Yesterday was a hard day and I had nothing to give,
Despite the pain I want to live,
It was a restless and sleepless night.
Frustration came easily as I tried to fight but I want to live .
Eating and talking we’re not up to par
And I was not able to walk very far.
But I want to live.

Dawn came early and I struggled from bed to go down the hall
When good friend came over
And we talked with good times recalled .
The skies turned blue , the sun gave warmth and it was a beautiful day after all.
And I am alive

~ Michael Davidoff

With faith, family and courage

There are so many uphills and downhills on this long windy course
But courage and love will be my energy source.
I did not intend to enter this long race
And surely there will be doubts that I will face,
but my wise father in his final race gave me this advice
“Mile by mile it is trial
Yard by yard it is hard, but son, inch by inch it is a cinch’

~ Michael Davidoff

With faith, family and courage

So will I stand defiant against the tide of fear so constantly near
And late at night after prayers are said I recall the memories of friends and their faces and wonderful trips to my favorite places.
Of kickball and popsicles with trips to the zoo and lazy summer days with nothing to do.
A summer job, an apple bob, a girl’s first kiss and friends I miss.
I’m proud of My children two girls and a boy to see how they’ve grown brings me such joy.
My children’s children are ten times my own. They’ve grown up so fast like seeds that have been sewn.
At my side, my soulmate my bride, I am neither regretful or sad but thankful for the life that we’ve had.

~ Michael Davidoff

With faith, family and courage

Never questioning, never doubting but always near.
He brought me laughter and smiles and a reason to hope
Sending words of love and wisdom that help me cope.
A bond between friends that cannot be broken
He leaves not a kind loving word unspoken
In your life I hope you can find
A friend like Rick a one of a kind.

~ Michael Davidoff

With faith, family and courage