My Life

All is dark, the skies are not blue
the great depression is getting a hold on you,
the mind cannot comprehend what's happening out there
the world has gone crazy, no help anywhere.
My thoughts are so sad, my heart's in pain
to know I've got to go on living is driving me insane.
Where is the peace we so expect?
Where is the glory and happiness to effect?
The mind and heart cannot take any more
the meanness and darkness at my heart it tore.
When will I be delivered from this suffering of mine?
When will all change and the sun again shine?
When will the peace in my heart and mind return?
When will my body and soul ever learn?
When will all this darkness and pain go away?
I hope one day soon and goodness will stay
but until then I will suffer in silent pain
and hope that my future will soon be peaceful again.
© 2007 CJ Roccisano

Booooooooo

It was a very eerie night,

it was dark, and not a soul in sight.

The wind was whispering in the tree,

I could see shadows in the cemetery.

It was so quiet, no voices I could hear,

I was so scared, I cringed in fear.

I saw a hand beckoning me,

oh gosh whoever could that be?

I hid behind something I thought was a fence,

I felt so terrible and was very tense.

The worst thing was, there were no stars, or moon,

I couldn't find my way, daybreak couldn't come too soon.

I was so vulnerable on this night,

if anyone would touch me I would put up a good fight.

Then suddenly someone grabbed me in the dark,

I let out a yell but it left its mark.

Because I yelled, it disappeared from sight

in this horrible dark, eerie night.

Then I saw creatures, all dressed in white,

it was the most scariest sight.

They danced, their arms flew around,

but still, I couldn't hear a sound.

Finally I saw the start of morning light,

I knew then that I would be alright.

I hope never to experience this again

because I will surely go insane.

© 2007 CJ Roccisano

Little Angels

Little angels are born every day,

tiny little souls are on their way,

small little feet, small little hands,

different races, different lands.

It's such a wonder, God's precious gifts,

it's such a miracle, the soul it uplifts.

Those angels are born for us to take care,

and with love and devotion, that we must share.

They are so precious, they are so small,

we have to protect them, from all kinds of fall.

One day they will grow and become like we are now,

but until then, we have to hold them, that's our vow.

©  2007 CJ Roccisano

Mama

My beautiful Mama, my true friend
to me you were heaven send.
You were my angel when I was small,
you picked me up when I had a fall.
You kissed my pains away so quick,
you stayed by my bedside when I was sick.
If I was sad you would make me laugh,
you taught me about God up above.
You told me stories when I went to sleep,
you made sure in safety I would keep.
When I had dreams which you could not make come true
you explained in a gentle voice that one day they might do.
I felt so safe when I sat on your knees,
I felt so loved and in such peace.
I kissed your soft skin and held your hand
when we walked together through the sand.
Oh God what have become of those days?
I wished we could go back in all those ways.
My Mama if you knew how I miss you so,
I adored you and never wanted to let you go
but you went to heaven with a broken heart
because when Dad was gone you fell apart.
I tried to understand why you left me alone
but you were tired and you finally went home,
the home where now you are at peace
where the love of our Lord will never cease.
My memories of you are everywhere,
wherever I am you are always there.
© 2007 C J Roccisano

My Sister, My Friend.

My sister, my friend, you always cared,

everything you had, you always shared,

you looked after me, since I was small,

I was so little, to me you looked so tall.

We went through a wartime, you kept me from harm,

you never lost your cool, you kept your charm,

you knew I was frightened,of any bad storm,

if I was shivering from the cold, you kept me warm.

When we grew up, we moved to a land far away,

but we never parted, we did not stray.

Then we got married, we drifted apart,

we both made changes, we made a new start,

we never lost contact, we wrote to each other,

then we lost dad, a year later our mother.

I had moved back to where you are now,

I will never forsake you, and that is my vow.

Now we are old, and gone quite grey,

but you are still my best friend.  I'll always say,

whoever goes first to our father, up above,

the other will be waiting, with all  their love,

we will be together again, you, me, mum and dad,

so please my dear friend, my loving sister, please don't be sad.

© 2007 CJ Roccisano

My 9/11 Tribute

9/11 was a very sad day.
Thousands of people have passed away.
The devil got into men's head
to see the destruction was so sad,
people were crying and running around
while others could hear that terrible sound.
Why are some people so hateful and bad?
Why did they make thousands of people so sad?
Parents lost children, they will never again see,
children still ask where mummy and daddy could be.
Terrorism is terrible, it brings so much pain
people will never see their loved ones again.
Terrorists are giving their own life too
they don't care what their children do.
It's a cruel world, some people are so evil
They say they believe in God, but obey the devil.
It's quite beyond me how inhuman they can be,
their own families suffer, can they not see?
To hurt or kill so many, they are so bad
to give us no hope and make all of us sad.
People are brave they go on with their lives
although some have lost children, husbands and wives.
Whom ever they have lost on that terrible day
the pain will go on, it will never go away.
© 2007 CJ Roccisano

Money

They say money is the evil of all things
but remember also the good things it brings.
Some use their money to help the needy.
Some people keep it all, because they're greedy.
Some don't have enough to feed their kids.
Some people gamble and up their bids.
Some save money for a rainy day.
Some use it unwisely and throw it away.
I use my money to buy my food,
to pay my bills and I feel good.
I would like to be rich for a little time,
to help others and I would feel fine.
I'm not saying I would give it all up.
I would put some in a saving cup,
put the rest in the bank, so I know I've got some
and use it real wisely when the time does come.
It is so good dreaming of having a lot,
but happiness is, what you really got.
So never be unhappy, just accept what you possess
and don't be greedy, you'll never be in a mess.
© 2007 CJ Roccisano

A Friend

A friend is someone you can trust
to keep a secret is just a must
not someone who runs and tells everyone
what you have told them they should tell none.
A friend is someone when you're in need
and if you can help them, do so indeed.
A friend is someone you can rely on at any time
or they can rely on you, that is a friend of mine.
I hate to be betrayed by a so called friend
I'll never be their friend again, that would be the end.
© 2007 CJ Roccisano

Never give up

The floods in Queensland have taken every thing. 

People don’t smile, birds don’t sing.

The sorrows for children, their mum and dad

the homes they lost, it is so sad.

Lives have been lost, they are gone

leaving so many of us alone.

But we are Queenslanders, we are strong

no matter what’s happened or what went wrong

we will survive once again

even though we have endured so much pain.

One day this will be a sad memory to us all

but we Queenslanders will stand strong and tall.

We thank those people who saved our lives

the children, mothers fathers, husbands and wives.

Once again people will smile and birds will sing.

Once again love will conquer all and happiness it’ll bring.

So folks out there do not despair

we all will look forward to a better year.  

© 2011 CJ Roccisano