Through My Lens

Inside each of us there is more than eyes can see, Once we spark our flame of desire,
we ignite our spirit and we become who we are destined to be.
Along the way temptation seeks to silence our inner voice,
Let the chatter of courage  guide our spirit to the unpopular choice.
These choices have built the character of our soul
when our spirit departs our body it is then we become whole.

Dreams

As I laid my tired body
down in bed to fall asleep,
scattered images started to unfold
as special thoughts of you started to creep.

Oh, how I wished I were back
in your Life once again,
sharing those special moments
we had when you were my closest friend.

A smile came across my face
just thinking of those special times,
my thoughts were deep until the
phone rang it’s forgotten chime.

It was you that called and when
you spoke my pulse started to race,
you said our absence has been too long
meet me at our special place.

As I waited for your lovely
body to walk though my door,
I made a vow never to let you go
and always love you even more.

The door started to open as
your glistening smile entered through,
my heart skipped it’s beat
as you looked at me and said “I Love You”.

We raced with open arms to each other
as our love burst at the seams,
but before we could touch
the alarm rang, it was all a dream.

All alone I felt as a pillow
in my arms just laid,
disappointment entered the blood
as the vision of you started to fade.

For now, that is all
that I have to hold,
but at least I have my thoughts
and with that they never grow old.

As I laid my body down again
a smile entered my face,
wide awake I shall begin my day
and your memories will never be erased.

-Robert Louis Vanelli

The Chosen Family

Friends may come and go
but family is here to stay,
you can see your friends when the sky is blue
but where do they go when the sky turns grey?

Traveling down your troublesome road
you feel alone and afraid,
your friends seem to have taken a different path
but your family is in front of you showing you the way.

When the road of Life takes a turn
for the worst and trouble is abound,
you stop your journey, as you whimper
you fall to the ground.

You look for help and your
friends have turned and walked away,
it is then your family appears
to show you the proper way.

With a vote of confidence
and a sincere pat on the back,
you smile again as you
continue your journey without slack.

It is then you realize that family
will always be there in the end,
family doesn’t mean only by blood
but chosen family that are close friends.

-Robert Louis Vanelli

Once a Champ

As the lights start to dim
curiosity fills the air,
the room develops a low rumble
as a young man appears.

His determined face hides the
fear he feels inside,
so many people watching
so many people with critical eyes.

His performance shocks the crowd
as he takes the champion down,
a new champion is born
a new champion holds the crown.

As the old champion passes his title
he feels like he’s lost his best friend,
the crowd always demanded more
and when he failed, their clapping came to an end.

The old champion realized that the
new will give the crowd their demands,
but such as Life the cycle must always be
and crowns will continue to change hands.
- Robert Louis Vanelli