Land Of Fire & Ice

In the land of fire and ice
the shooter never thought
twice

Just ruthlessly tracked the
kids down
Making sure all were dead
as they hit the ground

Some tried desperately to
escape by jumping in the
water
That only fueled his desire
for more slaughter

One by one the young teens
silently fell
Surely God will punish this
monster..he deserves to be
forever in hell

Sorrow abounds in the land
of fire and ice...

Poem rom Joe...Written to My Daughters Friends

This is a poem Joe wrote to us after he came to NY when Sandy was in the hospital last year. It was very touching and sweet of him to take the time to write, especially since he was not a great typist: "year's ago i met a lady,a person of brightness.she alway's looked for the silver lineing.time's would be bad or worse,butshe would still smile like a candle on the darkess night.proud to stand with her.we have had our time's.good bad terrible and great.three did we raise,three that i am proud to call our's.our daugter while growing up,alway's had her friend's over.show up anytime,stay all the time,sleep over.they would drive me out of my mind.never knew who would be in the house.morning would be a trip,really steping over them,because they stayed up alnight watching t.v..my lady would only smile at my complaint's,who ate my lunch ,who's pant's are these,what happen too the cookie's,what do you mean i have to pick them up.drove me crazy.smile she would and a small laugh,my lady would say they are here,they are good what more could we ask. 20+year's have gone bye,while vist'ing our daughter suffer'ed heart failure.these pain in the ass,rotten,loud ,annoying,girl fiend's where there.ladie's of brightness they had become.long drive from picking me up at the airport,not a short trip,a hard hug and a tear,a small smile of hope.stood tall they did.helping,in every way.with them there i knew my daughter was in good hand's.the comfort they gave just by being there. thank you colleen and mary may you have children who have friend's like you. thank you"

My Love

My love, my hopes, my dreams
my inspiration...gone so suddenly.
We never know, how do you prepare
for that moment?
Never thought you would leave me
It was your time, you didn't have a choice.
Left with so many memories of you, I'd like
a do-over God if I could.
I'm like a ship without a rudder, a horse
without a rider, a balloon floating free.
Miss you more than words can say...
Have I told you that I love you today?
Yes, I have...forevermore....

The Midnight Wind

The midnight wind blows softly
through my window
I sigh gently seeking the
comfort of your arms
knowing you are gone
but still feeling you near
No one understands the pain
of my loss
They all say I am holding up
well..
Inside my soul is burning, ripped
in half as it were
A part of me is gone lost
forevermore
I never wanted anyone else, I
was always faithful as were you
I now wonder what do I do? Stay
alone forever, look for a new love?
How do I find a friend, a lover, a
companion, a tease, a reason to
love?
I guess time will tell....
The midnight wind blows softly
through my window...

Friendship

Friends come and go throughout the
years.
Bringing with them memories that we
hold dear.
Join in the laughter, sometimes bellowing
till it hurt.
How many card games, poker or Uno can
people play loosing their shirt.
Dinner at Beefsteak Charlie's what a hoot,
all you eat shrimp fest.
Of course, Patti & Joe did their best....
Platters of shells still remain to this day,
while waiters waved us away!
Memories are fragile things, remembering
a time, a place capturing a mental picture
of time & space....
Wish that I could hold that memory tight in my
hand....willing it not to ever leave my memory..
ever......

Midnight Dreams

Dreaming dreams of you my love.
Every night I feel your breath against
my cheek..your hand on my thigh.
Snuggled against me, spoon fashion
sharing our body heat.
You laugh saying this is no way to
fall asleep!
Our passion rises and falls with each
breath we take...
I dread the sunrise as my ghost lover
fades with the coming day....

People walk by on their way to
wherever
I search their faces seeking you
wherever
A friendly smile, a glint in the eye
whatever
Knowing full well you are gone
forever.......