My friend James has compiled a book of his poetry. You can check it out or buy a copy if you follow this link:
James Book of Poetry
This is one of his poems.
Shadows
Scattered shards of broken glass
I feel as if I�m a shadow of my past
Paint me a portrait of how to be
Someone of strength and beauty
All that is left is the void
The strength I once had destroyed
No comfort no support
Do I have to prove anything?
Nothing to be proven only to myself
Shadows seem such a comfort
No one sees
No one hears
Safely hidden in fear
Wanting to run and hide
Simply can not deny
That I am smart
I am brave
I will not cave
To know this
To think is to believe
I am already the man I wish to be
I just need to change what I think
Perceive differently