We've been through a lot
you and I
some things made us laugh
others caused us to cry


We're sisters always
me and you
without your kind heart
I know not what to do

We've been through a lot
shed some tears
and I hope to see us
in our golden years

We shall stand side by side
you and me
as love made us sisters
so we shall always be

Just once was all it took
for Him to profess his love
reached out to hold our hands
and to say
He'd never leave us

Just once was all it took
for Him to know us all
listened to our hearts
and to say
He'd always love us

Just once was all it took
for Him to show that love
died upon the cross
and to say
Forgive them Father

Just once was all it took
and for that
I am truly grateful

Thank God
and it only happened
just once

the little girl I knew
is all grown up now
out on her own
never alone
wild parties
racing up and down
the highway

the little I knew
is all grown up now
loving memories
candlelit dinners
hosting parties
at her home

the little girl I know
is all grown up now
her own children
twins
a great mother
is all grown
keeping house

the little girl I know
is all grown up now
party days gone
but still not alone
sitting back
watching her own kids
grow up fast

the little girl I know
will always be my little girl
no matter how old
how many parties
how many mistakes

I think of this
as I watch
my grandchildren
shout and play

It isn't easy being the new kid on the block
staring eyes
gestures
murmurs
pointing fingers

It isn't easy trying to make new friends
laughing eyes
rumors
dumb jokes
you name it

It isn't easy trying out the new ropes
mocking eyes
guffaws
troubles
declaring harm

No, it isn't easy being the new kid
but know what?
I don't care
I'm gonna try
that makes me different

I saw it first
it's mine
it's mine

It was for me
not you
not you

I don't like it
no way
no way

I want that one
not her
not her

I saw it first
it's mine
it's mine

Now go away!

What time is it
Is it a time for love
Is it time for romance
It is time for understanding
.. for caring
for sharing
as two hearts beat as one

What time is it
Is it a time for to love
Is it time to caress
It is time for appreciation
.. for mending
for giving
as two hearts give their all

Time is everything
but more joyous
when there is love

take it away
I can't stand it anymore
the pain
the fears
the heartaches

take it away
I don't want to see it
the scars
the loss
the heartbreaks

take it away
I want no part of this
my friends
family
unbearable

a river of hurt
cries from the grave
it's back
the killer
please...
take it away

Every day is Grandparents' Day
when you sit outside and watch them run
play, kick ball, laugh and cheer
it makes it all worthwhile
their loving smiles
their joyous laughter
hoola hoops
somersaults that soon
become full handstands
and cartwheels

Have you ever watched the ball game
if not, you need to go out back
and root for your favorite team
or even kick a ball or two with them
oh, but it's worth every minute
the joys, the smiles...
they're not always the children's
but it's definitely Grandparents' Day

Can you feel the love in the air
the heart and soul of nature
come, join me in a walk
let's hold hands and view
a whole new world
laid out before us
the butterflies
birds in the trees
the little mole hiding
just checking to see
if it's safe to come out
oh, can you feel the love?

I passed her in the moonlight
and kept on walking
wasn't even sure
if that was her
but then when I looked back
something was missing
a hole ripped thru my heart
she was gone
was that her
was it a mirage
was it my hopes
my dreams..
I miss her..
she just disappeared
I watched for her in the distance
but saw not a thing
no one at all
not even a shadow
couldn't even hear
a whisper
because
of my teardrops
falling into puddles

what  good is it gonna do
to speak up and complain
the people tend to look back
as if we are insane

we speak our minds
and try to understand
why won't they listen
instead of reprimand

there must be a reason
for both .. I should say
the reason for the complaint
and one to look the other way

Love comes in numerous colors
the color of spring is
one of the prettiest!

I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Whenever my heart turns sour,
poetry is the filling that makes life sweet again

I have no idea what you're talking about
go away ... leave me alone
I don't want to do that
I don't want to hear it
hmph ..
he's got some nerve
trying to twist my mind
I'll let him have it alright
if that's what he wants...
hmm....
yeahhhh...
that's exactly what I'll do
WHACK!

ahhhhhh..
I feel so much better now
good night!

I suddenly feel as if
I've never written before
but I sit down to write
words on paper
and they just flow
they're like running water
and just spill out
and pour upon mankind
and upon the tiny lines
that stretch across the page

I don't even know how
it happens but look
it's amazing
fascinating
love, romance,
dark, horror
intensity, pain
heartfelt, needful
oh my gosh
the words are flowing
like an outburst
from the clouds above
a sudden shower
out of nowhere

exploring poetry...
wow
how exciting!

May your morning be blessed
as the doth rise
and may your smiles be unending
beneath the blue skies

May your love expand
and there be no end
I'm just glad to be able
to call you my friend

it was beautiful outside
the sun was shining
the warm heat came through
the windshield
the robins were singing
and life was at its best
and in a matter of seconds
as she pressed the brakes
the car wouldn't slow down
but kept going forward
she saw headlights
instead of the caution lights
and then just the tree
from whence her blood
had splattered
and her body was cast
spots now before her eyes
what happened she thought
the brakes..
My Lord...
Mama? Is that you?
I'm coming home
another angel now rests
in the arms of the Lord
her wings spread abroad
as she rejoices
in song and love
a life now surpassed
but with life eternal
through the Golden Gates

Terror broke the silence.

come with me
and let us pluck
the gentle petals
of the flower
to see and to feel
its beauty
its essence
to get the feel
of nature's love
a divine love
the perfect gift
that blossoms
into Spring

When the sunshine sets
it sets on you
because that's where it lead
love came back so true

When the sun rises high
it shines on you
that's the good thing 'bout friends
only the best will do

When I see your sweet smile
I'm fine all day
so glad that we're friends
what more can I say?

blown to bits
smashed dreams
raging winds
surround me
risen outrage
cries for help
no one around
to scream at
or to leer
ascended hostility
blowing my mind
causing my heart to race
to try and escape
but there are
no open doors
the raging winds
engulfed me

I can't help but think of him
he is always on my mind
his lips next to mine
the way he walks
the words he speaks
oh the memories!

I can't help but love the man
he is always in my heart
my heart beats so fast
when he's next to me
oh the memories!

I can't quite help myself
he is always in my head
my breath slows to a nil
when I think of him
oh what memories!

Remember me when I am gone
to my Home beyond the skies
remember a heart that loves you
and the warmth that was inside

Remember me when not in sight
as with the eagles I soar
remember a heart full of love
and of course the hugs galore

And never forget the 'I love yous'
and arms that held you tight
may you be wrapped with blessings
as you lie down tonight

Remember me when I am gone
the smiles most of all
with laughter and the joy
for with this I'll remember you all

looking back way back when
I recollect Grandma in her chair
and braided plum to her toes
was long, lapping gray hair

she sat there with a big smile
and would gaze into your eyes
big beautiful brown reflections
house smelled of apple pies

I will never forget her
as long as it's God's will
her memories are few
but they linger with me still

Cup of coffee, please
and a donut will do
wouldn't hurt to add sugar
and a bit of milk too

Bacon would be perfect
if I had buttered bread
maybe I should have milk
and some juice instead

Waiter, come here, please
my order has changed
I just got craving for omelette
now that was quite strange

Oh yes, now I know
I beamed with glee
waffles with butter
is what's best for me

Scratch that, My Friend
the waiter just frowned
I want sausage 'n biscuit
go ahead - write that down

The man stood there a sec
before moving his quill
oh, I know what I want
put this on my bill

He looked at me angrily
and spoke, Might I suggest..
you go back to your room
and get you some rest

Then after a very long nap
come back around two
by then we'll serve lunch
now that you should do

I looked at him quietly
then with a nod of my head
I tell you what
I want it all
and breakfast in bed

As the sun darkened across the skies
a blast of triumph overwhelmed me
the heavens shook and rain prevailed
the storms came gushing in
fires spread in a rampage
the world was seeing its last light
as the stars could be seen no more
bitterness overtook the hearts
of those once so full of love
and wrath had made the angry evil
death came knocking at the doors
skulls laid in the middle of the street
bodies lay being eaten by beasts
that began to roam the earth
terror filled what had become a cruel world
an underworld of darkness for all eternity
hell had opened its pit doors
and demons had gushed out of the flames
a blast of triumph had come and gone
as the sun darkened across the skies

When God made you
He made you special
When God gave me you
He gave me a great gift
When God loved you
He showed me love
and I just wanted to say
Thank you!!

When the sun outshines the moon
I will be there by your side
I will love you, keep you, honor you
each day and every night

May the day bring you sunshine
and may your night be lit with hope
thanks to all my friends and family
in this cruel world I can cope

When the moon outshines the stars
I still won't be so far away
I will hold a special place for you
in a very special way

I thank God for friends like you
who make it all worth the while
and may blessings be sent in showers
as I listen and watch you smile

May I part with these words tonight
that my friends are so out of sight
may your heart be full of joyous tunes
beneath the skies and full moon
may you be blessed with love galore
so much that you need not ask for more

And when the light comes to shine the day
may more blessings come your way
may your night bring you smiles, My Dear
and may the angels always stay near
may Heaven shine down upon you
and may all your wishes come true!

Often I write about angels
this time I speak about special angels

They hold your hand when you need comforting
the ones that refuse to leave your side
they hug you in such a way
that your heart fulfills its destiny
and you know it's going to be okay

These angels come in all sizes
full of heart, hope, happiness
sharing peace, healing, so much love
they are the light we search for
when we are in the darkness
they are the life we've needed
when the roads seem to stretch on and on

Perhaps you've seen one of these special angels
one of them I know for a fact
has led me straight to you

Many blessings, much love
may your life be full of it all

despised by the world
she didn't care
she lost all respect
forgot who she was
ventured out
sought help
through all the wrong sources
the forbidden places
and she lost sight
of what was right
finally losing herself
caught in all the pain
all the torture
even the memories
of those she didn't know
and it brought her
to her knees
and there she sat
mourning
weeping
screaming
now the heartless victim
known as The Demon's Queen

L ook no farther
dead ahead
Death stands before you
lady in waiting
once the woman
every man dreamed of
now the very stone
and the vulgarity
that brings mankind down
to his lowest level
the **** of the earth
she's waiting
for you
desiring the beast
that brought her misfortune
when you awakened
her claws reached out
grasped hold of you
before you even knew
who or what
she really was
and now is
Death awaits
waiting for you

God and I do everything together
we talk
we laugh
we sing
we rejoice

Every little thing I do He does with me
take a walk
associate
the dishes
the laundry
household chores

When I pray He answers
when it's His time
when the moment is right
when He says so

But even when He doesn't
I know
there's a purpose
for everything
and I
have faith

Why would I have faith
when He says 'no'?
it was the time in life
when I had to learn
that the best things in life
aren't always
what I want
but what He says I need

So God and I
do everything
and I
wouldn't have it
any other way

humiliated
distorted
abandoned
scared

why did you leave me
what did I do wrong
I tried to comfort you
I tried to help you
I lent my shoulders
so you could cry on them
I lent my heart
so you could pour out to it

now tell me
what did I do wrong

I don't understand it
from one second to the next
they just disappear
vanish
as if I wasn't there
but I heard them
their voices and what they said
I knew them
I knew them all too well
that's what hurt so badly
perhaps it would have been easier
if they were strangers
if I had never met them
but I still go on
left standing all alone
maybe not as strong
perhaps stronger
one thing I do know
I was left
forsaken

wrap my wings around your breast
let me hold you tightly
so you can rest

lay your head upon my hand
let me guide you safely
through promised land

bring me your heart to show the Lord
let me read to you now
from His Holy Word

wrap my wings around your heart
and just know I'm watching you
as I was from the start

it's soaking the streets
the horror within
pain left behind
crying tears
screams
but it goes on
no stopping it
guns fire
stabbed wounds
the blood sheds
and it keeps going
person after person
victim after victim
when will it end?

As the run rises in the east, I'm taken aback by her beauty. It takes all that
I have to contain myself, to hold onto my sanity. Her beauty astounds me,
takes me to new worlds I had yet to discover. I'm fascinated. I'm
dedicated. I'm in awe. No one's beauty was ever so breathtaking. I cannot
believe the pounding of my heart as I hear her name. Her breath is
my breath, as she is the air that I breathe.  As the sun rises, the beauty
I behold just looking into her eyes, seeing that divine smile, feeling free.
She is my sun, my light, my life. I refuse to let her go.

O, Ebony! Ebony!
my heart can't take the pain
my life is out there
in the world
in the distant world
I can't hold you anymore
I can't take it anymore

Alas, Ebony! Ebony!
my heart has been darkened
by nothing but your memory
in my heart
in my distant mind
I can't stand it anymore
I can't do this anymore

O, Ebony! Ebony!
wherefore art thou, My Ebony?
my life is pure vain
in a world
in a distant world
I can't go on anymore
I can't take it anymore

angels are born and given to us as gifts
they are given to us to love and to nurture
each one comes in a different size or form
each one has his or her special ability
they are brought to us to give us love
and they are surrounding us every day

know what makes angels?

when I look at you I know the answer
God created you just for me
with cuddly teddy bear hugs
and lots of kisses
my angel is none other than you

It isn't every day
that someone writes something
that triggers a memory
or a bit of a spark
but when that day comes
the post is noted
taken to heart
shared by many
and touches lives

I hope that this post
brings a smile
upon your face and heart
and that each day
is full of love and hope

Blessings!

I woke up with a song in my heart
and my first thoughts ran to you
wishing you a momentous day
in all that you say and do

I woke up with a love in my heart
and it was you that came to mind
friendship is a beautiful thing
and one like ours is hard to find

I woke up with a tune in my heart
and you were the first note I played
so thankful you've come into my life
and since then you have stayed

I woke up with a song in my heart
and it sings as love allures
with friendship, health and caring hugs
sent from my heart to yours

I couldn't believe my eyes
that bright shining light
what was that thing anyway?

It came and went so fast
unexpected
and disappeared behind those trees

Did anyone else see it
or was I the only one
a strange thing happened

As if the lights weren't enough
and the glowing clouds
two creatures emerged

The first's head was purple
shaped like a tomato
had ears of a kangaroo

Strange, but a true story
I just wish I knew
if anyone else saw it too

Love comes in different sizes
different faces
a variety of communications
various hearts

The strange thing is this
you never know
just how close that love is
a heart beating
someone's lending ear
romantic
or kindness from one's heart

Love comes in different forms
recognizable
but we must want to see it
want to feel it
it's there
sometimes we have to search

Other times
it's right under our noses
Strange thing...