Based on a dream.
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Release Control
Too much of the plate Surrender control Let it be taken away Let others help Don’t take it all yourself Focus on the next one, not the one before. Just let it go This is not a failure; this is assistance. This is okay. You will be okay.
Red Hooded
This is a chapter from one of my books still in progress. When the novel is published, this chapter will be found in Lost Boy.
Exploring Northern Ireland
Rolling hills of green Gray clouds touch the top of the mountain Varying flowers all in bloom Sheep roaming the fields Clear blue sea just up the way Friendly locals willing to direct Driving on the left side of the street Chilly drizzle weather clears when the sun comes into view Stone structures take one…
Packing Up Memories
Arrival eventually leads to departure Lessons learned through discussion Introduce one’s self to share perspective Friends gained, enemies lost 15 countries present in 70 people Times of prayerful quiet Times of singing and dancing Times of exploring the town below Times of walking through the freezing tide Times of tears and times of laughter Times…
RedBull Cliff Diving @ Ballycastle
Scheduled from 4 to 7 Arrived at 5 Still awaiting the competition to begin Waves crash against stone Wind bites the skin Rain spits against the face 30 minutes standing Still waiting Fifteen minutes later competition arrives at last Each dive impresses the masses Thousands gathered to spectate Wait between bell and dive drags on…
Walking Through Ballycastle
The biting chill The burning soles Sweating through the chilling wind Up the winding hills The waves echo with each crash Aching toes, aching heels, aching ankles, aching all Down the hill we go Push through, keep going, just a little further For such a beautiful place The walking is a killer
Ending the Troubles
I’ve been there I’ve walked the roads I walked the walls I saw the memorials I spoke to the families I spoke to the freed Only thirty or so years passed So much has changed Though some remains the same Acknowledging the hurt and repenting Both sides must Meeting face to face Recognize the humanity…
A Battle of Princesses
Based on a dream
Just want sleep
Just want to sleep Just want to close my eyes and let the world fade away Don’t mind if I dream Don’t mind if I don’t Just want to bask in the warm darkness and think of nothing else Let it all go Leave me alone in peace I just want to sleep