Breath of Fresh Air

By Francisco Allen

This book is written by the inspirations from real people. There are sad moments of people who experienced tragedy. A young man leaves wife and kids, took a train north through sleet, hoping for a better tomorrow. A hurricane hit the East Coast and affected a big area. Most people had to look for shelter, food, and blankets. They spend the night in the cold, without heat. Many who are on minimum wage did not have enough to buy a Christmas gift. A man and his daughter waiting at the airport for his wife to return home. The chaplain called him and others to the chapel, but the news was not good. There was a story about a dad who was wrecked by the disease of alcoholism. The saddest part was the son was following the father's example. The poor and the rich have the same dreams and goals. It seems as if the poor fall short on their goal. All they need is another chance of employment to gain their dignity. There was also a story with a happy ending. A father sailed to another country to pick up daughter and family on a small sailing boat, returning back safely. One wish of mine is to help the poor, especially the sick with cancer. So a portion of the proceeds of this book will be going to the Belize Cancer Society and the American Cancer Society. This book is dedicated to the recipients of its success.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
• Release date: Sep 9, 2019
• ISBN: 9781645692164

Book preview

A Better Life

He was on his way to the U.S.A.

Looking for a better life

He left behind with their approval

Mother, father, six kids, and wife

He finally reached the border

Along with thousands more

He stayed overnight and waited

He’s been on this route before

He was thinking of his future

There was so much that he could gain

With his companions cheering him on

He made the last train

As the train took them north

The forecast called for snow and sleet

He was not dressed for the weather

His body was protected, but not his feet

The train went into a blizzard

He felt better that he was not alone

But the snow killed his dreams

While his family waited for news back home

A Fly’s Escape

A fly was trapped between

The window’s glass and the screen

Trying to concentrate

So it wouldn’t scream

A giant picked up a paper

To scare it away

The fly kept moving

Each time the paper came his way

With a scare it escaped

And entered the room

The giant still tried to kill it

This time with a broom

As he wondered where it was safe to fly

He heard a bang and a hiss from death

As he glided around the giant’s face

The sun disappeared, taking away his breath

The giant bent over to scoop him up

Stinging his butt was hard to resist

The giant aimed to get the fly

But hard as he tried, this time he missed

The fly was still dazed

As he opened an eye, ready for an attack

The giant half-opened the door

And the fly took off, never looking back

A Heavy Price

Once my heart belonged to you

But I couldn’t tell you why

You didn’t know I existed

Because I couldn’t say hi

I paid a heavy price

Not saying how I felt

My heart did not break

My agony caused it to melt

Every time I remember

And the pain I went through

I begin to utter words

But get nervous when I see you

Now that the problem’s solved

And my confidence has grown

You still make my heart quiver

And my throat to groan

Next time I see you

I am prepared to speak

Even if I fail trying

Or my knees get weak

A Nightmare

Since I met you

My heart beats for two

I go to sleep at night

And I only dream about you

So I went to see the doctor

And I asked him what to do

He said, "Get rid of her or else

She could be the end of you"

But, Doctor, I said,

She is the only one in my dreams

I cannot understand it

He howls and screams

When that woke me up

I knew it was a nightmare

I turned around and saw a smile

Hidden under your golden hair

A Perfect Fit

Under the scope of the full moon

In the cool of the night

Our relationship was born

You were a beautiful sight

For your birthday we shared

A slice of cake with a candle lit

You came into my life like

A puzzle piece, a perfect fit

Since the years without you

I’ve spent thinking what have I missed

But I’m surviving knowing

All the moments we had kissed

Seven years have been for me

A turbulent time of dedication

It’s time to start a journey

To our final destination

You are from another country

But you are not foreign to me

Your essence is embedded

In