The Robin And The Crow

A robin and a crow were perched upon a fence,
an unlikely combination but they seemed to be good friends.
Standing in the mid-day sun each on a separate picket,
basking in it's rays while staring at a cricket.
The crow looked very hungry the robin seemed content,
so he flapped his shiny wings and to the ground he went.
The cricket saw him coming and jumped away in a flash,
searching for some camouflage in an open field of grass.
The crow was disappointed outsmarted once again,
so he flew back to his perch and asked his feathered friend.
"Have you had your dinner tell me would you mind"
"I wondered if you'd share with me, could you be so kind?"
The robin fanned his wings and said "come follow me"
To his nest they flew at the top of an old oak tree.
Together they shared a feast the robin caught that day,
then they fell asleep passing the time away.
There's a lesson to be learned from the robin and the crow,
and carry this knowledge with you where ever you may go.
Friendship is a special thing it's always nice to share,
it shows the good inside of you so people know you care.

Written By Kathy J Parenteau
Copyright © All Rights Reserved

Don't Be A Bully

On the outside I may be different
not your cup of tea,
on the inside I am beautiful
if only you could see.
Think before you throw a stone
or hurtful comment my way,
what if it were you that
someone hurt today.
I cannot change how God made me
I'm not a clown in a circus,
beauty lies within, far beyond
what's on the surface.
My soul is precious my heart
can be broken,
by acts of your ignorance
in words you have spoken.
I hope my message speaks
loud and clear,
and the bullies of this world
may all disappear.
Changing their views from
evil to good,
loving thy neighbor begins in childhood.
Parents teach your children
right,
your voice makes a difference
so try as you might.
My mother taught me never
to judge,
harbor anger or carry a grudge.
Don't be a bully you have
nothing to lose,
there might come a day
you walk in my shoes.

Written By Kathy J Parenteau
Copyright © 03/22/2014
All Rights Reserved

Someone Is Always Listening

How do we define a miracle
in words the world will believe,
describing the unexpected
sharing the joy our faith
has achieved.
Maybe what we have to say
are not our words at all,
messages from a higher power
blessings memories often recall.
Words can only say so much
miracles speak loud and clear,
open your eyes to the impossible
believe and never walk in fear.
Worry changes nothing
faith opens every door,
there's nothing wrong
in hoping this life holds something more.
How do we define a miracle
in words every heart will understand,
it may take a lifetime to express
put the pen to the paper and try again.

Someone is always listening

Written By Kathy J Parenteau
Copyright © 05/10/2014

Prayers Unanswered

Prayers that go unanswered are heart
breaking it's true,
understanding comes in time
God has a plan for you.
Remember your first love
you prayed would never end,
look at what you have
today, far greater than back then.
Prayers may go unanswered
because what your asking for,
couldn't hold a candle to what
God has in store.
Every day we climb the staircase
one step closer to eternity,
prayers unanswered will be understood
yesterday's sorrows are windows
to perfection I believe.

Written By Kathy J Parenteau
05/18/2014

Remember The Stars and Stripes

Remember the Stars and Stripes
those men and women who
gave their lives,
defending peace and liberty,
risking it all for the
land of the free.
Also let us not forget
tears their loved ones forever shed.
Wives who husbands never came home,
mothers and fathers who cry alone.
Children who mourn the parent they lost paying forever the ultimate cost.
Futures so bright taken away,
like the Stars and Stripes forever wave.
When you say your prayers tonight,
give thanks for their service and
sacrifice.

Written By Kathy J Parenteau
Copyright © 05/22/2014

Definition Of The Soul

The soul gives life to the body
of every living creation,
it's beauty ever present
with no earthly expiration.
Dancing through eternity
lead by the master above,
guided by his almighty hands
and unconditional love.
Each one unique and
indescribable someday
will meet again,
our ultimate destination
is not of this earth but
our home in heaven.


Written By Kathy J Parenteau
05/31/2014

If Tomorrow Never Comes

If tomorrow never comes
and we only have today,
don't waist one precious moment
rejoice and celebrate.
Watch the morning sunrise
treasure skies of blue,
count the stars and make a wish
believing dreams come true.
If tomorrow never comes
and today is all we own,
why not make the best
of this life giving thanks
we're never alone.
I believe in angels to each we are assigned,
I hope my mom is one of them
guiding this life of mine.
If tomorrow never comes
I'm grateful for today,
I know someone is watching me
every step of the way.

Written By Kathy J Parenteau
May 25, 2014

Home At Last

Alone by the window
in silence she stares,
passing the time away,

People walk by
yet nobody cares,
on this earth 'twas
to be her last day.

Once she frolicked through
the meadows of youth
dancing with hopes of tomorrow,

Time came and went
revealing it's truth
along with joy came sorrow.

Somebody's wife, daughter
and friend,
a mother who gave her all,

Now sits in silence
until the end,
in a nursing home's
empty hall.

Visitors come and go
but sadly none for her,
another day comes to close
God saw her pain yet
knew her worth,

Today she lives in his
home on high,
watching while
angels pass her by.

Loneliness gone
a thing of the past,
where she belongs,
home at last!

Written By Kathy J Parenteau
Copyright © 06/2/2014

If Today Should Be Your Last

Live this day like it could
be your last,
when opportunity comes
don't let it pass.
If someone you know
needs a listening ear,
give them yours
and be sincere.
Take a chance
don't be afraid,
you only live once,
make the most of today.
You're a beacon of light
created with love,
one of a kind
a gift from above.
There's good and bad
right and wrong,
know the difference,
as you journey along.
If today should be your last
each minute celebrate,
treasure every second
never hesitate.
Say what you have
to say love with all you are,
no regrets, you've
done your best and
tonight you'll earn your star.

Written By Kathy J Parenteau
Copyright © 07/03/2014

Black and White

Imagine what the world
would be like,
if there were no colors
only black and white.
Could we still see beauty
would life be the same,
if the sky wasn't blue
and the leaves never changed.
The amber sunset's
luminous view,
that rose in the garden
kissed by the dew.
Eyes that sparkle
with blue and green,
God's pallet of love
never seen.
Imagine what the world
would be like,
if there were no colors
only black and white.

Written By Kathy J Parenteau
Copyright © 07/19/2014

Listen

Why would someone end their life
what could have gone so wrong?
Where were the ones they needed
that once they leaned upon?
Did you not see the signs
were you busy getting by,
life's challenges of your own
you never heard their cry?
Maybe we need to listen
it only takes one soul,
to hear the cry of the weary
and offer words of hope.
Never dismiss someone's dismay
you could have been God's choice,
to make the difference now
there's power in your voice.
Don't be silenced by fear,
because what you have to say,
might make the difference between life or death for someone you love today.

Written By Kathy J Parenteau
Copyright © 03/17/2014

Debt

Uncle Sam my hat's off to you
for ******* up the US of A,
creating debt that surely
we have no hope to repay.
The example you've set the
American people is a shameful
display of incompetence,
buy now pay later, and pay
you will, to me it makes no sense.
My job is based upon credit checks
believe me I've seen it all,
from doctor bills to college debt
watching the beacon score steadily fall.
Wake up America remember your
roots,
don't let politics
stick it to you.
For every dollar, there's something
to save,
don't be a fool sock it away.
When hard times surface, and
surely they will,
you'll have what you need to
pay your bills.
Excuses mean nothing
and the message they send,
we watch every day on CNN.
Promises broken
as we're led to believe,
casting our votes
to those who deceive.
Remember and trust what made this
great nation,
wasn't about debt,
but invention and creation.
When American's worked for Americans
and made in the USA,
meant billions of people united
paid their bills that day.
Why can't we just go back to that
give credit where credit is due,
if you can't afford it today
then debt will surely catch you
too!



Written By Kathy J Parenteau
Copyright © 08/14/2014

Because Heaven Is Listening

I often visit yesterday,
it's therapy to me,
my guiding light
giving me strength
as I close my eyes to sleep.

Burning bridges, taking
changes,
I dance through life's
twists and turns,

Isn't that what living is about,
today's mistakes
are lessons learned.

Opening doors, teaching us
it's memories of yesterday,
that gives us strength to fight life's battles
no matter come what may.

Loved ones gone still make a difference
remember, rejoice and behold,
words of wisdom spoken to you
in your heart will never grow old.

It's true they light the way
whether skies are black or blue,
light a candle in honor of someone
who made a difference to you.

Because Heaven is listening

Written By Kathy J Parenteau
Copyright © 08/27/2014

The Spanx

To whoever invented the Spanx
tonight I raise my glass,
for creating the patent,
that helped me flatten,
my big fat jiggly ***.

Written By Kathy J Parenteau
Copyright © 10/29/2014

I Am Woman

I've only got one shot, the best of
me I give,
I'll never be perfect but that's ok
as long as I may live.
I'm a woman, someone's wife,
a mom and daughter too,
I know what it's like to struggle
and give my heart it's true.
My worth cannot be measured
no scale on earth exist,
I'll leave my mark for those I love
to ever reminisce.
I am woman, standing tall
my light will always shine,
by his grace I've given my all
though tomorrow may never be mine.
I'm created by the master
for all the world to see
a diamond of priceless measure
I am woman remember me.

Written By Kathy J Parenteau
Copyright © 10/30/2014

Thank God For The Memories

Thank God for the memories
that dance inside my heart,
frozen moments in time
defining who we are.
Those flashbacks of the past
that often come and go,
reminding us of days gone by
keeping our loved ones close.
Thank God for the memories
that echo throughout time,
blessed assurance those who've
passed are never left behind.

Written By Kathy J Parenteau
Copyright © 11/11/2014

Don't Tell Me That You Love Me

Don't tell me that you love me if your
words aren't felt within,
don't say what I need to hear
if isn't genuine.
I've been down that road before,
I can't stand another lie,
don't break my heart with
promises
born to live and die.
Don't tell me that you love me
if you cannot follow through,
what you say I lean upon
forever trusting you.

Written By Kathy J Parenteau
Copyright © 11/14/2014

Meant To Be

What makes things happen
we can't explain,
is it divine intervention
that fans the flame?
Meant to be holds
so many secrets,
unlocking our future
have no regrets.
Trust in your maker
believe in his plan,
have faith that tomorrow
he holds in his hands.
Every mountain you climb
or valley below,
if you walk in his footsteps
you'll walk not alone.
Meant to be means
looking beyond,
what hurts today
and moving on.
Even when storm clouds
alter our way,
meant to be means
making mistakes.
When God calls us home
may you realize,
every moment you stumbled
he was right by your side.

Written By Kathy J Parenteau
Copyright © 11/16/2014

My Secret Garden

Everything's perfect
roses don't die,
in my secret garden
forever they thrive.
Orchards dance
with the afternoon's breeze,
Marigolds chatter
with the birds and the bees.
The humming bird
silently slips into view,
in all it's glory
visiting too.
Angels appear
and speak to me,
in my hidden escape from reality.
My secret garden takes
me away,
and gives me hope
to face each day.

Written By Kathy J Parenteau
Copyright © 09/08/2014
All Rights Reserved

God's Ultimate Plan

I've gone the extra mile
my heart is an open book,
when at times you didn't see
I stood in your corner
for a closer look.
My journey is not about me
the secret of God's ultimate plan,
is to love with all I have
even in times I don't understand.
The most precious gift of all
comes from deep inside,
defining who you are
the reason you're alive.
Love and only love
reaches far beyond our control,
every presence here on earth
can help heal a wounded soul.
Never stand in judgment for
those footsteps in the sand
one day might be your own,
a part of God's ultimate plan.

Wake up, praise God! You're
here for a reason. Trust in him,
his love and forgiveness never fails.
One day you'll earn your wings.

Written By Kathy J Parenteau
Copyright © 04/23/2014

The Power Of Self Worth

Love yourself and see your beauty
before others take a glance,
let your light shine always don't wait for a second chance.
You only have today
who you are can change tomorrow,
go the extra mile forget
about life's sorrow.
The things you work the hardest for
have a pay off in the end
learn first to love yourself,
because then and only then.
You'll finally understand
your purpose here on earth,
love yourself and celebrate
the power of self worth.

Written By Kathy J Parenteau
05/23/2014

Faith Will Always Prevail

"What a friend we have in Jesus"
is the greatest hymn of all time,
every verse a reminder
through the power of prayer
his mercy Devine.
We don't have to walk alone
someone paid the price,
to believe, let go and let God
is not a sacrifice.
It's shelter from the storm
peace of unlimited measure,
God's greatest gift to his children
blessed assurance he's there forever.
What a friend we have in Jesus
strength when all else fails,
is only a prayer away
faith will always prevail.

Don't ever under estimate the power
of prayer.

Written By Kathy J Parenteau
05/06/2014

A Mother's Misery

I'm sitting here quietly thinking
about the way I've spent this day,
wondering if it was different
than what I did yesterday.
I've made the beds, bathed the kids
changed their ***** butts,
washed the clothes, scrubbed the floors
and fed the lousy mutt.
Only to find an hour later an
odor in the air,
one of them kids done **** their drawers
and another is pulling his brother's hair.
I find myself screaming my lungs out
like it does me any good,
it only makes my throat sore
I swear my kids knew it would.
I was watching the news today
they were talking about child abuse,
they said people who beat their kids
ain't got no **** excuse.
I'd like to get that ******* to
come stay here for a day,
let him go back on the show tomorrow
and see what he has to say.
Kids they're such a blessing
now who in the world said that,
they sure as heck don't have no kids
I know that for a fact!
They wait until you're busy
planning their strategy,
all the sudden all hell breaks loose
they're like their own little army
out to irritate me.
I try my best to bare it
grinding my teeth down
to the gums,
all the while under my breath
I'm calling my husband a
lousy ****.
That ******has it easy
goes to work from 9 to 5
leaves me with these little
beasts and tells me "You'll survive".
Now what the heck does he know
he hardly ever babysits,
on rare occasions when he does
he throws a fricken fit.
He's never changed a ***** diaper
I don't think he ever would,
He always says "That's your job honey"
I doubt he even could.
When he comes through the door at night
plops his *** right on the couch,
says "What's for supper babe
and why you such a grouch"!
Wake up and smell the coffee
you don't know what I've been through,
now tonight I'm supposed to play
***** queen like I got nothing else better to do.
I might just have to cut this short
cause I just heard a crash,
one of them kids is at it again and
it's time to bust their ***!
Have you ever been on the phone
or answering the door,
only to turn around to a box
of Fruit Loops all over the floor?
Then there's my personal favorite
I have to quickly mention,
the food fights round the table
that get my **** attention.
That's when I pull out the handcuffs
from the local five and dime,
chain their ***** to the bed
finally the last laugh is mine!
For those of you who have no kids
heed my warning if you will,
get yourself some birth control
and don't forget to take your pill!

Written By Kathy J Parenteau
Copyright © 1989
All Rights Reserved