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?

It's never to early for the sun to rise
for the Lord has it all planned out
as I look across the horizon
and see the rainbow colors
that bring the sun to the surface
I stand in awe
it's beauty is breathtaking
it's none other than a miracle

It's never too soon for the sun to set
for the Lord has it all planned out
as I look across the horizon
and see unspoken beauty
that fills the land and skies in color
I stand in awe
it's beauty excites me so
it's none other than amazing

Sunrise, Sunset
beauty ever prevails
look with the eys
but see with the heart

If only I had a grandson like you
I'd have a more perky spirit
I'd go to football games
soccer games
and cheer you on like crazy!

If only I had a granddaughter like you
I'd have a more perky spirit
I'd go to the festivals
cheerleader tryouts
and root for my number one!

If only I had a grandson like you
I'd do things like ne'er before
I'd play some kickball
jump on trampolines
and scream out for pure joy!

You know something?
I do..
have you!!
And I wouldn't have it
any other way!

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

being a grandmother is everything
joyful
love unending
a time to spoil
and a time to grin
we say yes
even when parents say no
that's what we do
we love them
squeeze them
hug them
while all along
we are flying high

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

Where's the blessing
when the sun refuses to shine
the birds deny their song
a child chooses to cry?

Where's the blessing
when the stars lose their glisten
the flowers forget to bloom
the pain is unbearing?

Where's the blessing
when a mother forgets her child
then turns and walk away
to a world of unknown?

Where's the blessing
when darkness is overcast
the world's upside down
life becomes such torture?

We tend to forget
the little things in this life
the spark to encourage
the eyes of a child.

What happened
to the blessing?

'Sneaky''

he's watching your every move
awaiting for you to fail
once he sees your back is turned
he'll pounce over the rail

he's eyeing your every step
snickering upon its lips
once he sees he has a chance
he'll break out and zip

low and behold the watcher
no one knows from whence he came
once he thinks you surely failed
he'll swear to do it again

cowering in the corners
awaiting for you to subside
once he thinks you are gone
he will no longer hide

he's watching your every move
awaiting as to attack
dang cat isn't so smart
Master is coming back

You make me smile
when times are bad
and with your hellos
I'm no longer sad

You make me laugh
when I want to cry
You are the best sister
From earth into the sky

Live once...
enjoy life while you can
to live again...
is life eternal

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!

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!!

upon its limbs
the robin sings
baby birds tweet
for their mother

hung from above
an old swing sways
small children play
filled with laughter

the old oak tree
holds memories
upon each branch
another story

upon its limbs
leaves start to fall
softly below
brown, green, and yellow

I won't forget
the times shared there
as the robin sings
in the old oak tree

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

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

She despised him
because of the threats
the promises
the cries
the screams


She abhorred him
because of the lies
the bruises
the scams

Hatred filled her heart
that was once full of joy
and from deep within
t'was all because of him

I'm big
I'm small
but don't go
by what you see

I'll tall
I'm short
but still
I am just me

I'm high
I'm low
but it's what
inside that counts

If you're
like me
take the time
to see what it's about

There's a switch that refuses to be changed
It lies within the very depth of one's soul
Where one refuses to follow the tunnel to the light
and in which to bring himself into the darkness.

There's a world out there we cannot explain
It lies within the very depth of one's heart
When on mountain leads into the vast open
and in which we never want to even return.

That part of our lives lives with only a heartbeat
It lies within our inner being... an inner darkness
Where our fears outweigh any goodness within
and in which we lose sight of all that was good.

Don't fall into that darkness...
There's no way out..
I beg of you.

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?

They are the light of the world
so let us be their inspiration
hold a candle in their honor
and let's begin the celebration!

I cook the meals
wash the dishes
wash clothes
do the ironing
the sweeping
the mopping
the vacuuming
dusting
knock down webs
clean the toilets
make the beds
...
shoot..
I do everything
that a maid does
and then some
where's MY money?

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

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

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

Why are the mountains so high?
Where did the blue skies come from?
Why do I call you Mommy and Daddy
instead of Dolly or Joe?

Why does it get dark at night?
Where do babies come from?
Who was the first to set a timer
for me to go to bed?

So many questions unanswered
So much for us to learn
How many lives do I need to live
to end the curiosity?

The sun setteth beyond the ridge
alas, my heart is encased with pain
my fair Ebony..
my very own soul
my everything

The sun riseth beyond the waters
Alas, my heart is encased with fear
my soul is sinking
my lung collaspes
my world is gone

O'er yonder she awaits
and I, only I, longeth to see her again
my fair Ebony..
my very own soul
my everything

Goodbye, My Fair True Love
may we meet on the other side
until which I shall mourn
all the days of my life
til again I see thy sweet face

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

Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear
why do you cry
I've lost my stuffing
and button for my eye

Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear
where have you been
I've roamed and traveled
just to see my friend

Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear
who d o you love
I adore my friends
and angels above

Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear
what have you done
I've love and was hugged
and I'm still not done

I wanted to be like you
when I was growing up
I thought I knew you
but I didn't
you wouldn't let me know you
not the real you
not the mother you're supposed to be
not the mother with open arms
not the mother who understood me

I wanted to be like you
when I was just a little one
My eyes were cast upon you
My heart was full of joy
and life was worth the while
but you didn't want that
you didn't love me
you didn't care
..
not the way a mother
should love her child

Instead you chose something else
something that tore us apart
something I dreaded
something more important
more than I'd ever be
something any child
wouldn't want in life
if she truly understood

I don't want to
follow my Mother's footsteps
but to create
a better life...
......
or should I?

Sometimes our minds wander
into another world
lighter or darker
and we tend to roam
farther away from our destination

The problem is it happens
too often for awhile
and our hearts
are led into other worlds
all too different
farther away from whence we came

Thus, we forget
our destination
was a little closer
than we thought
by the time
we finally remembered

The good thing is
we got back on track
and began to follow
the right path
and entered new places
with unending smiles

deep pools of blackened water
staring at me in the night
fear running up and down my spine
but I won't give up
without a fight

you can ogle all you want
but I'm not stepping aside
icy eyes looking me up and down
yet I won't give up
without a fight

my blood runs cold - breathless
determined to win this war
yellow stripe turning solid brass
and I won't give up
I'm back for more

deep pools of blackened water
staring at me in the night
the fear is now up in flames
and I am here now
ready to fight

I won't back down to you
nor step aside you see
my hair is now inflamed
and I am here now
for victory

backing down was part of the past
my will now is quite strong;
your icy stares don't scare me
I didn't give up
before casting you
back to where you belong

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

the light
bounces off of your eyes
and fills the room
with your beauty
your devotion
your heart


the shadow
bounces off of your face
and covers me
with your passion
your life
your soul

t'is love
booming from deep within
and fills my world
with your passion
your piety
your presence

I read a book today
the words spoke to me
from a dream
into reality
or vice versa
I don't know.

I read a book today
the words were so pure
some with love
into fantasy
or fondest desires
I don't know.

I read a book today
words cut like a knife
filled with hate
and with despair
or pure agony
I felt it.

The book spoke to me
the words were vivid
someone else's life
poured out in ink
and made me wonder
somewhere inside
I needed to know.

From deep within I breathe a wisp
of air that holds dear to me
t'is but a wisp of love pure divine
and I do it instinctively

From deep within I hear a voice
of that which grasps my heart
t'is now but a faded memory
yet it shall never impart

From deep within I hold my breath
just to wait for the call of love
t'is but a far away voice I hear
and it is sent from up above

From all that has been within
bursts a long lasting flame
and from this day forward I see
nevermore shall I be the same

Sometimes life is a blinding light. Something or
someone suddenly enters into our world and our whole
life changes. It makes our past distant and often those
that are in it as well.
Very sad

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 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

I want to grow up
and be just like you
strong
loving
caring
sweet
kind

I want to grow up
and know things you do
how to love
how to care
how to be kind
how to do
the things you do

I love you Mommy.

I don't know why
it just happens
then I find myself
hiding
wanting to hide my face
turn away
pretend it isn't real

I just let it be
knowing inside
or somewhere
it isn't right
it was never right
yet the pain is there

I don't know why
so many suffer
without speaking
but go on hiding
their shame, their scars
their pain

I know it well
as I've been there
scarred
inside and out
never again
to be whole

Yes
the pain is real
it happens every day
but to let it
is not by choice

''Innocent Angel''

she was heaven sent
we all know that
the brightest eyes
the sweetest smile
most tender cheeks

she was here briefly
came; passed us by
the cutest laugh
the kindest heart
most loving child

she was beautiful
then and now
the coolest kid
the alltime best
innocent angel

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?

Let your voices flow through the skies
and reach mountaintops afar
let others know you are singing
hallejuah because He has made you
who you are!

Let your hearts sing and shout 'Glory'
and tell others about what's true
let loved ones hear your heart sing
hallejuah because He has made you
out of love so true!

Let your voices rise above the waters
and soar above clouds far away
let others know He is inside you
as you sing ''Hallejuah! Let us rejoice!''
and bend down to pray.

how can you think that
with what do you feel
people have feelings
and they are real

where's your compassion
is it so far gone
that love is lost
that there is none

how can you feel that
what happened to you
is from the heart
thus we speak and do

but you are heartless
that I have no doubt
where we speak from within
you speak without

how can you think that
with what do you feel
people have feelings
and they are real