“The Closer I Get”

I have found, the inspired dreamer

My heart overtaken, once again

The child, has recently returned

Taking center stage, refueling

Hopes and dreams, stoking

Passions, that run, watercolors

In the rain, paint the shades

Of my love into every breath

I take, every word I speak

Rises from the deepest place

My soul, a reflective mirror

Of love, the closer I get

“Excitement Is A Clue”

Like a key, opens a door Excitement is a clue, sending Shivers down the spine Passions awaken, as our Heartbeats quicken, racing With a sense of adventure The thrill that fills the moment Builds and stirs into action Arousing our senses, increasing Our state of awareness, we Follow its’ lead, and venture Through the doors…

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“We Are As One”

We are flowers You and I Growing in the same garden Watering each other’s dreams Passing by ><><><>< We are seeds You and I Nurturing side by side Sharing sunlight that Shines upon us from the sky ><><><>< Recognizing the beauty Reflecting without overshadowing You and I complement You and I blossom ><><><>< Our love…

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“We Are As One”

We are flowers You and I Growing in the same garden Watering each other’s dreams Passing by ><><><>< We are seeds You and I Nurturing side by side Sharing sunlight that Shines upon us from the sky ><><><>< Recognizing the beauty Reflecting without overshadowing You and I complement You and I blossom ><><><>< Our love…

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“Tears In Our Eyes”

On this day, 3 years ago The time had come, to let you go Left without options, we said goodbye Paid our last respects, tears in our eyes A loving wife, left behind in pain Has found the strength to go on again We are all so proud of her in endless ways Armed with…

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“Expressions Of A Passionate Heart”

Words break through, the fires inside, surfacing The way art takes form, brushes swathed in passion Music caresses the ears, waterfalls rushing over Washing us clean, warm water, bathes our souls Movement transforms, conveying ideas into action A manifestation of emotions, represented without words Silence speaks volumes, making the invisible, visible Spirits awakening, expressions of…

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“Quietly Powerful”

Forces of nature, always in motion Often unnoticed, seemingly silent Occasionally witnessed by the keenest Eyes, a shifting and shaping caused By constant pressure, the way Heat radiates from the sun, slowly Quietly and continuously, melting Blankets of ice into rivers, that rush Full of water, wildly, eroding the rocks And earth, on an expedition…

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“The Beauty Of Your Honesty”

Your words flow Like poetry Softly, gently Soaring Unobscured By clouds Your truth And honesty Warm me up Inside The way sunshine Sets me free On a beautiful day See this Amp at http://amplify.com/u/a1htau

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“Timelessness”

Moment to moment, time flows by like a river Is it an illusion, or an aspect of time we have Come to know, ingrained in our perception Without any question, we take it for granted Because I am forever in the present moment I remain always in the here and now, ageless And eternal, unaffected…

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“A Sense Of Joy”

With feelings of gratitude I search and find, sunshine Describes my daily attitude It’s like my sunny disposition Takes hold of me,  the key That starts up my ignition Seeing the world through eyes Mesmerized by happiness Brightens the darkest skies Pure expressions of delight Bring bliss, a sense of joy Changes everything in my…

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Chris Bartlett

Having founded Skaters Landing, the largest figure skating retail chain in the United States, as well co-owning Global Entertainment and Media (GEM) and Rink Management Solutions, Christopher Bartlett is a serial entrepreneur.  Chris was recently chosen by the Small Business Administration (SBA) as the Connecticut Small Business Owner of the Year. Chris Grew Skaters Landing from a skate sharpener in his parents basement to servicing the largest professional skating companies in the US including, Disney on Ice. He has a keen sense of business development, being flexible and adaptive to changing markets.

Chris is a pioneer of social media. He is encouraging small businesses to employ social media marketing as a source of income and brand loyalty. Chris has spoken to hundreds of business owners in New England about how to utilize new forms of media to grow their business. He has recently been hand-picked by Google through a partnership with the SBA as a small business pioneer of new media.