INTRODUCTION

Life itself is perhaps the greatest poem
ever written. It seems then to make sense
that all of life's' experiences themselves
create individual poems.

The poetry that follows reflects the many
experiences of my life. Each poem relates
to a specific time, place, person or emotion
and simply illustrates that in the passage
through life, in all of the good and bad
times, there really is beauty to be found.

I chose poetic form to deliver a message
from which all can take heart.



EMOTION

The mysterious force that leads us
and controls us we know as Emotion.
Constantly it seems to carry us to
the heights of joy and then drop us
into the depths of despair.


We never know quite how to rule
it, but we do learn how to manage
and control it. The secret for each
person is to never let it master you.


ANGER

As the fierce beast that it can be,
Like a silent predator it lies.
And appears for all to see
An image in our eyes.

It takes first form within our hearts
And then proceeds to grow.
The mind takes hold with delight
A bitter seed to sow.

The common sense and love we have
Begins to take flight.
The soul now becomes very dark
As though it were night.
This emotion that now takes hold
Triggers a great debate.
Between two forces deep within
Known as love and hate.

Into this arena enter two more foes
Our sense of wrong and right.
The human spirit may now take over
To end this tragic fight.

For man was not meant to be
Full of rage and pain.
And anger truly is
An emotion to disdain.