Starting a Garden

It's more like a plot
In a community garden
But this is the first time ever
That I am attempting this.

I've always loved the concept,
But I'm not a big fan of dirt.
I've planted tomatoes so far,
And I can't wait to watch them grow.

Death of a 19 Year Old

I did not know him, but my sister was friends with him.
I had before met him, and I knew his sister a bit.
Tonight was the viewing.

He was hiking in a place I've been so many times before,
Even when I was a small child.
But he and his friends left the path,
And he fell. 60 feet.

I feel sad for the parents, the sister, and the friends.
For my sister, for mutual friends.
And even as I personally do not closely grieve,
I think of how it wasn't supposed to end this way.

Nightmares

In the last several years I've changed a lot
And worked through so many issues.
But there's still anger inside of me;
I see it when I dream.

It appears in a recurring nightmare
And I really hate what I see.
The details may vary,
But the feelings are the same.

I only wish I could stop them,
But I had another one today.
I really wish I could stop them.
Because I wake up hating myself.

Tragedy

When tragedy strikes
And the world seems dim,
You've got to hug the ones you care about,
Pray like your life depends on it,
Remember that God is in control,
And strive to make tomorrow better.

Volunteering

It's only volunteering
If the person decides to do it
Not for money
Or because one's forced

My parents have always been active in this,
Mostly with the church.
But at home I heard the complaining,
And growing up was forced to endure it.

Now I am an adult
And I guard my time
For it is not theirs
Or anyone else's.

I will volunteer
For what I want to
But if I choose not to
That is my decision
And no one else's.

So no one should push guilt
Or try to talk me into it
Do what you want to do
And I will choose what I do.

It's Good

Sometimes there are just good days.

I Want One

I really want one. Such beautiful creatures!