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March 30, 2019: From Volume One

Darkness Falls

April 29, 2012


I fight to live in the now

While battered by the past

Losing track of time so fast

That I wonder where it’s gone

I breathe in deep

Wait for the moment to come

When my mind can see

What is meant to be

So wanting to be free

Of distant memories 

Still clinging to me

Trapped between these walls

Living day by day 

Until darkness falls

For reasons that are clear to those that know…

Suffice it to say that the Lady A was right, all those years ago. 


   

Endless Waves

October 10, 2011


My mind wanders back in time

To another world and another life

Filled with strife

Memories half-forgotten of deeds left undone

Promises left unfulfilled

Tarnished by pride when fear slept at my side

Waves of guilt wash over me

Rolling me back, crushing me down without a sound

Darkness found me, pulling me deep inside

Became my loving bride as she blocked out the sun

Nowhere to turn to – nowhere to run

Nothing to be done save close my eyes

And slip into the abyss

One last kiss before the dance of death

Would take me down

Cool welcome ground, burying me in silence

Ending the violence

Sitting by the shore in darkness no more

Wave after wave rolls up on me

Washing my sins away

Soothing my soul and making me whole

Cleansing my past

Set free at last, by the love of one

who knows the story in all it’s terrible glory

And loves me still.

Through the fears, through the tears

Through the years, time enough to last

Until one more day has past

  

It is true what they say; you cannot escape your past. No matter how much you change, no matter how hard you try, it will hunt you down and find you, even if you aren’t even the same person anymore. I’m grateful I don’t have to run any more, and I don’t have to stand and face it alone. “My life, for her love, always”



  

Adrift Upon the Sea

January 2, 2016


Aimless mist drifting over water

Long rolling swells rocking me, consoling me

Another sleepless night adrift upon the sea

Waiting for the god of the winds to breathe

The sun rises in the crystal-clear sky

No clouds to be seen; no promise of wind

Thirteen times the sun has crested the horizon

Since last I moved upon the sea

I close my eyes and see her standing there

Backlit by the rising sun; searching for me

Reaching out to me with her heart

Her love for me leaves no room for doubt

The sun slips slowly back into the sea

Another night surrounds me

A nighttime filled with silence

Save the beating of my heart

Orion watches over me

The Hunter of the celestial forest

I feel my life force fading

As the moon fades into the sea

She knew I was never going to return

Perhaps even before I realized it

Still she watched me sail away

Smile upon her lips; tears upon her face

The sun rises and sets on my last day

A full moon glides through the night

Lighting my way one last time

I know her love watches over me

Long ago I entrusted my heart to her

My secrets; my thoughts; my very being

I knew if I was ever to forgive myself

It would be through the eyes of another

That is the gift given unto me

A blessing undeserved; unearned

One to make me whole again

A refuge unique in every way

The time has come to me at last

My journey, ending

No regrets haunt my soul

No remorse for deeds done or undone

Orion seems to nod his assent

Polaris watching from the north

Antares is calling me home

A lone albatross glides through the moonlight

Each breath becomes more labored

My heart slowing within

It is time to say goodbye

With no one to say it to

Then I felt her presence

My love had found me upon the waters

Wrapping my spirit in hers

Wringing tears from my dying eyes

She whispers, “I have been

Watching over you for days

As you drifted aimlessly upon the deep

Making peace with nature and self

“I knew you would not return,

Nor would I live without you

21 suns have come and gone

Since I left this world behind”

Her smile brushes my lips

As she reaches for my soul

Drawing me to her side

As I close my eyes forever

If I were to attempt to write a thousand poems to be used as my death song, I don’t think I will find one more fitting than this. I will never understand the effect of the sea any more than the effect of her love for me. I will argue neither and simply surrender to both.


“When it comes your time to die, be not like those whose hearts are filled with fear of death, so when their time comes, they weep and pray for a little more time to live their lives over again in a different way. Sing your death song and die like a hero going home.”

Chief Tecumseh – Shawnee Nation

March 1768 – October 5, 1813

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Robert Ullrich, Author

5-Stars: Naoni reviewed "Life and Death in a Single Breath; July 10, 2016

Alan rated "Life and Death in a Single Breath" at 5-stars on Goodreads; Sept, 24, 2016

5-Stars: Naoni reviewed "Life and Death in a Single Breath; July 10, 2016

A book worth reading!

The poetry in this book can really make you feel, the emotions portrayed really comes out. You can feel his love for his wife and the pain he has experienced in life. In the book you will read bits and pieces of the author's life so you get a glimpse into who he is that makes you want more of his story. 

Bobbi O. reviewed Life and Death in a Single Breath; July 7, 2016

Alan rated "Life and Death in a Single Breath" at 5-stars on Goodreads; Sept, 24, 2016

5-Stars: Naoni reviewed "Life and Death in a Single Breath; July 10, 2016

Some of them I read over and over, getting something different each time, which is really amazing to me.

I received this book as a gift from a friend of the author. It is the only book I own. I was never much of a reader growing up and have never bought a book in my 50 plus years, let alone read one all the way through. When I am reading his poetry I find myself blocking out the world around me. It's something I never expected. I have laughed and cried while reading them. I can't really explain the effect it has on me, other than to say that it takes me away and I feel things I haven't felt before. I keep it on my nightstand and read one or two almost every night before going to sleep. I recommend this book to anyone that likes poetry, and even to those who think they don't, like me before I started reading it. 

Alan rated "Life and Death in a Single Breath" at 5-stars on Goodreads; Sept, 24, 2016

Alan rated "Life and Death in a Single Breath" at 5-stars on Goodreads; Sept, 24, 2016

Alan rated "Life and Death in a Single Breath" at 5-stars on Goodreads; Sept, 24, 2016

I won this book in a recent Goodreads First Reads giveaway.

I very rarely read poetry, as it usually doesn't hold my interest. This book is one of a very few that I have enjoyed and kept my interest until the end. I shall be keeping this book on my shelf to read again sometime. Recommended. 

April rated "Life and Death in a Single Breath" at 5-stars on Goodreads; Dec 12, 2016

Marilyn Stanley rated "Life and Death in a Single Breath" at 4-stars on Goodreads. Nov 10, 2016

Alan rated "Life and Death in a Single Breath" at 5-stars on Goodreads; Sept, 24, 2016

It was amazing!

A wonderful collection of poems that held my interest. I would really recommend.

Marilyn Stanley rated "Life and Death in a Single Breath" at 4-stars on Goodreads. Nov 10, 2016

Marilyn Stanley rated "Life and Death in a Single Breath" at 4-stars on Goodreads. Nov 10, 2016

Marilyn Stanley rated "Life and Death in a Single Breath" at 4-stars on Goodreads. Nov 10, 2016

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