Success

Success is trying 100% of the time and failing 90%.

-Jake R. Green  7-24-12

Boof

She rolled along paved roads
Without a care dreams unfold.
Whatever destination
Near or far
Traveled my little red car.
She sped through summer,
And glided through fall.
-Even winters canyon couldn't frustrate her gaul.

-Jake R. Green 4-26-12

Kindling

All the while no fire started
Kindling glowed and kept out the darkness.
Too long the embers fought
With no help of wind,
To pick up a spark
And journey begin.

-Jake R. Green 4-10-12

Aborted Love

Months of growth
Nourished by laughter,
Ever doomed for sheer disaster.
Left alone and kicked aside
Was the fate of this heart of mine.
Time will bury this aborted love
And fate will visit
The wreck less one.

-Jake R. Green 4-10-12

Lessons

When asked what lessons you have taught me,
I find my mind is blank.
No quick quote or winded passage,
-The seeds more deeply laid.
The way you pause to hold your breath,
Or the way you sweep the floor.
Speaks volumes above guidance,
Like holding open the door.

-Jake R. Green 3-31-12 ( For: Dad )