by David J. Avila

In a world that’s circling the drain
One man’s obedience is challenged
Beset on all sides by the inequities of man
He alone much choose to serve G-d or
the prince of this world
With his trusted companion
They set out to
follow the righteous path

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Just because I chose to follow Jesus years ago doesn’t mean I follow that path perfectly. I stumble and fall and get lost. What helps is that I know and my wife knows when things aren’t right and together we can get things right.

I call it 30 Days Worth and it should be available for your Kindle this time tomorrow. Why on Amazon and not SmashWords like my other stories? I wanted to have some experience using the KDP Select process that so many other authors are having. They speak of things that I have no clue what they are talking about and if I talk part in the program, I can have more to bring to the table and possibly help others. Some of you might not be aware but I run The Digital Ink Spot blog. A blog that connects avid readers with indie authors during their free ebook promos. If you love to read and are looking for new material, give it a chance.

So, my poetry book is coming out and I will be charging $1.99. I think that;s a good price for a book of poetry. Especially from a talented guy like me. This is just the beginning too. I will bring out more poetry for you poetry lovers out there. Maybe some of you aren’t but my poetry is not your classic style and I think if you give it a chance, you will like what I have to offer.

by David J. Avila

I’ve done it
I’ve completed the task
& I’m a winner
I focused on the inner me
for 30 Days
& I look back and ask the inevitable question
Was it worth it
I have 30 Days Worth
that tells me, yes

by David J. Avila

The time is drawing near
There is no more later
It has come down to this
& I don’t wanna
I have a million other things I would rather do
Why oh Why is this not one
Is this lame?
Is this old?
is this too much?
I need a new outlet
to pour myself into
But not until I finish

by David J. Avila

You are a brick wall
& just about as cuddly
I try to get through but you check building
So I dig
So I flank
So I learn how to fly
Just to reach you
Most children would not require this
But you are not most

by David J. Avila

It’s a new place
Somewhere you’ve never been before
It’s like a family reunion with people you’ve never met
Where they embrace you on site
Make you feel welcome
Like coming home
Com in and be apart of something new
Unless you rather not and stay home

by David J. Avila

I sat next to the blind so
I bought the button and the flop
four three eight
I pushed it all
Laid it all
All on the table
Was it smart? No.
But this ain’t about being safe
This is a gamble
& I feel lucky
It’s day of the donkey
Turn
King
A Smile breaches the gloom
Sometimes you win…
Eyes dart
This is all mine
fingers tap
I will prevail
Some shuffle in their chair
I totally got this
Some stand up and to curse properly
It’s a gamble
River
Ace

by David J. Avila

Eye Wub Woo
It’s our secret love language
We speak it
Our kids breathe it
Our language goes beyond words
We instinctively know
& we act
It binds us
as family
Our secret language
Mah Moo Moo

by David J. Avila

I wish you Peace
You are set against the truth
You have arguments and support for your arguments
A mile long
You believe you are right
& you are
Just not in this case
Because this serves a higher purpose.
There can be many arguments but only one truth
& you don’t serve it