RIGraywolf's blog: "Russ' Writings"

Soldiers arrive upon a front step, Of people whom they may not have met. To look at this family in the eye, Tell them today their soldier died. With the war you may not agree, Regardless this soldier died for you and me. He owed us absolutely nothing, Yet he still gave us his all. All he may get in return, Is perhaps his name on a wall. The conditions he went though, We would consider neglect. So now this soldier is gone, At least give him some respect.

I won't treat you different, Because you're in a chair. What is most important is that, Your kindness, honesty and humor be there. Though your challenges are different, Between me and you. You'll still excel, In everything you do. Just ignore those, who feel the need to stare. For the ones that truly see you, Won't even notice the wheelchair.

T-shirts and blue jeans tossed upon the floor, Neither one knowing who wants who more. She yearns to feel his tender caress, He just wants to get to what's next. She wants to feel his passion and love, He wants nothing to do with the mentioned above. She wants so badly for him to fulfill that need, He just wants to make the score do the deed. She says "I don't think we should", He replies "If you love me you would". So it goes she falls for his trap, Unknowing that he is full of crap. Feeling guilty she gives consent, Getting off he is now content. Grabs his things and heads out the door, Then she hears from him.....nevermore.

This September eleventh will be another year, From when our skies were silent for days. And we became aware of all our fear, As we watched in a disbelieved haze. NYPD and FDNY did everything that they can, We didn't think it could happen here ever. Nothing else mattered as long as you were American, We showed our strength as we banded together. It was a day we had no controls, That day brought us sorrow and regret. Through the loss of so many brave souls, I can tell you "We will never forget".

I know he's watching over you, Just like he always did. You remember all those times, From when you were a kid. Watched you as you rode your bike, He even pushed you on the swing. Watched with pride when you went to Prom, And when on your finger went a wedding ring. I know he watches you even now, Though he seems so far away. Think of him quite often, He hears the sweet things you say.

I am the wolf howling in the night, I am the wolf winning the tough fight. I am the wolf with eyes as cold as steel, I am the wolf Nipping at your heel. I am the wolf The devoted friend, I am the wolf There until the end. I am the wolf taking care of my pack, I am the wolf Never looking back.

I rest my weary head close my eyes and drift off to sleep. Cherishing my slumber for in my dreams we meet. Happiness overcomes me and my heart begins to race. Just as soon as I see your lovely smiling face. The alarm goes off and out of my dream and into my day. Then I'm touched with sadness because in reality you're so far away.

I made someone laugh, I calmed someone's tears. I acted very silly, To subside a child's fears. I held open a door today, For an old couple to pass through. There is no real reason why, This is just what I do. So at the end of the day, After a few have laughed or had fun. If I don't wake tomorrow, I know the job I'm here to do has been done.

The way he treats you, is such a disgrace. Using intimidation, to "put you in your place". You say when he's not drinking that things are just great. Though as I recall, he broke your nose while he was straight. You don't deserve these bruises, punches and slaps. It's time to escape, get away from that crap. You say that you love him, you say that you care. Do you think he loves you, when you're knocked through the air. Maybe you're afraid, of being alone. It's still better, than the "love" that he's shown. He squeezes your throat, as you gasp for a breath. If you don't get out now, he'll be the cause of your death.

I hear the echo of children at play, The sound so happy and cheerful. I enjoy what I hear throughout the day, Though today you can't be too careful. Let your child know you love and care, For they can not be replaced. In a year so many children disappear, And all is left are the memories of their face. Keep your eyes and ears open, Always know where the children be. For I never want this to happen, To neither you nor me.