Kathy J Parenteau

Kathy J Parenteau Nov 2014

I'll Always Love You

I'm sorry I didn't tell you as
often as you deserved,
how much you mean to me
so I'll say it now in the written word.
If sometimes you don't see it
I certainly understand
life can get so complicated
but it's not worth the journey
without you holding my hand.
Every tear I've ever shed,
you've always cried with me
forgiveness you freely gave,
when at times I couldn't believe.
Every day I wake with you
resting by my side,
I promise love to tell you
I'm so happy you're in my life.
If the sun shall never rise again,
and the stars run away with the moon,
your love will always light my world
till the end of time I'll always love you.

Written By Kathy J Parenteau
Copyright © 03/16/2014
All Rights Reserved

I wrote this for my husband of 31 years. Don't know where I would be without him.

Kathy J Parenteau Nov 2014

What If

What If

What if the world ended in a fiery blaze mountains
crumbled to the ground,
and all that was left is a lingering haze
not a whisper nor a sound?
Just a vast barren emptiness
as it was before time began,
before there were stars and sunlight
oceans rivers or man.
Yet not sorrow fills our souls
and in triumph our voices sing,
glory be to our father above
creator of all things.
We're drawn to a light of luminous glow
and there beyond heaven's gates,
the river of life endlessly flows and our mansions
in heaven await.
Souls reunite once parted by death
to be divided never again,
rejoice in harmony for his promise he kept
to all that believed in him.

Written By Kathy J Parenteau

Kathy J Parenteau Nov 2014

A Mother's Misery

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

Lol must have been a real bad day when I wrote this.

Kathy J Parenteau Nov 2014

Dream The Impossible

Dream The Impossible

Expect the unexpected, dream
the impossible dream,
even when life gets you down
when your burdens are heavy
and you've run out of steam.
Miracles come out of nowhere
it's darkest before the dawn,
just when you think there's no
hope, you'll find strength to carry on.
Power that dwells within you
and it all begins with faith,
worry will try to consume you
robbing your joy and blessings today.
As the bird that rests upon a cliff
while a violent storm is raging,
no concern nor care patiently awaiting.
Knowing the sun will shine
soon he'll fly again,
Expect the unexpected
dream the impossible my friend.

Written By Kathy J Parenteau
Copyright © Feb 24, 2014
All Rights Reserved

Dare to dream, have faith, nothing is ever impossible to those who believe.

Kathy J Parenteau Nov 2014

It's Only For Today

It's Only For Today

She doesn't chase the ball anymore
but I remember when,
she entered our lives with love
and became our four legged friend.
So small she fit in the palm of our hands
most importantly our hearts,
winning us over with a lick to the chin
creating a bond right from the start.
Showing us love and devotion
unconditionally year after year
expecting nothing in return
a blessing from God
to our family here.
Though we have to say goodbye
it's only for today,
I know there's a place in heaven
for all of us you'll wait.
Meadows you'll roam for now
where others just like you
have touched the lives of humans
I believe this to be true.
God creates love in many forms
what a blessing you'll always be
never forgotten always remembered
a special part of our family.

Written By Kathy J Parenteau
Copyright © Jan 22,2014

In memory of my Haley
Her last day on this earth
You're never forgotten!

I wrote this poem the day we lost our beloved dog Haley. Writing is my coping mechanism, my release of life's sorrows.

Kathy J Parenteau Nov 2014

WalMart Heaven

Walmart Heaven

You can find them coast to coast
from the north and to the south
a chain of retail stores we
could never live without.
For the majority it's Walmart,
but Wally World to some,
a place we visit often
to get our shopping done.
There's always a surprise as you're
greeted at the door,
some of them unpleasant
some you simply can't ignore.
From bedroom slippers to stretch
pants you hoped you'd never see,
there's always something different
such endless possibilities.
You can get your hair and nails done,
eyes examined too,
cash your paycheck, file your taxes,
Walmart does it all for you.
Maybe that's the beautify of this
famous retail chain,
that keeps us coming back
time and time again.

Written By Kathy J Parenteau
Copyright © Jan 2014
All Rights Reserved

Happy shopping!

Kathy J Parenteau Nov 2014

Old Man Skeeter Pop

Old Man Skeeter Pop

Old man Skeeter Pop pushed a
broom and carried a mop,
kids all loved him cause
he made them laugh,
when he'd pull out his teeth
and put them back.
He didn't have much hair
on his head,
never wore a belt but
suspenders instead.
While sweeping and mopping
he sang through the halls,
cleaning kid's messes from
the floors to the walls.
Then one sunny day
in June,
Skeeter put down his
mop and broom.
He joined the kids in their
baseball game,
instead of a bat he
used a cane.
His first time at the
pitcher's mound,
his suspenders let loose
and his pants fell down.
He yanked them up and
threw the ball,
strike one two and three
he shocked them all.
He stood up to bat with
his cane in hand,
and hit that ball right
out of the stands.
The kids all cheered and
screamed his name,
run Skeeter Pop run as their
team won the game.
Those who thought he was
to old to play,
learned a valuable lesson
that sunny day.
People are filled with
all kinds of surprises,
and those who try are
always the wisest.

Written By Kathy J Parenteau
Copyright © 2000
All rights reserved

I wrote poems for my children as they were growing up to help them love reading. I also added hidden messages to help mold who they would become.