Category: Poems

Cloud in My Hand – A Poem

I can feel the storm gathering within me, an unexplained torrent of emotion that has no name or cause. It builds within me the whole day, begging for release. It has become too big for my body to hold and I watch as white… Continue Reading “Cloud in My Hand – A Poem”

We Can Become – A Poem

A year ago, you asked me to be your Husband. A year ago, you gave me your heart and I gave you mine when I said yes. A year ago, you asked me to build a life with you, to build a pathway towards… Continue Reading “We Can Become – A Poem”

When I Was Diagnosed/What I Didn’t Know – A Poem

When I was diagnosed, I thought my life was over. What I didn’t know was that it was just beginning. When I was diagnosed, I wanted to give up, to let the darkness claim me. What I didn’t know was that my light would… Continue Reading “When I Was Diagnosed/What I Didn’t Know – A Poem”

Pathway to Myself – A Poem

I’m walking along my path. It is made of white sandstone and as the sun moves over its surface, there is an answering shine from the sand, as if the sun has passed over flecks of sand that are made of diamonds. I can… Continue Reading “Pathway to Myself – A Poem”

Capturing the Sun – A Poem

  I’ve been trying for a long time to find the words. It’s not enough to say I’m merely grateful for you, not nearly enough. You not only make my life better, you make me a better man. When we first met, my life… Continue Reading “Capturing the Sun – A Poem”