I wrote this poem with a very special mother in my mind.

A Mother's Love

Losing a child
is torturous pain
Where nothing,
can comfort that mother

She's wanting and needing,
her child back again
That child can't,
be replaced by another.

The truth is that child,
is part of her being
Part of her body, and soul
And if by chance,
that child's taken away
A mother...

The greatest achievement is selflessness.
The greatest worth is self-mastery.
The greatest quality is seeking to serve others.
The greatest precept is continual awareness.
The greatest medicine is the emptiness of everything.
The greatest action is not conforming with the worlds ways.
The greatest magic is transmuting the passions.
The greatest generosity is non-attachment.
The greatest goodness is a peaceful mind.
The greatest patience...

Here is to you,
your the best Fr. Joe,
We tried so hard to keep you,
Didn't want you to go

We're so hurt and upset,
that your life, reached it's end,
So much more than our pastor,
your our angel, and friend

We know that GOD needs you,
and HE'S called you above
It's so sad for us all,
cause we'll all miss your love

We are grateful that all
of your sickness, is gone,
It's...

Dear GOD, please hear my prayer,
Take all of these addicts under your care
Show them your peace and serenity
Because trusting in You Lord
Will set them all free

Help the addict who has lost his way
Give him the courage to get through the day
Without the use of hard drugs and booze
I'm hoping that You'll be the comfort they choose

Guide all of these addicts to recovery
Comfort their families for they aren't free...

There are troubled times, when life's just so hard.
It's in times like that, you should turn to GOD.

There are times when hurt, brings you to your knees,
God says, I'm right here, cast your cares on me.

Sometimes we have to wait, and it seems so long
GOD has his reasons, He will make you strong

When all the people around you, just don't understand.
GOD knows your heart, He says take my hand.

So if you feel alone,...