Country Colored Memories
A mother’s fears
may last for years
As her children grow
A mother will know
problems will mount
Too many to count
a broken arm, a scrape or bruise
A mother never gets to choose
she gives a hug and a kiss
silently she makes a wish
a mother does her best each day
she hopes and wishes, but mostly prays
Ellie elephant was the little boys’ friendHe thought he would keep her to life’s end A stuffed animal only has so many daysWe’re made to live forever but stuffed animals get thrown away We’ve sown her many rips and tearsshe’s...
I hear the leaves rustling moving along the groundI close my eyes and listen to their soothing sound A dog in the background is barkingno doubt a cat he’s anxiously stalking listen, the sounds of life Are there if you...
There’s not a more beautiful sight in the soft blue sky Then a flock of birds as they fly way up high A tiny life with two small sturdy wings Who-can put in words the happiness watching birds brings So...
The stars are shining brightA soft glow of the mooncast shadows into the night summer reaches its endthe fall is ready to begin falls my favorite time of yearI always stop and stare at the foliage falling all aroundburning red...