Outside, Under the Sky

Outside Under the sky I see the rain falling In the night Falling Shimmering Pierced by a light Above my head Falling Glimmering Gently washing my face Washing it of every trace Of frustration And discouragement Falling Wet and cool Refreshing I lift my head I lift my hands In the night To catch the rain Within in my sight Falling Like tiny diamonds Presents to my soul Filling me with peace And making me whole Falling Swirling Tickling my skin In the darkness of...

Our Children

There is no army without formal training, Equipment, or plan for implementing. Instead, each soldier knows how to fight With his weapons in hand, his goal in sight. Our children are the same; they rely on you and me. Let’s not send them out as guppies into the sea. The sharks have teeth and they sure can bite. The darkness wages war against the light. Our weapons are not guns, fists, or knives. They are not for destruction, but are to save lives. Our weapons...