The Demon Inside of Me

I’m fighting a demon
that lives inside of me.
He scratches and claws,
trying so hard to be free.

I must keep on my toes
and not give in to his tricks,
but he’s so crafty and sly
and his talk is so slick!

He tries to take over my life
and lead me astray.
He makes me lose focus
throughout the night and day.

I’m fighting hard
and trying to be brave,
but the demon inside me
just doesn’t behave.

But today is a new day,
and now I’m much wiser than he.
With God’s help I’ll chase away
the demon who lives inside of me.

In the Middle

I’m caught in the middle
between the two of you.
Whom do I side with?
What should I do?

I try to remain neutral
and keep my thoughts deep inside,
but my impulsiveness gives way
and my feelings I cannot hide.

Then I begin to question
whether I said something wrong.
Did I choose the wrong words?
Did I ramble on too long?

I guess I’ll find out tomorrow
when I meet you one on one.
Did I get my point across
by the things I’ve said and done?

But I only have to answer
to my Maker up above.
Please Lord curb my tongue
where I won’t hurt the ones I love.

The Great White Hunter

Chloe loves to catch little lizards
and bring them into the house.
I guess we’re really quite lucky!
It could be a little brown mouse!

She waits patiently until she spots one
and then nimbly goes in for the pounce.
She has eyes as sharp as an eagle
and can quickly spring up with a bounce.

The patio is her special haven.
She can’t wait 'til she gets outside.
But when the heat or rain appears,
she comes in with a graceful stride.

She naps and counts the minutes
as they slowly tick by.
She hears the lizards calling her
“Yoo-hoo Chloe!” the lizards cry.

The Snowball Effect

Harsh words spoken in haste
Absorbed and ingested
Unknowingly deep down inside
Eating at your soul
The hurt festers and spills
Erupting once again
To an unknown recipient
The sting of remembered pain
Grows unsuspectingly
Just below the surface
Hidden feelings waiting to erupt
A never ending cycle.

A Morning Walk on the Beach

A morning walk on the beach,
so many things to see.
Sea gulls, iridescent shells, and
gentle waves reaching to my knees.

A morning walk on the beach
so many things to hear.
The roaring tide, endless chatter, and
children squealing out in fear.

A morning walk on the beach,
so many things to feel.
The cool damp sand and water with
seaweed nipping at my heel.

A morning walk on the beach,
so many things to taste.
Salty water on my tongue and
a cold beer to drink with haste.

A morning walk on the beach.
so many things to smell,
pina colada suntan oil and
hot pizza waiting to sell.

A morning walk on the beach,
All my senses take it in.
What a miracle before me!
I feel so fortunate to see it again.

Missed Opportunity

A missed opportunity
that happended many years ago.
He should have asked that girl out.
Why he didn't, he'll never know.

A missed opportunity
that happened just last May.
An apology was needed,
but she didn't know what to say.

A missed opportunity
that happened just the other day.
He should have lent the lady a hand,
but instead he chose to walk away.

A missed opportunity
that happened just last hour.
She kept her eyes looking down and
missed the rainbow before the shower.

A missed opportunity
that happened a few minutes past.
I should have said I love you,
but mistakenly let that moment pass.

Restless Nights

I finish reading
and turn off the light.
I close my eyes and
say my prayers for the night.

But then I toss and turn
listening to the noisy clock.
I can't get to sleep at all
But Joe’s sleeping like a rock!

I try counting sheep
and get to thirty two.
But then I get bored with that,
what else is there to do?

I shut my eyes real tight
and try not to think.
I concentrate long and hard,
but I still can't sleep a wink!

Next I count my blessings,
and even though my list is long
this doesn't help me at all.
I wonder what I did wrong.

I haven’t had any coffee or
soft drinks with caffeine.
Could it be the sugar-free chocolate
that I was sneaking in between?

I decide I’ll just get up.
I can’t get to sleep anyway.
But gosh it’s only three o’clock,
that’s really early to start my day!

I brew myself a pot of tea
and get something to eat.
I give Chloe a hug and Buster a rub
Sometimes getting up early can really be a treat!