Country Colored Memories
Milestone markers along the way
Measuring achievements every day
Taking unfulfilled goals off a shelf
Years pass by, untouched by yourself
Always there in the back of your mind
Stumbling blocks kept feet Intwined
Doubts and fears always knocked you down
Still, today some courage you found
Forward progress is all you need
A milestone up ahead to read
when you reach that milestone on the road
you will have to carry one less load
It’s a soothing thingOur front porch swing The back-and-forth motionLike the sway of an ocean The conversations taking placeAs you swing, keeping pace Visitors will come and goWhile Big Sister sits and sews Always content to Share a seatWith neighbors...
In the countryside, down a dusty roadOn a Winding hillside, there’s a little abode Standing back from the big old oakThe one so loved by all country folk It Takes a country girl to loveThe simple song of a morning...
The cold set in silentlyovernightA grab for the coversI wrap tight The first foot hits the floorThe second goes down,a mad dash through the door warm socks now wrap my cold toesThe cold reaches now to my nose My remedy...
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...
that’s beautiful and you are too. love!