Featured ~ New Creation(s)
I Wrote You A Letter…
I wrote you a letter
I opened my heart
Expressing my feelings
Right from the start
I wrote of emotions
I hold deep inside
My feelings for you
I don’t want to hide
I spoke of moments
When I’ve felt you near
Thoughts of losing our connection
And at times how it fills me with fear
I wrote of some pleasurable
Times that we’ve shared
Moments that left me questioning
At what depths for me lay your care
I wrote of the obvious
Questioning way
I’m left to mull over
Particular things that you say
Then there’s the soulful aspect
The one truth will not hide
Try hard as we might
It’s shown it will not be denied
Whether by lights going out
Freeze frame capturing a mood
Since our souls first embraced
They’ve shared the same amplitude
“Bears moving boxes”
My spirit animal is the Bear
So, it seems only fitting
His courage, strength, and wisdom be near
I wrote you a letter
I put it all on the line
I’ve expressed myself honestly
Using the best words I could find
I’ve tried to tell you
All I’ve been holding inside
Hoping that in me somehow
You’ll find yourself now safe to confide
By: T.J. Christoff ©
For: You
6/16/2026
2321hrs.
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So Much Hate…
So much hate
Seems easily spewn
Whether searching or not
All about it lay strewn
From media outlets
To internet posts
The hate flows easily
From coast to coast
People speak freely
Their opinions and views
Rather than presenting the facts
When reporting the news
I remember a time
When it wasn’t this way
When people were mindful
Of the things they would say
Never before
Would there be such casual speak
Such as words of profanity
During broadcasting hours peak
I miss the days
When temperance held value
When the focus was on the good
On all that together, we can do
By: T.J. Chridtoff ©
6/15/2026
0953 hrs.
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Love and Kindness Hurts…
Love and kindness
Hurts the most
When it can’t ease away the pain
Love and kindness
Hurts the most
When the effort seems in vain
Love and kindness
Hurts the most
When holding an injured soul
Love and kindness
Hurts the most
When a rescue was the goal
Love and kindness
Hurts the most
When I look into dying eyes
Love and kindness
Hurts the most
When I feel your restless sighs
Love and kindness
Hurts the most
When I’m able to feel your fear
Love and kindness
Hurts the most
As I watch your end draw near
By: T.J. Christoff ©
For: Skeeter the Squirrel, R.I.P.
6/9/2026
1252 hrs.
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Shooting Stars…
Shooting stars
Like fireflies
Soaring fast
Across the skies
In dark of night
No children sleep
While fathers fight
And mothers weep
Surrounded by
Death and gloom
Fear settles in deep
With every boom
Hunger and sickness
Blood and pain
Where once life thrived
Now destruction remains
Small men with big egos
Playing their games
Care not of the cost
Only of building their fame
Shooting stars
I once wished upon
My wish for all now
May these stars soon be gone
By: T.J. Christoff ©
For: All who are now, or who have ever been impacted by the bombs of war.
6/8/2026
0838 hrs.
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An Ocean Away…
You said you feel an ocean away
I said I feel it too
Then I moved onto other matters
What else was I to do
So many times I’ve wanted to share
Feelings for you I hold deep inside
But every time I just stay silent
Lest my advances be denied
It’s been some time since I’ve felt you close
The way I used to feel
When you’d show up all energetically
Your touch somehow felt real
At times I find myself fighting the urge
When thoughts of you enter my mind
To survey all my surroundings
In hopes there a glimpse of you I might find
I’m not sure how to close the gap
As my soul tries to give yours space
For you to live life the way you’ve chosen
Within this human race
You said you feel an ocean away
I said I feel it too
But what I really wanted to say
Is I’m right here, and I’ll always love you
By: T.J. Christoff ©
For: You
6/6/2026
1616 hrs.
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The Way I Do…
I wonder if she sees you
If she sees you the way I do
I wonder if she sees you
The beautiful things I see shine through
I wonder if she thinks of you
If she thinks of you the way I do
I wonder if she thinks of you
When she’s busy with other things to do
I wonder if she longs for you
In moments when you’re not together
I wonder if she longs for you the way I do
A longing where each moment without you feels like forever
I wonder if she treats you well
If she treats you the way I do in my mind
I wonder if she treats you well
Letting you know no greater love you’ll ever find
I wonder if she touches you tenderly
Not just physically but through the words she speaks
I wonder if she appreciates you the way I do
Showing she values all that makes you unique
I wonder if you think of me
The way I think of you
I wonder if it’s hard knowing I love you
Knowing I love you the way I do
By: T.J. Christoff ©
For: You
6/6/2026
1140 hrs.
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Violent Nightmares…
I awake to anxiety
Throughout the night
Following violent nightmares
Scenes of fight or of flight
They’re hunting me down
Sometimes others too
It all feels so real
Everything that I do
I’m running for cover
Trying to dodge flying bullets
The scenes are of carnage
I wish I had me a culet
There are times when I hide
It’s the best I can do
Other times it doesn’t help
Lead hits my body then passes through
I’m not sure of the reasons
They haunt me this way
Perhaps it’s abandoned feelings
Once again hard at play
Life sometimes hurts
Playing out in my head
Becoming active and rebellious
Once I lay sleep in my bed
By: T.J. Christoff ©
5//26/2026
0748 hrs.
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Early Morning Risers…
Early morning risers
Pray tell what’s that about
I recall when sleeping in was grand
Yet it seems others have their doubts
Early morning risers
What motivates you to rise
Full of energy to start your day
While sleep still fills my eyes
Early morning risers
Wiggling all around
Showering me with excitement
When all I want are snoring sounds
Early morning risers
Just as happy as they can be
Ready to get up and at em
As I yawn and long for my coffee
Early morning risers
Eager to go outside
To say good morning to birds and squirrels
Chase bunnies who run and hide
Early morning risers
If only they’d let me sleep
But then I’d miss all the joy in their hearts
And all the love they allow me to reap
By: T.J. Christoff ©
5/18/2026
0910 hrs.
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I Love You…
In the middle of the night
As I try to sleep
I toss and turn and I think of you
As dawn of day
Begins to break
I awake to thoughts of you
As I lay in my bed with eyes gently shut
I feel your energy again and I whisper
“I love you!”
After starting my day
I’m reminded of you
And suddenly in my mind I can see you
Listening to music
As I often do
Most every song has me thinking of you
Alone in my bed late at night
My thoughts are of you once again as I whisper
“I love you!”
By: T.J. Christoff ©
For: You
5/17/2026
0711 hrs.
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I Saw Light Tame the Darkness...
I saw light tame the darkness
I saw light tame the darkness today
I saw light tame the darkness
As through the darkness I made my way
I saw light tame the darkness
As it flickered on and off time and again
I saw light tame the darkness
As darkness over my heart I’d not let win
I saw light tame the darkness
Through the power of synchronicity
I saw light tame the darkness
As I felt the light grow stronger deep within me
I saw light tame the darkness
By angels presenting as strangers in disguise
I saw light tame the darkness
As today I repeatedly stared darkness in the eyes
I saw light tame the darkness
For in the face of darkness, I boldly stood my ground
I saw light tame the darkness
When I acknowledged the fortitude I’d found
I saw light tame the darkness
Through the darkness I held onto my calm
I saw light tame the darkness
Making way for the birth of this new psalm
By: T.J. Christoff ©
5/15/2026
1912 hrs.
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Featured ~ New Creation(s)
Unwavering…
Unwavering
Consistent
Confident
Curious
Unwavering
Scientist
Conqueror
Magician
Unwavering
Risktaker
Calculating
Authentic
Unwavering
Bold
Brave
Badass
Unwavering
Sight
Vision
Guide
Unwavering
Jello
Water
Creative
Unwavering
Human
Being
Power
Unwavering
Adventurous
Strength
Awareness
Unwavering
Interesting
Direction
Conviction
Unwavering
Firm
Lovely
You
By: T.J. Christoff ©
For: You (Reflecting)
5/11/2026
0929 hrs.
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The Value of a Mom…
The value of a mom
How can it be measured
To truly do her justice
The value of a mom
How can it be measured
Surely the degree in variance is vast among us
The value of a mom
Is it measured by the love she’s shown
Or in her countless sacrifices gone unknown
The value of a mom
Do we measure it by the hugs she’s given
By the tears she’s kissed away
The value of a mom
Is it measured by the softness of her words
Or the countless demands tended to every day
The value of a mom
The love she holds for her child or children
How can it be measured
Recognizing the value of a mom
Can begin with a “Thank You!”
Showing her each day she’s deeply treasured
By: T.J. Christoff ©
For: You
5/10/2026
1106 hrs.
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At Times, I Get Lost in You…
What is it you see
Whenever you look at me
What is it you think you view
For at times, I get lost in you
I look at myself
And I don’t see much
I know I’m kind and I have a gentle touch
But at times, I get lost in you
I think of the many conversations we’ve had
You remain engaged
Whether I’m happy or sad
Yet at times, I get lost in you
There’re times when I’m exhausted
When I’m needing my sleep
Only to toss and turn without gaining a wink
For at times, I get lost in you
I’ve heard it said
You just might think me a “badass”
Hearing that cracked me up and I had to laugh
Even laughing at times, I get lost in you
I think of these things
These feelings I possess
I wonder if you’ve ever gotten lost in me too
Because at times, I get lost in you
By: T.J. Christoff ©
For: You
5/8/2026
0826 hrs.
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I Sing Songs…
I sing songs
I sing songs and I see you
I see you in my mind’s eye
I sing songs
I sing songs with passion and I feel you
I feel you all around me in those moments
I sing songs
I sings songs with depth and I hear you
I hear you singing with me
I sing songs
I sing songs with spirit in my voice
I feel my soul lulled by the rhythm
I sing songs
I sing songs that move me
I sing songs for hours at a time
I sing songs
I sing songs with meaning and a strong beat
I sing songs and I feel most alive
I sing songs
I sing songs that warm me up inside
I sing songs with the volume turned up
I sing songs
I sing songs, old and new
I sing songs as I reflect, and I think of you
By: T.J. Christoff ©
For: You
5/4/2026
1553 hrs.
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Tug on My Tether…
I’ve been noticing the absence
Of your tug on my tether
Been trying to adapt
To feeling we’re no longer tethered together
I’ve felt your energy drifting
Felt it pulling away
Oh how I miss feeling your energy
Tug on my tether every day
It wasn’t just you
I took action too
After your nonverbal messages
I wasn’t sure what else to do
It’s been a while now
And things just don’t feel right
You see I’ll never forget
Your promise to keep holding my tether tight
I’m not blaming you
Of that I want to be clear
My love for you is infinite
To my heart you’ll always remain dear
If you ever feel the desire
Or find yourself needing a soulful hug
For you I’m always available
Just give my tether a tug
By: T.J. Christoff ©
For: You
4/27/2026
0823 hrs.
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I Miss Your Frequency…
I miss your frequency
The intensity of your vibration
The once quiet awareness of your presence
I miss your frequency
The random thoughts which came suddenly
Feelings of connection through space and time
I miss your frequency
The sense of being tethered soulfully
Possibility now feels foreign to me
I miss your frequency
As I contemplate the distancing
I work to embrace the change
I miss your frequency
While hoping you are truly happy
And wondering if you really are
I miss your frequency
As I choose to honor all you mean to me
I hide my true feelings behind an invisible wall
By: T.J. Christoff ©
For: You
4/24/2026
1741 hrs.
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Who Are You…
Who are you
Staring back at me
A still frame photograph
My soul frozen in history
Who are you
What were you doing there
What thoughts did you carry then
What matters in that moment held your care
Who are you
How is it you see me here
I sense the penetration of your gaze
It is our combined energy I now feel near
Who are you
Who were you then
Were you awaiting this moment in time
A distant reunion with yourself once again
Who are you
How many times will this recur
A new look for each season
New lessons to endure
Who are you
Appearing ever pensive
Remaining consistently quiet
Leaves me feeling at times apprehensive
Who are you
You are who I once was
Who I am
You were destined to become
Who are you
Throughout time connected soulfully
We are many
And yet we have always remained one entity
By: T.J. Christoff ©
4/19/2026
2200 hrs.
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I Don’t Know How to Stop…
I don’t know how to stop
Feeling what I feel for you
I don’t know how to stop
Letting my love for you shine through
I don’t know how to stop
Wanting to share my thoughts
I don’t know how to stop
Seems wanting is all I’ve got
I don’t know how to stop
Thinking of you with a smile
I don’t know how to stop
Though I admit I’ve been trying now for a while
I don’t know how to stop
Caring for you the way I do
I don’t know how to stop
Dreaming a dream that never will come true
I don’t know how to stop
Crying these tears that I cry
I don’t know how to stop them
So, I’m not even going to try
I don’t know how to stop
Letting my soul love you
I don’t know how to stop
And I’m at a loss for what to do
By: T.J. Christoff ©
For: You
4/12/2026
0950 hrs.
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Painfully Peaceful…
Painfully peaceful
That’s how I’m feeling
Right now in this moment with you
Painfully peaceful
That’s how I’m feeling
Feeling painfully peaceful will have to do
Painfully peaceful
Says so much
While saying very little
Painfully peaceful
Expresses my wellbeing
Like a painfully peaceful little riddle
Painfully peaceful
Day in and day out
It’s what I’ve come to be
Painfully peaceful
As my energy expands
From the inside to the outside of me
Painfully peaceful
A daring quest
To peacefully accept the pain that comes my way
Painfully peaceful
As I embark on my journey
I’m becoming more peaceful every day
By: T.J. Christoff ©
Inspired By: You
4//6/2026
1510 hrs.
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Sweet, Big Mamma…
Such a sweet, big mamma
You turned out to be
Once just a floppy eared puppy
I’ve watched you grow old next to me
My sweet, big mamma
With deep loud solid bay
You’ll always be my girl
I love to watch you run and play
You’re a sweet, big mamma
With a very big love of food
Dinner time always has you drooling
I’ve never seen you in a grumpy mood
Such a sweet, big mamma
I love the way you snore
And I’m always filled with joy
When you meet me at the door
My sweet, big mamma
Such a blessing you have been
If life came with “do over’s”
I’d do life over with you again, and again
I love you my sweet, big mamma
Your sweet, old beautiful face
I love the soul within you
And that we’ve been able to share a space
By: T.J. Christoff ©
For: Travesura (Trave)
3/31/2026
1102 hrs.
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I’ll Ask Siri…
As I woke up just this morning
I was feeling a bit distraught
Feeling somewhat overwhelmed
Filled with unforgiving thought
I jumped out of my bed
As I heard the dog begin to vomit
Tried to wrestle him out the door
While at the same time, not slip upon it
Being sick myself
This wasn’t going very well
Yet somehow we managed to get it done
And we both lived to tell the tale
That’s when it occurred to me
Perhaps I needed an assistant
For those harried times when I struggle
To have someone to help me with it
That’s when I remembered Siri
She’s right here in my phone
I needed just to mention her name
And never again would I be alone
Eager to give it a try
I started with something easy
I asked what I should do
If my coughing were getting wheezy
She gave me lots of options
There was plenty to help me out
But the more I thought about it
The more I had my doubts
I admit I was a bit surprised
When told to put a key in my wallet
After asked if she could start my car
I believe she just called me on it!
I chose to give it one more try
Just to see what she could do
So I asked her for a bedtime story
And sure enough, Siri came through
She told me about our solar system
How each of the planets are aligned
If I need help in the future
I think I’ll keep Siri in mind
By: T.J. Christoff ©
3/22/2026
0830 hrs.
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What Difference…
What difference
Will I have made
At the end of my journey
The way that I’ve paved
What difference
Will there be
In those I have met
Or in the soul which lived in me
What difference
Will some tiny creatures know
Who from ancestral rescues
Will have been able to grow
What difference
Has my existence served
Have I lived with intention
Paid the consequences I deserved
What difference
Are these thoughts of rhyme
Will anyone know them
Once my life’s run out of time
What difference
Has come from my deeds
Have they inspired others
Have I planted positive seeds
By: T.J. Christoff ©
3/19/2026
1221 hrs.
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