The man stood

The man stood at the front of the room The people closest to him had reminded him, again to Project confidence, radiate warmth, be kind He said what he wanted to say As he had planned And how he wanted The smart ones stayed silent The weak ones roared approval The little boy in the …

I do not know

I do not know when this will end But I do hope you will remain a friend We did not choose what we see We did not want this, neither you nor me The Good Book says we shall not fear When we hold Him close and dear That is good because I know That …

Away from you

Away from you I must be Away from you Physically Close to you I will stay Emotionally Every day