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83 · Dec 2021
Yield 2
synonym of give
stop or slow car when needed
to bear a crop, yield
In life's difficult moments,
We are most in need of hope.
It's life's needed kindling spark.
Trusting in God helps us cope.

Times in life when life gets hard,
And so much in life seems lost,
Recall why we're on earth here,
And the past bridges we've crossed.

New good bridges are sturdy.
Some bridges have creaked and swayed,
While some bridges have toppled,
Some replaced with ones well made.

Passing over life's bridges,
With Christ the good Carpenter,
Over the bridge to heaven,
With him, there we can enter.
83 · Jul 2019
Poppies
good calcium source
flowers in many colors
for hair health, poppies
83 · Jun 2022
Punch
is done with a fist
well known party beverage
used to drive pins, punch
83 · Feb 2018
Pound
Has  sixteen ounces
A currency in England
Slam very hard, pound
82 · Oct 2021
Hound
badger's synonym
is a dog that tracts by scent
someone who nags, hound
82 · Feb 2022
Dresser 3
one who stuffs dressing                      
someone who bandages wounds
furniture dresser
82 · Aug 2019
Coreopsis
known for cheery blooms                  
state flower of Florida
coreopsis plant
82 · Jul 2021
Fireworks
When  fireworks are shot off,
They are quite a sight to see;[
The fireworks then unfurl ,
A grand sight of majesty.                          

When they're shot off in numbers,
Miles away they can be seen.
As they explode in the sky,            
In red, yellow, blue and green.                              

On the nights nearing New Years,
And the Fourth of July too,
The sky that is seen above,
Has a captivating view.

Fireworks are dangerous,
Not their sight that's marvelous.
82 · Jan 2023
Mine
used before vowels
place where ore is extracted
Mary Anne, be mine
82 · Jan 20
Sky Blue
How lovely a sight it is,
When sky blue the sky is then:
It gives beauty on clear days,
As sunshine highlights the glen.

Sky blue is soothing to eyes,
Even on a winter's day:
It adds beauty to the sky,
In a real delightful way.

When weather is really brisk,
And snow clouds are in the sky:
You'll find the kids bundled up,
Eyeing snowflakes passing by.

When the skies are of sky blue,
To them my eyes are drawn to.
written January 2025
82 · Feb 2022
Belt
used to keep pants up                
what singers do with their voice
fan and timing belt
82 · Apr 2024
Duvalia
is a succulent                        
first described in eighteen twelve
duvalia plant
82 · Jul 2021
Caladiums
need a well drained soil
common name, Elephant Ears
caladium plants
82 · Apr 7
Mercury 4
is found in tilefish                  
found in a thermometer
a car, Mercury
82 · Jun 2020
Lantana
butterfly magnets
like full sun and warm weather
lantana flowers
82 · Dec 2021
Broccoli
is good for bone strength
ideal vitamin K source
healthy broccoli
81 · Jan 2020
Carob
used in cosmetics
a chocolate substitute
no caffeine, carob
81 · Nov 2021
Midas Touch
Little, little Mary Anne,
Smile oh so bright you sure can.
My heart gently you do touch,
My dear, sweet friend, Mary Anne.

I care for you dearly so,
Like your heart mine is gold too;
Because my heart you have touched,                  
It's gold like the heart in you.

The Midas Rose flower blooms,
Have a yellow that's so bright;
But it's when the sun goes down,
Their beauty fades out of sight.

Unlike a Midas touch rose,
Your heart's beauty always glows.
81 · Oct 2019
Forget Me Nots
culinary food
improves functioning of lungs
blue forget me nots
My dear guardian angel,
Watch over me through this night:
If I should die during the night,  
Close by keep in your sight.

When I meet my Creator,
Be with me there at my side:
You know my strengths and failures,
And in you I can confide.

For helping me through my life,
My gratitude I express:
When God asks something of me,
Help me know how to say yes.

Guardian Angel like you,
Help me so that I'll be true.
81 · Apr 2018
Orange Peels
used in safe cleaner
is natural pesticide
times baked with,  orange peels
81 · Dec 2018
Stars Took Me To Heaven
The stars took me to heaven,
Each a step I had to climb.
And as I made my way there,
I had then found how blessed I'm.

Entering The Pearly Gates,
St. Peter stopped and told me,
You can visit but not stay,
As God has a plan for thee.

At the appropriate time,
He will tell you what to do.
Happy He wants you to be.
Listen when He's calling you.

There's news all over heaven,
Of what the future may hold,
About your friend, Mary Anne,
And hearts she'll bring to God's fold.

The plans that God has for her,
I hope soon you will know too.
She's someone very special,
To her heart, yours is drawn to.

The stars took me to heaven.
The angels brought me to earth.
Each time I get to see her,
I see all the more her worth.
81 · Sep 2021
Zapodilla
tastes like brown sugar
wood is hard and durable              
Japanese plum, yum
81 · Feb 2021
Campo Flickers
are ground woodpeckers
eat termites, ants, and beetles
the campo flickers
Mary Anne, your heart is priceless,
It brings high interest to me;
Your heart is one that's endearing,
It is well known for its beauty.

To me you are a swell buddy,        
You're worth more than is a gold mine; 
Highly prized I find your friendship,      
You're someone who is mighty fine.

More than wine that's long been aged,
With age you are worth so much more;
It's when it comes to touching hearts,
By my heart, you get a high score.                    '

For brightness, stars are well renowned,
You're the star I'm glad I have found.
Highly prized is your friendship,
81 · Aug 2019
Pets
dogs are faithful ones                          
people liked as favorites
cats make good ones, pets
81 · Feb 2018
Cross
burden we carry
wooden beams one is nailed on
to go over, cross
81 · Apr 2018
Xanthus
red with it makes orange
another word for yellow
,sun's color, xanthus
81 · Jun 2018
Crocus
the first spring flower
of the iris family
the crocus flower
81 · Mar 2020
Morpho Butterflies
gem of Ecuador
wingspan up to eight inches
morpho butterflies
81 · Jul 2020
Blackberry
leaf tea soothes sore throats
and used for diarrhea      
safe dye, blackberries
Blessed Mother, help me live,
A life of humility.
Each day help me do God's will,
That will help me to be free.

When I find life at its worst,
Humble, Mother help me be.
The road that leads to heaven,
Help me to follow closely.

Close to God,Mother, draw me.
Help me do things I should do.
Throughout all my days on earth,
Holiness help me pursue.

In my life help me to find,
How I'm able to be kind.
81 · Apr 5
Mercury
is found in tilefish                  
found in a thermometer
a car, Mercury
81 · Jan 2021
Pigeons
they're very social
they can help tell the weather
mate for life, pigeons
Lord, help me despise evil,
And harm to me it does bring,
When I have a heart of stone,
Give it love for softening.

At times when my heart is sad,
Then, Lord, bring to it your joy;
Help me have a gentle heart,
With love that is its alloy.

Lord, keep beams out of my eyes,
So that I'm able to see;
When I love the way you want,
My heart is full of beauty.
80 · Jan 2023
Verde
Bells of Ireland blooms
some skies before tornados    
Kermit the frog is, green
80 · Sep 2019
Sardines
vitamin D rich
helps to combat depression
protein rich sardines
80 · Feb 2021
Unicorn
resembles a horse
a mythical animal
one horned umicorn
80 · Nov 2019
Pitch
what hay forks are for
thrown from pitcher to catcher
yellow pine ooze, pitch
80 · Aug 2020
Easter, 2014
Easter, Two thousand fourteen
In the presence of much green;
Was such a picturesque sight,
Pear petals like snow were seen.

The trees were robed in glory,
Until the wind had swept through;
Petals in air were waltzing,
Until the ground they came to.

Pear petals were everywhere,
Making a plush carpet white;
When they came through the windows,
In them still we took delight.

The sky was like a snowstorm,
The weather was warm and fair;
The smell of lilac flowers,
Robustly had filled the air.

Nature's white confetti whirled,
From limbs of Bradford pear trees;
Though they'll be no fruit to eat,
Flowers they're many of these.
80 · Jul 2022
Glass Snakes
are legless lizards
European glass lizards
have forked tongues, glass snakes
Dear Blessed Mother Mary
Give us, perpetual love.
Ask Christ to show his mercy,
Gentle Mother, peaceful dove.

Misfortunes and privations,
That we encounter in life;
Help us in these trying times
When we find them filled with strife.

Help us to know what to do,
So hardened our hearts won't be;
Show us how we are to love,
So we'll have hearts truly free.

We all have our sufferings,
Some draw us close to your Son.
The ones that we should accept,
Show us how it's to be done.
79 · Feb 2021
Tuatara
it has a third eye
real unusual creature
the tuatara
79 · Dec 2021
Quid
origin unknown
a *** of something that's chewed
pound of sterling, quid
It is the heart of Mary Anne,
That touches my heart with love;
Her heart is known for healing,
Her heart, mine thinks highly of.

It's sweeter than moonflowers
Blooming on a summer's night.
It's her heart of TLC,
That fills my heart with delight.

It's when my heart needs repair,
Her heart comes to the rescue;
Her heart is one always kind,
And not just out of the blue.

My heart, hers knows how to heal,
In a gentle, loving way.
She puts God first in her life,
Close to God she helps me stay.
79 · Jun 2020
Grey Herons
wingspans near six feet
largest birds in our gardens
wading blue herons
79 · Jun 2018
Medlars
small orange colored fruit
in subtropics and tropics
the tasty medlar
79 · Dec 2020
Geckos
two to six inch long
mostly nocturnal reptiles
the soft - skinned geckos
God's guidance we should ask for,
Not just when troubles arise.              
God wants us truly happy,
This we ought to realize.

God doesn't want us to have,
The things that cause us to sin.
We are called to live holy,
In his grace He wants us in.

If in life we're to succeed ,
In a spiritual way,
God's ways we need as our guide,
And strength we get when we pray.

The Ten Commandments are the signs,
That we find on heaven's road,
Help we need to reach heaven,
Us, God's Commandments will goad.

Give us guidance, Lord, we need,
To find peace while we're on earth.
Our love for you and others,
Help us never have a dearth.
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