Things we take for granted

We breathe without thinking about it, someone with bronchitis or asthma may not take that for granted.

We drink when we're thirsty, people without running water would think twice about where to get their next drink of water.

We walk to and from work, someone without a job or legs for that matter wouldn't take either for granted.

I could go on and on about things we do every single day without a second thought, but I can't, for the life of me, see how anyone who found their true love can take spending time with them for granted. No matter how long you've lived together, no matter how mundane the things you do together, meet them and treat them everytime you see them like you've been apart for an eternity. Never take them for granted ever. God forbid you should come to face a terrible reality without them, all those moments together you didn't fully appreciate will be your greatest regret.

It sounds cheesy but I don't care, cherish every single moment together, I fully intend to.

Connection?

Strangely enough this is the same day her flight leaves :'(

Spring Sun Pleeeaaassseeee!!!!

For a friend I have neglected as of late

I'll be here for you every day.
When you need me, I'll be here.
When you don't need me I'll still be here.
A shoulder to cry on, a friend to lean on.
When you need a person to talk to
I'll be here to comfort you,
and to hold your falling tears.
I'll be here, and I'll be there.
Waiting, hoping, that you'll come.

After You

I never want to write this entry, for as long as we both shall live.

With You

There's lots of things
With which I'm blessed,
Tho' my life's been both Sunny and Blue,
But of all my blessings,
This one's the best:
To have a friend like you.

In times of trouble
Friends will say,
"Just ask... I'll help you through it."
But you don't wait for me to ask,
You just get up
And you do it!

And I can think
Of nothing in life
That I could more wisely do,
Than know a friend,
And be a friend,
And love a friend... like you.

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Maybe she believes me, maybe not
Maybe I can marry her, maybe not

Maybe the wind on the prairie
The wind on the sea, maybe
Somebody, somewhere, maybe can tell

She will lay her head on my shoulder
And when I ask her she will say yes,
Maybe.

She Did!

Before You

Lovers, forget your love
And list to the love of these
She a window flower
And he a winter breeze

When the frosty window veil
Was melted down at noon,
And the caged yellow bird
Hung over her in tune

He marked her through the pane
He could not help but mark
And only passed her by
To come again at dark

He was a winter wind
Concerned with ice and snow
Dead weeds and unmated birds
And little of love could know

But he sighed upon the sill
He gave the sash a shake
As witness all within
Who lay that night awake

Perchance he half prevailed
To win her for the flight
From the firelit looking-glass
And warm stove-window light

But the flower leaned aside
And thought of naught to say
And morning found the breeze
A hundred miles away

Autumn in Love

I wish I could erase my memory of all the bad things I've seen and read, and keep the memories of love and bliss alone.

Feeling Dirty

It's been a long time since I've posted anything, lots of work (but I guess nothing new there). I've been reading the news as of late, more than usual that is, and not from your usual mainstream sources. It's amazing how much they ignore or omit from their reports. Between prisoner abuse stories, arbitrary detention, and the slaughter of innocent civillians, I feel dirty because what taxes I do pay help in perpetuating those atrocities. I want to finish my time in this country as soon as possible and leave. I feel dirty just being here, and I'm not a citizen. I wonder how they can live with what their countrymen perpetrate in their names. The saying is true "ignorance is bliss", someday they will wake up, or at least I hope they will, but I'm afraid it will be too late to redeem themselves.

I wonder what some will say when faced with God come judgement day and they are asked WHY?

A good friend returns

Welcome back, you've been dearly missed. With the current craziness I wish I could be there for when you come back, but alas I cannot. Soon Inshallah. Arrive safely.

Simpler times...