it has a third eye
real unusual creature
the tuatara

powers vehicles
found on the front of a train
the mighty motor

is damaged by deer
is tough and dependable
Hydrangea P.

small orange colored fruit
in subtropics and tropics
the tasty medlar

an Atlantic fish
for marine aquariums              
the Tobacco Fish

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.

wingspans near six feet
largest birds in our gardens
wading blue herons

past tense of bear                    
make hole with revolving tool
tube's hallow part, bore

fine for bracelets
safe cleaner, baking soda
prized near gold, silver

The brightest of all diamonds,  
Is the one that your love weaves through;        
From your heart it gets bright sunlight,
jewelers and I are drawn to.

A jackpot of awesome beauty,
That's highlighted by your heart's gold,
Has colors of awesome splendor,
In your heart is where they unfold.

A kaleidoscope of beauty,
Whirls about in your rainbow heart;
It's made its way to the art world,    
Where talks of it quickly did start.

takes three for an out
three in a row for turkey
what a snake does, strikes

lowers blood pressure
food known to combat cancer
eyes friend, celery

a scaly reptile
plumber's tool to clear toilets
a long coiling snake

their seeds are toxic
flies don't like the way they smell                
aromatic peas

tail of a rooster
the mixed fruit sold in a can
sold at bars, cocktail

very dominant
some folks keep them to eat ticks
keep watch, guinea hens

Loving God, our Creator,
For us, you know what is best;
Help us live our lives for you,
This is our humble request.

Holiness help us pursue,
Each day of our lives for you;
When life seems to fall apart,
Our hearts, then God make anew.

We know you know what is best,
Even when we don't agree;
You'll help us find happiness,
When your truth sets our hearts free.

Help us  strive to live for you,
This is sure what will please you;
Help us when we are tempted,
To you. God, help us be true.

used to clean windows
wet, brings worms to top of ground
useful newspapers

what a church bell does
they are put on piston grooves
worn on fingers, rings

Dearest Blessed Mother Mary,
Families like yours help ours be.
Help all people live holy lives,
From sin's ******* help us be free.

Ask your Son to bestow on us,
The graces that we're in need of;
Dearest Blessed Mother Mary,
Help hearts be gentle like a dove.

Dearest, Blessed Mother Mary,
With radiant light from your Son;
Help us to see as it guides us,    
Until our lives on earth  are done.

Dearest, Blessed, Mother Mary,
Respond to us without tarry.

Santa, I have been good this year,
You may not come here I do fear.      
Santa, the chimney is real clean,
Iam sorry about last year.

Poison ivy I heard you caught,
Clean cedar this year I have bought.
Cookies and milk will await you,
By the chimney will you come through?

Stop at the Nativity scene,
And spend some time that is serene.
In the basement I will   keep Spot,
Bitten   Santa, I want you not.

Yes, my roof has room for your sleigh,
Will your coal make the roof give   way?

two thousand years old
Mexico's national tree
Mexico's Tule

a stringed instrument
that is played with the fingers
the beautiful harp

Gary is derived from it
means military power
a man's name, Harold

a woman's haircut
what the fish do to  floaters
name for Robert, Bob

reflects the sun's light
can provide solar power
governs the night, moon

chicken restaurant
statue in Paris, Texas
Popeye comic books

high protein content
they benefit energy
red meat hamburgers

where foot meets the ground
a great source of niacin
rich in protein, sole

Mary Anne you are special,
Your heart is sure world renowned:
My heart thinks it is a king,
As with love it you have crowned.

Your heart shines brighter than gold,
And makes my heart shine real bright:
It's always full of sunshine,
In which my heart does delight.

I hope St. Valentine's Day,
To you will bring much delight:
I know you love chocolate,
Whether it is brown or white.

As Valentine's Day draws near,
Which is not too far away:
When your smiles shine forth bright light,
They'll highlight this special day.

written 12-14-2024

Pristine gold that's from your heart,  
To your smiles, there makes its way:
Your heart is sure dynamic,
With love that will always stay.

Even when life's times are dark,
Your gold heart is dazzling bright,
Times when heaven's stars get quenched,
Your heart will make them ignite.

Worth more than a prestige wine    
Is your treasured heart I prize,
Your heart is highly esteemed,
Its love makes mine big in size.

Your heart I highly treasure,
In a very special way.
When I give you a Sweet ****,
BE MINE is what it will say.

Even when life's times are dark,    
Your heart dazzles with bright light,
On St. Val's night stars will change,
To pulsating hearts so bright.


Treasured hearts like yours are few,
I cherish the heart of yours,
When your sunshine heart nears mine,
In my heart your sunshine pours.

bloom late afternoon
a yellow petaled flower
Missouri primrose

It's your heart, gentle I find,
Blessed Mother, ****** Blessed;
You're welcome as my heart's guest,
My heart, Mother, put at rest.

Blesssed Mother, heaven's queen,
Help me obtain true freedom;
At rest, help my heart to be,
Like you help me to become.

Endless is my love for you,
Blessed ******, peaceful Dove,
All throughout my life, Mother,
Of you I'll think highly of.

Blessed Mother, ****** Blessed,
All sin help me to detest.

,

banned in U.S.    
used as tumeric filler
food dye, metanil

max spread, near three feet
Chinese most revered gemstone
plant and gemstone, jade

To your Son's eternal home,
Blessed Mother, there lead me;
Ask Christ to help me find joys,
Help me Mother be holy.


Ask Christ to give me the grace,
Of which I am in need of;
Help my heart's beauty increase,
In hearts help me infuse love.

Mother, help me do God's Will,
Tranquil help my heart to be;
How I can be more like Christ,
Blessed Mother help me see.

To heaven help me get there,
Good acts, Mother, help me bear.

cut creates sparkle
jewels and industrial
real hard diamonds

to compress tightly
sometimes it is put on toast
difficulty, jam

trim limbs for vigor
disagreeable person
was once a plum, prune

show off performer
pork meat cut having some thigh
served with eggs, ham

For all you've done for us, thanks Lord,
show us how to be more like you;
When life dishes to us lemons,
Things that are good, help us pursue.

When evil people are nearby,
Good examples help us to give;
During times such as these, dear Lord,
Help us show how life we should live.

Help us always stand for what's right,
When it's easy and when it's not;
We'll see life will be much better,                                                
When your way to live then  is sought.

Courageous, Lord, help us to be,
Help us Lord, to be truly free.

they're encased in frames
of aluminum or wood
made of glass, windows

Cherry buds are opening,
When light from your smiles is near.
Your sunshine they're in need of.
They lean toward your heart dear.

When the cherry trees blossom,
The trees are big ***** of white;
When winds bequeath their petals,
There is a sight of delight.

Although it's not a blizzard,
Profuse petals from the trees,
Are not precipitation,  
They won't thaw, but eyes they'll seize.

Open buds of cherry trees,
Is a grand sight that does please.

its leaves repel pests
is an aromatic herb
relaxing catnip

porridge made of corn
matches oatmeal for nutrition
dry kills fire ants, grits

An idea came for a poem
so I put notes on my hand
The notes that I put there
were taken by a deluge
A hopeful poem washed away.

wood used for canoes
oil for hair growth stimulant
candlenut tree

Lord, help us to live  like you,
When we find life full of strife:
Give us the strength and courage,
So we'll have pure love in life.           

Life isn't always our way,                    
With your help it can go yours,
When we're open to your will,
We notice joy in life pours. 
                               
Hopeful Lord, help us to be
At times when we find life rough:
Help us so we won't worry,
Peace and joy give us enough.

Lord, our hearts for love you made,
Help our love to never fade.

are toxic to dogs
their leaves  used in Greek dishes  
dried are raisins, grapes

follows a rainstorm
a *** of gold at its end
beautiful rainbow