Majestic peak, an ancient sentinel speaks

 Majestic peak, an ancient sentinel speaks

In quiet stillness of the morning night,
I start to climb where one can contemplate,
Reflect on your life as you acclimate.
Welcome its beauty at a higher height.

As light gives form to this majestic peak,
My heart reaches upward to put forth a wish.
A desire that my body could finish,
On this ancient sentry before the peek.

Sparks of light start to come out at the top.
My beating heart is going to jump out.
A mist shrouds my eyes giving into doubt.
Yet by turning I see the grand backdrop.

It gives form to the awakening world.
I breath life as the morning's unfurled.

What does it mean to not have fear

What does it mean to not have fear?

In this moment I stop to hear.

A message prepared without fear.

But in that instant i realized.

That he is awesome idealized.

The strength I see starts with a desire.

Inspired from loving parents to acquire.

Allowing him to become stronger 

To speak loud at a level of a small whisper. 

Eternal Hope during our Sacred Journey

Eternal Hope during our Sacred Journey

The cross 

        a place of death, ending, and suffering.

The tomb

        a place to never get back up, not recovering.

Your life

         a place where things don't always look up, wondering.

At one moment, it switches.

The cross

        a place of love and anticipation.

The tomb

        a place of hope to our core foundation.

Your life

        a place of eternal salvation. 

Traducción en español 

La Cruz

         un lugar de muerte, fin y sufrimiento.

 La tumba

         un lugar para nunca volver a levantarse, no recuperarse.

 Su vida

          un lugar donde las cosas no siempre miran hacia arriba, preguntándose.

 En un momento, cambia.

 La Cruz

         un lugar de amor y anticipación.

 La tumba

         un lugar de esperanza para nuestra base fundamental.

 Su vida

         un lugar de salvación eterna.

Previous Poems

2023-04-09 #BecauseOfHim 

Have you heard that he will arrive.
Savior and King who helps us strive.
He prepared the temple for me,
To connect with the Father on bended knee.
Heavenly words shared to both of us
Given to understand and discuss.
A sacrament of supper to represent
His body and blood was spent.
He completed the transaction of the Law.
Atoned for all including every flaw.
His betrayal and trial led him
To give of his life which we sing in our hymns.
Started this great work to bring all
To know we can be saved, even big and small.
The great blessing of this Atonement remit.
Receive it. Practice it. Share it. Cherish it.

Other Poem written on 2023-04-09

Walked with us he did. Where is he now?
Prayed for us he did. Where is he now?
Teach to us he did. Where is he now?
Healed us he did. Where is he now?
Plead for us he did. Where is he now?
Call for us he did. Where is he now?
Come with us he did. Where is he now?
Calmed the storm he did. Where is he now?
Smiled at us he did. Where is he now?
Searched for us he did. Where is he now?
Bleed for us he did. Where is he now?
Save us all he did. Where is he now?
Where is he this Easter morning?
Risen from the grave.
He lives.
He is here. 
He saves me.
He bleeds for me.
He searches for me in those darkest of time.
He smiles at me and brightens my day.
He calms my storms.
He comes looking for me .
He calls me each week to follow him.
He pleads to the Father for me.
He heals my wounds.
He teaches me all things.
He prays to the Father for me. 
He walks before me each step I take.

Poem 2022 My Easter poem

Here I sit a stranger, humble to the core
My illness threatens and knocks at the door.
Grueling my recovery outlook has become
I fear that my life has never really begun.
With so much uncertainty I search in Faith
For Christ did help to remove this wraith.
By picture and word came the words 
"Be Not Afraid" for he is Lord of Lords.
Our Father's presence and comfort is felt
I rejoice as death's door is finally melt.
Giving thanks to our Father for the Son
For all things can be done.
At Easter time my mind is filled.
Through Christ all has been fulfilled.

Easter prayer 2020-04-12

I know how you feel.
I know what makes it real.
Really, how do you know?
What have you done that can show?
Oh my dear little one, how much have I done. 
Why, I have overcome all, and it really wasn't fun.
For you I have lost my life, so you can shine.
Remember it was the Father's will not mine.
It was a wise purpose by the creator.
A need for a resurrection a little while later.
All are caught by that awful monster 
But I have made it so all can prosper. 
Thank you Lord for now I see.
What you have done for me.

Poem 2019-04-21 My Easter poem

Here I sit a stranger, humble to the core
My illness threatens and knocks at the door.
Grueling my recovery outlook has become
I fear that my life has never really begun.
With so much uncertainty I search in Faith
For Christ did help to remove this wraith.
By picture and word came the words 
"Be Not Afraid" for he is Lord of Lords.
Our Father's presence and comfort is felt
I rejoice as death's door is finally melt.
Giving thanks to our Father for the Son
For all things can be done.
At Easter time my mind is filled.
Through Christ all has been fulfilled. 

El Tio Noble

 El Tío Noble

En la memoria, noble y serena,

Mi tío vive en cada recuerdo.

Perdonando siempre, sin importa sendero,

Su amor eterno, luz que nunca frena.
A todos, su apoyo siempre buena
Conflictos a la paz se conduce. 
Su risa, en la aflicción reduce,
Sus lágrimas, muestra su gran belleza. 
Con un enfermo, muestra entereza, 
Cuidando con amor con tanta certeza. 
Pacificador, al bueno conduce,
Su corazón es dificil que reproduce.
En memoria de el, su amor es riqueza, 
Un legado eterno que nos luce.

The Noble Uncle

In memory, noble and serene,
my uncle lives in every memory.
Always forgiving, no matter the path,
His eternal love, light that never stops.
To all, his support is always good
In conflicts to peace he leads.
His laughter, in affliction reduces,
His tears show his great beauty.
With a sick person, he shows fortitude,
caring with love, with such certainty.
Peacemaker, lead the good,
His heart is difficult to reproduce.
In memory of him, his love is wealth,
an eternal legacy that shines on us.

My Mother's Embrace

 My mother's embrace

In morning's light, a radiant sheen.

A mother's love, forever serene.

A Guiding star in life's vast scene.

This day, we celebrate the queen.

With laughter shared and stories gleaned.

A sonnet penned, love's sweet refrain.

Through seasons changing, life sustains.

In a hug, a haven is gleaned.

Through shadows cast by fleeting fears.

A beacon bright, dispelling tears.

In your love, the heart endears.

Eternal bond, through passing years.

Previous poems

2020-05-10 The Right Stuff

link to previous poem

How does she do such great feats?

Does her clock tick to multiple beats?

She taught me to sew and then some.

Not sure where all the energy comes from.

Greatest at organizing, so We'll be just fine.

I think her brain is twice the size of Einstein.

She braids her bread that rises to the sky.

She must get her answers from on high.

She is one of those that are Greatest of these.

Taught me, she did to say thanks and please.

Don't think I can ever give thanks enough.

But from God, she got all the right stuff. 

2019-02-22 My Mom

link to previous poem

I shall tell you that I love you

Something I hardly ever do.

Words can't  tell you enough just what

I want to say to you uncut.

You've never turned your back on me

Always there to help climb a tree

Not sure how much energy lost

But your love has infinite cost

I know an Angel in disguise

Your wings shows you are very wise

Giving & Forgiving never dies

I love you Mom, No Surprise.

Baptism of Tinley Welty

In your life important steps you'll take

Involve from on high and make no mistake.

Keep your Heavenly Father first all the time.

All else falls into place as you climb.

Your life is developing like a rose.

Each step you take will bring you closer, it shows 

The great person that your destined to become.

Your beauty shows when you smile and then some.

May love and kindness be your guiding light.

Make God's truth your compass day and night.

Make your faith grow so you can soar so high.

That your soul can feel God always nearby.

Christmas 2023 - Give into the spirit of giving

 Give into the spirit of giving

Can you feel it? It's near that time of year.

Placed here to wait patiently 'til this time.

Eager to share willingly in the cheer.

End the long haul during our yearly climb.

I love to share in all that is jolly.

It is not all for me this joyous praise.

It's not just for the festive tamale.

Together we'll spread the holiday glaze.

It doesn't matter if I'm green or red,

Old or New,

Round or Square,

Spelled which way or not,

Eyes opened or Closed.

A spell is found when we're brought out.

Experience it! Feel it! Share it all about.

Entrega al espíritu de dar

¿Puedes sentirlo? Está cerca la época del año.

Colocado aquí esperando pacientemente hasta este momento.

Deseoso en compartir voluntariamente la alegría.

Termine el largo recorrido durante nuestro ascenso anual.

Me encanta compartir todo lo que es alegre.

Para mí no es todo esta gozosa alabanza.

No es sólo para el tamal festivo.

Juntos esparciremos el glaseado navideño.

No importa si soy verde o rojo,

Viejo o nuevo,

Redondo o cuadrado,

Se escribe de qué manera o no,

Ojos abiertos o cerrados.

Se encuentra un hechizo cuando salimos.

¡Experimentalo! ¡Sentirlo! Compártelo con todos.

Holiday Tale of Comical Portions

Holiday Tale of Comical Portions

A holiday tale, a comical sight,

For old Mr. Cubmaster, a jolly soul,

And his six cub scouts all gathered in delight,

For a game to make their spirits glow.

Joined together for some holiday fun.

A modified Yankee swap with a spin

With dice you roll a 7 or 11 is how it's done.

Each had brought a gift they had hoped to win.

A warning given that fun shall be had

But someone was bound to end up in tears.

Dice rolled as the game began, none started mad.

With each present opened, for each one compares.

Was each happy with an opened present?

Except for one, that was really unpleasant.

The gift isn't yours yet for we'd just begun.

The rules state that a speed round will now start.

Pass your gift, roll the dice, for you're not done.

Keep your gift, pass the dice and don't take part.

Emotions high with time now against you.

Wait your turn cause you don't like what you've got.

Can't wait cause your gift no one wants, its' true.

Dismay is seen across the room a lot.

Seven rolled, a gift is now seen flying.

The gift no one wants passed from hands to hands.

Time is now up and one ends up crying

Gift of toilet paper, who understands.

Holiday games should be fun and jolly.

Next time we'll get rid of any volley.

The Gran Maestro

 Sonnet dedicated to The Gran Maestro

In fields aglow, where life met its sweet end,

A tiller of earth, lost in time's embrace,

He tended the land, a soul to commend.

With sun-kissed toil and a steadfast grace.

His faithful Deere, through seasons it flows,

In furrows deep, his dedication true.

His spirit resides where the harvest grows.

A legacy sown, in each morning dew.

The soil, his canvas, made him a better man.

With vibrant colors he had found his place.

Each crop, a testament, to a better plan.

A symphony spun in each furrow's space.

Bill Your memory lives in every sheaf,

You lived a life well-lived, beyond belief.

https://www.russonmortuary.com/obituaries/william-cahoon

Calaverita Literaria 2023

Podría decirme quien es primera.

Se mueve más que cualquiera.

La mujer vestida tan guapa.

Mírala luciendo con su capa.

Su paseo en forma de escoba.

Llegando a su alcoba.

Cansada de la jornada

Se acostaba en mero madrugada.

En su bolsa hay de muchas pinturas.

Por allí escondia todos sus travesuras.

Sacando sus brochas de maquillaje,

Para ponerse bella antes de su reportaje.

Puedes decirme quien seria?

Mucho más de otra abuelita.

Ella es hermosa y muy preciosa.

Como las flores de primavera es muy valiosa. 

An epic death of a boy as he becomes a man

A death occurred in this young boy

Nothing known caused this loss of joy

Your little boy's gone, enough said

And now a man appears instead.

Ocurrió la muerte de este joven

Nada pasó lo que conocen.

Ya se fue tu niñito

Un hombre será para todo infinito.