Here are a few poems written by friends of mine.With their permission I can share them with you.I hope you enjoy them as much as I do...

Johnny{Blackhawk} Kain has written several poems,these are my favorite.

 

 

Goodbye, My Mentor

 

You welcomed me into your life, as your own son,

You made me feel, like I was your number one.

You taught me well, the ways to be,

You taught me pride, honesty, and dignity.

 

But then, God called and took you away,

A place where there was no pain, he wanted you to stay.

I hurt like hell, I wanted to cry,

But I couldn't, not even when I said my final goodbye.

 

But Dad, I cry now, in my own little space,

I long to see that loving, smiling face.

I ache to hear, that loving voice,

I know I must accept that I won't, for I have no choice.

 

Dad, I love you and miss you some bad,

At times so much, I can't help but get mad.

Why did God do this, why did he take you from me,

I still wake up and wonder.....how this could be.

 

And so with a heavy and tearful heart,

I pack my stuff, and head off in the dark.

I love you, I miss you, I wish you could see,

How lost I am without you, guiding me.

 

But God, thank you for putting his pain to an end,

I know that one day, my heart will mend.

And Dad, when it thunders, I can still hear you say,

"Johnny, stay true to your country ways".

 

Johnny K.

September 1996

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A Memorial To My Father

 

** This is dedicated to Glenn Orville Kain, the man who I am ever so proud to call my Dad. **

 

A year has gone by, since that fateful day;

That changed me forever, a man I became.

The day that all of your teachings, I did apply;

That lonely day, I said my goodbye.

 

Looking back, I admit, from my emotions I fled;

Icy cold I stared, a tear I did not shed.

Strong as a rock, for the others did I appear;

And sadly now, I shed my tears.

 

I miss you, your words, your guiding hand;

Your honesty and truth, your teaching me how to be a man.

You never lied when I messed up or when I fell down;

You were always there, to help me get up off the ground.

 

However, I remember how happy I was to see that day;

Knowing, rejoicing, that your suffering had gone away.

You fought like you had all your life;

You deserved the rest, that came that night.

 

In the beginning, they said, "Six months", which isn't very long;

But full of spite, as normal, did you prove them wrong.

For years, your heart, your will, did strive;

I thanked God each day that you were alive.

 

That fight you put up, did me so much good;

In fact, I swear, I think you knew it would.

You showed me that no matter what they may say;

It is the desire, inside, that will determine each day.

 

The ring you gave me, I wear with pride;

With it on, it feels like you are here at my side.

So today, a candle burns bright and true;

Expressing my admiration, my love for you.

 

Dad, I miss you, I love you.

 

Johnny K.

May 25th, 1997.

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Inner Strength

 

There comes a time, when we must sit and see,

And ask ourselves, who is this me.

Am I the person I thought I would be,

Or am I just trying to be what others want me to be?

 

Some people see me as this great, terrific guy,

And I tend to have sense of not knowing why.

My judgment is cloudy, my sight is unclean,

I have sat and debated what my life is to be.

 

And now, I have found, that path I must take,

A venture, journey, one to tempt fate.

I look over my shoulder, with a tear or two,

Then, with a firm brow, I head off to what I know I must do.

 

O Lord, please protect me, and guide me on my way,

Keep me safe, My God, so I may return one day.

And if an old friend may cross my path,

My they provide me strength, and not laugh.

 

May I return to a life I once knew and loved,

Show me the way I must take so I may rise above.

If ever I doubt myself, if I become too scared to go on,

Please whisper to me, "Johnny, you must and you can, for you are strong".

 

Johnny K.

December 1997

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Friends

I signed up for the internet, you see,

To try and find a friend for me.

Someone who I could talk to and share,

My emotions and feelings, which lay deep in there.

And to my shock and surprise,

More than one person, stood to rise.

They said, "Hey Blackhawk, you are an awesome dude,

I would like to be your friend, would I do?".

And then one day, the passionate breeze blew.

I really didn't know what to do.

So small talk I tried, but to my dismay,

I sound more like the geek of the day.

But you didn't see it in that type of light,

In fact, we talked well into the night.

Now I say I have found my piece of heaven on earth.

And trust me darlin, I do know your true worth.

So to end this attempt at verse and song,

I will wait to talk again, praying it wont be long.

Johnny K.

December 1995

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