What A Joy

It's been several months since I've written in my blog.  I am here in Brasilia, Brazil after spending time with family, and friends back home in New York.   My most highlighted moment of being back in the U.S. was having the chance to visit Napa Valley in California.  I always wanted to visit, to see the beauty of the earth, and land.  To smell the air, feel the warmth of the sun on my face, and you know what?  It was all that, and some.  I drank wine all afternoon, a few sips here, a few sip there, and just a bit more.  So whatever you desire to do in life, where ever you dream to go...just do it.  Plan your time and  prepare, save money, and enjoy each moment, with the joy and love of Life.  Stop saying maybe next year or next time, we know the saying.."tomorrow is not promised", and this is so so true.  Don't take time for granted.  Embrace it, and enhance each moment with what makes you happy.

Another moment I'm so looking forward to is reciting at the 235th Marine Corp Ball this year on November 5, 2010.  The thought of this event and my participation bring me so much joy.  I have attended several Marine Ball's; but I have never recited my own work, so this will be a first for me, and for many of the people who know me; but don't know me as a writer, poet, or lyricist.  So you my audience will get the chance to read this poem and send back your comments.  I want to know what you like about the poem, and how it touched you.  I hope it brings you joy.

“I Sing, therefore I’m Free”


I sing, therefore I’m Free
for liberty, for you, for me
To say the things we mean
with honesty, We fight
for humanity-We, the People
from all walks of life, sing,
live, love, protect,
and share for the children
not to despair, our generation,
our Legacy

For freedom, we shed our
blood , blood of our ancestors
who laid the foundation of this being
I Sing, therefore I’m Free
Come walk with me, as We Salute
Those before us, we salute the blood
shed, so we can sing,
I sing, therefore I’m Free