High up on a mountain
Cold and dark and grey
Was the last known dragon-
At least thats what they say...
He lived a life of solitude
For all who saw him feared;
They would shriek and run away
Every time he'd come near.

So he hid against the stone
and rarely did go out,
Until one day a stranger
Climbed up to seek him out
"Hello dragon, are you there?"
The strangers voice called loudly;
So the dragon stood and stretched
Exposing himself proudly-


The young man was in awe
The dragon was so exquisite.
Sadness filled the young mans face
The dragon asked "What is it?"
"I was to come and capture you
or kill you" he replied-
"But alas what would happen
If the last known Dragon died?"

The dragons head sunk low in thought
He said "do what you must do-"
"You are a young mighty warrior
With strength that you must prove"
"I suppose I just hoped
The hunting had come to an end
And maybe some one would just come
because they want to be my friend.

Guilt ridden and full of remorse
The warrior drew his massive blade
As he walked toward the dragon
He said "Do not be afraid-
For I will only tell the King
That no dragon exists at last
They have all been slain I fear
By the warriors of the past."

"From this day my strength will be
That this secret I will keep
So you can live your days out here
In the mountain caves so deep.
By my honor Ill protect you
and hold this secret dear
That I am the last soldier to know
That the last dragon alive- lives here."


Tressia Langston
Copyright 2008

I wont make any promises,
But I wont tell you lies-
Cant you see the love by now
That lives deep in my eyes?
A fire that burns
In a heart thats true;
where there's no room
for anyone but you.

This unrestrained passion-
that knows no bounds,
In the arms of my sweetheart
is where Ill be found.
Never to ponder
What might've been
We'll be living out
the love thats within

Tressia copyright 2006

That was very heartfelt- Thank you for sharing that.
I am from a family of military men and women, my son is currently serving the USAir Force and I too am proud of him.
What a way to remember all those who have and still do serve proudly.
Great writing...

Thank you everyone- I appreciate your kind words.
Have a geart night.
GEL

Where I fit in is in my world
A simple world at that-
I dont need fancy trinkets
Or to have my wallet fat.

I dont need a huge ol house
too big for me to clean
Or a fancy swimming hole
(Not trying to be mean)-

All I need is my self respect
Which I fight for everyday
WHen I have to bite my tongue
Over things that people say

Dont have to answer for those folks
or anything they do-
No keeping up with the Jones'
Or all that they go thru.

I like my simple little life
On my back porch each night
To see the stars my father gave
To twinkle their gentle light

Im happy with my comfy home
Its safe and clean and warm
and anyone is welcome here
Seeking shelter from a storm

Im only a country girl at heart
Its all that I can be-
I know where to go to fit in
And Im comfortable with me.

Thanks fran been copyrighted for 8 yrs now...
Guess I shoulda put that at the bottom hey?
All my work is pretty much "set"

Thanks for looking out for me tho.Shows you got heart.

I wrote this song to some one I know God Is going to send me...I will sing it to him on our wedding day-


With this ring-
I thee wed...
Its more to me
Baby cant you see
Than the words we've said;

Because the vision in our hearts'
Is the vision in our heads
my love I pledge-
With this ring

With this ring I want the world to know
That is you my love who sets me all aglow
And that I give my love with all my heart
what Gods brought togehter let no man tear apart
My love I pledge with this ring...

With this ring
I make a vow-
To be as pure
and as true to you
as I am right now

And with this ring I want the world to know
Thats you my love who sets me all aglow
And all I have in this whole world dont mean a thing-
With you you -
And this ring....

Aw -You made me love you-
What a sweetheart...You will always be my friend...
(((((Big hugs for you))))))

Aw Terry -You're such a love bug..Who couldnt just love you to bits..
Your always so precious. She is fortunate to have you on her side.She needs really good friends right now.
I so feel her pain- having just been dooped myself...

Not going to dwell on yesturday
Thats just not how I am-
Today the sunshine beams down bright
And Im happy as a clam...

I have a job, I have my kids
My grandbaby is healthy and sweet
And from where Im standing now
My life is quite complete.

The bills can wait til payday
And I wont talk about my boss
Today is fresh and brimming with hope
A rolling stone gathers no moss...

So heres a smile from my world
And the kindest words I can say-
Take a breath and count your blessings
Cuz its a brand new day!

You are right "T"
WHen you love someone you should be able to open enough to communicate your likes and dislikes. When it comes to movies, dinner or yes even making love.
SOmeone who truly loves you from the inside out will WANT to please you and even ask what you desire and that goes both ways.
You figure you have the rest of your lives together to get it right -ey? So practice makes perfect.!!!

Sex is mechanical and selfish it gratifies but only for a few moments- making love is a bond that should only bring you closer together not with just body parts but with mind, spirit and soul.

Yes it is true- A very short engagement but its his loss.
I am strong and I will prevail.
Does make you wonder about where some ppls minds and hearts are tho. right?
Thanks guys for the feedback...As always I love ya ALL!!

Hey Im "in" for a Friday night!

A man so warm and tender,
So full of love and charm
WHo opened doors and cherished me
Up close and from afar-
Sent me flowers wrote me cards
Even lit my cigarettes
To any one who was looking in
Id never have regrets-

But a friend who was online
Saw my perfect mate
For he was searching very hard
It seems to find a date.
She told me and I had to laugh
Cuz I knew it wasnt true-
Certainly its some one else
Someone who looked like you.

BUt I logged in and there you were
Smiling big as life
Your profile strong and genuine
Advertising for a wife.
But wait it wasnt just one or two
You were everywhere it seemed..
I was really very hurt
To be honest I was "steamed"

After further investigation
I found too many to list
It seemed you were adicited
Now I was hurt and pissed!
You even used my grandbaby
and a picture that we had taken
I knew you had given no thought
And that I was really mistaken

Never in a million years
Did I ever see that coming
You won my heart tore down walls
I spent so much time running
But it didnt take me long to know
what it was I had to do
Hit the road -its time I saw-
the other side of you!

Awww.. I am-

You ahve been one of my most consistant and encouraging cheerleaders since day one here. You are such an awesome friend and what a grat writer.
You ahve become such a valued part of my visits here and I am
so thankful God broguth you into my life.
Your friendship and inspiration ahve been a huge part of my growth.
I am so very happy to know you and share this news with you.

Thank you to all the well wishers out there!
It has been an awesome journey- One that provoked me to take a hard look at myself and the trust issues I had. Funny and sad that the walls we build to protect ourselves are the very walls the eventually become our prison.

With much time and gentle cultivating my sweet cowboy helped me tear down those walls and see myself for who I really am-not by the labels others had made for me. Now I am carefree and enjoying life on my own terms. It feels great.

Thank you for your kind words and for sharing this wonderful time with me.

God bless you all-
Tressia

Dear just friends

This is a letter to all my friends to let you know the new picture you see is the happiest woman in the world...I have recently gotten engaged to the most loving caring man I have ever known.
His name is Gary and I call him cowboy. After close to a year of talking dating and living on phone conversations we are going to get married!! I am so thrilled and very happy to share this news with you all.
Everyone here has been so kind and supportive during my writing time here on the site.
For so many of you who have become my friends I say thank you.
It is my pleasure to tell you we met on the internet on an actual dating site and we werent even a match. But hes persistant and adoreable and I cant wait to start our life together.
So for all you "hopefuls" looking for love-IT is possible.
Just wanted to take in minute and share that wonderful news
and tell you all how special you are to me.
Keep writing and sharing all that talent.
You probably wont see me but Ill never forget any of you.
I will try to check in in a few days and see your comments but Ill be gearing up to move to Florida to be with my man!!!

Big smiles-
Tressia

Our friendship grew so quickly,
You can in like a wind-
Spent so much time together
Never thought that it would end.
But something changed along the way,
Guess it was but for a season...
Just as quickly as you came-
You backed out without a reason.
In your altered state
you said some hurtful things
And crossed a line you shouldnt have
You tried to clip my wings.
I made my self too accessable,
out of the purest form of love
Friendship doesnt turn its back
Something you arent aware of.
You taught me things and I grew
Just from knowing you friend
You and I know it wont be the same
So we cant just try and pretend.
We say our pleasantries and move on
our smiles are forced and tense,
Hard to believe how I see you now.
These new eyes just dont relent.
The truths that were there all along-
that I didnt want to see
All too apparent thru these new eyes
As you look back at me.
And easy target with a giving heart
taken yet once again.
I was more of a challange it seems
Than I ever was a friend.

Morena -I quit for 7 yrs and likea dummy started back. I truly want to quit alsobut I seem to keep failing myself. The first time I quit cold turkey this time tho seems so tough. I wish you well-
Happy new year to everyone

Hey Shagna- May I say you look extremely well and very healthy. I m proud of you. I quit for 7 yrs cold turkey but started back 5 yrs ago I may try this Chantix you talk about. I am a singer and smoking is deterioratng my voice. I cant have that.
You keep it up.. Your are doing great girl!!!
GEL