it's been quiet

it's been quiet
that's for sure
doing what I want
has been the allure

they'll all be home soon
I know I'll be glad
cuz when they're gone too long
I get sad

failure

setting back
in a hole
one step forward
three steps back

never enough
always failing
cannot get up
or stay on track

when will it end
will it ever be right
will there ever be time
to receive some slack

getting stronger

getting stronger
staying well
improving times
these things tell
me the progress
that I actually make
and hope to improve-
just what will it take
to actually compete
to find a place
in one of the top ranks
in a future race

giving up

why is each day
so very hard

seems like it will
never ease up

every moment goes by
leaving me charred

and I can only think
about giving up

thing of the past

A thing of the past
Where did it go?
I thought it would last
Now I just don't know

How could it change
When it meant so much
Why such a range
Why lost touch?

Where has it gone?
Is it still there?
Will it ever dawn
and be reborn here?

I need a nap

never enough rest
can never feel my best
lately my only request
is some energy, some zest
my nearly daily quest-
a nap before my head hits my chest

old photos

going through old photos
and what do you know

reminiscing past days
and remembering old ways

fun looking back, seeing old friends
bringing lots of memories and grins

I haven't cried yet, which I know won't last
cause I always tear up at pictures of the past