2 more and a wake up!

So I have just a few more days in Texas and it's back home to good old Utah, where the snow awaits me...*shiver* Anyways, I had a good time here, but I think I had enough of Texas for a while...haha...anyways, hope you enjoy the oldie but goodie pic...*Snapie*

Next Floor Please

Life is like an elevator with its ups and downs. Along the way you meet wonderful people who in one way or another have a deep and lasting influence on you. The time spent together in the elevator is pleasant and soon you have made a great friend. And never once does it dawn on you that soon your friend will eventually come to the floor they've been waiting for and will step off the elevator. And you're left inside the box with a piece of you that has gone, but through having known that person, you have changed. Not drastically, but subtlely. You have given a part of yourself to that person and vice versa. Yet you are left wondering if you will ever see your friend again. Then some time may pass by and the elevator makes another stop and a new person steps on board. Again you bond with this new person and develope a new and magnificent friendship. But alas, the time soon comes when that person steps off the elevator as well. And a pattern is formed, and as you meet all sorts of great people you learn from them and you grow. It's a bittersweet ride...

So I guess what I'm trying to say is...Thank you to all the people that I have met thus far...knowing you has had a profound effect on me...although it is sad when we've had to say good bye, but just know that a part of you will always be with me...and who knows, someday soon you will be waiting for an elevator and the doors will slide open and there we'll see each other and pick up where we had left off...

...So my dear friend...what floor?

Little Lilly

LILLIAN ‘WOKE ONE MORNING
FEELING ODD AND SUCH
FOR LILLY
NOW HAD THE ABILITY
TO SPEAK DUTCH
SHE GOT DRESSED AND MADE HER BED
ASKED HER MOM FOR EGGS
BUT GOT A STRANGE LOOK INSTEAD
SO SHE GRABBED A SNACK
THEN WAITED FOR THE BUS
DOWN IT CAME THE ROAD
DRIVEN BY GUS
SHE GREETED GUS
THEN STEPPED ON BOARD
GUS JUST SHRUGGED
AND DROVE ON FORWARD
AT SCHOOL LILLY SAW MRS. ROW
LILLY SAID HI, BUT WHAT SHE’D SAID
MRS. ROW DIDN’T KNOW
AT RECESS LILLY PLAYED WITH KRISTIN
KRISTIN WOULD LISTEN, BUT HADN’T A CLUE
WHAT LILLY WAS SAYING, NEITHER DID SUE
NEITHER DID ANY OF HER FRIENDS
BUT HAVE NO FRET
THEY ALL PRETENDED TO UNDERSTAND
HER NEW DIALECT
THE DAY PRESSED ON AND ALL WENT WELL
THEN THE KIDS WERE DISMISSED
AT THE SOUND OF THE BELL
THEY ALL DASHED FOR THE DOOR
EAGER TO PLAY
OFF LITTLE LILLY WENT
ON HER MERILY WAY
SHE HOPPED AND SKIPPED
HER WAY TO MIKES PETSTORE
FOR SHE HAD TWO FISH AT HOME
AND WANTED ONE MORE
LILLY WALKED ON INSIDE
SAW MIKE AT THE COUNTER
ASKED HIM FOR A FISH;
HOWEVER MIKE DIDN’T ANSWER
SO SHE POINTED AT THE BIGGEST FISH
AND MIKE NODDED
AS IF TO IMPLY
HE KNEW WHAT SHE WANTED
BUT BEFORE RINGING HER UP
MIKE KINDLY REPLIED:
OH, DEAR LITTLE LILLY
TO YOU I DO CONFIDE
NO WHERE ELSE IN TOWN
CAN ONE FIND A BIGGER FISH
BUT THE LANUAGE YOU SPEAK ISNT’ DUTCH…
IT’S GIBBERISH!

©2006-2008 ~Matteo-Luca

MEET MEDUSA ANISTOPOLIS OF THE FOURTH GRADE
THE YOUNG GIRL WHOM SOME CLASSMATES ARE AFRAID
SHE IS CUTE AS A BUTTON WITH NO HORRID FEATURES
'CEPT FOR A HEAD FULL OF SERPENTINE CREATURES
YES INDEED SHE HAS A HEAD FULL OF YOUNG SNAKES
SHE OFTEN GETS SOME, "E-GADS," AND "GOODNESS SAKES!"
BUT IT'S NOTHING SHE ISN'T USED TO BY NOW
ATLEAST SHE HAS DEXTER, HER TOY STUFFED COW
TOGETHER THEY FROLICK AND PLAY
AND AT LUNCHTIME THEY BOTH SHARE A TRAY
YOUNG MEDUSA ENJOYS HER CLASSES VERY MUCH
SHE SITS NEXT TO LILLY (LILLY SPEAKS DUTCH)
TODAY IS PICTURE DAY AND MRS. ROW IS IN A FRET
BECAUSE MEDUSA'S HAIR REFUSES TO SET
IT HISSES AT HAIRSPRAY AND BITES AT BRUSHES
FINALLY MRS. ROW GIVES UP, SHRUGS AND BLUSHES
IT'S NOW MEDUSA'S TURN TO GET HER PICTURE TAKEN
"SAY CHEESE!" SAID THE PHOTOGHRAPHER, A BIT SHAKEN
AND WITH A CLICK AND A FLASH, IT WAS ALL DONE
AND OFF SKIPPED MEDUSA, TO PLAY AND TO HAVE FUN!

-THE END-

©2006 ~Matteo-Luca

The Undecided Mind

I lie on my living room floor
Staring up at the ceiling
It's quiet
Although
The low humand the whistling blades
From my ceiling fan
Carry me away into a dull trance
I now see a collage
Of curious figures
Strewn across the ceiling
Each one fighting for my attention
Yet my focus is veiled
For there is no ceiling fan
Just four walls
And Silence...
My disillusion has bested me
And the curious figures
All revel in my insanity
I close my eyes
And audibly whisper
Her beautiful name...
Collette-

The End

©2007 ~Matteo-Luca

Snow Day VS. Sick Day

IT'S SNOWING OUTSIDE
AND I AM IN MY ROOM
STILL IN MY PAJAMA'S
A BLANKET OVER MY HEAD
B'CAUSE I AM SICK
*ACHOO!!*

OH TO THINK
THAT MY FRIENDS
ARE HAVING SNOWBALL FIGHTS
BUILDING SNOWMEN
AND MAKING SNOW-ANGELS
OH HOW I WOULD LOVE TO BE OUTSIDE
BUT ALAS I CANNOT
B'CAUSE I AM SICK
*SNIFFLE-SNIFFLE*

I'M STUCK INSIDE MY ROOM
WITH A MOUNTAIN OF TISSUE
AND YUCKIE COUGH SYRUP
IF I HAVE TO EAT ONE MORE
BOWL OF CHICKEN SOUP
I JUST MIGHT SCREAM
OH I WANT TO PLAY OUTSIDE
BUT I CANNOT
B'CAUSE I AM SICK
*COUGH-COUGH*

WHY OF ALL DAYS
MUST I BE SICK TODAY
THE FIRST DAY OF SNOW?
OH HOW I'VE DREAMT ABOUT THIS DAY
ALL SPRING, SUMMER AND FALL
NOW I'M MISSING OUT
ON ALL THE FUN
*ACHOO!!*
*SNIFFLE-SNIFFLE*
*COUGH-COUGH*

©2007 ~Matteo-Luca

Campfire Songs for Starfish

LAST NIGHT I GRABBEB THE MOON
THEN MADE IT SKIP ACROSS THE POND
I DANCED WITH THE STARS
AND CAME BACK DOWN
TO HAVE A TEA PARTY WITH MY CAT
BUT WE HAD NO TEA
SO INSTEAD WE DRANK LAUGHTER
AND ATE COOKIES MADE FROM HUGS
WE SHARED THE LAUGHTER AND THE COOKIES
WITH A HUNDRED AND FORTY-THREE SEASHELLS
THEN SANG CAMPFIRE SONGS FOR STARFISH
MY DOG AND A DUCK PUT ON A PLAY
THAT MADE US ALL SMILE AND CLAP
AFTERWARDS WE ALL PLAYED
AND PAINTED THE OCEAN WITH POLKA DOT ROSES
WE HAD A WONDERFUL TIME
THEN THE SUN STARTED TO COME UP
AND I WAS TIRED
SO I FLOATED ON A CLOUD BACK TO MY ROOM
WHERE I THANKED HEAVENLY FATHER FOR SUCH A WONDERFUL NIGHT
AND WENT FAST ASLEEP
WHERE I COULD DREAM

-THE END-



©2007 ~Matteo-Luca

The Vagabond

"Keep on moving!" shouted the booming voice of life. The crack of its whip stung me, mentally. "Just one more step," I thought; it was motivation. A way to keep my legs moving, step after step. Forward, I continue along. How long has it been; how far have I traveled? My feet are sore; the pain stings too much. I must keep walking. "Just one more step." I look around me; nothing is as what it used to be. I'm surrounded by fog and a desolate wilderness. Where are the mighty oaks I once knew, and have they forgotten me? "Just one more step." What awaits me over yonder? Forward, I continue along. Just one more step, ever chasing the setting sun.

Sometimes

Sometimes He lets it rain
Sometimes our hearts need watering
How else will it grow?
Sometimes we need the rain
Sometimes our thirst isn't quenched
Until we cup our hands
And allow the rain to slowly fill it
Sometimes the rain is gentle
And other times it's harsh
Sometimes we can find
The beauty in the storm
Sometimes we enjoy
The warm sunny breeze
But then it rains
Sometimes He lets it rain...
Because He loves us...All the time.

-One Red Leaf-

THE SWEET SERENADE
WHICH THE SPARROW OFFERS
CARRIES ME AWAY TO A SERENE SCENE
THE CRICKETS CHIRP ONLY ACCENTUATES
THE LOVELY MELODY
YET THIS IS ONLY AN OVERTURE
FOR THE MOST GENTLE OF BREEZES
ORCHESTRATES A MOST SUBLIME SYMPHONY
I AM COMPELLEDD TO BELIEVE
MUSIC EXQUISIT AS THIS
CAN ONLY BE COMPOSED BY A DIVINE HAND
THE TREE TALL AND MAGNIFICENT
CANNOT HELP BUT SING ALONG
OH HOW IT STRETCHES UP TO THE HEAVENS
GIVING PRAISE TO ITS CREATOR
BUT WAIT! WHAT IS THIS?
ONE RED LEAF
A SINGLE RED LEAF
STANDING OUT AMONGST
THE GREEN
THIS ONE LEAF
ABSORBING MY SENSES
FOR SOON IT MUST GO
YET WHILE IT IS HERE I WILL CHERISH IT
BEHOLD
WITH THE NIGHT SKY AS IT’S STAGE
IT BEGINS ITS ARIA
-
EVERY NOW & THEN
WE FIND A SPECIAL FRIEND
WHO NEVER LETS US DOWN
WHO UNDERSTANDS IT ALL
REACHES OUT EACH TIME YOU FALL
YOU’RE THE BEST FRIEND THAT I’VE FOUND

I KNOW YOU CAN’T STAY
BUT PART OF YOU WILL NEVER EVER GO AWAY
YOUR HEART WILL STAY

I’LL MAKE A WISH FOR YOU
AND HOPE IT WILL COME TRUE
THAT LIFE WILL BE KIND
TO SUCH A GENTLE MIND

AND IF YOU LOSE YOUR WAY
THINK BACK ON YESTERDAY
REMEMBER ME THIS WAY…
-
ONE RED LEAF
IT IS AMAZING HOW I HAVE FOUND YOU
YOU KNEW I NEEDED THE INSPIRATION
THAT ONLY YOU COULD BRING
WHICH MAKES ME WONDER
WAS IT NOT YOU
THAT FOUND ME?
ONE RED LEAF
THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC
THAT WILL FOREVER BE YOUR LIFE
ONE RED LEAF
TAKE A BOW
YOUR SONG WILL ALWAYS
BE WITH ME…

©2006-2008 ~Matteo-Luca

Echoes of...My Jewelry Box Heart

I SENT MY BELOVED A MUSIC BOX;

PURCHASED WITH LOVE

AND WRAPPED WITH THE SAME;
CARRIED UNTO HER BY AN ETERNAL FLAME;

ITS HAUNTING MELODY

SOOTHED MY WANTING REVERIE;

FOR ‘TIS BEEN A SEASONE

SINCE I’VE SEEN MY BELOVED;

HER UNDAUNTING MEM’RY

EASED MY WANTING STEADILY

FOR ‘TIS COME A SEASON

WHEN I’LL SEE MY BELOVED;

I SENT MY BELOVED A MUSIC BOX;

OUTLINED WITH GOLD;

MADE OF WOOD SO STRONG;

WAITING TO PLAY HER

THIS SWEET AND BEAUTIFUL SONG…

-

I WISH TO HAVE A JEWEL

TO PLACE INSIDE MY

JEWELRY BOX HEART

A PRECIOUS JEWEL

THAT I WOULD CHERISH

AND ADMIRE FOREVER

I KNOW OF SUCH A JEWEL

I WISH TO HAVE FOR MY

JEWELRY BOX HEART

THE SIGHT OF THE JEWEL

MAKES MY JEWELRY BOX HEART

REJOICE

FOR I HAVE BEHELD

BEAUTY IN ITS TRUEST FORM

I SOMETIMES HEAR THE NAME

OF THE PRECIOUS JEWEL IN

MY DREAMS

HER NAME IS,

EXALTED BEAUTY;

SHE IS MORE PRECIOUS

THAN ALL THE RICHES

OF THE WORLD

AND ALL OTHER THINGS

I MAY DESIRE

ARE NOT TO BE

COMPARED TO HER

I DREAM OF THE DAY

WHEN THE JEWEL WILL LET ME

LOVE AND CARE FOR HER

MY JEWELRY BOX HEART

WOULD PROTECT HER

YET ALLOW HER TO SHINE

FOR ALL THE WORLD TO SEE

THE MYSTERIES OF

THIS GENTLE JEWEL ARE MANY

ALTHOUGH WITH EVERY SPARKLE,

SHINE OR GLIMMER

MY JEWELRY BOX HEART

DISCOVERS ANOTHER REASON WHY

I LOVE HER

THOUGH I MAY NOT HAVE

THIS PRECIOUS JEWEL NOW

SHE WILL EVER BE

THE TREASURE OF MY DREAMS

PERHAPS ONE DAY

THE JEWEL AND

MY JEWELRY BOX HEART

WILL BE ONE

AND THEN

WILL I SING

TO MY WELL BELOVED

A SONG OF MY BELOVED

I WISH I HAD A PRECIOUS JEWEL

IN MY JEWELRY BOX HEART…

-

I SENT MY BELOVED A MUSIC BOX;
CRAFTED FROM LOVE

AND ETCHED WITH HER NAME;

IN HOPES TO CHEER HER

WITH ITS WONDERFUL FRAME;

ITS LOVELY MELODY

I PRAY SHALL BE REMEDY;

FOR ‘TIS BEEN A SEASON

SINCE WE’VE SEEN ONE ANOTHER;

HER LOVELY IMAGERY

WILL FOREVER BE WITH ME;
FOR ‘TIS A SHORT SEASON

'TILL WE’LL SEE ONE ANOTHER;

I SENT MY BELOVED A MUSIC BOX;

ADORNED WITH LOVE

AND BONDED SO STRONG;

WAITING TO PLAY HER

A SWEET AND ETERNAL SONG…
-

©2006-2008 ~Matteo-Luca

No More Deviant!!

I have decided to shut down my Deviant Art gallery. Reason being that I rarely go on it and I haven't updated it in such a long time. So I will posting the work from there onto here and posting some of my work that I haven't yet posted; so I hope you will enjoy my "new" work...and I will be working on new stories and other writing in the near future...in the mean time I will be posting my writing from Deviant on here from time to time.

'Ello everyone...or should I say Elke (cuz you're the only one who's reading these, haha). Anyways, I made it to Texas alright...no problems at all. But funny thing, I land in San Antonia and then was, "okay, now what? How do I get to Lackland?". So, carrying several heavy bags I make my way to the back, where the USO is located. So as I'm walking down this long hall, it hit's me, BAM!! This was the very same hall I had walked about 5 years or so ago to begin my short Military carear. I looked around and all these memories just came flooding in; the "tip tap tip tap tip tap tip tap, from the T.I.'s (Air Force equivilant to Drill Instructor) boots *shiver*. Not a pleasant sound...j/k. Anyways, the USO let me use a phone; so I was able to make some calls and figure out what I should do next...long story short...I made it to my room alright...made it to my first day of class alright. I've had a pretty busy week...already had my first exam today...PASSED!!
On a side note...it's amusing to see all the "younger generation" Airmen...even though I'm not that far ahead of them...but it's amusing to see how they are...how they react to military things in general...don't worry...they'll get used to it...and if they don't...then they'll get used to it...haha...they have no choice...as long as they stay in..."Shut up and color" is the term I'm looking for here. Anyways, sorry I don't have any pictures...I forgot my camera...I just pretty much brought the bare necessaties with me =] But perhaps I may buy a disposable...we'll see...anyways, I love and miss you all (Elke =P) and hope you have a safe and happy and above all lovely Veterans Day!!

Shawn Yokoi

Family Dis-Function!

So a few weeks ago, Janee and I drove to Northern California for my G-Pa's funeral. We left right after we each got off from work (bad idea). We both were so tired that we would stop off in rest area's every half hour or so. Anyways, 1 speeding ticket (Janee), 1 little fender bender (Janee again) and about 15 hours later we eventually made it to Napa. Seeing the Fam again was good, but the circumstances weren't. The funeral services were really nice. I had an opportunity to say a few words and bear my testimony. Then the rest of the time, I had a chance to play catch up with Family I have not seen in years. My little nieces and nephews and cousins are all getting so tall now.
So we left Monday evening, and made it home safely, although I received a speeding ticket as well (hee hee). Anyways, we rented a car and I got a damage waiver, so it was all good in da hood! So we got home Tuesday morning, we unpacked the rental and I went to bed; so I could get some sleep before having to work a few hours later! What a trip!! All in all, it was a good one!

1-2-3...GO!

So, this is my first blog...woo-whoo! Bare with me...it may take a while for me to get the hang of this blogging stuff...anyways, more to come later...