A Pirate's Lost Love

Shores sail like warm clouds.

Rise swiftly like an old gull.

Clear, old suns quietly view a lively, misty seashell.

The moon endures like a small sailor.

Stormy, rough clouds swiftly lead an old, cold mainland.

The small girl swiftly views the shore.

Faith, desire, and adventure.

All winds lead cold, misty sharks.

The clear sea quietly desires the wind.

Never desire a wave.

Endure roughly like a small lad.

The reef falls like a rough ship.

Why does the mainland die?

Never command a pirate.

Why does the shark travel?

Love is a dead reef.

What's your foundation?

I look at life through real eyes. I analyze everything down to its foundation. Foundation. Now that's an interesting word. What is foundation? Oh sure your dictionary will tell you one thing. Google will say something. Even Wikipedia has an article on it. To put this into perspective I'm going to tell you my foundation. It's summed up in one name, GOD. A couple of examples now. When a ship is at sea and the captain needs to make a stop, what does he do? Well, he orders for the anchor to be lowered. So the anchor drops into the water and everyone waits for the anchor to grip something.  If the anchor were to grip sand only, the ship would not be stopped. The anchor has to grip something strong. A rock is pretty strong. In fact, I believe that was the entire purpose for dropping the anchor. So that it could in fact grip a rock, a firm base. Let me give you another example. This one involves building a shelter. If you read the Bible you will know this story very well. Two men build a house. One builds his house on the sand. Hmm, there's that sand again. The other man builds his house on a rock. Same reference here. Now when the storm comes, the man who built is house on the sand becomes distraught because his house falls. The ground wasn't sturdy enough. Likewise this resulted in happiness for the man who built his house on a rock. That solid base stood the test and trials every storm that came. The house still stands. In these two examples I have defined the very word, foundation. Again as for me, my foundation is God. God is my strong, firm, solid base that keeps me secure through the storms of life. God is the rock to which my anchor holds when I am lost at sea or when I just need to know my course. Foundation can be anything to anyone. My foundation does not have to match up with yours. But dare I ask if God is not your foundation, what is? What is your foundation? I have built my hope and faith on the One who is eternal. My house is standing on the foundation of God. My anchor grips and holds to the rock that is God. I am not moved by the storm or the waves that try to overtake me. I have a solid base that keeps me rooted and secure. Things don't always go right, especially for me but I still count it all joy in the name of God because, once again, I know what my foundation is.my foundation is perfect and can not be broken or destroyed. My foundation is everlasting and has filled me with perfect love. There is nothing greater than this love I have from God. Nothing even compares. My companion, family, friends and others can not do what God has already done or what He will do. He is the best, period. I close with this, my foundation is the only force that keeps me going and allows me to smile in a world filled with so much pain. My foundation is God. What's yours?

10 ways to Love

There is of course more than 10 ways to love someone. Nonetheless, these 10 are all equally important. Love is to:

Listen without interrupting
Speak without accusing
Give without sparing
Pray without ceasing
Answer without arguing
Share without pretending
Enjoy without complaint
Trust without wavering
Forgive without punishing
Promise without forgetting

These 10 keys are essential in love and any relationship you may have. Hope you find someone that demonstrates these keys and also that you demonstrate these for the one you love. The justice of all relationships is bound by the truth you speak and the respect you show one another. God's love is perfect. The love you have for each other ought to be a close second.

Love and Forgiveness

These two go hand in hand. When you love someone you will forgive them. When you forgive someone it shows an act of love. I have been wronged by many people in my life. Friends, family, co-workers and a host of others. I have also done wrong in my life. I am far from perfect but I am also far from the worst. I have lied, stolen, cheated and even deceived my ownself. I have experienced love and I have suffered loss. I have been in relationships that were one sided and I have been tricked into bad things. I am a man of faith, I practice chivalry and I respect people. I forgive everyone no matter how much the hurt is bearing down on me. I ask for forgiveness whenever I wrong someone. I never let pride get in my way. But again, these two items go hand in hand. I have written poems, songs, stories and various other writings. God has seen fit to provide me with this talent and I appreciate it very much. For every person that reads this, you will know who you are. Forgive me for the wrong I have done to you. I love you all as God loves me. God forgives us even when we feel like we don't deserve it. I forgive everyone that has done me wrong. I'm making this public because it needs to be in the open. This is the only way. In relationships, love and forgiveness must be given equally and justly. When you say you love someone, you would rather die than ever hurt them. And when you do end up hurting them you die a little on the inside. Trust is an important key in any relationship including friendships and family. My three principles I have lived by has always been Truth, Justice and Respect. This is my personal creed because these three concepts and wrapped up in Love and it takes all three to Forgive. Patience is one of the most wise of virtues. Love and Forgiveness cannot be separated. God loves me and I love God. This is the most important.

Trusted Romance

Trusted Romance

More than just a reality
I wake up to her stare
Feeling my breath escape
I hope she will be there

My self revelation has come
At a detrimental time
She can offer me grace
So my light continues to shine

Man of my word till the end
This is what I strive to be
Securing our faithful foundation
Confidence in the heart is key

Make a promise I will surely keep
Loving you with all of my being
Time will tell the tale of our story
As the truth you'll soon be seeing.

The Loving Truth

The Loving Truth

I have dreamed a dream

and once it came true

I realized and was amazed

of how lucky I would be

 

Faith to drive my character

as the seasons change

my love remains a constant

my virtue is still clean

 

confide in me and trust

don't leave any room for doubt

my eyes have seen much

but they remain trained on you

 

close your eyes and come away with me

let me by the guide for your heart

place all of your cares into my hand

and you will see the loving truth

The Bruised Heart

The Bruised Heart

Shattered bruises covering my shell

I can feel the hurt in my core

Like a thorn in the foot of a dragon

I am unsettled but driven in my rage

 

events and circumstances around me

that leaves me feeling alone

like an ant on a hill staring at the sun

even though it's baking me to a crisp

I remain there waiting for someone

 

I am frozen to the sea,

my heart craves

to drown in Dark winter

as the dark sky bleeds,

and danger is like an angry lion,

tame it if you can