Triage

“In Love’s service, only wounded soldiers can serve.” – Brennan Manning, Abba’s Child

“He jests at scars that never felt a wound.” – William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet

colin farrell – eyes of war

I gather the wounded, from near and far

Giving my gift, no matter who you are

There are those who hurt, rip, break and maim

Even when slashed deep, I’m still the same

Reaching out in the raging battles night

With calm words healing, bringing compassions light

Warriors hardened with ease they kill

My talents bind the bloody that is my skill

So go with your swords, by them you’ll die

I come with second life, breaths from on high

I’ll relax on that day, with friends all around

People I never knew, in the field I found

They made it through with unsightly stitches

My helping hand, pulled them from the ditches

Triage is my name, and I wear it with pride

The next skin I save, may be your ugly hide

He Will Never Stop – Endurance in spite of opposition

“If any of you have a desire to be mediocre, you will probably find that you have already achieved your ambition.” – Hugh B. Brown

totamanie

Sweat drops find their way down his brow

Sword drops resting on the ground

One more swing to win this victory

Never will he stop

Sounds of the crowd who never understand

Shouts of their doubt force his hand

One more try to break free

Never will he stop

Accusations thrown out of animosity

Ridiculous minds seeking a curiosity

One more valiant swing

Never will he stop

Its the end of a thing that is better than its start

Pushing past mediocrity, his fight a fine art

One more heave to the end

Never will he stop 

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He Will Never Stop – Endurance in spite of opposition

“If any of you have a desire to be mediocre, you will probably find that you have already achieved your ambition.” – Hugh B. Brown

totamanie

Sweat drops find their way down his brow

Sword drops resting on the ground

One more swing to win this victory

Never will he stop

Sounds of the crowd who never understand

Shouts of their doubt force his hand

One more try to break free

Never will he stop

Accusations thrown out of animosity

Ridiculous minds seeking a curiosity

One more valiant swing

Never will he stop

Its the end of a thing that is better than its start

Pushing past mediocrity, his fight a fine art

One more heave to the end

Never will he stop 

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All In – Reasons why I bet it all

“The value of a man resides in what he gives and not in what he is capable of receiving.” – Albert Einstein

pewpewlazerz

 You mock me when I place my whole being on a relationship you believe is a total loss. Let me tell you why I place all my chips on this roll of the dice…

I see the beauty overlooked by hasty and careless lovers

I see the hope in her intelligence, which she hid because she was told to be seen and not heard

I see the potential in her crazy wild rebellion, it chases the common fools away

I see the wonder in mischievous eyes, her wildness never tamed

I see the strength born from the violent men she has endured and survived

I see the determination to never give up, though the world laughs at her struggle

I see the passion that only a woman of character and spiritual vitality can bring

I see the scars that others gave her, trying to mar the beauty she wouldn’t give

I see the ravages that nature gave trying to lash her to the grave

I see the marvel of a woman, a companion, and a warrior by my side.

A woman, pure and undefiled, strong and wise, passionate and tender deserving of my gamble for the privilege to stand by her.

Also published in Broowaha Magazine