M.W.P. - A poem dedicated to my brother who lost his fight with heroin at age 46.

Today I think of you,

so many years have past.

The picture of your face,

in my mind will always last.

Such wasted years we had,

miles apart were we.

The house was filled with two,

oh I wish it had been three.

Your pain was not your own,

I shared it every day.

I’d wish that you were clean,

I hoped, I begged, and prayed.

Then one day you were gone.

The call came in the night.

I laid in bed and cried,

till the darkness turned to light.

Each year on this day,

you’re heavy on my heart.

But one day soon I know,

you’ll have a brand new start.

I love you Mickey

Posted on September 9, 2014 by P.S. Rowland.

PS Rowland

Author and poet behind "Simplistic Beauty", "Lest We Forget Life's Passion" a collection of poetry, and "Cut Both Ways" Peaks & Valleys of a Passionate Relationship Expressed Through Poetry.

P.S. Rowland was born and raised in Seattle WA. She grew up in an atmosphere where the arts were supported and cherished. The love of books, and reading were instilled deeply by her late mother. This love often times now leads her to read 4-6 book simultaneously.

P.S. Rowland has journaled her entire life in poetic form. After sharing some of her work with friends, she was encouraged to share her art with others, and publish.

Her first collection of poetry "Lest We Forget Life's Passion" was released January 2014. Her second collection "Cut Both Ways" was released in June 2015. Her current works "Simplistic Beauty" was released September 5, 2017.

P.S. Rowland also dabbles in photography, enjoys many outside activities such as boating, skiing, and riding their Harley Davidson. She is the mother of 2 children, and grandmother of 5.