http://slow.writerscafe.org/ToLyGa The original writings of author T.L.Gandia en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776040064 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 It takes strength and courageTo admit pain and hurtGulps of swallowed prideTo adhere to your self worthThose trials and tribulationsThose agonizing grips of acheThe heart knows to destineyet the mind continues to breakContinued paths of those who hidebehind a convincing yet unreal smilereminders and.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ToLyGa/1653773/ I thought this was appropriate to share today as it is my dads 5 year death anniversary andI wrote this for him when he passed. He used to call me Hooley bear! http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ToLyGa/1652797/ Stemming from the eartharising over mists and rainPowerful surges of strength and ambitionCan sail your through the painThrough thick and traitorous mountainsWinding rocky cobbled lanesNo harsh and rusty bridgesKeep the brave from their gainsHigher and higher we rise our hopes and dreams and mi.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ToLyGa/1652524/ I get my motivation to write when people inspire me. This one was for a very dear friend of mine suffering from alchoholism and depression and was in the beginning stages of getting the help he need. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ToLyGa/1652518/