would never leave her brain.

I told her that she's not alone, and we must all survive,

the hardships and those pains in life that make us want to die.

It only makes us stronger in our heart when we forgive,

the tears, like water, feed our soul and teach us how to live.

Embrace that pain, stand tall and firm, be happy your alive,

someday that strength you find may help somebody else survive.

I lifted up my sleeves and showed her scars upon my wrist,

from the day I faced my own life, when I nearly lost my grip.

The tear fell from my face this time, I looked into her eyes,

that day returned, the pain, the hurt, and now I realized.

The choices that we make in life are bigger than we see,

and all that pain we each must face will shape our destiny.

A smile formed upon her face and now she understands,

the path in life that she will choose is always in her hands.

She kissed me on the forehead then I watched her drive away,

my mind and heart still racing from the fear I faced that day.

I never will forget her or that long and winding ridge, 

our destinies crossed paths that day,

standing lost upon that bridge.

Unseen

Sometimes I feel invisible forgotten and unseen,

blended in a crowded room that makes me feel serene.

It doesn't matter what I do or what I tend to say,

I fade back in the crowd and that is where I seem to stay.

Everyone's so busy in their life and in their mind,

it isn't hard to see this world we live in has gone blind.

They pass me on the corner but will never even see,

until I'm something that they want and fit inside their needs.

I'm the homeless on the street, a child that’s thrown out,

the worker sitting next to you, that you can do without.

Yes I'm a person just like you we share this common space,

yet still you do not look at me, I feel so out of place.

How did we grow so callous, hurtful, cold and just plain mean,

living in this world where everybody goes unseen?

Defeated

How do you rise up once you're so defeated,

that all of your hope, and your strength is depleted?

You love everyone and yet still feel mistreated,

the damage is done and your heart feels so cheated.

When I'm feeling lost and don’t know what to do,

if I'm sad and I'm angry I'm hurt or I'm blue.

My tears are so blinding disrupting my view,

I wipe them away but they're sticking like glue.

I scream and I fuss then I run or I crawl,

maybe drop to my knees, yes I crumble and fall.

I rock back and forth yet feel no hope at all,

so that’s when I get up I fight and stand tall.

When I'm feeling  angry, disgusted and heated,

cause hurt that I'm feeling is always repeated,

I face every challenge till they are completed,

See I am a fighter, I wont be defeated.

Pieces

Falling to pieces thinking of you,

what did I say, what did I do?

Where have you gone to, why did you run?

Remember you told me that I was the one?

Falling to Pieces counting the years,

planning a future, fighting back tears.

Nothing the same now , everything changed,

how can I do this, its all rearranged.

Falling to pieces, I'm on shaky ground,

A love that was strong, nowhere to be found.

Now that you left me, with holes in my heart,

this life is so different, I'm falling apart.

You wont keep me down, no I wont let you win,

when one love is over a new one begins.

The light is extinguished, I'm left in the dark,

I pick up those pieces and look for a spark.

I fight through the tears, and those cuts that run deep,

the promises made that you just could not keep.

So now I must put that love up on a shelf,

 and learn not to love you but still love myself.

Friends

A friend that’s a friend through the ages of time,

will always be there through the rain or the shine.

A true friend will help you if ever you fall, 

yes, a friend that is true will be there through it all.

Sometimes you may argue and others you fight,

at the end of the day you make everything right. 

Nobody is perfect, you will disagree,

these things make you stronger in time you will see.

The strongest of friendships, will stand thorough it all,

the drama the heartache the pain and the fall.

You will rise above it new love will be found,

if that friendship is true you will keep them around.

For once it is real you will see it can't end,

if true love is shared you will be timeless friends.

Unique

You're one of a kind, there's no one quite like you,

in all that you are and all that you do.

Touching each soul as you travel this land,

Lives will be changed by the touch of your hand.

The joy and that courage, the strength that you share,

make a difference to others when life seems unfair.

So carry yourself like the gift that you are,

in darkest of nights, you're the brightest of stars.

When the world may seem normal, so dull and oblique,

You're making it better, because you are unique.

The Curse

Sometimes I feel cursed when it all falls apart,

when everything breaks, leaving holes in my heart.

The damage is done how I need a new start,

so I pick up whats left of those dreams that depart.

I try and catch up yet am falling behind,

with so much at stake it just shatters my mind.

I need to stay focused I must not go blind,

in a world that’s so cruel that it leaves you confined.

It seems like the end when it can't get much worse,

with all of the battles I need to disburse.

This pain that I'm facing somehow I'll reverse,

I will win this fight, yes I must break this curse.

Believe In Yourself

Believe in yourself, like only you can,

it starts in your mind and ends in your hand,

If you say you can't then you never will,

when you say you're sick that’s how you will feel.

If you say you're tired, your energy drains,

when you say that hurts, your mind will bring pains.

Your brain is amazing believe in this fact,

it is not a rumor, a lie or an act.

Just turn off the world and sit with your mind,

focus on that which your heart long to find.

Freedom from finance, or love and great health,

will all be achieved if you believe in yourself.

The Walk

The Walk

I take a walk to clear my head,

from hurt, despondence, pain and dread.

The mundane tasks of daily life,

form struggles, stress and sacrifice.

The crisp fresh air, the cool wind blow,

send calmness to my very soul.

The crickets chirp, the night owl hoot,

the rocks that crackle, 'neath my boot.

Somehow it seems to cure this stress,

when life seems like its quite a mess.

With every step and every stride,

I feel the healing deep inside.

The stars that twinkle up above,

remind me of this earthly love.

For I'm a dot, a speck in time,

a piece of a puzzle, so vast and sublime.

My worries they fade and those thoughts disappear,

as I think back on life and all of its years.

What troubles me now will soon fade away,

because time does not stop and those feelings don’t stay.

When I'm feeling helpless and don’t wish to talk,

I lace up my boots for a cool evening walk.