I keep on trying, To myself, I am not lying, So that one day, I will be flying, and not crying, Because I would rather be flying, than crying, And to myself, I am not denying, The fact that I keep on applying, So that the one day will come, When I am flying, And that is why I keep on trying. Canfield Rangel is an enthusiastic observor of life, both in his profession and in his daily interactions. In a debut collection of poems and other writings, he shares insight into his experiences during his workdays in airport operations and personal time as he witnesses a variety of behaviors, snafus, and challenges. His poems reflect on a variety of topics that include why one man's garbage is another man's treasure, the power of lies and the truth, the choices we make, a presidential inauguration, friendship, and much more. The Poetic Diary of My Mind is a collection of poems and writings that depict one man's personal observations and comments about his diverse everyday experiences.