Today Is One Of Those Days
When I Just Sit Back
And Relax In Silence

*~Marian~

Summertime awakens the redolent flowers

It brings to life again the day

Rebirth of the stars

Raindrops become my healing balm

And thunder my elixir

Demure fawns gallop gracefully

Across the woodland’s fallen trees

And the sky is arrayed

In cloaks of fragrant mist

The forest’s familiar scent of petrichor

Fills the moss laden air

And hidden periwinkles glisten with dewdrops

Sweet summertime has returned once more

Her usual fugacious beauty

*~Marian~

Upon this golden happy day,
I noticed a little rose blooming along the way,
I stopped and gradually she smiled a smile so true;
And it wasn't until afterwards I realized that rose was you!
Happy Birthday, Sye!

*~Marian~

So Blow Those Candles Out
And Make A Wish
I Will Be Praying
Your Wish Will Come True

*~Marian~

I dream of a haven in the stars

Some lilac bower sweet

I dream of a cottage nestled in the woods

A place where peace dwells in the air

I dream of harp strings

Singing to me a melody in the clouds

I wish for tranquility instead of war

And so I dream of some place

Where only peace resides

Some place where I can safely lay my head

Upon a pillow of dewy ferns

‘Neath a canopy of mist and fog

Somewhere where we can start life afresh

With a new, happy beginning to our chapter in life

And so I dream, without an end

And so I dream, what may never come

Little breaths of secrets on the wind

And still night breezes

In an enchanting forest

Where dreams do come

And so I dream, e’en though perchance in vain

*~Marian~

Do not cry, I am here
So dry your eyes

*~Marian~

I Don't Know What To Write
I'm Void Of Ideas

*~Marian~

I know it's belated
But I'd still just like to say
That I love you and I wish you
A Happy Mother's day
Mother's day may have already passed
Oh, how very true
But Mother's day can be everyday
Especially for a mother like you
I see how hard you have to work
I can sense your inner pain
But if you come to me I will make it better
And I will release your hurt into the rain
I will mend your broken wings
I will mend your heart with glue
So you can fly once again
And see the world anew
Weeping may endure for a time
But joy is constantly near
You just have to reach out and touch it
And you will feel happier, my dear
I can only hope my words console
The raw pain that is fresh and new
When you wake up tomorrow don't forget what I've said
And just remember that no matter what I will always love you

*~Marian~

In hunter forests, I dance
Trying to feel little sparks of joy
The rays that brighten my dismal path
Beneath a canopy of emerald, I dance
Feeling more and more joy by the second
I shed goodbye to life's hardships
Just for a little while
And dance all alone in the misty woods
My broken wings have mended enough
So that I can at least hover a few feet off the ground
And so with happiness inside my chest, I fly
When nighttime comes beneath the silvery shadows
Of yonder shining full moon
And while holding hands with the fairies in a circle
Together we dance
Scent of honeysuckle rains bring healing to my soul
And so with the gentle rain, I dance
Gracefully like the forest fawns
That jump over fallen trees and branches
Today I will forget pain for a little while
Step underneath the roof of trees
And dance away all my fears
And say goodbye to my ever falling tears
That mingle the rain
And so, I dance, and feel carefree

*~Marian~

The days of summer pass so quickly now
The roses are withering on the vine
Warm hot breezes through the tall pine trees sough
Where are all the vanishing sands of time?
Sunrays of gold ne'er slant across the path
The end of July is already here
Daisies have shed all the petals she hath
So soon to bid goodbye to summer dear
Bid sweet adieu to the sonnets of time
Nevermore the sweet July sun to see
Behold the fading sky in its own prime
Farewell to the sighing waves of the sea
Sweet summer days are coming to an end
Enjoy life while it is still left to spend

*~Marian

Dead Blooms Of Yesterday's Wisteria
Have Vanished Nevermore To See
Never To Blossom Lavender Again

*~Marian~

Honeysuckle breezes
Drift across the summer air
Warm winds blow the trees
Mocking my inner struggle
My secret pain
The song of crickets and katydids
And the song of the broken robin
Console me during my time of sorrow
I am soothed while listening
To the lullaby of driftwood
Floating down the river on hot
Starlit evenings
I lay upon the grass watching the stars
Imagining that you're up there
Somewhere beyond the celestial maze of sky
The soft sound of harp strings
Brought a rush of healing to my soul
Perfect peace from up above
Only God could bring to my troubled heart
Broken hourglasses
The grains of sand float away on the breeze
Broken shards of glass is all that remains
Of the once beautiful hourglass
That once told time
It's like a clock when the hands have stopped
Right in the middle of striking the hour
And right at that point the pendulum stops...
The clock is dead and time is running out
Faster by the minutes that remain
And this entire poem reveals
My secret inner pain

**~Marian~

Just Remember
No Matter How Sad You Are
That Tomorrow Maybe More Brighter
Than Today

*~Marian

Castles of sand
Torn asunder
By fierce foamy waves
Hidden footprints
Seaweed breezes
Breath of salt
Lullaby of waves
Blue of sky
Tall, towering palm trees
Listen to the seashell's song
Echoes of waves
Bright yellow sun
I can feel it
Bathing me in warmth
Cry of seagulls
Living on rocky coasts
Where some lighthouse stands
Shedding light upon angry waters
On nights when no moon shines
Giving light to all
It's been a long day at sea

*~Marian~

I Wish That I Could Heal Your Pain
Bring You A Bouquet Of Magenta Flowers
White Pastel Jasmine Blooms
With Petals Soft And Sweet
Daffodils And Buttercups
To Try And Add Some Sunshine
To Your Little World Of Grey And Black
My Sympathies As Fresh As Dawn Sky
Wounds Now Freshly Made
A Scarred Heart And Tearful Eyes
I Want To More Than Anything
Be A Comfort To You...Your Strong
Supportive Shoulder For The Tears That
Threaten To Fall From Worried Eyes
My Dearest Mom, If Only....If Only
There Was Something I Could Say...
Something I Could Do...Just To Make You Feel
A Wee Bit Better Than You Do Now
But I Am A Helpless Creature...
And All I Can Do At The Moment
Is Send You My Deepest Sympathies

*~Marian~

~~~~English~~~~
Everything is white
Snow is all I can see for miles and miles
Icicles hang from the shivering trees
And the flowers are resting in sweet peace
Until Spring wakes them from their sleep
Sound of jingling sleigh bells
Blow across the wind
Mingling with the sound
Of distant church chimes
Cold bitter breezes sting my face
And I can clearly see my breath
Slowly I homeward trod
To sit beside the fireplace
With a hot cup of cocoa

~Marian~

~~~~French~~~~

Tout est blanc

Neige est tout qu'i can see for miles et des miles

Glaçons pendent des arbres avec frisson

Et les fleurs sont reposent en paix doux

Jusqu'au printemps eux réveille de son sommeil

Bruit de tintement de grelots

Coup dans le vent

Se mêlant avec le son

Du lointain carillon église

Froides brises amers piquent mon visage

Et je vois clairement mon souffle

Lentement j'ai foulé chemin du retour

S'asseoir à côté de la cheminée

Avec une bonne tasse de cacao


*~ Marian ~

Your face captured my attention
And those eyes so hazel green
A quick glance to the left of my
Computer screen and I saw this
Beautiful black male cat was
Tested FIV positive
Now my heart aches--yearns for
You, my handsome boy
My heart goes out to you
I am so sorry, dear one
That it had to be this way
Tears clog my eyes and sobs
Fill my throat
My heart is pounding in my chest
Now I want you all the more
My trembling lips can barely even
Mouth those four whispered
Words of comfort
"I love you, Nero!"

*~Marian~

I Love Thunderstorms
I'm Just Afraid Of
Thunder And Lightning

*~Marian~