Christmas is the time of the year

lies the remains of courageand bravery of those who triedto conquer its mighty waters.Their stories have passed into legendsand they became heroes of their day.Constantly more stories surfaceof their bravery against the odds.Inspiring new bold adventurersto follow in their footstepstrying to conquer naturewhere the raging waters flow.8 April 2016

in the darkness of its depthsand men being men have divedbeneath the waves in iron coffins.Some have gone thereto fight an unseen war on passing ships,while others have divedto depths for exploration.No matter what they did,at times their machinesbecame iron coffinto entomb them on the oceans floors.Each who sails beneath the wavesholds their breath for…

against its swath to fall.Reasoning takes flightwhen love comes to call,with lowered defencesit scales our castle wall.Resistance is hopelesswhen cupid’s arrow has struck.We just fall in lineand pray to lady luckthat this love callinghas no spattering of painthat only joys of happinessit will bring again and again.16 July 2008

whenever we feel pain.It drags us from the depths of sorrowtime and time again.It tells us we are worthywhen we don’t think we are.It gives us the courageto carry onwhen we think all is lost.It surrounds us with lovewhen all we have is despair,a heart filled withtender loving care.30 June 2008

when people see me anywhere.The hand that steadies mewhen storm clouds appear.The hand that wipes awaythe tears I want to hide.The hand I holdis the hand of lovetender soft and warm.The hand that mendsand helps time healany wanton sore.The hand that comfortswhen tragedies come to pass.The hand I holdis the hand of loveand will be…

They say look what you have accomplished.My answer to that isI served my apprenticeshipand what I have is for years of dedication,starving my self of pleasuresof which others have enjoyed.My blood, sweat and tearshave gone into what I’ve done.The fruits of my laboursare now beginning to show,but I am not famous,at least of all to…