Can a person really have the best of both worlds? I don't really know.

My dad died suddenly with a heart attack when I was 22. No matter the days that have past, I can still feel him nearby and there are times that I miss him so. As long as he lives in my memory, he will always be close by. If your dad has died also, may this poem comfort you.

Written for a very dear friend of mine, who had no idea of the depth of my friendship and love. If there is someone in your life that you love, let them know. By telling them, it may open doors to you that until that time you had only dreamed about.

I once had a friend, that no matter how hard we tried we always ended up in disagreements. This poem was written to let him know that no matter our arguments, our friendship would always be there.

This poem was written when missing a very close friend. We can't always be where we want to be, so memories of yesterday fill our thoughts.

Hope is a fragile thing, yet it is so strong. It is hope that makes us believe that one day, our dreams will come true.

Sometimes, telling someone you love them can leave you with butterflies in your stomach. But if you love someone...tell them. You may be surprised at their response. Sometimes to make our dreams come true, we have to take risks. We have to dance to our own music. If there is someone you love, tell them...and hopefully like me...you can make beautiful music together with the one you love.

This poem was written after a relationship had ended. Sometimes after being hurt by someone we loved, it is easier to keep our heart locked away to protect it from being hurt again. At these times two words describe us best...we are running scared. Yet we find, if that person needs a friend, no matter the pain they have caused us...we will be there for them.

We can't always be with the one we love, yet sometimes if you close your eyes, you can feel them nearby by remembering the things you did together. Close your eyes today and remember. Make the passion come alive that you once shared with the love of your life. For in our memories...love always survives.

When you love someone you can't be with, the memories are usually all you have. Memories can be so beautiful. They leave us with warm feelings and believing that someday our dreams will come true.