One second

One second Then another Then the next Each a gift For you And for me

Alike

Alike? Us? Most people would say no We know better What is seen doesn't matter What is not, does

Sleep

Sleep did not come Night became morning Hair disheveled Eyes bloodshot Muscles aching Dig deep and deeper To find how to make The best of today

Gift

I have no special gift With these thoughts I share Mere words or ideas Offer, I dare For you to read And perhaps to respond Like or dislike Your message will correspond You may laugh or think Mock or deride Perhaps call me a fool With me, do not confide I must make you see …

Give

Photo: Anthony Moretti 1Aug2015 Give your heart and soul Your mind and body Your hopes and dreams Your pain and fear Your friendship and love Then live

Moment

A glance A moment A thought A touch A promise A memory A lifetime

Raise

Raise children to fear, and they shall fear Raise children to distrust, and they shall distrust Raise children to hate, and they shall hate Remember, they shall become adults Should they feel the pain of what you have sown They might then fear, distrust and hate you