Sober Thoughts 

All my mind can see is your face Burning into eternity as our souls lock into something deeper than love I live in the past Mine and yours  They haunt me Even though your hand reached through the vast darkness rescuing my heart I’m still stuck in  caverns of despair and melancholy  A darkness as…

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My temple 

My fingers walked silently up your thighsYour body tremblingYour breath falling shallows  Your heart wide open to mine as we find all lengths of eternity in each other Music from the wind whispering through the trees as I worship in the temple of your body   

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My glass is almost empty So is the bottle for that matter Why did you come home? Did you think we needed you after all this time? Once in my life I thought I needed you Once I thought I couldn’t get by without you How could I deboned on you when you couldn’t get…

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Something blue…

I feel cheatedAlmost deceived  As I walk through a valley watching all of the dreams of the person I thought you were That I thought we could be You’ll never dance with me For me Like you did for so many others I’m safe I’m comfortable  I’ve become boring even to my own fucking life…

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#HappyHolidays

Over the past twenty some odd years as a photographer I’ve had the pleasure of capturing precious moments in so many lives from so many faiths. Whatever you’re celebrating this year stay happy and safe. Keep love and compassion on your mind. Spread joy with your smile everywhere you go. From my heart to all…

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Should I jump in?

Falling away from you Slowly  I reach out wanting to hold you You don’t even fucking see me That shows my true worth What do you really think of me? Do you even think about me? All I needed was your touch Your arms holding me tight What I got was a cold shoulder Now…

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#memories #tbt

#tbt In my past I was guilty of collecting things rather than memories. I’ve travelled to some incredible places, I’ve met some incredible people, and done some pretty interesting things. The one thing I needed more of were memories like the one in the image. My boys and I out on an adventure.  The amazing…

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