Mama rode a bicycle
The woman sat astride a bicycle leaning against her home,Her hair flying wild and free, she appeared to need no comb With a smile so wide, dimples seenA beautiful nose and eyes in between Mama sat on a bicycle in a sweet pose against the old placeNever-ending shapely legs could not...
Aging
I am settled in my heartYears of stops and starts Dogs, cats, and children allLife was complete, I do recall School daysChildhood plays Summer vacationsWith three at my station Daddy always thereLaughter filled the air Days I fondly rememberNow, in my elderly September I close my eyes and smileWe lived life...
Unspoken
Unspoken Her soft-spoken words made images in my headYears of memories too long being left-unsaid As time passed with no thoughts it could endToo busy laughing and crying with new and old friends Savoring those moments for the here and nowLife rolled by, years got away from us somehow Now shadows...
Last Dance
Sitting, watching the last danceLovers once young, but now old and greystill entranced The music changes quickly nowThe dancing turns to art somehow Closed eyes let the pages turnThe heart loved and Still burns We knew all the steps so wellHow could we ever fail The music Beacons me onto the...
Country girls hand in hand
Country girls hand in hand Take my hands, she said with them stretched out wideCome closer and stand right next to me, get by my bedside I have something to tell you get closer to my earMy voice is getting low and I need you all to hear Remember when we...
Phoenix
In Greek mythology the Phoenix Represents hope, new beginnings, personal growth, and triumph over adversity. Ones Triumph over adversity Determination that saysYou’ll see. Hope rests in her heartShe alone has chosen her part Whether it comes to fruitionIt is ultimately her decision The strength comes from deep insideShe is not...
Life Matters
Life never mattered so muchUntil you take away the ability to touch The ease of movement your body makesNot the sting of pain that movement takes The sound of a voice, the syllables clearUnless you lack the power to hear The softness of shiny flowing hairPulled up with a ribbon to...
