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
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