Category: Poems

At the end of this post is a special poem inspired by my mother. My mother has always loved flowers. When I was around seven, I went in our backyard and picked a flower to give her. I came in with a big smile and handed it to her. Her face lit up as she [...]

Our lives, good or bad, have been shaped by past events. I have been blessed with loving parents, great siblings and a wonderful son. The day my parents chose to be one, they unselfishly committed to share their endless love  with their children. They sacrificed their needs and wants for ours. They taught us the [...]

A poem inspired by the life of my older brother Tony Vanelli

When times are tough and disappointments get me down, I can see your shadow next to me reaching out before I touch the ground. As a thank you is about to be said you disappear without a trace, you never look for glory or fame just a simple smile filling my face. You are my [...]

I wonder what the angels think as they gaze from heaven above, their hard work known as Destiny brought us together and filled our lives with love. It wasn’t an easy task for them to accomplish what they have done, miles apart we had lived before our paths would cross and become one. When we [...]

Through my lens I strive to see a perfect world the way I want it to be I share this gift for others to find treasured moments captured eternally in time Time moves fast but my shutter makes it slow I seized the miracle of birth And watched it grow As age sets in life [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]