Consistency is a litany of miniscule duels in the mind, Determining the direction as a contract signed Daily a fight like night fights the dawn Overpowering it til it’s all but gone The goal is auto-pilot, the response automatic When a hard choice comes it’s not...
Eventually, everyone knows what you think. For each thought at the brink leaks out in the words you speak, Choosing promotion or demotion from an ocean of emotions, only controlled by a lizard brain attempting to stop the train, rolling down the tracks and beating a...
The test isn't written, it isn't in a school But it shows who is wise and who is a fool It doesn't end with a finish line, no crown for being “cool”. Hard times come to all, no matter the time, The race, color, language or clime. To those worth a million or...
You made me. You made me worry, hope, and stew. You made me visit the doctor when I had stuff to do. You made me work harder and longer at my job to provide for you. You made me give up sleep, work, time, money, leisure, trips, opportunities, fun, and dates You made...
I chose to go up the mountain, I could have chosen no. I was safe down below where the pines and aspens grow. The winds blow cool air down there where the bear and deer roam. There’s stability there and my ability was fit merely for civility, not for agility or...
This was a talk I gave at the Idaho State Prison in July, 2017. Good morning, it’s great to be with you today. I’d like to discuss a few things with you today as it relates to our time here on earth. I want to discuss the plan of salvation or plan of happiness, our...
Many a soldier, many a day, Wasted in fighting, a price that we must pay. Many a child, break down and cry, Over a dear parent, and for this country they did die. Many a letter, sent to the dark abyss, Stamped with a hug and sealed with a kiss. Many a civilian, killed...