What you think's impossible for you-
was just a change of mind-set for me,
so empower your way of thinking
to be anything you want to be,
for every negative thought you have
replace it with a good-deed for self,
only you can express the love... – by Michael A Watkins | 7 Views added 5 days ago
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Today someone changed my life-
they cared about me more than self,
they seen me broken and alone
and asked if I needed help,
before I didn't want to try
I felt I couldn't cope,
at every turn I tried and failed
which made me give up hope,
... – by Michael A. Watkins. | 10 Views added 2 months ago
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Everytime you responded first
your safety was jeopardized,
you didn't think about yourself
only saving others lives,
For everytime you made a choice
to do what you had to do,
run into a building or give CPR-
I want you to know, I see you,
I... – by Michael A Watkins | 11 Views added 3 months ago
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Dear Mr. Hurricane
please stay out to sea,
keep all the wind & all the rain
far away from me,
the home they had is there no-more
the foundation is all that's left,
it's hard to keep my spirits high
with misery, loss, and death,
Mother nature... – by Michael A Watkins | 5 Views added 3 months ago
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As day turns to darkest night
My love will never die,
Please look down from heaven above
And touch these tears I cry,
I'm Blessed that I could love you
No matter-Come what may,
That you could love someone like me
Even on my darkest day,
... – by Michael A Watkins | 0 Views added 3 months ago
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Pray for this broken family
to heal and find forgiveness,
the whole world feels your pain-
we ask God to be our witness,
they've taken a man's life
and haven't showed remorse,
they will never break our spirit
with unnecessary use of force,
... – by Michael A Watkins | 3 Views added 3 months ago
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Another year to reach my goals
I'm setting the marker high,
The things I didn't dare to do
I won't be afraid to try,
I'll take my time and focus ahead-
To everything I can achieve,
Everyday I'll live and grow
And stand firm in what I believe,... – by Michael Watkins | 1 View added 4 months ago
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A thousand strokes
of a painters hand
your beauty it'll never find,
But just one look
from a lovers eye
Sees true love of a different kind,
A million stars
with the brightest light
reflects how lovely your glow,
I cannot find words
that... – by Michael Watkins | 0 Views added 4 months ago
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Building trust is complicated
a lifetime of error and trials,
It's filled with pain and inner-joy
and sometimes sadness and smiles,
Trust cannot be bought or sold
instead it must be earned,
the give and take can only be won-
if abused, a... – by Michael Watkins | 0 Views added 4 months ago
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I see you now for what you are
I'm not afraid of you,
confused at first-not anymore
by what you think or do,
your hold on me is broken
for the first time I can think,
I wont let you control my life
It's mine and I'm unique,
my power lies in... – by Michael A Watkins | 77 Views added 1 year ago
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Today started slow for me
my thoughts they weigh me down,
I have to change the mood I'm in-
because in an ocean-world I'll drown,
I think of a happy place or thought
and see my face with a smile,
remember someone needs my love
forever- not just a... – by Michael A Watkins | 35 Views added 1 year ago
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Right after the pandemic
comes the worse thing could happen,
a building filled with our loved ones
all of a sudden just collapsed-in,
Republican Vs Democrat-
a Governor being recalled,
fear of another capital attack
makes a hostage of us all,... – by Michael A. Watkins | 5 Views added 1 year ago
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got Manny and Tatis jr.
cronenworth and Myers,
with the spirit to win games
the whole city's on fire,
I think this is the season
when God answers my prayer,
with a run for the world series
to quiet the naysayer,
the friar-faithful stands as 1... – by Michael A. Watkins | 10 Views added 1 year ago
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One of you can be treated
with a few pills of meds,
the other one is internal
if not treated you could be dead,
if you stub your big toe
or cut your hand with a knife,
it's a few minutes of discomfort
that wont emotionally effect your life,
so hurt... – by Michael A. Watkins | 9 Views added 1 year ago
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Overseas-Mother nature has found enemies
But why, doesn't she know we're all God's children
can't you see,
War is fought behind the desk of the unfriendly
who'll never see the inside of the penitentiary,
When waters washed away tens of thousand
a... – by Michael A. Watkins | 11 Views added 1 year ago
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Someone wants your kindness
a hug, a talk, a smile,
comfort them when times are hard
if only for awhile,
find your inner strength in love
the person that you are,
shine a light for all to see
a single brightest star,
Up's and Down's are part of life... – by Michael A. Watkins | 4 Views added 1 year ago
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I am not the kind to say-
the words " I told you so "
or make a person feel afraid
to let there feelings show,
I am not the kind to blame
when something isn't right,
or turn away a friend in need-
instead help him in his fight,
I am not... – by Michael A. Watkins | 4 Views added 1 year ago
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Please look pass my skin
don't judge by what you see,
use your heart with feeling-
the human-being is me,
I am not the person
that you should hate or fear,
but one who has compassion
to give a listening ear,
call me if you need me
whenever times get... – by Michael A. Watkins | 4 Views added 1 year ago
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I see you now for what you are
and I'm no longer afraid of you,
confused at first but not anymore
by what you think or do,
your hold on me is broken
for the first time I can think,
I wont let you control my life-
It's mine and I'm unique,
my power... – by Michael A. Watkins | 8 Views added 1 year ago
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Shadows of my other life
in my mind to me is real,
the person that I want to be-
I cannot yet reveal,
lost to one, but am I saved-
from shadows of the two,
good and evil-right or wrong
I know not what to do,
one of us is patient-
and careful with... – by Michael A. Watkins | 60 Views added 1 year ago
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The dynamics of a family
should revolve around there trust,
putting all differences aside-
for the greater good-that's Us,
our love cannot be broken
not by anger nor false pride,
but can only be recognized
by true feelings that's inside,
let nothing... – by Michael A. Watkins | 70 Views added 2 years ago
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It started with a smiling face
and eyes that grabbed my soul,
I knew I had to ask your name
but never have I been so bold,
I took a chance and said "Hello"
and offered you my hand,
I asked if you were free for life-
and can I be your man,... – by Michael A. Watkins. | 7 Views added 2 years ago
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People come and go in life-
so focused on their path,
they miss the world around them
and lose what's in their grasp,
blinded by the in's and out's
of life they cant control,
instead of looking inside themselves
and trust what may unfold,
believe a... – by Michael A. Watkins | 12 Views added 2 years ago
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People come and go in life-
so focused on their path,
they miss the world around them
and lose what's in their grasp,
blinded by the in's and out's
of life they cant control,
instead of looking inside themselves
and trust what may unfold,
believe a... – by Michael A. Watkins | 0 Views added 2 years ago
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People come and go in life-
so focused on their path,
they miss the world around them
and lose what's in their grasp,
blinded by the in's and out's
of life they cant control,
instead of looking inside themselves
and trust what may unfold,
believe a... – by Michael A. Watkins | 3 Views added 2 years ago
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A million dancing lights-
reflecting off the ocean's top,
not a cloud up in the sky
it seems the blue will never stop,
the sun will touch your skin
but never burn you with the heat,
a gentle breeze will cool you
and compliment you when they meet,... – by Michael A. Watkins | 7 Views added 2 years ago
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A single breath, A simple touch
could change the way we live,
wear your mask and wash your hands
if that's all that you can give,
50 states and all the world
will bend but never break,
the unity we show today
will tell how strong our faith,
mothers,... – by Michael A. Watkins | 12 Views added 2 years ago
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What matters in life
is different for you and me,
why does the color of my skin
always have to be the key,
judged at first sight-
or looked down-on or denied,
not givin a fair chance
when heaven knows I've tried,
held back for no reason-... – by Michael A. Watkins | 19 Views added 2 years ago
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The way back is hard
but not impossible to find,
a past filled with bad memories
I choose to leave behind,
defined by those mistakes-
all I need is a chance to grow,
better decisions I make today
is the real person you need to know,
a road that's... – by Michael A. Watkins. | 19 Views added 2 years ago
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The world can be a better place
if kindness was the key,
fill a heart with love and joy
and watch and you will see,
share a smile with passer's by
and look how they react,
what you give is what you get-
trust me, that's a fact,
people sacrifice... – by Michael A. Watkins | 27 Views added 2 years ago
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