Poems for my Daughter

These two pieces are both dedicated to my daughter, and first born, Lorelai. The first, I wrote just days after she was born. The emotions were still running pretty high. Understandably so for a first time parent! The second poem (beneath the photo), I wrote near her first birthday. In my opinion, you learn more about yourself, about life and about love in the first year of being a parent than you do the rest of your entire life. The photograph is one I snapped of her, also around her first birthday. She's the best thing that could ever happen to a guy!

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Amazing Change

It’s amazing how my life changed

On the day that we finally met

It’s amazing how my life changed

With your first gasp of a breath

Amazing, yet purely simple

Because it was instant love

It’s something that you feel

From your own flesh and blood

It’s amazing how my life changed

As your unfocused eyes opened

It’s amazing how my life changed

The exact way that I was hoping

Amazing, yet purely simple

Because of your loving stare

You connected with my soul

Driving me straight into tears

It’s amazing how my life changed

When my ears caught your cry

It’s amazing how my life changed

At the site of your bright smile

Amazing, yet purely simple

Because of your lovable face

And the uncontrollable desire

For the way your kisses taste

It’s amazing how my life changed

Holding your warmth in my arms

It’s amazing how my life changed

When you melted my cold heart

Amazing, yet purely simple

Because it was meant to be

It’s what I’ve been longing for

Being your father is my destiny

Amazing Year

It’s been an amazing year

Watching you grow

And learning new things

That you’ll forever know

Like how to throw a fit

And how to laugh and giggle

And how it felt

To have your first tickle

Your first crawls, your first steps

Your first taste of real food

And the way your attitude gets

With each changing mood

I’ll never forget

How much you loved your books

Or when I told you NO

And got the cutest sad looks

For a first time parent

I hope I did everything right

As I tuck you in

For the 365^th night

It’s been an amazing year

Watching you grow

And learning new things

That I’ll forever know

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Pickin' Winter Flowers

This is one I came up with yesterday afternoon while snapping some frozen photos. I started putting the rhymes together as I took the shot below. The temperature was below zero but it was a beautiful day here in Michigan!

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Pickin’ winter flowers

It’s cold but it is nice

Pickin’ winter flowers

Beauty forms from ice

Pickin’ winter flowers

Jagged and crystal clear

Pickin’ winter flowers

As they appear in thin air

Pickin’ winter flowers

Sparkling in the sun

Pickin’ winter flowers

It’s tons of frozen fun

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Secret Admirer Greeting for Valentine's Day

Are you madly and deeply in love with somebody this Valentine's Day that doesn't even know it? Have you been trying to find a way to finally tell that person how you feel, but with no luck? If the answer to these questions is yes, then I have the perfect way for you to finally let them in on your big secret. Please feel free to share my newest greeting with that magical person of your dreams! Happy Valentine's Day and go get em!!!

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Proposal Greeting

Are you thinking about proposing to your significant other this Valentine's Day, but still haven't thought of a way to do it? Well, maybe this will help you. This is a wedding proposal greeting I came up with-specially for this, the most romantic of holidays. Feel free to save it, share it or use it however else you please. Good luck and Happy Valentine's Day!!!

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With You (For my all-time Valentine)

This is a piece I wrote for my wife and Valentine-for life, Ashley. I thought posting one for her would be a good way to kick of this week of love, leading up to the most romantic day of the year.  

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With You

Blazing summer nights

Snuggled up with you

That’s-where-I-wanna-be

Passion flaming hot

At our secluded lakeside spot

Just-doing-what-we-do

I still love you as much now

As I did back at our start

And-may-be-a-lit-tle-more

There is no one else for me

You’re the only girl I see

So-for-get-all-of-your-doubt

Let’s-show-them-what-loves-about

Colorful autumn nights

Snuggled up with you

That’s-where-I-wanna-be

Fires burning hot

It’s your touch that hits the spot

Just-doing-what-we-do

I still love you as much now

As I did back at our start

And-may-be-a-lit-tle-more

There is no one else for me

You’re the only girl I see

So-for-get-all-of-your-doubt

Let’s-show-them-what-loves-about

Cold winter nights

Snuggled up with you

That’s-where-I-wanna-be

Bodies steaming hot

Blankets pulled around the spot

Just-doing-what-we-do

I still love you as much now

As I did back at our start

And-may-be-a-lit-tle-more

There is no one else for me

You’re the only girl I see

So-for-get-all-of-your-doubt

Let’s-show-them-what-loves-about

Stormy spring nights

Snuggled up with you

That’s-where-I-wanna-be

Lightning flashing hot

Roars of thunder from our spot

Just-doing-what-we-do

I still love you as much now

As I did back at our start

And-may-be-a-lit-tle-more

There is no one else for me

You’re the only girl I see

So-for-get-all-of-your-doubt

Let’s-show-them-what-loves-about

Yes-for-get-all-of-your-doubt

Let’s-show-them-what-loves-about

Just-for-get-all-of-your-doubt

We’ll-show-them-what-loves-about

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If you've been with somebody for a decade-or longer, you know that sometimes in the relationship, it isn't as hot and steamy as it was in the very beginning-not as passionate as it was at first. Sometimes, there are doubts, fears and other concerns about the love and affection being shown or just about the whole relationship in general. When I wrote this, I wanted to express to my wife that she was-and still is the only woman for me. No matter what situations we're faced with-no matter what day of the year it is, she will always be my one true love and my one true Valentine. Plus, chicks dig when you write stuff for them! 

I wrote this one in kind of a lyrical form. I'm hoping to one day put music to some of my writings. Not necessarily this one, but if my brother-in-laws, Apollo's Din ever want to expand the style of music they play, I have some stuff for them... 

Anyway, Happy Valentine's Day to my wife, Ashley. And Happy Valentine's Day to all you beautiful lovers out there. I hope Cupid is very kind to each and every one of you on this upcoming, and magical February 14th of 2015.  

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Lights Out, Game Time (Special Super Bowl Post)

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Ok, so technically speaking, this piece isn't about the Super Bowl. Instead, it's a poem about my high school football team, the Montrose Rams and how we use to prepare for each game we played. And just to brag a little bit, I should mention that we did, in fact win the Michigan-Division 5 State Championship my senior year, back in 2002 (shout out to the Class of 2003). Now, although this was just our specific way of getting ready for each game, all athletes and all teams have their own ways to prepare each week. So, I figured most competitors-on some level-especially those preparing to play tonight in the biggest game of the year would and could relate to this writing on some level. Hope you enjoyed it and Happy Super Bowl Sunday to all!!!

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Veterans Day Greeting

To America's Most Heroic Men and Women

The heart of our great country,

beats from within your chest.

Your bravery and service deserves much acknowledgment.

It’s a part of history that shall never be forgotten.

You suffered and struggled

so that many would never feel the same pain.

Our success and freedoms

were made possible because of you.

For your commitment, dedication and sacrifice,

I simply and respectfully say,

Thank you.

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This is a greeting I wrote a few years back to honor all of our service men and women from past, present and future. I hope to someday get it on an actual greeting card. I was in a greeting card stage when this particular one was concocted. If you are a Veteran...I thank you!