While the trees sleep,
I lie awake. Eyes wide open.
My body is whole,
My soul is broken.

My precious son
that I prayed be born,
Is now gone;
I feel cheated…forlorn.

Good memories race through my mind;
His smile, his embrace;
He was so kind!
God took him away,
Was it really time?

He’s happy in heaven,
but I’m not fine.
Here on earth my heart still breaks
for my only son and his loving embrace.

God give me strength to live through this,
And for others who’ve lost children,
Please give them bliss.
No parent should have to endure this.

Unconditional love.
A gift from above.
A soft belly to scratch.
A wagging tail to playfully ******.
Big sloppy tongue licks.
Occasionally a few ticks.
A best friend - totally loyal.
A beautiful hair coat oh so Royal!
Appreciate this wonderful gift,
When you're down, they give you a lift.
Play with your dog and feel the exhilaration
Of a love that exceeds all expectation.
Dogs want you to be happy, they work hard to this end.
So repay their love, and be their best friend.
A friend you take care of through thick and thin.
A loving friend to the very end.  


Hammered
I sit here wanting to cry;
I definitely know why.
I feel like I want to die,
Others see a smile on my face,
But it's just a lie.
Why does life hammer me so much?
I turn to alcohol as a crutch.
Why do I feel so sad?
I no longer do things that make me glad.
Must I forever endure this strife?
Is it possible to once again enjoy life?

Happiness is a choice they say;
I think I'll make that choice today!

I must include you in my choice you see,
Because happiness can only be if you are with me!

As the trees are green, and the sky is blue,
I choose happiness today because of you!

The world around you seems to shine,
The air you breath seems pure and fine.
No hard feelings, no bitterness--
Just kind feelings and happiness.

The feathery bird swings a sweet song;
Kindness to others is never wrong.
Love develops and gently grows
Until it blossoms like a lovely rose.

The sun shines so hot and bright,
It penetrates darkness and turns it to light.
Trees grow green with leafy spread,
The ones in dark fall rotten and dead.

All this, God be willing
For those who adopt a simple feeling.
Many will fall, weak and blind,
Those that live will be humble and kind.

Running out of time
With this life of mine!
So many things to do, the remaining days  so few.
Running out of time
With this life of mine.
As my body gets old,
Each day, each hour, is better than gold.
My friends, my family,
More precious than ever!
As my soul and my body soon will sever.
I'm running out of time with this life of mine!
Aches, pains...medical issues abound;
The harps of heaven are becoming a faint sound!
Both joy and sorrow with the final sunset of life, Heaven's calling certainly better than this earthly strife.
Am I right with God? My faith says yes.
My many sins to Him I confess;
Forgiveness for all I humbly request!
I'm running out of time with this life of mine.
Each hour, each day is truly sublime!

Tears of sorrow for our world;
The Bible says "God is Love" but hate is everywhere!
If only we could embrace the true meaning of love.
Does God want us to live together in peace,
Or hate each other and be miserable?
Have we abandoned God, or has He abandoned us?
Seems to me the answer is obvious.
I guess most of the world doesn't get it.