Trees

I see relationships as
a snapshot of a
particular moment with particular
people who through some
miracle of place and
time were at the
right moment I don’t
believe that they were
meant to last forever
Relationships are seasonal things
if one were to
think of one’s life
as that of trees

Life

And as I watch
The eastern horizon lighten
While sleepily scoop pour
And percolate the coffee
In this moment of
Dawn I am reminded
What life really means
It’s the little things
All the little things
Like sunrise and coffee
And kissing you awake
That makes my life
To me worth living

HappyBirthdayRick❤️

And on this day 
One day before me
There you were born
Being first you paved
The way for me
And as best friends
And like a frame
You surrounded my craziness
With home and friendship
Giving me the chance
To whimper and bark
Somewhere in the middle
Of the Midwest somewhere
Tackle boxes are made
You set out first
Knowing I would follow
Tomorrow souls do dream
Before they are born
And we did dream
Of being friends forever
Happiest of birthdays Rick

JuiceTheOrange

I don’t dismiss the 
Past for life is
Like a bag of
Oranges and each experience
But one single fruit
I learn what I
Need to learn and
Carry its wisdom with
I juice the orange
Leaving behind the pulp

Success

Success is measured by doing the best that you can with what you have. It’s not about being better than anyone. It’s about being better than yourself.