Tessa’s Memory
Posted by Barry Hurd in Author's Favorites, Coffee - Volume Two, Love
Like most souls, there are many things that I take for granted.
One thing I gave thanks for was my daughter. As short lived as her life was, it was epic. Her life defined my life, colored the rainbow I saw in the sky, and helped me to dream again. She made me a better father, lover, and man. She helped me to question everything I ever needed or even wanted. Her spirit made sure that I would never take anyone for granted. Her dreams are fueled by every breath I take.
Tessa’s Memory
Other fathers said they loved,
but my daughter I cherished,
and while I knew only seconds,
I learned to fly.
From the moon and back,
I would find myself reaching,
trying to hold my dream
of her eyes in the night sky.
What lies between us,
is nothing compared to this feeling,
the tiny matter of needing,
a memory for which I would die.
To which I am thankful
Posted by Barry Hurd in Coffee - Volume Two, Dedicated Poems, Friendship
To my friends, the family you help me build,
every single one that has heard my voice,
read my words, shared my hopes and dreams,
or even found themselves somehow sharing this road,
No matter how far, or how little our time is,
I need to tell you something,
I am not perfect, nor do I care to be.
As if anyone can be, it is my truest family,
the friends who I know, and who know me.
I do not shy away from the moments I share,
as they become portions of everything I adore,
giving me memories that I can only be grateful.
I give my thanks to my friends,
the creative souls who inspire me,
and the caring hearts who believe in me.
I hold them near myself, as closely as I can,
knowing it is their very love that gives me strength,
to give them my gratitude, making this world a better place.
I give my thanks to you with heartfelt emotion,
a tear in my eye, and a smile on my face.
Caring enough that you are warm and happy,
peacefully content with this exact moment,
I give my thanks to you, for being who you are,
and for every second we have ever shared.
June 11th- Day of the Limit Pusher
Posted by Barry Hurd in Author's Favorites
6/11-”The day of the Limit Pusher”
Those born on June 11 have the courage to push beyond boundaries imposed by either society or nature. Their will to overcome, to go one step further, to break out of limitation is marked. Therefore, those born on this day may be called expansive and somewhat aggressive personalities.
In order to overcome limitations, however, one must recognize them for what they are. To this end, successful June 11 people are students, even scientists, well versed in their field or speciality. They wish to know their subject well and achieve technical mastery of it. Instead of fearing danger, June 11 people often recognize it as a necessary stimulus. Once they have progressed to the limit others have reached, it only remains for them to push on. This exploration can manifest in any area: business, sports, cooking, sex, drugs, emotional, and psychological areas, frightening or criminal experiences, even in raising a family to new heights of excellence.
The elements-earth, air, fire, water-are often central themes in the lives of June 11 people, whose exploration are themselves elemental. Of course, those who live with June 11 people may share in their trials but mostly are concerned spectators, for the experiements of those born on this day are a process of self-realization and ultimately it ts their own limits they are pushing.
June 11 people generally do not have the confusing variety of interests and lack of specialization typical of many Geminis. They are most often grounded and studied in one discipline to which they devote all of their energy. Those born on this day are markedly intense, highly competitive people. Their will to win is strong and rarely do they back down, give in or desist from the struggle for any reason. They are not types given to early or inactive retirement but “bop til they drop.” and would rather go out in a blaze of glory than fade away. For those born on June 11, there are no guarantees of success nor does insurance against failure really mean much. For them it could be said that “the play’s the thing” and since they compete with abandon, the question of winning or losing is somehow secondary. “Winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing” thus takes on new meaning.
…Nonetheless, June 11 people must beware of overstepping the bounds of society. They not only have a habit of arousing enmity and jealousy but can also appear downright arrogant to some people. Those indeed guilty of such hubris can become truly tragic victims, struck down by their social group, ostracized, even incarcerated. Those born on this day, particularly, have a need for humility that guards their goodness from conceit or extreme egotism.
Excerpt from “The Secret Language of Birthday” by Goldschneider and Elffers
Maybe I could, Maybe I should
Posted by Barry Hurd in Coffee - Volume Two
Maybe I could, Maybe I should
Maybe I could be the friend,
the one who said good-bye,
see the things, I need to see
Maybe I could withstand the end
the one who never really dies.
be the thing, I need to be
Should I be, I’ll be so free,
to dream of sky so soft,
I never forget to leave.
Should I be, I’ll yearn to see
to seem as I have fought,
I never regret to breathe.
Should I be, Maybe I could.