kathy-j-parenteau
I am an inspirational writer. I have been writing poetry since childhood. I am currently working on my first book of poetry hoping for publication in 2015. You can view my works on Family Friends Poetry and Authors Den. / / All Poems Original Copyright © Kathy J Parenteau
What You'll Reap
I got stabbed in the heart today
not the first time in my life,
betrayal stepped into my world
and cut me like a knife.
Forced to understand
the nature of my pain,
struggling to overcome
the past and what remains.
My soul is different than yours
I still love you and forgive,
that's how I make sense of this
life, I've only one to live.
Today my heart might bleed
tomorrow heaven knows,
Life's to precious to harbor anger
what you reap you'll surely sow.
Written By Kathy J Parenteau
Copyright © 06/16/2015
Jun 20, 2015
Jun 20, 2015 at 6:36 PM UTC
Survival
Survival ignites our every breath
a force that dwells within,
no matter your situation
the fight for life will always win.
It lights a fire inside of you
giving hope in your darkest of days,
keeps your head above water
while riding life's turbulent waves.
Proof we're somewhat the same
in the master scheme of things,
I am me you are you
everybody dreams.
That time will never be over and
survival out reaches it's hands,
faith is a gift that keeps on giving
beyond what the heart can comprehend.
Written By Kathy J Parenteau
Copyright © 04/15/2014
Apr 16, 2015
Apr 16, 2015 at 7:05 PM UTC
Ace Of Spades
This is your life, the hand
you've been dealt,
dance the dance live it well.
They'll always be others
less fortunate than you,
who've walked into fires
you've never been through.
Yet still find hope in
the darkest of days,
taking time to celebrate.
Counting their blessings
one by one,
knowing when the day
is done.
Tomorrow will be here soon
enough,
it's course may be rocky
the road may be rough.
You may not hold the
ace of spades,
and things you dream of
might seem far away.
Nothing is ever out
of your grasp,
faith can move mountains
erasing the past.
There is always hope!
Written By Kathy J Parenteau
Copyright © 03/14/2015
Mar 14, 2015
Mar 14, 2015 at 8:14 PM UTC
America So Beautiful
From the snow capped mountain tops
glittering like diamonds when kissed by the sun,
to her golden shores with crystal blue
waters, amber sunsets when the day is done.
America so beautiful land of the brave
and the free,
I'm proud to call her home
and defend her liberty.
One nation under God
that shines above them all,
united by our differences
remembered and feared
standing tall.
America so beautiful God
give us strength I pray,
as you gave the mighty eagle
that lives to fly another day.
Written By Kathy J Parenteau
Copyright © 02/26/2015
Feb 26, 2015
Feb 26, 2015 at 9:51 PM UTC
No regrets
Be who you are
let your purpose unfold,
there's nothing to fear
as your story is told.
May you walk in peace
and your conscience guide,
every step you take
in this journey called life.
Count your blessings
one by one,
when you've gone the last mile
and time is done,
may you walk into heaven
having done your best,
leaving this world with
no regrets.
Written By Kathy J Parenteau
Copyright © 02/20/2015
Feb 20, 2015
Feb 20, 2015 at 8:30 PM UTC
To Old To Be Young
I'm to old to be young
to young to be old
stuck somewhere in between,
looking in the mirror
I know I've aged
but looking back at me,
is the child that once
frolicked through youth
not a worry nor a care,
every line on my face I've earned
as well as my silver hair.
I'm proud of who I am and
the person I've become,
a soul I hope the world will remember
to young to be old
to old to be young.
Written By Kathy J Parenteau
Copyright © 01/30/2015
All Rights Reserved
Jan 30, 2015
Jan 30, 2015 at 8:31 PM UTC
Memories
They take us away,
on a voyage through time,
dancing silently
in our hearts and minds.
A sweet release from life's sorrow
and pain
a treasure a gift
as we stroll down that lane.
May you take a moment
and remember today,
those times of the past
that slipped away.
The smell of the ocean
or a rose freshly bloomed,
summer nights and
the light of the moon.
A star you once made a wish
upon,
offering hope as you journeyed along.
This life you live
every goal you've achieved,
forever survives in
your memories.
Written By Kathy J Parenteau
Copyright © 01/27/2015
Jan 27, 2015
Jan 27, 2015 at 10:02 PM UTC
In An Instant
In an instant my life
passed,
gone without warning
came round like a flash.
Did I do what I came for
accomplish my goal,
live my life's purpose
when God made my soul?
I hope he knows I tried
my best,
when I step into heaven
I must confess.
On earth I made mistakes it's true,
but I always believed and trusted
in you.
In an instant we're here
a snap we're gone,
life's about change and moving on.
Letting go of the past
mistakes we've made,
everyone's human
we cannot escape.
There's right and wrong
black and white,
our conscious guides us
making it right.
In an instant we're born,
another we die,
but we live forever
on the other side.
The one that teaches
our ultimate goal,
to live and let God
take control.
Written By Kathy J Parenteau
Copyright © 01/13/2015
Jan 17, 2015
Jan 17, 2015 at 7:15 PM UTC
Love
The most precious gift of all
through our lifetime we treasure,
cost us not a thing though
priceless in its measure.
A simple gesture a smile
or a touch,
can change life's course
and mean so much.
The day we are born
it's our ultimate goal,
to learn its true meaning
heart and soul.
I believe we were placed here
for that very reason
to live life to the fullest
through every season.
It's true they'll be times
we're challenged by hate,
when life throws us curve *****
some call it fate.
Faith gives us hope
and helps us forgive,
love is the key to this life we live.
Written By Kathy J Parenteau
Copyright © 01/13/2015
Jan 15, 2015
Jan 15, 2015 at 6:52 PM UTC
The Point Of No Return
Does it exist, I wonder at times
the point of no return,
when every soul must answer
all the lessons they have learned?
Is there a light we enter,
where love is the ultimate key,
unlocking, revealing our souls
where everything's meant to be?
I walk by faith not by sight
storms will always rage,
I'm here my heart still beats
and proud to turn each page.
Death comes to us all
and the point of no return,
unconditional love
from our father above is
our greatest lesson learned.
Written in the book of life
our names are forever known,
thank God for the opportunity
to call this earth our home.
Only you can make a difference
place a star upon your crown,
live this life give your all
head held high not looking down.
The point of no return awaits
us all it's true,
for every deed you'll answer
to the one who created you.
Written By Kathy J Parenteau
Copyright © 01/08/2015
Jan 9, 2015
Jan 9, 2015 at 6:51 PM UTC