Country Colored Memories
The view from my front porch swingIt is a soul-soothing thing In the ballet, the hummingbirds danceTheir flapping wings put me in a trance it is hard to look awaywhen the squirrels are at play I watch the turtles slowly...
In her sister’s shadows was the place she would goShe was always fourth in line in the sisters’ row always got the hand-me-downs, never got the newwaiting patiently in line for her feet to growin worn-out shoes A tear-streaked photo...
Three brothers taking care of sisters So happy I grew up with junior misters Paving the way throughout the years Alleviating all their little Sisters fears Worry’s about the school bus ride When we were feeling the need to hide...
As the stitches of life we sewCreate a pattern of rows strong Precise small patterns interwovenA careful hand reflects that they belong A picture starts to formthreads of colors begin to dance But feeble hands get slowThe quilt of life...