The Right Time

So when the shit hits the fan
You can walk away
You can give up
Lay down down your arms
Say whatever, I don't care
Or you can start charging
Be assertive and show what
You really believe in
What's in your heart
What you really care for
Be assertive, no matter
What it means, no matter
What it says about you
In the end that's what
Will matter
To friends and family
That you were true to
Yourself and fought
For what you believe in
It's not easy
Nor will it ever will be
To show who you are
Amongst mixed company
But it is the right thing to do

Believe me I know there's
Rarely a sign leading you to
The right direction or telling you
Which way to go
Trust me that's been much of
My problem in days past
I keep expecting someone
Hell Anyone
To tell me which way to go
I know deep down it's rarely
Ever That easy
There's no direction or exit
Signs leading our way out of
These crazy situations
We have to find our own way
No matter what that means
Sometimes
We have to do our own thing

To an Ailing Family Member

I'm not ready to say good bye

And I won't be for a long time

So you don't get to go anywhere

I realize I must live my own life

Figure out my own path

But should I have to do it

With out you by my side

Or at least a phone call away

So I'm not asking you

I am telling you to stay

Whether you think you

Have a choice in this or not

You are not going anywhere

At least not very far for very long

Sure I can be brave and strong

But should I have to do so alone

I love you

I always will

No matter where you go

No matter how far away

Or for how long you go

I love you

I always will

Sure I could live on with out you

But I don't want to have to

I want to be able to call you

When I have good news

I want to have you listen

When I don't know what to do

You don't have to say a thing

Though I would prefer that you do

I want to have the choice to see you

To see your face

And feel your embrace

Whether your eyes are happy or sad

Whether your feeling good or bad

I will be there whenever I can

So please don't go

Not anytime soon

Stay here for as long as you can