If you'er alive
you live
If you live
you can love and forgive
Love isn't guaranteed
only your need
Good luck and God's speed
Love may or may not be returned
but it must be earned
Along the way the ins and outs
will be learned
Coping mechanisms are
already installed
guaranteed to function
if you call
Some get down and pray
it doesn't guarantee a better day
The guarantee comes in
the less you pay
All evil will not stay
It's guaranteed that you will not
frown all the time
some joy is guaranteed to sublime
If you're already out of the womb
you're guaranteed to be
out of the tomb
You're guaranteed the last breath
you take in
no matter how much you sin
'Better Without You'is a compelling narrative that explores the complexities of an affair, hidden secrets, and abuse. It also highlights a daughter's heartfelt journey as she cares for her mother who is battling dementia.
The deep-dive literary meditations presented as stories, poems, and essays in The American Poet Who Went Home Again, A Mosaic of My Soul at Work, have captivated and inspired readers ever since its first paperback publication in 2008.