"Always On My Mind" - Adrian Edward

Once in a while something beautiful enters your life and warms your heart and soul. Thats just how I feel about Adrian Edward's album "Always On My Mind". Adrian has one of those voices that soothes the soul and calms the mind. Its such a joy to listen to this cd. A smooth mix of latin and contemporary, it will make your body groove and your soul move. Each song on this album tells a story, each one seamlessly joining to the next one. I guarantee there will be at least one story every person will relate to.

My personal favourite, while very hard to choose just one song, is "Simple Man". After all ladies, isn't that just what we all want? A simple man to hold us tight and love us just right? I promise you, after listening to this album once, you will leave it on repeat over and over again. Such an adaptable album, listen to it while alone relaxing, enjoy it with friends with a bottle of wine, or cuddle up with your special one. Even get off the couch, let yourself go and dance the time away with this timeless music.

Adrian Edward is one you will not forget easily nor will you want too. A rare work of art that you'll feel yourself become one with his story and not want it to end. Thank you Adrian for sharing your beautiful voice with us. Thank you for bringing so much love and joy to us, for sharing a part of yourself with us. To not hear Adrian sing, is a crime to the heart and soul.

For more information regarding Adrian and his music visit http://www.adrianedward.com/ Become a part of this wonderful journey that is Adrian Edward. Follow him on twitter @adrianedward1.

thoughts inside my head

We all hurt, we all laugh, we all cry, we all smile. We never know when something will happen, something that can change your life forever. Something so profound, so unbelievable you won't grasp it in its entirety for sometime. Someone is waiting for me one day, to let down my walls. Let everything break down and tell them everything there is to tell. I don't know if that can ever happen. I don't know if I could bare my entire soul to someone and not feel vulnerable about what they might do. Its ok to have walls up, they protect you but sometimes you just have to let someone in. This I know, I understand it maybe more than some. I have way too many walls, but I can't seem to let them go. They keep me safe, they protect me from pain and heartache. Feelings I have felt before and don't want to feel them again. How can I let someone in and risk all that again.

I have too much invested in me, too much invested in life to allow something to break me down. I have secrets, some to hard to say. Some too hard to even acknowledge at times. There are some I will take to my grave, until then, they are protected in my heart locked up and wrapped up in a chain. I wish sometimes I could let it all go, let the walls down and not be so worried about things. But I can't that is just me. Why can't I just let them all go?

Dear Tony

Dear Tony, a wonderful friend. My love and thoughts are with you through these trying times of yours. I offer you my hand for you to take and help you along your way. If there is anything I could do for you, I would.

What is a friend?

A friend is one of the nicest things you can have

and one of the best things you can be.

A friend is one who will always be beside you, through

all the laughter, and through each and every tear.

A friend is one thing you can always rely on, the

someone you can open up to.

A friend is a sanctuary

A friend is a smile

A friend is a hand that is always holding yours,

no matter where you are.

A friend is a feeling of forever in the heart.

Love you my friend.

My Darling Kat

Darling dear Kat, I am terribly sorry for what has happened to you and your family. During these hard times, I give you all my love and care. You're all in our thoughts each minute of every day. I can't wait to give you a great big hug. If there was anything I could do in the world right now, it would be to take away your pain. I will remain by your side through everything you go through babe.

Weeping willow with your

tears running down

Why do you always weep

and frown?

Is it because you'll love to

one day?

Is it because you could

not stay?

On your branches you

will swing

To the love of happiness

that day will bring

You found shelter in

your shade

You thought his laughter

would never fade

Weeping willow stop

your tears

There is something to

calm your fears

You think death as your

true forever part

And I know he will always

be in your heart.

Love you lots Kat.

Reflections

The Man In The Mirror
When you get what you want in stuggle for self
And the world makes you king for a day
Then go to the mirror and look at yourself
And see what the man has to say

For it isn't a mans father, mother or wife
Whose judgement upon him must pass
The fellows whose verdict counts most in his life
Is the man staring back from the glass

He's the fellow to please; never mind all the rest
For he's with you clear up to the end
And you've passed your most dangerous, difficult test
If the man in the glass is your friend

You can fool the world down the pathway of years
And get pats on the back as you pass
But your final reward will be heartache and tears
If you've cheated the man in the glass.

Anonymous

This poem was found written on

the wall of a cell in death row.

It was composed by an anonymous

prisoner who was later executed.

True Friends

The Making Of A True Friend

2 tonnes of shopping

a pinch of endless chatter

1 large chocolate cake

100 D & M's

a pile of sleep overs

1,000,000 phone calls

and 10 deep secrets shared

between 2

a sympathetic ear

a shoulder to cry on

heaps of hugs

gallons of trust

lastly, a generous serving of good

and fun times.

For Ally

Say Goodbye (For Allison)

She was a swan who wanted to fly

fly away from the pain

She wanted just to say goodbye

and not come back again

And as much as it hurts to let her go

She only wanted to be free

Now she's happy and free you know

you have to let her be

And one day you'll see her, once more

And this you may deny

But one day you'll see her, I'm sure

But for now you must say goodbye.

I still cry for you Ally, I wish you didnt have to go. I know one day I will see you again and all will be like they were once before. Until then, I will still miss you each day and love you forever my dear friend. Just continue to watch over me and I'm sure I'll be fine.

Inner Thoughts

I was thinking about one of my best friends today, shes been gone now for almost 16 years. I miss her just as much today as I did the first day she was no longer with us. Allison was such a sweetheart. She was my pillar. I told her everything. I know she's around seeing all the mistakes I've made and the tears, smiles and laughs I've had. Ally, I miss you so much. Even now there are days I just want to call you, tell you everything. Like I use to. Then reality sets in and my heart sinks lower. I still can't believe an angel like you was taken away from us. There are days when the tears stay away, but there are days I still break down at lose it. Ally was such a special friend, the kind you always have a very few of.

Ally is one friend, you never want to lose yet alone have leave this world for eternity.

I look at my darling friends and my cookies.. you all know who you are. And yes Tony that includes you! Where would I be without you guys? Sleeping at 4am in the morning probably. haha I love you guys more than you know.