New Hobby.....Photography!

I have always been attracted to photography and have had deep desires to pick it up as a hobby. Recently I bought a Canon Rebel XSi 12 Megapixel SLR Camera. I love it! There is so much to learn still but I have learned that a beginning photographer should just go out and shoot shoot and shoot some more. I spent the day with my brother, niece and nephew yesterday and though it was the perfect opportunity to try out my new camera. Here are some of the pics.....

This is my nephew Brian. He is the epitome of a boy. He is always outside playing and doing something active. I caught him taking a break from practicing an "ollie" on his skateboard.

This is my beautiful niece Kiari. She is so sweet and innocent. When I look at her I see a lot of our mom in her eyes and face. She seemed curious about the camera when I took it out and started shooting.

I like this shot. My brother Steven actually took this picture and he was creative to get down on the ground and get a differ perspective.

Protected Soul

A boy lost in a darkening world,
Shrouded by his own life history,
Travels to nowhere inside his broken compass.
Wide, baby-like eyes search,
Trying to penetrate the darkness,
Hungary to find a soul who will believe.
An injured heart is strong-willed,
And never left unprotected,
Words sharpened to cut down those who try.
A man shows up on his path,
A kind soul who believes,
But, for the boy, it is now too dark to even see.

End of a Rainbow

I'm alone laying face down on the bathroom floor,
There is this hole; I can't feel my heart anymore.
I don't see you there when I go to close my eyes,
Hope turns to black like the night sky.

You told me forever, that we would always be one,
You whispered and fell asleep in my arms.
Like the end of a rainbow, you felt real and so close,
Why you left me, heaven only knows.

I walk down the street and look to notice everything,
Trying to ignore you not there next to me.
I'm sorry was a stupid thing for you to say,
It's not like you planned it to be this way.

I'm alone laying face down on the bathroom floor,
There is this hole; I can't feel my heart anymore.

It takes time to wait

Does waiting feel like forever?
The world spins and I'm left behind,
I am my own kind.

Do you see me?
I smile when you're happy,
Tell me you are happy.

I want to feel,
White energy through my soul.
Want to feel in control.

I have to forget,
Just to make it through the day.
Tell me I am okay.

I want the lighting,
To take a chance on me and strike.
To bring me back to life.

Just Breathe

...Breathe.
I find silence,
All I hear is my heartbeat.
I am still,
My eyes are fixed,
I tune out every distraction.

...Breathe.
I feel my body,
My thoughts are unfocused,
I am hurt,
There is something,
It pushes hard against me.

...Breathe.
I try hard,
My mind spins in darkness.
I can't do it.
I come to believe,
I am not enough.

So now...
All I think to do is,
...Breathe