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

Out in the middle of nowhere
left for ruin
for pain
for nought

Now to face the consequences
all alone
afraid
bereft

Forced to face bad decisions
loss of hope
loss of faith
forlorn

A voice out in the midst
calling out to me
to listen with the heart
and let yourself be free

I look around to see
who would call my name
yet I see no one
but the words were the same

Listen with your heart
only then speak again
still I saw no one
as soft words seemed to reign

The voice of a friend
speaking gently to me
now feeling so safe
I felt I could fly free

The gift of patience
sent to me with such love
thus from an angel
sweet presence from above

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.

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!

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?

Breaking Out
I don't care what they say about me
I am who I am
no one can take that away from me
or can they?

I don't belong here regardless
I need to be free
no one can open the deep pit
that I dug...

I hear them talking and swearing
I feel their presence
can't even sleep in peace at night
'cause of them...

I hear screams coming from the next room
I feel an evil
no more living for there isn't life
not like this....

Will this nightmare go on forever
I surely hope not
we've got to get out of this place tonight
are you with me?

"Broken Chains"

Friendship is supposed to have a special meaning
I feel as if I was left in the dark with moving walls
closing in - pushing together - enwrapped by the darkness
and yet I don't even understand
what happened to the light
what happened to the friendship
that I thought was unending

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!

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

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

Countless times I've called out
my voice is just another bit of the wind
no one to hear my voice
no one understands.

Countless times I've spoken
my voice just trails to another dimension
no one to hear my cries
no one grasps my heart.

Countless times I've reached out
my voice is just another broken record
no one to feel my pain
no one to believe.

Countless times I've called out
my voice is just another bit of the wind
no one hears my heart
no one understands.

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?

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

the best way
to defeat the odds
is to take it
one day at a time

oh my
did you see it?
Grandpa kissed Grandma
and she liked it!
I don't believe it!
but why?
eeewwwwww
kissing!!

oh my
did you see?
Daddy kissed Mommy
and she liked it!
but why?
ughhhhh
kissing!!

oh my
I think I..
am going to be sick
Why, Gramps?
Why, Daddy?
kissing!!

Then Mommy told me
nothing's wrong with it
just a gentle kiss
women like that

Then Grandma spoke up
nothing's wrong with it
just a simple kiss
things women like

Mommy? Grandma?
Daddy? Grandpa?
Will I like it
when I grow up?

After they all nodded
I just said
''Not me!
I'll stay a kid forever!''

another tossed piece of garbage
t'was lying on the floor
heart torn to pieces
thrown out the door

another right that turned out wrong
mistaken in the world
forever alone
t'was left unfurled

another time perhaps... era
lost in the world of dust
tossed out in the wind
to a world unjust

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

under the depths of the sea
beneath the rocks
above in the skies
beside you He stands
God is everywhere

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!

soaring above the clouds
feeling the wind
getting the feel of the world
beneath me
light as a feather
free as the eagle
gentle as the wind

soaring above the planes
rain upon my face
falling now
gently on my beak
free as the dove
gentle as a kiss

taking flight over trees
mountaintops and hills
calling out
gently speaking now
wise as the owl
courageous and kind
the falcon speaks

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

In order for you to follow your heart,
you must first take time out to let it lead.

oft we tend to go on in life
as we forget the little things
or block out the sad things
that have happened in our lives

but I say, Nay, do not forget
that some things are worth
remembering and bringing back
so we can pursue differently

we have come a long way in life
but we need not to forget
what or who it was
that has brought us this far

my Dad was an inspiration
saying ''you can do it"
and should I just go on
without even a thank you

some things in life are forgotten
so we can pursue in life
but whatever happens henceforth
never forget
those that loved you most

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

Terror broke the silence.

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?

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

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

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

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!!

the gentle touch
of a mother's hand
is worth more than
its weight
in gold

oh sweet heavens
God is good
taking care of our angels
as they come to you
wrap her in your arms
hold her tight
hear her heavenly voice
sing Hallejuah


beautiful smile
most giving heart
sending us love
from purest heart
gone now from us
but not forgotten

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

good night
blessings
and may the sun
come up in the morn
to bring you
sunshine
in your life
and in those you love

The breath of the wind blows gently
shushing me, calming me
easing away the  pains
that are soon forgotten

I long to see the invisible wind
to touch it, to pull it
take it to unknown places
in my vivid mind
my imagination
that is soon embellished

The breath of the wind blows softly
soothing me, calming me
taking away mischiefs
that were once forbidden

Grab onto the wind as it passes by
hold it if just for a second
know its direction, its destiny
that is soon changed once again

The breath of the wind blows gently
shushing me, calming me
easing away the pains
that are soon forgotten

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

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

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!

moon passes over quietly
in the depths of the waters
eagle wings flap

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.

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