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Why Dream

What would you say if you were told not to dream? 
What would you do if you were told not to believe? 
Told dreaming was nonsense, life is about facts. 
You are who you are deal with that. 

You can’t aspire for better things. 
Because aspirations are only dreams. 
Close your eyes, what do you see? 
Oh wait those aren’t real, we shouldn’t dream. 

What scares me the most if we can’t dream? 
I cannot dream so the simple things. 
I cannot dream for love, health or a happy life.
I cannot dream for happiness at any price. 

Can I dream for peace, can I ask you this? 
A better life is all I wish. 
If I were the same as you, wouldn’t we be bored. 
Without dreams would people’s passions not be explored? 

I believe in dreaming it is who I am. 
Without dreaming we would have no plan. 
Life without dreaming is like a body without a heart. 
Without a dream were would your morning start? 

I stopped dreaming once, lived life day to day. 
Got to a point in life I didn't want to go or stay. 
Then I believed in a dream, I believed in me. 
Found my friends and they believed. 

So don't stop dreaming, for in our darkest hour. 
Dreams are what can give us our special powers. 
Looking back on our live as the way we live. 
If we did not dream then why did we give? 

One more thing I ask of you this. 
Did you ever dream for that perfect kiss? 
Did you ever dream for that perfect life? 
But if you don't dream then what gives you the right?

Ron Vasko
2008

 

 

Foundation of the Heart

A foundation of a house is built of concrete and stone.
It weathers with time, but never grows old.
Walls in a house are built with lumber and brick.
Meant to stand the test of time because they are so thick.

Now take these virtues and apply them to you.
Look at your past and all you have been through.
You have built the walls around you because of your past.
Built them to be sturdy and meant to last.

Have loves in your life contributed to what you are about.
Have they added the bricks around you or added the grout.
Did they reinforce your heart with there insecurities and flaws.
Was it really your foundation or did they build your walls?

Maybe its time to remove there dreams.
You can still have the house, because you still have the beams.
Walls can come down because your foundation is strong.
Its time to change the wall for you, is that so wrong?

Remember ever wall has windows let me look inside.
Your structure is awesome, you have nothing to hide.
Because walls with no windows grow dark and cold.
Just realize a heart with no sunshine only grows mold.

Learn to trust and the walls will eventually come down.
Take out your hammer and sling it around.
For a person with walls that let in plenty of light.
Can have a house with an absolute beautiful sight.

Remember why you built the walls but don’t forget the doors
You can always step outside and be ready to explore.
Not everyone you fall for has to add bricks to your wall.
Some may add bricks, you can let others fall.

My opinion of a house without a strong foundation or walls.
You must keep the foundation but you can tear down what is small.
It’s not fair to others because the past won’t let them in.
Offer them a hammer let them begin.

One swing at time as the bricks come tumbling down.
See a house can stand with fate and not fall to the ground.
Just remember a world without windows is like a heart without trust.
Knock down the wall and get rid of the dust…

Ron Vasko
Aug 2007

"The funny thing about a firefighter is,,,Night and Day we are  always firefighters.........."

Hello

It amazes me for what I see in you.
From the moment our eyes met I knew this was true.
My body started to tingle and my heart began to race.
Those deep inviting eyes, that soft gentle face.

Your lips softly wet like fall’s mornings dew.
I wanted to be part of your life, this much I knew.
The touch from your hand as I looked into your eyes.
It made me want to be all yours; I am so willing to try.

My heart is all yours, tell me your heart is all mine.
From the moment you said hello, I knew this was a sign.
When our lips became one and our heart’s skipped a beat.
How could have one asked for a more delectable treat.

I want our souls to join as one, to walk hand in hand.
I want you to be all mine and part of my life’s plan.
We can accomplish our goals whatever the may be.
Just trust in our love, I beg you please.

Through sickness and in health or death do us part.
I am willing to give you it all, including my heart.
I want you to be my ray of hope when thing are bad.
To be my beautiful sunshine when I am feeling sad.

When we are apart I can tell you this.
You being yourself are what I will miss.
Like peas and carrots we were meant to be.
Our love will weather the roughest seas.

Let us dream of our future and forget our past.
Making memories of us, I know they will last.
For once in my life I feel so complete.
I have found soul mate, Oh what a treat.

When the moments go by and your not around.
I will try to smile on top of my frown.
Because you are my everything, my hope and dreams.
Sent to me from heaven, so it seams.

One day we will look back and remember the past.
Where did the years go, they went so fast.
For you are my laughter, my dreams, and my heart.
It all started from HELLO, what a simple start

In my last breath I hope to whisper your name.
My life was about your happiness, hoping I caused you no pain.
Because you were my sunshine and you gave me light.
Thank you my sunshine, for being my life....

Ron Vasko 2007

“Our Hope”

My heart stops beating when I think of you.
You are truly special I know this to be true.
You feel so alone and lost inside.
Do you ask yourself questions and wonder why.

You do not feel you are what you need.
But you also do not see what other people may see.
I hear your voice and my heart starts to flutter.
These thoughts I am having, leaves my brain in clutter.

We sit for hours and talk on the phone.
I sit and dream of you, when I’m alone.
Your gentle touch and beautiful smile,
Makes me think how lucky I am, if only for a while.

Your friendship means so much I hope you know.
You make my heart feel warm, as it starts to glow.
What will happen to us I can only pray.
That I won’t wake and you will be gone one day.

I am here to protect you and help find your soul.
For this to me is my only goal.
The world need more people just like you.
I want you to know, I will be straight and true.

I know the consequences and have faced the facts.
I feel your love, through the way you act.
For time stands still when I hear your name.
I just want you to know this is no game.

I hope I can help you travel your road.
Just know with me around. You will never be alone.
I close my eyes and think of our first kiss
These are the things that I most miss.

I will never get tired with who you are.
You are like looking into the sky and seeing that distant star.
I will one day catch that star and be happy for life.
I just know my world would be better as long as we tried.

Ron Vasko 2006

Mirror

They say look in the mirror and what do you see.
Am I the person that I am meant to be?
Do I try to better my life for personal gain.
Do I hurt others around me and cause them shame.

Is it fair to be judged by those you don’t know?
Do you hide in a closet, so your feelings don’t show?
Can you blame others in spite of yourself?
Do you hide in the back, like a book on a shelf?

Is it fair to lay blame and point fingers I say?
Does it seem right to be mean and play games that we play?
Are you honest with you, like others you trust?
Just be true to yourself this is a must.

None of us our perfect, even though we try.
Can any of you be honest and say you don’t lie.
Just remember lies will find you in the end.
Is it worth loosing all your friends?

We are all very special in our simple way.
So show your smiles and brighten our day.
For when it is all over and the end draws near.
It is the friends you can trust that you will hold so dear.

If I can add some simple advice to you.
Do on to others as you would have done to you.
We all have a special place that makes us smile.
For each of you have your own individual style.

My friendship I offer, protect it with your heart
If push comes to shove, remember that part.
No matter what happens, no matter how it may end.
My life was much better cause you were my friend.

Ron 2007

LAST CALL 
It was early in the morning when I heard the dispatch call. 
We hurried to get our gear on we had no time to stall. 
They said this was a bad one, could be seen from miles around. 
As we pulled out of the firehouse, I could feel my heart beat pound. 

I want you to know why I did it, I fought the flames from hell. 
There are many stories I protect you from, others I could never tell. 
I have no time to think because, I act on pure adrenaline. 
Often time I laid my life on the line and this time I didn’t win. 

On my way to the fire this time, I smiled at all my brother’s.  Not knowing this could be my last time, this fire was no different than the others. 
I didn’t want to be a hero, I was there to do my part. 
I never knew this would be my last call and I would totally break your heart. 

When I heard the floor boards buckle and I heard the heavens call. 
Your face was the vision I had to grab onto, as I started to fall. 
I remembered what you told me, I will love you no matter what happens in  life. 
I told you that it would never be easy, being a firefighter’s wife..
 
I never did it for the money I did to be a better man. 
There was never a time you doubted me aloud, I knew you were my biggest fan. 
You knew every time those tones dropped, you always paced the floor. 
I can’t imagine the pain you felt when the firefighters showed up at our door. 

They told you I did it out of bravery,  because there was a lost soul inside. 
I put my life on the line I am so sorry I made you cry. 
Just know now I am in heaven looking down on you. I will never leave your side. 
Knowing how much I always loved you and my firefighters pride… 

As the walk me to my final call you can hear the bagpipes play. 
Knowing that every time you hear a siren, you will think of our last days. Now my name is engraved in stone written in a marble wall. 
Just know that I never stopped loving you, even after my last call. 

I gave my life for so others could live, please think of my family. 
If the died doing what I loved, I guess that is destiny. 
So when you see my fellow firefighters heading off into the night 
Remember they our out there to help protect you life. 

Ron Vasko 
2007 

“To My fallen Family”

 

 

 

 

Questions

As I look out the window as the world passes by.
I have so many questions, can’t help to wonder why.
The wind blows gently through the blossoms of spring.
A bird sits on a branch and rustles his wings.

As I sip my coffee and smell the sweet smell of lilac.
My mind dreams of my childhood memories, it all starts to come back.
I look at my reflection through the wavy glass.
I take a deep sigh and remember my past.

Was it all wasted because I wasn’t that strong?
Should I blame it all on people that said I was wrong.
If I threw up my hands and let them win.
Would I be any different now because I was thin?

The beauty I see, was always deep within.
Was my heart any different under my skin?
Did my heart not bleed because of my size?
Does it make it any harder, not to cry?

Why did obesity scar so many of us so deep?
Often I bow my head and gently weep.
We were never the monsters they wanted us to be.
The issues were deep inside their soul, you see.

My jeans like theirs, go on one leg at a time.
Charging eighty-two dollars for pants, that was the crime.
Not fitting into seats and making me wait.
Just being treated as normal, even fearing to date.

I was told I was fat, worth nothing to most.
Didn’t have many friends, was I a hidden joke?
The struggles I have had are not known by all.
Talk about hiding your soul and surrounding yourself with walls.

I was often told I was nice and had a great smile.
I was living in a hell that was full of denial.
The normal people made my soul feel empty inside.
The beautiful people made me feel so shallow and I wanted to hide.

My life is about beliefs in the people that I know.
I Working hard in life, Having something to show.
Writing down my dreams with paper and pen.
Just trying to be better person and love all of my friends.

I try not to judge because I am not you.
I like to smile over a cry, this much is true.
I have lost it all, but never given up.
Tried to have a smile when times got rough.

I have made mistakes and lost some friends.
Stood by others sides until the bitter end.
I have been called a liar for protecting the truth.
Lost my life to obesity, when I was a youth.

What makes a person better than who I am?
I am just looking for happiness and a perfect plan.
The mirror I stand in front of is what I am about.
There is no room for apologies, no time to pout.

So here are my dreams in black and white.
Stand by me and be prepared to fight.
For the battle we fight in our daily routine.
Is what life is about, doesn’t it seem?

Be good to your friends, they can be hard on you.
They want the best, I know this to be true.
As I look in the reflection, a tear forms in my eye.
The only question I can ask myself,,,,,,WHY...

Ron Vasko
2007

Butterfly Kisses


Steven left this world and has his wings.

He is visiting greener pastures and beautiful things.

He touched our lives, just like you,

We felt his journey and we miss him too.



Just know that things big and small always have a plan,

We may not know why or quite understand.

We cherished his soul and had dreams for him too,

Could only hope, like Daniel, he grows up like you.



For those that cherished the stories you told,

We hated to see your family's sadness unfold.

There was never a time when we weren't just as scared.

I think deep in your heart you know how much we cared.



I hope you know what Steven has meant to us.

He made us happy, this you can trust.

For in a world where angels exist,

Just know we all loved him and he will be so sadly missed.



So when you see a butterfly floating in a field of daisies,

Think of Steven and think, "just maybe..."

When you look in the stars at the heavens above,

Know he is looking down and how much you're loved.



For butterfly kisses and sweet candy dreams

Is where Steven is hanging his angelical wings.

We won't let his memories ever disappear.

Just look to the sky he will always be near.

Ron Vasko

A Fire Captain's Prayer
Dear God,
Please guide me in my plight.
Help me think quickly, but safely.
Guild my hand to help those who are seeking knowledge.
Give me the wisdom, to help the injured and the weak.
To help those who have no thrive for life.
Grant me the strength to fight the fire with assertive skill.
And God please grant me the ability to return home, to my family.
And, if in your wisdom I may give my life,
protect them from harm, no matter what the foe

A Firefighter's Pledge
I promise concern for others.
A willingness to help all those in need.
Promise courage - courage to face and conquer my fears.
Courage to share and endure the ordeal of those who need me.
I promise strength - strength of heart to bear
whatever burdens might be placed upon me.
Strength of body to deliver to safety
all those placed within my care.
I promise the wisdom to lead,
the compassion to comfort,
and the love to serve unselfishly
whenever I am called.

A Fireman's Life
A fireman's life is one big surprise,
Usually he laughs, sometimes he cries.
There's always stress, toil and strife,
Hoping he's good enough to save just one life.

His wife understands, when he misses dinner,
If he runs out of church, don't think he's a sinner.
Answering a call, is tops on his list,
Regretting each one he's ever missed.

He tries and tries, but can't make us see,
The happiest men, still work for free.
Jumping from bed, fighting the cold,
Knowing what to do, without being told.

He rushes to the station, jumps on a truck.
Depending on skill, never on luck.
Putting his life on the line, for an unknown friend,
Hoping and praying, it won't be the end.
"The Bravest Men in the World", the title is fitting,
They all do their best, never come close to quitting.
Next time you see them, all their lights blinking,
Take just a minute, to think what they're thinking.

It's a hard job, so show them you care,
And help them out, with a little prayer.

The 343
Ask any firefighter, and he will say
And the Brothers all agree;
We know that day, and it won't go away,
When we lost our 343.
Where were you when the Towers came down,
The cry will be heard through the years;
Where were you when the Twin Towers fell,
And we realized our worst fears.
The old man asked of the young boy he met,
The lad looked up and answered politely,
"My daddy's a fireman, and he died that day,
But I still say a prayer for him nightly."
The old man moved on, and he found a young girl,
And he asked the same question of her,
She answered so slow,"I don't think I know,
For you see, I wasn't born yet sir."

But ask any firefighter, and he will know,
The day, the time, and the year;
For those of us who fight smoke and fire
And have no time for fear.
We know that day, and it won't go away,
When we lost our 343.

So when you see a firetruck speeding by,
Manned by the men who fight the fight,
Or you hear a wailing siren, in the middle of the night,
It seems so far away, on some lonely thoroughfare,
Pause for just a moment, and think a silent prayer...