There is a Way by Gary R. Ferris Feb 18, '09 11:19 AM
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There Is A Way by Gary R. Ferris
Gary R. Ferris
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Born:
November 21st, 1965 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Home Address:
P.O. Box 391026; Anza, CA. 92539
(951) 760-5125

Parents:
Gary R. Ferris
Rosanna Rippy

Siblings:
Kitty Ferris, John Ferris, Teresa Ferris, Robert Ferris, Shane Ferris, Sherry Woods, and Lee Woods.

Education:
High School-Guthrie High School, Guthrie, Ok.
Welding-Indian Meridian Vo-tech-Stillwater, Ok

Military:
United States Marine Corps 1984-1988

Children:
Stephanie Jo Ferris
Gary R. Ferris 3rd

Brief History:
Gary left home in Oklahoma at 18 years old to join the Marine Corps in California. While in the Marine Corps he was married and had his first child a beautiful daughter and an apple of any father’s eye, Stephanie Ferris. After completion of his military obligation, Gary entered the world of cable TV where he made a career and has remained. Gary began writing poetry in 1990 after the separation from his first wife. He remarried in 1997 and was gifted with a son Gary R. Ferris 3rd in 1999.

Gary continues to write poetry and his work has been included in such literature as “Touch of Tomorrow”, “The Colors Of Life”, The Enchantment Of Memory”, “The Best Poets of 2002”, “Inscriptions Of Time”, and many other collections. In 2006, Gary published his own poetry book, “Beyond Grace”. This book was a collection of poetry he had written over sixteen years. Gary continues to write poetry and has two new books, “Dark Shadow” and “Above All”, due out in late 2006 or early 2007.

I like his poetry because he says what I feel. He does it well, in my opinion, and adds to the inkling that is within me. He doesn't mince words, tells it like it is. Well worth reading. RD




There Is A Way by Gary R. Ferris
There is a way,

Which seems right unto man;

But the end there of,

Will kill if it can.
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You seek and strive,

To realize your dreams;

Rising up early,

Will bring wealth it seems.
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The first one there,

And last to leave;

Hard work brings prosperity,

Is what you believe.
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You outshine them all,

As you climb to the top;

The late nights and dedication,

Never seem to stop.
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Cars, clothes, and goods,

And all you desire;

Keep filling your house,

As you begin to tire.
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All that you’ve gained,

Now controls you;

You can’t quit now,

Until you fill the shoe.
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People you loved,

Seem distant away;

Too blind to see,

By the game that you play.
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Those who helped you,

Get where you are;

You no longer notice,

The size of their scar.
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All in one day,

It seems to go away;

All that you loved,

When you started your way.
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Haven’t I done right,

By seeking my goals?

Why is all crumbling,

And my heart like coal.
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I sought things,

And pushed people aside;

Blind to their cares,

Of myself to abide.
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I feel betrayed,

By all that I’ve done;

By all the hard work,

Under the sun.
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How could I fail,

I thought I was right?

All of these things,

Keep me from sleep at night.
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There is a way,

Which seems right unto man;

But the end there of,

Will kill if it can.
*****

Written 01-17-04