R.S. Westeren Studio

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The Unwilling Rows of houses line up on this city’s block But not the house you thought to expect Shelters of cardboard, plastic and paper trying to keep out the cold Neighbors of crack whores, dealers, today’s living but dead Some choose this life, other are the unwilling No worries of investments, no market concerns The goals of today is to see a tomorrow Meal time happens where ever there are scraps A half eaten sandwich makes for a marvelous find Some choose this life others are the unwilling Politicians talk about the needs of a city But solutions are as many as the problems they cause Tent city neighborhoods, Christian charities outreach  An unlikely brotherhood rises as a street wise phoenix Some choose this life others are the unwilling Values must adapt as the situations do change What once was wrong, Is survival today Men with badges don’t always serve and protect Laws and dignity are ideals for the wealthy Some choose this life others are the unwilling  Copyright 2011

Thought of the day: The morning is such a powerful thing, the sun breaking the darkness of the night, the chatter of awakening birds, a crispness of the dewfilled air, my dogs searching the yard for clues of last night adventures and the smell of fresh coffee warnming my hands....These images awaken my soul to what simple wonders we see each day for that reason I say Good Morning to all.

Life is like juggling, the trick is how many balls can you have in the air at one time without dropping one. One ball is career, another is your spouse, another is your family, another is financial, another is spiritual and another can be friends. Each will have time high in the air, getting the attention it deserves as a priority in life. At times they will be in transition you know of their importance but are either rising or slipping from your attention. There is times when they are not a priority, not that they are not still important but other balls are taking up your attention. Then there are the balls you drop, the worst thing that can happen. If you reach down to pick it up you take the chance that all your balls will come tumbling down but if you don't try it just will not feel right juggling less balls. Here is hope that all your balls are in the air Roger

Started working on a poetry series called "I wear black".  It will be a look at the misconceptions of first appearances and how we react to differences. It will examine life from the street begger to those who have too much. I hope to have it ready in 2012.

Even though we are surrounded by happening and emotions continually throughout the day sometimes it is still hard to find a story to latch on to. Sometimes you just have to ask yourself "how do I feel about that?" and then start writing that feeling. Reading the news lately and the way our government is turning us away from the founding fathers ideals is just scarey. Too much government in our lives not only is counter productive it is going to be then down fall of the American way of life. I am looking to vote true change this next election

I am thinking this year I will produce a calendar for 2012 with all a all new collection of poems and photography, then in 2012 come out with my second book. I will need to have it availble by November so I need to start writing again! I bid you peace Roger

Sharrie Happy Birthday and I love you Rog

It been a non-writing time for the last month. To many things occupying my mind and being very busy at work. Now that January has rolled in it's time to do some writing and maybe slow down the pace a bit. It 's amazing what the new cell phones can do. email, internet, calendars , GPS and I am sure there is an app that wipes your butt. We some how survived without them but I am not sure how anymore. With all that information at hand we still have people that do not know who the President is......... but they know who is sleeping with whom. Just rambling................................