I promised one day to put it all away
Not look back at what was once or twice
I promised I would change one day
Become a better person, try being nice
I promised my heart it was real
Nothing would sway me this time
I promised myself it was time to heal
Now all I had to do was get it done
I promised to fight off the negative force
Not give up till the battle was won
I promised to chart a new course
Set myself on a new positive direction
I promised to stay focused on my source
Keep fixed upon the ultimate connection
I promised this time I would keep my word
There would be no way I was going to fail
I promised not to allow my vision to be blurred
For once in my life I was going to prevail
I promised but my promise was absurd
It just turned out to be another wise tale
I promised not to quit and try again
I promise this time with prayer, amen.

My eyes caught sight of a remnant scar
I drifted back to a place not so far
When everything was new and fresh
Youthful clear unblemished flesh
Reminiscing that it was not by chance
I alone allowed the blow to glance
Setting the stage for what now appears
A lasting remembrance of my early years
It seemed to start out as just a little nick
No harm could evolve from such a tiny prick
Feeling there was no reason for concern
Foolish thinking I was soon to learn
Allowing contamination to settle in
Infecting the affected person within
A short time later it began to spread
The once healthy body, the once clear head
Convincing myself everything was alright
Quickly deteriorating and loosing sight
Taking a toll it began to look and feel strange
Then I realized things really needed to change
I began mending areas I left long unattended
Especially where I had most often offended
After some time I began to notice healing
Touching me deeply with a wonderful feeling
Soon the infection had all but gone away
I looked forward with hope to a better day
Paying attention to matters ever so small
Each day trying my best to address them all
This life change experience and short memoir
Of such a little tiny wound and A Remnant Scar

Written by: Anthony

Times have certainly changed
Listen to the words of songs
The way we speak to others
Losing rights, committing wrongs
Times have certainly changed
Show me the money is our creed
Placing our welfare in front of others
That's life, not selfishness or greed,
Times have certainly changed
Temples of chastity are tumbling
Fulfill every pleasure, every need
The laws of morality are crumbling
Humanity turning into an animal breed
Times for certain better change
Maybe we should listen before we speak
Write songs that lift up not tear down
For those who are strong help the weak
Respect others rights commit less wrongs
Times for certain better change
Lend a helping hand to all in need
Put the welfare of others first on your list
The poor stay poor because of greed
Be grateful because life can quickly twist
Times for certain better change
Dignity is the birth right of us all
A gift of Divine Love by our Creator
Love today is in a free fall
Have fun now worry about it later
I think we should all take a serious pause
Time is running out for our Broken Laws!

Written by: Anthony Grabowski

The Master Planner has great vision
An ability to see things clearly through
The Dreamer has an uncanny imagination
With a euphoric utopian point of view
A Writer takes us places we've never been
Masterpieces, enticing and drawing us in
Wonders of beauty; hands of the Artist creates
Works of body, mind and soul, truly captivates
All talent and ability are in our human nature
Exercised and tested often in order to grow
Gifts we must sow and in turn too bestow
Darkened unrealized visions never had a plan
Or the imagination and desire to live out a dream
Meaningless words never had a genesis in the heart
No power to heal a soul, instead tear a soul apart
The gift left unopened shall never be displayed
Talents and blessings were meant to be arrayed
The Master Planner envisioned the best for each of us
Created by the hands of the Artist with A Stroke of Genius

Written by: Anthony Grabowski

I believe in my heart that the Father has given the world the grace of time. While many of us await the fulfillment of the the second coming of our Lord Jesus Christ,the troubles around us all continue. As christians and people of all faiths we are asked to pray for peace in the world and in our hearts; so we do our best to pray. But prayer is not only accomplished with words but in actions as well. The Lord does not want us to stand idly by while the world around us is crumbling down; instead He wishes us to help shore up the damage around us and work to repair it. This not only applies to the world around us but in our own lives, the lives of our families, friends and neighbors as well. Let us continue to pray for the world but also for the strength to do what ever is necessary to advance the Kingdom of God in our daily lives and the lives of those around us; in doing so we become true children of God by shedding His light to a world in darkness.