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Old worn and broken
Words carved in stone
Martins music like words spoken
In a group yet still alone

Graves of silent slumber
A cemetery guards ones laid to rest
We can not help but sit in wonder
What these folks were like prior death

The wind catches dried leaves
A whisper all of its own
Birds sing to the world in trees
Old graves are loved ones homes

Our visit here was observed
So much to stop and think about
Many untold stories no longer heard
Learning about history throughout

Old Hurt

It happened long ago
A dark secret with sorrow
Harsh words tossed about
Echoes in my head sprout
Words hurt worse than a slap
In shadows forever trapped
Next to me came more pain
What he did was insane
My body is mine, to be left alone
Sad thing is I couldn’t even run home
Make it all go away so I can rest
Let me get this off my chest

Rain Storm
2-21-04

A Friend

Forever cares

Makes you laugh

Helps you cry

Stands by your side

Day or night

Lends a hand

Asks for nothing

Reminisces together

Keeps in touch

Worries with concern

Values companionship

Helps you smile

Always there

After

When someone you love passes away,
what do you do after?
A time to recollect memories good and bad,
civilization goes on even after.
Tears fall, hearts sadden, searching for answers,
always a piece missing after.
Life stops for no one with it’s so many turns,
this world hangs on even after.
My children ask why their uncle died,
I have no answer after.
They do not have a clear discerning of death,
even with any explanation after.
Much pain for a father having to bury his son,
it builds anger inside long after.
Brothers, sisters, and family all try and mend,
It is never any fun after.

Dedicated to Jason Hewins who died 11/15/2003
Uncle to my children, forever friend of mine.

Christmas Time

Red’s and greens, glittery silver and gold
All so pretty, eye-catching to young or old
Stores acquire crowds, and trees are adorned
People rushing to finish their list’s all tattered and torn
Christmas you may have guessed, is my favorite you see
Making family and friends sing out in smiles of glee
Yes it’s a lot of work with plenty to do
But much fun can be found if you have half a clue
Picking the right present shows how much you care
What a perfect time to give not receive as you share
Baking the cookies and making goodies to eat
The taste of moms home cooking ya just can’t beat
My beloved time is early on that special day
Our kids jump out of bed to see what Santa let stay
All eyes are wide with hope of each gift around
Just in that happiness is where my joy is found
It’s such a short Holiday only one day a year
Now I say Merry Christmas to those far and near

Turkey Time

Everyone I know
likes to eat.
Somethin’ good,
somethin’ sweet.
Then comes November
the end of our year.
It’s turkey time,
let’s shout and cheer!
Corn and ‘taters,
breads all home made.
Stuffing and pies
for a million bucks ya won’t trade.
Gathered all around
as we sit and give thanks.
For all that we have
this can’t be out ranked.
Scrumptious smells
from each and every dish.
I’m so glad it’s turkey time
so we can eat like this!

Unsure

never enough time
always a dollar short
bills are over due
bad prevails good
shade cast on my heart
crowds make me sick
children to feed
van’s broke down again
life for some is short
others it drags on
am I missing something
what it is, I can’t perceive
to many have it first-rate
not seeing others grieve
most just don’t care
I give what I can
but its never enough
are there any answers
is there a God we can trust

Rain Storm
4/30/04

Mother’s Love

There is a love like no other,
That is the love of a mother.
A bond that began before birth,
Yet never ends at death or worse.
Children don’t always do what moms like,
Even so, a place in her heart is locked tight.
Forever strong and always true,
A mothers Love gets us through.
She was there for us all our lives,
Watching and waiting, helping us survive.
Through tears of sadness and even joy,
No matter if her child is girl or boy.
Now I say thank you to my mom,
For all you’ve done and then some.

Rain Storm
9/17/2003

To my mom Marie

Make me cry

With your words on life

-Make me cry-

They cut like a dull knife

-Make me cry-

Sink into my soul so deep

-Make me cry-

For 1 word I bleed a week

-Make me cry-

Do you see my tears

-Make me cry-

Your setting in me fear

-Make me cry-

This life I am in

-Make me cry-

No matter what I can’t win

-Make me cry-

Rain Storm
On domestic abuse
2-24-2004

America!

Americans we are and always will be.
Living day to day, some serving our Country.
When a Nation needs help we heed their call.
Raising them back up and rebuilding their fall.
Strange why man would feel the need to kill.
Just thinking of it makes others feel ill.
This is our Country, United we Stand.
Still we had to send troops to fight in sand.
Living off limited supplies in their packs.
Waiting for the next victim to be attacked.
Far away from home in tents they abide.
Over here we are just happy most stay alive.
Moms and dads, brothers and sisters,
All servings the USA, swiping through like twisters.
Those who have fought for us yet died,
We’ll never forget you and know that we’ve cried.
Here in this great Country we call home.
America the beautiful remember your not alone!
In our thoughts even in many prayers.
Awaiting for your return in families and pairs.
But until all are back in America with us,
The T.V. people update and in God we trust.
For freedom we set out to obtain,
Respect and pride we all as a Country gain.

Rain of Love

Catch me dearest
I’m falling for you
Your love swept over me
Like a shower of rain
Soaked through to my soul
Washing away much pain
Bathe me with affection
Something I’ve never known
My hearts yours for the taking
Be a shelter from the cold
Create a bond together
One that lasts even forever
In a rain of love

Rain Storm
9-10-05

"Peter Jackson's The Hobbit" - Academy Award-winning filmmaker Peter Jackson; Harry Sloan, Chairman and CEO, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM); Bob Shaye and Michael Lynne, Co-Chairmen and Co-CEOs of New Line Cinema have jointly announced that they have entered into the following series of agreements:

J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit" is back on track and headed to the big screen.

New Line and Peter Jackson have resolved their differences over the filmmaker's profit participation in the $3 billion-grossing Lord of the Rings trilogy, paving the way for a two-film adaptation of Tolkien's children's masterpiece, "The Hobbit."

New Line and MGM, which holds "The Hobbit" feature rights, have pacted to co-finance and co-distribute the movies, with New Line handling North American and MGM international distribution.

The revelation came in the wake of a dreadful U.S. box office performance from another potential New Line franchise, The Golden Compass, which, in total, grossed less than $65 million domestically, leaving the possibility of two more "The Golden Compass" installments up in the air.

For MGM, the deal represents a personal coup for chairman and CEO Harry Sloan and is a first step in the Lion's attempt to diversify its theatrical reliance on the James Bond franchise.

Because of his packed schedule that includes The Lovely Bones and "Tintin," Jackson is not directing or writing the movies, but will executive produce with partner Fran Walsh. New Line will manage production.

Jackson decided not to take on writing and directing roles because with his other commitments, he figured that he would not be able to complete "The Hobbit" films until around 2015. Jackson didn't want to keep "The Hobbit" fan base waiting that long, and New Line and MGM knew that if they moved ahead on the project without Jackson's involvement, they risked alienating fans. As executive producer, Jackson will have approval over creative elements of both films.

Preproduction for "The Hobbit" movies began January 1, 2008 and principal photography for "The Hobbit" films, which will be shot simultaneously, is tentatively set for 2008. The production budget is estimated at $150 million per "Hobbit" film. The release of the first "The Hobbit" movie is slated for 2011 and "The Hobbit" movie sequel in 2012.

Guillermo DelToro will be living in New Zealand for the four years it takes to make both "The Hobbit" movies.

The Oscar-winning, critically-acclaimed LOTR Trilogy grossed nearly $3 billion worldwide at the box-office. In 2003, "Return of the King" swept the Academy Awards, winning all of the eleven categories in which it was nominated, including Best Picture - the first ever Best Picture win for a fantasy film. The Trilogy's production was also unprecedented at the time.

"The Hobbit Movies"will be based on JRR Tolkien's The Hobbit book, which is the story of Bilbo Baggins, who is seen in Lord Of The Rings trilogy. "The Hobbit" follows Bilbo as he first encounters Gandalf. He is somewhat unwillingly swept off on an adventure to the lonely mountain to rid it of the dragon, Smaug. The dragon is guarding a treasure of enormous value that he had firstly taken from the dwarfs who once lived there. A major battle shortly, ensues.

Check back often for the most comprenhensive "The Hobbit Movies" updates.

STARRING: Ian Holm

DIRECTOR: Guillermo Del Toro

STUDIO: New Line Cinema/MGM
RATING: PG-13 (For fantasy violence)
THEATER COUNT (Opening Weekend): TBD
RUNNING TIME: 3 hours, 45 minutes
TOTAL DOMESTIC BOX OFFICE: TBD
U.S. DVD RELEASE DATE: TBD

(Rumored)

Names: Ian McKellen
Characters: Gandalf

Names: Andy Serkis
Characters: Gollem
Alternate Names: Gollem / Klonkku / Smeagol

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