As this year comes to an end I am left wondering where the time has gone. It seems as I get older, time just seems to blend together. I never quite figured out why everyone always said enjoy your time while you still remember the days, but now it is crystal clear. As I sit… [Continue Reading]
When children pay parents’ consequences
12/31/2009 By 2 Comments
Today I read an article on NPR about a young man who finished high school, had an interest in music, played saxophone, and was looking to pursue a college education. This student was trapped in a dead end situation because he and his parents were undocumented; they came from Mexico to the United States on… [Continue Reading]
What would you do?
12/31/2009 By Leave a Comment
You’re in a plane at 35,000 feet above sea level traveling at over 500 miles per hour to some far away destination for some rest and relaxation. You’re listening to your MP3 with your eyes closed, swaying your head back and forth, up and down. You stare at your watch every five minutes, and wondering… [Continue Reading]
My "Poets of 2009"
12/31/2009 By 6 Comments
Poetry: speaks, moves & inspires. To be a poet, is to leave your mark on this world one letter at a time. It is the ability to freeze frame life and capture the moments with words. It is the ability to express an emotion with the flow of your syntax. To be a poet is to possess a… [Continue Reading]